New kitten hiding and won't eat or drink

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   Give the kitten time and patience to adjust

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   Keep the kitten confined to one room with a Feliway diffuser

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   Sit quietly nearby and talk or read to get them used to your voice

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   Lure the kitten out with toys like a feather wand or offer food and water nearby

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   Providing a warm bottle wrapped in a towel for them to cuddle

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   Setting up a cardboard box and blanket as a nesting place

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   Giving them a cat-shaped stuffed animal

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   Keeping the kitten in a small, enclosed space like a bathroom so they aren't overwhelmed

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   Snuggling the kitten on your chest so they can hear a heartbeat

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