Kitten
Ed Kane captured the essence of the young cat when saying "Kittens bounce off walls, propel themselves through the air and pounce at warp speed toward anything that moves, especially toys. The only time they seem to slow down is to wash their faces after a satisfying meal."
Proper nutrition is essential in maintaining health, especially in kittens. As kittens grow, proper calories are needed to avoid nutritional illness or developmental problems. Kittens will eat well as long as the food is tasty and easy to eat. Soft food or small pieces is best, dry food may be moistened with warm water.
Preventing contagious disease and controlling parasites can be achieved through vaccinations. Several vaccines are available to help reduce your kitten’s risk of contracting diseases such as feline upper respiratory infections, gastrointestinal viruses, feline leukemia and rabies. Kitten vaccines are generally started around 6-8 weeks of age and are given every 3 to 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age. Rabies vaccination is given at 3-4 months of age and then one year later.
Combing and bathing should begin as soon as possible. Clipping longhaired breeds may be beneficial. Remove mats and tangles as they develop. Brush longhaired kittens daily and shorthaired breeds weekly.
Keeping your kitten indoors is safest, however some owners choose to allow their kitten outside time. Supervision is very import, as is helping him/her learn to find her home and how to keep safe. To prevent your kitten from being exposed to contagious disease, animal attacks and dangerous roadways, consider a leash and harness or outdoor enclosure.
Kitten
Ed Kane captured the essence of the young cat when saying "Kittens bounce off walls, propel themselves through the air and pounce at warp speed toward anything that moves, especially toys. The only time they seem to slow down is to wash their faces after a satisfying meal."
Proper nutrition is essential in maintaining health, especially in kittens. As kittens grow, proper calories are needed to avoid nutritional illness or developmental problems. Kittens will eat well as long as the food is tasty and easy to eat. Soft food or small pieces is best, dry food may be moistened with warm water.
Preventing contagious disease and controlling parasites can be achieved through vaccinations. Several vaccines are available to help reduce your kitten’s risk of contracting diseases such as feline upper respiratory infections, gastrointestinal viruses, feline leukemia and rabies. Kitten vaccines are generally started around 6-8 weeks of age and are given every 3 to 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age. Rabies vaccination is given at 3-4 months of age and then one year later.
Combing and bathing should begin as soon as possible. Clipping longhaired breeds may be beneficial. Remove mats and tangles as they develop. Brush longhaired kittens daily and shorthaired breeds weekly.
Keeping your kitten indoors is safest, however some owners choose to allow their kitten outside time. Supervision is very import, as is helping him/her learn to find her home and how to keep safe. To prevent your kitten from being exposed to contagious disease, animal attacks and dangerous roadways, consider a leash and harness or outdoor enclosure.