Weaning is a kitten-led process, and every baby weans on his or her own timeline. Some may understand solids right away, while others (like Smidgen!) require supplemental bottle feeding throughout the process. Learn more at bit.ly/weaningkittens 🐱 | Kitten Lady

When I’m caring for a weaning-age kitten (5 weeks) who has started to reject the bottle but can’t quite eat independently yet, hand feeding is a great stopgap! Giving them some hands-on assistance can prompt them to eat a full meal (and eventually to start eating out of a dish.) [Please note: never put food into a kitten’s mouth who is unable to swallow, and never force a kitten to wean prematurely or all at once.] #sweetbabyrey | Kitten Lady