Bottle Baby Kitten Care 101

Learn how to care for orphaned newborn kittens — anytime, anywhere.

Every year, thousands of orphaned, newborn kittens arrive in shelters or are found by kindhearted community members — but few people know what to do next. That’s where Bottle Baby Kitten Care 101 comes in. This page features a free, on-demand webinar and trusted resources created by the experts at Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance, one of the only organizations in the country specializing in neonatal and medically fragile kitten rescue. Whether you're a new foster, a shelter staff member, or someone who just found kittens outside, this training will give you the confidence and skills to help tiny lives thrive.

On-Demand Bottle Feeding Webinar

Learn the life-saving basics from our pre-recorded training session:

- How to safely bottle feed a kitten

- What kind of formula, bottles, and nipples to use

- How to stimulate kittens to pee and poop

- How to keep kittens warm, clean, and stable

- What signs of illness to watch for

- When to seek veterinary support

Perfect for first-time kitten fosters, animal shelter staff, rescue volunteers, and veterinary support teams.

Downloadable Resources (COMING SOON)

Kitten Care Supply Checklist

Feeding & Weight Tracking Chart

Step-by-Step Bottle Feeding Guide (PDF)

Emergency Response Tips for Found Kittens

Who Is This For?

- New and prospective kitten foster parents

- Animal shelter and rescue staff or volunteers

- Veterinary assistants or technicians

- Good Samaritans who’ve found kittens outdoors

- Anyone who wants to help save orphaned kittens

Why Bottle Baby Kitten Care Matters

Kittens under 5 weeks old are the most at-risk animals in the shelter system. Without help, most won’t survive. But with proper feeding, warmth, and care, these fragile lives can grow into healthy, happy cats.

By learning how to care for bottle babies, you’re becoming part of a life-saving movement — one that gives the most vulnerable kittens a chance to live.