Things You'll Need
- Shoeboxes
- Cloth or bedding
- Space heater
Instructions
Separate the kittens whenever they suckle one another. Gently pull the kittens apart, being careful not to squeeze them too tightly. Keep them from holding onto one another with their claws.
Put each kitten in an open container with bedding in a well-heated area. Use this method whenever you are not able to monitor the kittens personally. A shoebox without the lid is a big enough sleeping space for each kitten. Push the boxes next to one another so that the kittens can hear their siblings. Depending on the kittens' mobility, you might need deeper containers.
Repeat the separation process until the kittens have grown out of dry-nursing or learned to avoid it.