One of the largest kitten formula manufacturers recently pulled its product from store shelves without warning, leaving shelters, rescue organizations, foster caregivers, and community members scrambling to find alternatives. As demand has shifted to other brands, those products are becoming increasingly difficult to find as well. Rescues across the country are asking the same question: What happens if kitten formula simply isn't available? Unfortunately, this isn't a hypoth

It's one of the most common questions people ask after finding a mother cat with kittens: Can a cat get pregnant while she's still nursing her babies?

Giving medication can feel intimidating—but slow, calm, and gentle is the key.

Clean bedding and towels are essential for keeping kittens healthy. Kittens are vulnerable to bacteria, viruses, and parasites, so proper laundry routines are lifesaving.

Proper toy sanitation helps prevent illness and protects future foster kittens.

Knowing when to discard items helps prevent illness and injury.

Feeding feels like the fastest way to help — and like the most loving response in a crisis. But in neonatal kitten care, acting on that instinct can do far more harm than good.

Newborn kittens enter the world with almost no defenses of their own. For their first few weeks, they rely on antibodies passed from their mother’s milk to help protect them from disease. But once they’re weaned — or if they’re orphaned from birth — that natural protection fades quickly, leaving them vulnerable to viruses that can spread fast and turn deadly in a matter of days.

Spaying a mother cat is one of the most impactful things you can do to prevent unwanted litters — but what happens when that mom is still nursing her kittens? Let’s walk through the facts, dispel the myths, and share best practices to ensure mom and babies stay healthy and safe.

Spaying and neutering are some of the most important — and most misunderstood — procedures in animal rescue. If you're a new adopter or foster parent, it's completely normal to feel nervous about putting a kitten or cat through surgery.

One of the most important skills anyone caring for kittens can learn is how to perform a thorough nose-to-tail exam.

Diarrhea is one of the most common medical issues we see in young kittens. Many cases are relatively straightforward to treat, but because kittens are so small, diarrhea can become serious much faster than it would in an adult cat. Understanding the most common causes can help you know when you can monitor at home and when it's time to call your veterinarian.

Fading kitten syndrome is not a diagnosis—it's a medical emergency. And while not every kitten can be saved, recognizing the warning signs early and responding immediately can dramatically improve a kitten's chances of survival.