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! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 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
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 For some feral kittens, interactive play is the activity that most inspires trust, leading to breakthroughs in touch and handling. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
August 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 For some feral kittens, interactive play is the activity that most inspires trust, leading to breakthroughs in touch and handling. #kittenseason #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
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
August 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Food is the #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
August 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Food is the #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
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 #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
July 30, 2025 at 12:35 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 #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
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! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 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
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! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 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
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 1:36 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
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! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 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
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Encountering shy/nervous/defensive kittens during #TNR or other animal rescue work? Don't miss "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar 7/16! Register: bit.ly/BFCITFKR #kittenseason #fosterkittens #catsofbluesky #bideawee
July 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Encountering shy/nervous/defensive kittens during #TNR or other animal rescue work? Don't miss "Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption" #webinar 7/16! Register: bit.ly/BFCITFKR #kittenseason #fosterkittens #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Without a mother cat to groom them away, fleas can literally suck the life out of orphaned newborn kittens. Eliminating fleas is a high priority in kitten rescue. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
July 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Without a mother cat to groom them away, fleas can literally suck the life out of orphaned newborn kittens. Eliminating fleas is a high priority in kitten rescue. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 To treat kittens with crusty/goopy nose/eyes due to URI, slowly & gently soften crust w/ warm, damp cloth, then gently wipe it away. Repeat as necessary. Consult vet if symptoms persist. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
June 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 To treat kittens with crusty/goopy nose/eyes due to URI, slowly & gently soften crust w/ warm, damp cloth, then gently wipe it away. Repeat as necessary. Consult vet if symptoms persist. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Upper respiratory infection (URI) symptoms include discharge/crust on eyes/nose. If left untreated, eyes can swell/rupture, and kittens may not eat because they can't smell food. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
June 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Upper respiratory infection (URI) symptoms include discharge/crust on eyes/nose. If left untreated, eyes can swell/rupture, and kittens may not eat because they can't smell food. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Free "Kitten Season 101" #webinar TODAY 6/18 5:00-6:30 ET! Learn what it takes to rescue and care for orphaned and feral-born kittens. Register: bit.ly/BFCIKSR #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
June 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Free "Kitten Season 101" #webinar TODAY 6/18 5:00-6:30 ET! Learn what it takes to rescue and care for orphaned and feral-born kittens. Register: bit.ly/BFCIKSR #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 To treat mild diarrhea in kittens, mix formula using 50/50 water & unflavored Pedialyte, add probiotics (Bene-bac, Proviable). Contact vet for sub-Q fluids/antibiotics if it continues. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
June 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 To treat mild diarrhea in kittens, mix formula using 50/50 water & unflavored Pedialyte, add probiotics (Bene-bac, Proviable). Contact vet for sub-Q fluids/antibiotics if it continues. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 To avoid deadly diarrhea in kittens, don't overfeed, don't use canned liquid formula/rancid formula & don't switch brands. Always feed fresh powdered formula (follow label directions). #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
June 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 To avoid deadly diarrhea in kittens, don't overfeed, don't use canned liquid formula/rancid formula & don't switch brands. Always feed fresh powdered formula (follow label directions). #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Long days and warm weather are once again fueling #kittenseason, the months when unfixed cats are most likely to breed. Learn more at free 6/18 "Kitten Season 101" #webinar! Register: bit.ly/BFCIKSR #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
June 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Long days and warm weather are once again fueling #kittenseason, the months when unfixed cats are most likely to breed. Learn more at free 6/18 "Kitten Season 101" #webinar! Register: bit.ly/BFCIKSR #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 Checking for hypothermia is first thing to do when rescuing orphaned kittens. NEVER feed a cold kitten! If ears & paw pads feel cold, start warming ASAP. More Info: bit.ly/BFCIBFKV #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
June 4, 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 & paw pads feel cold, start warming ASAP. More Info: bit.ly/BFCIBFKV #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
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 #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 28, 2025 at 1:35 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 #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 To check for dehydration in kittens under 2 weeks old, inspect lower belly between thighs. If skin is puckered, wrinkled, pale instead of smooth, plump, pink, the kitten is dehydrated. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 To check for dehydration in kittens under 2 weeks old, inspect lower belly between thighs. If skin is puckered, wrinkled, pale instead of smooth, plump, pink, the kitten is dehydrated. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 7-Week-Old Kitten(50–56 Days Old): 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 #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 7-Week-Old Kitten(50–56 Days Old): 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 #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 6-Week-Old Kitten (43–49 Days Old): Kittens' eyes still blue, all baby teeth emerged, and getting hang of eating solid food. May still nurse as mom allows. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 6-Week-Old Kitten (43–49 Days Old): Kittens' eyes still blue, all baby teeth emerged, and getting hang of eating solid food. May still nurse as mom allows. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 A kitten's teeth are a great guide to telling age in the first 6 weeks of life — if you know what you're looking at! #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 A kitten's teeth are a great guide to telling age in the first 6 weeks of life — if you know what you're looking at! #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 5-Week-Old Kitten (36–42 Days Old): Premolar teeth emerging, which means healthy kittens can begin weaning process. More active in play, and can bury their waste in litterbox. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 5-Week-Old Kitten (36–42 Days Old): Premolar teeth emerging, which means healthy kittens can begin weaning process. More active in play, and can bury their waste in litterbox. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #tnr #catsofbluesky #bideawee
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 4-Week-Old Kitten (29–35 Days Old): Needle-sharp canine teeth (fangs) emerging. Steady on feet. Can toilet on own. Playing to learn when & how to use (or not) their formidable teeth & claws. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #catsofbluesky #bideawee
May 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's #WittleWhiskersWednesday! 💙🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛💛 4-Week-Old Kitten (29–35 Days Old): Needle-sharp canine teeth (fangs) emerging. Steady on feet. Can toilet on own. Playing to learn when & how to use (or not) their formidable teeth & claws. #kittenseason #bottlebabies #fosterkittens #catsofbluesky #bideawee