newkitten

Here is a lot of information that we've found for you that will help you care for your new kitten.

Having the right supplies for a kitten is an important step in preparing your home for the new arrival. Certain items are very necessary. We've made a list with all the things you'll need to help you be prepared.

It is very important to have quality food for your kitten. We advise you to stay away from generic brands. Ask your veterinarian which foods are best.

There are a wide range of styles, sizes, and prices available. Be prepared to clean it every day.

Many different types are available. We strongly advise you to stay away from clumping litter at all costs until your kitten is an adult because clumping litter gets in their paws and they ingest it when they groom themselves which causes health problems.

There are many different types available. Be sure to see which is best for your kitten. A messy cat may need ones that have trays to protect against spills that can make cleaning up a lot easier.

Your kitten needs to always be safe when riding in the car. Take it with you when you go to pick up your new kitty. We suggest you get one that is big enough for an adult cat. The carrier should always be big enough for your cat to stand up and turn around in.

Your kitten may need to grow a little before they can wear it, but having one is very important, even for indoor cats in case they escape and become lost.

Never declaw your cat. Instead, take the time to trim your cats nails to minimize destruction to property and delicate human skin.

Daily brushing will help keep your kitty properly groomed, minimize shedding, and your kitten will love the attention. Always be careful not to brush too hard. Just like humans, a cat's skin in very delicate.

You may want to purchase one of these to remove cat hair from furniture and clothing.

There are many different types to choose from. Cats love having a bed of their own, especially one that is nice and warm. Be sure to place it in a nice, quite spot so your kitten can properly enjoy it's nap time in peace.

Always when it comes to scratching posts, the bigger, the better. Consider purchasing more than one so that your kitty has many different areas to choose from to scratch.

These are not not just for your cat's snack time anymore. You can also use treats to train your cat!

Having plenty of toys for your kitten to play with is very important. They learn from playing, get plenty of excercise, and it helps keep them out of trouble. Need I say more? Go ahead and spoil them!

It is very important to have quality food for your kitten. We advise you to stay away from generic brands. Ask your veterinarian which foods are best.

You can never know too much about caring for your cat and you can never have too many cat books!

You can never give them too much love! Consider getting a second cat if you don't have much free time.

Kittens make their way through their house with their mouths. Because of this, it is very important to know the most common, over-looked dangers.

Kitties love string, but string of any kind is very dangerous because cats ingest it and it becomes tangled in their constantly moving intestines, which can cause death. If you ever see a string inside your cat's mouth that part of it has already been swallowed, immediately take your cat to the vet. Do NOT attempt to remove it yourself.

Cats may become tangled in them and objects attached to them may fall on your cat. It is VERY important that you keep all cords and/or rope out of reach.

It is very important to have quality food for your kitten. We advise you to stay away from generic brands. Ask your veterinarian which foods are best.

There are many house and garden plants that are deadly to cats. Even though not all cats are interested in plants, it is still VERY important to keep them beyond the reach of your kitty. If you have any plants at all, contact your veterinarian and ask if they are poisonous to your kitten.