What do orphaned kittens need for proper nutrition? Water is a critical nutrient for orphaned kittens, just as it is for all other stages of their life. Normal water intake is relatively high for kittens, needing 155-230 milliliters (mL) of fluid per kilogram (kg) of body weight each day.

Can orphaned kittens drink water?

Kittens need milk for the first several weeks of their lives. The kittens' mother provides the best milk for their needs at that age. However, you may feed orphan kittens goat's milk, available at many large grocery stores or supermarkets. ... Kittens should be drinking water by the time they are 4 to 6 weeks of age.

Do 3 week old kittens need water?

Although water is essential to keep cats healthy and strong, they don't need it straight out of the womb. Newborn kittens are able to get all of the nutrition that they need from their mother's milk.