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This article is from the Care of
Orphaned Kittens FAQ, posted to rec.pets.cats newsgroup.
Maintained by Sharon Talbert with numerous contributions by
others.
011. The Water Dish
By four or five weeks, the kitten should be taking water on its own as
well as food. Provide a low, heavy dish, so the kitten can walk in it,
dip its paws and otherwise perform the scientific experiments typical
of all felines. If you can, place the dish in a corner or other
low-traffic area and handy but not too close to the food dish. You may
need to help the kitten by providing it with an opaque rather than a
clear dish and by wetting its nose with your finger and leading it
down to water level. Given the kitten has been lapping up its
moosh-meals for a while by now, drinking water shouldn't be too great
an adjustment.
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