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New Kitten Care

New Kitten Care
 

They leap straight up in the air at seemingly nothing, and anything that moves is fair game. Bringing a kitten home will almost guarantee smiles and laughter. But your curious little bundle of fur has special needs, too, and attending to them will help her grow into a healthy and happy adult cat. These articles should give you a good start in that direction.

A Growing Machine: Birth to 6 weeks

A newborn kitten is a virtual muscle, bone, hair and teeth-making machine.

All About Cats

Cats have shared a home with humans for thousands of years. No one is sure just when cats came to live with people...

Catnip: Its Versatility May Surprise You

What is catnip? What is its secret power over cats? Is it harmful? Why is it some cats don’t respond to catnip?

Eight Steps to the Practically Perfect Kitten

The more human contact the better—the sooner the better...

Establishing Proper Eating Habits For Your Kitten

Many times cat owners refer to their cats as “finicky eaters.”

Feeding Your Kitten

Kittens have special nutritional needs, so look for a food that’s specially formulated with extra protein...

Finding a Place in the World: 12 to 14 weeks

This is an exciting time of exploration and curiosity as your kitten seeks to find her place in the world, or at least the household.

Grooming

Grooming should be an essential part of your cat’s life.

Kittens At Play – A Time to Develop Their Potential

The fun begins when kittens are about three weeks of age and begin to play...

Still Growing Strong: 6 to 12 months

Although she may look grown-up on the outside, your kitten is still developing on the inside.

The Social Animal: 6 to 12 weeks

By this time, your kitten is turning into a real social animal. She's rolling and tumbling, stalking and pouncing and relishing human contact.

Travel

If you are planning to include your cat in your travel plans, get her used to riding in the car.

Vaccinating Your Kitten

All kittens, even indoor pets, need to be vaccinated...

Why Kittens Misbehave

A kitten does not misbehave to make trouble...

Your Kitten's First Veterinary Visit

After selecting a veterinarian, one of the first things you will need to do is...

Your New Kitten

Kittens are hardy creatures, but they still need regular veterinary care, special nutrition and lots of love and attention.

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