Spring into Action for Kittens
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From Staff Reports
PALS (Pet Prevent a Litter of Central Texas) offers several ways you can help the many kittens born this spring in our area.
This time of year, it’s very common to find kittens that have been born to a stray or unowned cat. What’s the best course of action to take care of these young lives? First of all, young kittens are always better off with their mother until about five weeks old, so if you see kittens without their mother, observe from a distance and wait at least four to six hours to allow their mother to come back. If you’re sure that the kittens are without their mom, there are steps to take, depending on the age of the kittens and whether the mother is tame or feral. Austin Pets Alive has a good guide on their website for assessing the situation and taking appropriate steps.
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