Deciding to get a kitten is a big step in expanding your family. Kitten care also requires more responsibilities, but kittens can grow to become excellent companions and are well worth the time and care in their upbringing.
To prepare your home for the new addition, there are several things you should consider. First, look around your house, keeping in mind that kittens love to explore, to hide, to chew and to climb. Next, remove or tie up curtains and curtain strings that may tempt the kitty to climb. Also remove breakables from shelves and secure low cabinets. Finally, keep the toilet lid down or, better still, restrict the kitten from the bathroom area.
Feeding and daily care of a kitten involve just four items: a place for the kitten to sleep, fresh food and water, a litter box with litter and a scratching pad or post. Kittens love toys, too, so be sure to have plenty on hand when your kitten joins the family. Several commercial brands of food specifically designed for kittens are available. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations if you are unsure when feeding a kitten.
Before letting your kitten loose in the house, you must consider that some everyday house plants and chemicals can be deadly to cats. If you are unsure about any items in your house, do a bit of research online or phone your veterinarian.
Veterinary visits are a major responsibility when you care for a kitten. You must have your kitten examined as soon possible, not only for required injections, but for a general check-up to make sure your new pal is settling in alright. You may also be require to register your pet with the local government (many cities require this, however it is not always a requirement for rural communities).
Some people find that litter training a kitten is quite easy. Most cats seem to be drawn to the litter box and need little or no assistance at all. However, some cats can be particularly difficult. You may find it easier to keep the litter box in an open, obvious area that the kitten can easily find. Also, do not completely replace the litter. Leaving a bit of “dirty litter” in the box can attract the kitten there as his nose will associate the litter box as the proper place to potty.
Owning a kitten is a fun and rewarding experience. Love and take good care of your kitten and you will have a loyal companion for years to come.
As you said, little kittens love to explore, so make sure you close the door of your washing machine. My nice was terrified as she nearly “washed” her kitten. She filled her washing machine and just before she switched it on, she decided to check if there were more clothes in the laundry basket. As she put few more pieces into the machine, she could feel something move; sure enough it was her kitten. On another occasion this cat decided to sleep on a car tyre, just under the wing. So now she checks her washing machine few times before she puts it on and walks around the car to be sure. Cat from kitten foods.
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