Question: I received my kitten on Christmas Eve and two days later it died. It refused to eat and looked extremely malnourished when I received it. It was a horrible experience and I hope to never go through it again. I was wondering if you could please provide some information about how to take care of a kitten that young such as what to feed it, how to hold it, and what to watch out for. Thanks!

ANSWER: At the first sign of a problem, when the kitten refused to eat and you noticed the malnourished appearance, why didn't you take it to a veterinarian? The best care for any animal is early detection and early treatment. Had you gone to your veterinarian early, a proper diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis could have been given at that time--along with suggestions for proper aftercare!!