A kitten is taken from his feline family no earlier than two months old. By this time, he should be accustomed to self-feeding and self-care. Therefore, the new owner only needs to maintain the acquired skills of the mustachioed striped.
It is necessary
- - toilet tray,
- - a bowl for food,
- - a bowl for water,
- - toys,
- - scratching post.
Instructions
Step 1
Before a new tenant arrives, prepare your home to meet him. Cats are naturally curious, and kittens are triple curious. Conduct a thorough inspection of your apartment. Identify and close any secret places the little explorer can get into. Pay special attention to windows: it is better to equip them with protective screens. Gas stove, electric heaters pose a particular danger to the kitten's curious nose and vital whiskers. The kitten not only tries to explore everything, but also tastes what it comes across on its way. For his safety, it is necessary to ensure that all wires and poisonous household chemicals are inaccessible to him. For your own peace of mind, put away valuable things, your favorite blouses and headphones, which, as practice shows, are especially popular with four-legged gourmets.
Step 2
The litter box for the cat should be located in a secluded, impassable place. It is advisable to determine its position once and for all, and not to transfer it from place to place. Trays are of two types: with and without mesh. Filler must be poured into trays without a grid, if desired, under the grid. Check with the owner of the mother cat to which litter box the kitten is accustomed to. It is worth starting with this and, if desired, retrain gradually.
If the kitten starts fussing, digging and meowing, especially after eating, then it's time to get acquainted with the toilet. Take your baby to his tray. If necessary, gently but persistently place in the right place until everything is successfully completed. Sometimes a kitten does not succeed the first time. If the kitten makes a puddle in the wrong place, soak a piece of toilet paper in urine and put it in the litter box. Attracted by its own scent, the baby is more likely to decide on the right place.
Step 3
It is imperative to find out from the previous owners about the nutrition to which the kitten is used. It is necessary to transfer to other food gradually. Up to three months, a kitten must be fed up to 6 times a day in small portions, by six months the number of feedings is reduced to 4-5, by a year - to three. For cat owners, there are two ways to feed the animal: natural food or ready-made food. If you choose natural food, then you need to remember that the kitten cannot be eaten from our table. Food for him should be low-fat, unsalted and unsweetened. Choose dairy products that are dietary and without additives. From meat, preferably beef and poultry, boiled or raw, frozen. Freezing meat avoids parasite infestation. The kitten's diet should also include eggs and cereals in the form of cereals. Be sure to add special vitamins for kittens to your food. Vitamin supplements are not required when feeding ready-made feeds. It is better to choose a premium food and always take into account the age. Dry food for up to three months is given only in a soaked form. After three months, the croutons can be left in the bowl all day instead of serving out in portions. The kitten should always have access to a bowl of clean, fresh water.
Step 4
From an early age, the baby should be taught to use the scratching post. Take the kitten to her as soon as he starts tearing up furniture. Run it along the scratching post with your paws. If you lightly press on the pads, the baby will let the claws in. Praise your pet every time it sharpens its claws in the right place. This will reinforce the acquired skills.
Your toddler should have enough toys to keep them from getting bored and drawn to your belongings. Toys should be chosen large enough, without small parts that can be swallowed.
Step 5
A two-month-old kitten already knows how to take care of its cleanliness. The owner only has to monitor the cleanliness of the peephole and, if necessary, wipe them with a special lotion or boiled water. As it gets dirty, gently clean your pet's ears with cotton swabs and ear lotion. Give your cat an anthelmintic tablet once every 3-4 months. After three months, contact your veterinarian to schedule the necessary vaccinations.
