Why do kittens die suddenly? (Before weaning)
Major causes of death before weaning Hypothermia – Newborn kittens are predisposed to hypothermia because they cannot regulate their temperature. Low blood sugar or hypoglycaemia – Newborn kittens have high energy requirements but no energy reserves so are highly dependent on the milk from the mother. Dehydration – Young kittens have a high risk of dehydration…