Mama cats use their rough tongues to get their kittens to urinate and defecate. Orphaned kittens have to rely on their foster parents to help them do that. But how?

In this video, veterinarian Dr. Laurie Peek, Maddie’s Executive Leadership Team, narrates a step-by-step guide to get any human up to feline mother standards in no time.

The video covers:

• Necessary equipment
• How to stimulate the kitten to pee or poo
• What healthy stool, urine, and frequency look like
• How to clean up
• What to do if problems arise

Shelters and rescue groups: Be sure to share this video with your foster homes, or community members who are raising orphaned kittens.

Do you have other questions on caring for orphaned kittens? View the full video series Orphaned Kitten Care How-To!