First 24 Hours: Emergency Must-Haves

• Soft towels or blankets
• Heating pad (low setting only)
• Box or carrier for safe containment
• Digital kitchen scale (grams preferred)
• Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR)
• Bottle or syringe for feeding

Avoid cow’s milk or human milk alternatives. Only use kitten-specific formula.

Feeding Supplies

• Kitten Milk Replacer formula
• Kitten feeding bottles
• Miracle nipple or similar slow-flow nipple
• Small syringes (for weak kittens)
• Bottle warmer or warm water bowl
• Mini whisk or blender bottle for mixing formula

Always feed kittens belly-down — never on their back.

Bathroom & Hygiene Supplies

• Cotton rounds or soft wipes
• Warm water bowl
• Non-clumping litter (for older kittens)
• Shallow litter tray
• Paper towels
• Petroleum jelly (for urine scald protection if needed)

Kittens under 3–4 weeks cannot eliminate on their own and require stimulation after feeding.

Comfort & Safe Housing

• Small box or crate
• Soft bedding
• Heating source (safe and low temperature)
• Quiet, low-traffic room

Warmth and low stress are critical for survival in young kittens.

Commonly Used Rescue Supplies

• PetAg Kitten Milk Replacer
• Miracle Nipple Mini
• 3cc Feeding Syringes
• Kitten wet food (high-quality pate style)
• Kitten dry food (for 5+ weeks)