how many times does a newborn kitten need to eat?
They can be completely on solid food by 7 weeks of age. (Caring for Newborn Kittens for the recipe for kitten gruel.) Malnutrition is not uncommon in orphans. Speak with your veterinarian regarding the kittens' diet. For the first 10 days, weigh the kittens daily at the same time to monitor their weight gain. Then 3-4 times a week for another 10 days. The common first sign of illness is lack of weight gain or weight loss. Each kitten should gain 50-100 grams per week. By 14 days of age, the birth weights should be doubled. In general, if the kittens are not gaining weight, they need more food. If the kittens develop diarrhea, they may be overfed.