Working with ToPS Species (Threatened or Protected Species)
New admission... a Serval kitten.
This young female kitten was bought into care from the Dargle area. She was found after a farmer was mowing by her den area. With no parents in sight and her being a very young kitten, the decision was made to bring her into FreeMe Wildlife where she will be hand-raised.
On admission, she appeared to be physically healthy although a little disorientated. The next step was to get some food into the kitten, she was offered a milk formula and eagerly suckled down her first bottle.
She has been estimated to be approximately one-month-old with her weighing over 1kg. At this age, Serval kittens already have their teeth pushing out. She was offered a small piece of soft meat, which she found to be quite tasty. Since then she has been munching on the meats offered to her.
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Pictured here above: The Serval kitten already has teeth and sharp claws. We have always found the best way to keep kittens calm is to swaddled them before attempting to give them a bottle. It helps make them feel secure and cozy. Aren't those blue eyes absolutely gorgeous?
Pictured here below: Placing the kitten in a natural environment will keep her stimulated and feeling at home. She is calling for mum.
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