It's a good idea to write down any specific questions you have before your kitten's appointment. Generally, your veterinarian will discuss vaccines, deworming and intestinal parasites, nutrition, lifestyle, and environment. Bring a fecal sample with you to the appointment if possible.

During your kitten's first vet visit, your veterinarian will educate you on the necessary vaccines and deworming protocol for intestinal parasites. They will also address any behavioral concerns you may have and perform a general health examination to identify any potential medical issues. Additionally, kittens are often screened for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).

Well-fed kittens are usually quiet and comfortable. However, kittens can also be quiet if they are lethargic or dehydrated. It is important to observe the temperament of the kitten. Lively and comfortable kittens are likely being well fed, while extremely lethargic kittens may be dehydrated and malnourished. If you have any concerns or questions about your kitten's nutrition, consult a veterinarian for guidance.

When kittens are very young, they need to eat about every two to three hours around the clock. As they get older, around six to eight weeks of age, they can be fed about three to four meals a day.

When kittens are young and being fed through milk, they usually get all their hydration from the milk. Once they start on milk replacer and gruel, they should be offered free-choice water.

Kittens should be fed kitten food, starting with milk and then transitioning to a mixture of milk replacer with canned or dry food that soaks in the milk so they can lick it up. There are specific diets on the market made for kittens, such as Royal Canin Baby Cat, which is a nutrition product manufactured for kittens to eat.

Kittens usually start taking in some gruel diet at about four weeks of age. At this point, they are old enough to explore their environment more and can lick up a saucy or liquidy gruel.

No, do not give your kitten regular cow milk as it is not appropriate for kittens.

To bottle feed a kitten, you will need a specific bottle and nipple size that's made for kittens, as well as a kitten milk replacer. Introduce the nipple into the kitten's mouth and keep the kitten upright with the bottle elevated so that they can suck down the milk appropriately and not aspirate it into their lungs.

Depending on the age of the kitten, some may need to be bottle fed. For example, a two-week-old kitten will need to be bottle fed about every two to three hours around the clock until they are old enough to start weaning onto some gruel food, which usually happens at about three to four weeks of age.