If you love cats and decide to have a kitten, then you need to learn how to properly take care of it so that the pet does not suffer and can bring a lot of joy. Caring for a small creature is always a big responsibility, you need to approach this business seriously and competently. Arm yourself with expert advice, and you will become a good owner and loyal friend for the kitten.
It is necessary
Cat house, cat litter box, litter box, water bowl, food bowl, special food, toys, cat scratching post
Instructions
Step 1
Before you bring your pet home, purchase all the necessary items for feeding, playing, toilet and resting your pet. If you want to prevent the kitten from sharpening its claws on your furniture, buy a special cat scratching post as well.
Step 2
For the first time, limit the baby's place of stay to one room, in which there is no draft and large holes where he can get stuck. This is necessary so that the pet gradually adapts to the new home, gets used to you and the environment, first mastered a small, and then the entire territory of your apartment.
Step 3
Start teaching the kitten to the toilet on the same day so that there will be no problems in the future. Place the litter box in a prominent place and fill it with the litter the kitten is used to. If this is your first time walking by, dip toilet paper in a puddle and place in filler. Do not poke your kitten into the urine with your nose, but rather try to notice when he is about to urinate again, and quickly put the pet in the litter box.
Step 4
It is advisable to feed the kitten in the first days with the same food as the previous owners, in the future, try to draw up a plan with a complete, varied and balanced diet. Do not limit feeding only ready-made cat food, the baby's diet should include dairy and meat products, eggs, fish, some cereals and vegetables, which can be replaced with special weed from the pet store. Do not feed your pet from your table, as it is harmful for him to eat a lot of salt and spices. There should always be fresh water in a separate bowl so that the kitten can drink at any time.
Step 5
The frequency of feeding depends on the age of the kitten. An animal under 3 months old is fed 6 or 7 times a day. If he is 3 to 4 months old, then 5-6 times. It is advisable to feed a kitten from 4 to 6 months 4 times a day. A 6-9-month-old pet is fed about 3-4 times. At the age of 9 months to a year, you can transfer to 2-3 meals a day.
Step 6
Be sure to go with the kitten to the vet and get all the vaccinations. If necessary, before the procedure, treat the animal and carry out deworming, since only a healthy pet can be vaccinated. The first vaccinations are given at the age of 2-3 months, try not to miss this period.
Step 7
Small kittens are bathed only in case of heavy pollution. Use a gentle pet store shampoo and a shallow soak in warm water. Do not wash your head unnecessarily, and if you still need to wash, close your ears with cotton swabs. After bathing, dry the kitten with a towel and leave it in a draft-free room until completely dry.
