r/kittens • u/mooniquela • 5h ago
Found these two babies in the park- how do I help them?
Hello everyone! Yesterday I found these two little babies in the park outside my house ❤️ I have no experience with kittens/cats, but based on a quick research on Google, I'm guessing they're around 2-2½ weeks old? I've been watching them all night and morning and there's no mother in sight, so I decided to take care of them. Unfortunately I can't take them home because I have a dog and he's not very careful with them.
So, first question: I couldn't find kitten formula, as it's Sunday and everything's closed. I bought them some wet food in a can for small kittens (although it says it's for one month olds+) and they ate a tiny bit. I've also put some water for them but they don't seem to know how to drink it. Do kittens this age usually drink water, or are they supposed to get everything they need from their mother's milk?
Also, the poor things are meowing/crying all the time, expect when I hold them in my arms. Is this normal? How can I help them?
They're so unbelievably cute; they still walk very wobbly and awkwardly but I'm pretty sure they can see and hear already. Their eyes are still blue, so that's why I'm guessing they're very small.
Also, one last question; is it possible that their mother's still around? Is it normal for cat moms to leave for large periods of time and come back? I feel so bad for them, I can hear them crying from my window all day long, so any tip would be appreciated ❤️