Tips & FAQ
A database of answers to your most common questions!
If you cannot find the answer to your question in the list below, please feel free to send us a message!
Before committing to adopting a cat, it’s important to check whether you are prone to allergic reactions. Here are a few simple ways to find out:
- Several of our volunteers will also be happy to welcome you into their homes so you can test your tolerance.
- Spend time with friends or relatives who already have cats.
- Visit a cat café to observe your reactions in a feline environment.
- Contact us or a shelter immediately. Every minute counts for the survival of a newborn kitten.
- Keep them warm.
– Place them on a blanket with a hot water bottle, a magic bag, or a heating pad.
– Their body temperature should be between 38 and 39°C.
– Check their temperature before feeding them. ⚠ Never feed a kitten that is hypothermic.💀 - Safe Feeding
– A kitten should always be fed on its stomach or standing in your hand, never on its back (risk of suffocation).
– Never give them cow’s milk. Only use kitten formula, available at pet stores or veterinary emergency centers (even at night).
– Depending on their size and age, feed them at least every 2 hours. - Stimulate their needs. After each meal, use a damp cloth to stimulate urination and defecation, as their mother would do.
- Secure the cat carefully. Handle it gently to avoid causing it more pain or getting bitten or scratched. A small, enclosed room, such as a bathroom, is the ideal place to keep it safe temporarily.
- Consult a professional quickly
– Contact the SPCA first: the animal’s survival may depend on it.
– Go to the nearest emergency veterinary center depending on the severity of the injury. - Keep it warm. An injured cat is often in shock: keep it in a quiet, warm place with a blanket.
- Contact Us
– If the situation is not urgent, fill out our intake form.
– In case of emergency, write to us directly at: abcrescue.info@gmail.com