Just recently joined...need some advice on how to care for a very young kitten!

Well to begin, I'm Alex. I actually have no cats right now, but in a few weeks I will be adopting a 5 week old kitten that either had to find a home, or be put into a shelter. I am very worried about taking the kitten away from the mother so young, but I don't want the poor kitty to go to a kill shelter where I know he wont be cared for properly.

If anyone can give me some information on the best way possible to care for a kitten so young I would be extremely grateful! The main thing I'm concerned about is his diet. At 5 weeks should I give him imitation milk or canned kitten food? Also what is the best way to maintain the kittens proper body temperature?

All in all, I really need advice about everything. I have been doing some research but I want to hear what experienced owners have to say on everything. Any help you can give is more than appreciated!

Kittens should not be removed from the mother before 8 weeks at the earliest.  I know you said that the situation was unavoidable, so therefore: The best thing for you to do first is go to the articles section of this site and start reading up on the subjects you need most to give this young kitten the care it needs.

Let me start you out.

www.thecatsite.com/a/cat-behavior-for-beginners

www.thecatsite.com/a/hand-rearing-kittens

When you have read these, start a thread in Pregnant Cats and Kitten care.

Welcome to TCS and keep us informed about your soon-to-be-yours kitten

Hi, welcome to TCS!  I will leave the advice to other members, but bless you for taking this kitten.