#WittleWhiskersWednesday
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 To tame feral kittens, slowly move food bowl/spoon/treat onto your lap. Once on lap and distracted by food, gradually sneak your hand behind his head to pet head/shoulders gently. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
September 30, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Knowing a kitten's age is important in determining needs & how to help. For in-depth, week-to-week guide, Kitten Lady's @kittenlady.bsky.social "Kitten Development" can't be beat! kittenlady.org/age #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
April 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Some kittens finish weaning to solid food within a few days, but some take longer. Once eating confidently and gaining steady weight, they can be left with ample wet food overnight. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
August 26, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 Sharpen your #kittenseason skills by learning how to save precious orphans at our free "Bottle-Feeding & Care of Orphaned Kittens" webinar on April 16! Register: bit.ly/BFCIBFKR #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
April 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 At 7 weeks of age, kittens' eyes change from blue to adult color. If you see little kitten with green, yellow, orange, or gray eyes, they're at least 7 weeks old. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 20, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Food is the No. 1 taming tool for feral kittens. Why? Their growing bodies need lots of food, so it's a great incentive for them to approach us despite their fear. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
September 23, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 6–8 weeks old is ideal age for taming (socializing) feral kittens. Why? They're growing fast, food-motivated, and open to learning a new way of life independent of Mom. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
September 2, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Always trap, never grab feral kittens! Being chased down and grabbed by human hands is traumatic and sabotages the socialization process. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
September 16, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Bringing rescued kittens indoors for care requires a proper enclosure and equipment. Learn the basics at free "Kitten Season 101" #webinar on 3/25: bit.ly/BFCIKSR #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
March 18, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 At birth, a kitten's umbilical cord is still attached. It stays wet for first 24 hours after birth, then dries and falls off on its own around Day 4 or 5. Never try to remove! #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Healthy bottle baby kittens can begin weaning process at ∼5 weeks old. Continue to offer formula in bottle at each meal, but start offering canned kitten food/formula slurry in shallow dish. Supervise! #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
August 19, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Kitten weaning usually starts around 5 weeks old, when premolar teeth start to emerge, but it's a journey, not a destination! Weaning should be a gradual process — let each kitten take the lead. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
August 12, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 Find newborn kittens outdoors? Step 2/3: If mom returns, offer food 20 ft from nest & weatherproof cat shelter in area. Don't scare her/attract predators. Trap kittens at 6 wks for taming/adoption. Spay mom! #kittenseason #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
March 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Feral kittens 8w+ are harder to socialize than younger ones 'cuz mom has taught them to fear humans. But it's still worth trying food-based taming techniques. If no success in 2w, #TNR is best option. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #catsofbluesky #bideawee
September 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Sharpen your #kittenseason skills by learning how to save precious orphans at our FREE "Bottle-Feeding & Care of Orphaned Kittens" #webinar on April 22! Register: bit.ly/BFCIBFKR #bottlebabies #kittenrescue #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
April 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Bottle-feeding will treat mild dehydration in kittens under 2 weeks old, but if case is severe and/or kitten isn't nursing well, see a veterinarian for subcutaneous (sub-Q) fluids. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
June 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 FREE "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar TODAY 7/16 5:00-6:30 ET! Learn best techniques to bring kittens in from the streets & out of their shells. Register: bit.ly/BFCITFKR #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
July 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈🐈🐈💛 2-Week-Old Kitten (15–21 Days Old): Eyes are open but they still have no teeth. Ears are unfolding and round. Starting to crawl and wobble around the nest. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
April 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈🐈🐈💛 3-Week-Old Kitten (22–28 Days Old): Incisors (front teeth) emerging. Ears upright and looking more catlike. Starting to walk clumsily and engage in floppy play-wrestling with littermates. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
April 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 To treat kittens with crusty, "goopy" nose/eyes due to URI, slowly and gently soften crust with warm, damp cloth, then gently wipe it away. Repeat as necessary. Consult vet if symptoms persist. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
June 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 6–8 weeks old is ideal age for taming (socializing) feral kittens. Why? They're growing fast, food-motivated, and open to learning a new way of life independent of Mom. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
July 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 A flea bath with mild dish soap (2.5 ml of soap to 250 ml of water) is the safest, most effective way to kill fleas for kittens under 8 weeks old. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
July 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💛 Next up in taming: Lifting! To prepare kittens to be picked up, pet head/shoulders as usual when they're eating, touch underbelly and nudge sides, then lift in front of food bowl. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
August 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Checking for hypothermia is first thing to do when rescuing orphaned kittens. NEVER feed a cold kitten! If ears and paw pads feel cold, start warming him up ASAP. Learn more: bit.ly/BFCIBFKV #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 27, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 🐈💛🐈💙🐈 Spring is coming and so is #kittenseason. Age-specific care is crucial to each feral-born kitten's adoption success. Learn more at FREE 3/25 "Kitten Season 101" #webinar! Register: bit.ly/BFCIKSR #kittenrescue #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
March 11, 2026 at 11:35 PM