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Litter tray training It’s important to teach your kitten to use their litter tray. Offer a clean litter tray (refresh daily) in a quiet place away from food and water. Get your furry friends used to using the tray first thing in the morning, last thing at night, mealtimes and whenever they look like they might want to ‘go’.
Vaccinations, health checks, their flea and worming treatments, microchip and a free starter bag of kitten food are all part of the Kitten Healthy Pet Club, so you can enjoy savings and these benefits straight away at a local participating veterinary surgery . Diet and nutrition There’s a huge variety of wet and dry foods on the market, perhaps making it difficult for you to decide which is the most appropriate. When choosing a food, it’s important to know that the needs of your pet will change throughout their life and will vary for different species and breeds. Initially they will need specialised kitten food which will contain all the right ingredients. Bedtime A new kitten isn’t a whole lot different to a new baby, in that you’ll need to get them used to sleeping through the night.
Reward successful tray trips with treats and affection and never punish for mishaps.
Kitten Season April marks the start of ‘Kitten Season’, where a bundle of cute new kittens are born, ready for love and cuddles! If you’re welcoming a mini meower into your family, here’s some handy hints and tips to get them off to a great start in life.
Settling in Bringing home a new kitten can be really exciting, but it can be an anxious time for your furry friend. The change in environment and routine can be extremely disorientating and unnerving, especially if they have come from a place in which they felt comfortable and secure, or straight from their mother. Start by setting up a space where they can feel safe, as this is where they can sleep, eat, play and go to the toilet. Don’t be tempted to let your new furry friend loose in the house as soon as you get home, as they will already be nervous about their new home and will quickly become overwhelmed if children or other pets are brought to their attention too quickly.
If you have other pets, let your new kitten get used to their smell first. On the first introduction keep your new pet in a carrier. Never leave them unsupervised straight away. Your first visit to the vets together It’s important to register with a local veterinary practice and book your kitten in for their vaccinations and a health check as soon as you can. It is recommended that kittens are given their initial course of vaccinations from around nine weeks of age to help protect your cat against Cat Flu, Feline Leukaemia Virus and Feline Enteritis. At the time of vaccination, your vet will also give your cat a thorough clinical examination that can alert you to problems, ranging from hernias, ear mites, fleas, check their gender and heart murmurs.
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Kittens will often decide it’s time to play at night and most won’t like being left alone.
Make sure your pet’s bed is comfy and somewhere they enjoy spending time.
Tip Include something that smells like you in their bed area and they may sleep better.
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