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Parasite Prevention in Your Kitten
The right parasite preventatives will help keep fleas and other menaces off your new furry friend. The most important thing you need to know about parasites: You usually can’t see them, and they can cause big trouble before you even realize that they’re there. Some parasites have evolved to be able to hide inside the mother cat and come out specifically to target her kittens, so no matter how well cared for mom is, the kittens are still at great risk for intestinal parasites. Can I tell if my kitten has worms? Intestinal worms, like hookworms and roundworms, can cause signs like vomiting and diarrhea, but they can be present…
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5 Myths About Cat Nail Caps
If you are like me, you want to protect your furniture from cat scratching, but you don’t want to put your kitten through the terrors of a declaw surgery. When I had my first 2 cats, I refrained from getting furniture that was any fun to scratch and that worked beautifully for me. However, after almost 10 years without a cat in my home, a lot of furniture changes, and a new kitten arrival, I had to come up with a different solution. Enter nail caps! I love them and they work perfectly for my Lancelot. I use the VICTHY Nail Caps from Amazon and they’ve been working very well…
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The Perfect Cat Toy
Cats love playing as much as they love sleeping, and that’s saying a lot! No object is too small, big, or trivial for your cat to consider it a toy. There are many toys you can purchase at the pet store and even more items in your home that can easily become your cat’s favorite toy. So what is a cat looking for? They love shiny, crinkly, and tinkly things, even better if they’re filled with catnip. A classical cat favorite is the toy mouse. It doesn’t matter if it looks like a real mouse, or it’s glittery and outrageous in color. Cats love to swat, throw, stalk, tease, and…
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Socializing your new kitten
Of course, kittenhood is also a crucial time for socializing your cat. In order for him to grow into a well-balanced adult cat, he should be played with and comforted frequently. You should expose him to as many new sights, sounds, smells, and sensations as possible. Exposing your kitten to new people, animals, and experiences will help build a foundation for a lifetime of positive behavior. A kitten who hasn’t been properly socialized may develop fear aggression and avoid human contact. At this young age is the best time for him to get used to things such as wearing a collar, riding in a pet carrier, riding in a car,…
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Training Your Kitten
Training a kitten is usually about establishing and reinforcing boundaries and household rules. Using positive reinforcement to train your kitten is the best way to get your message across to your new feline companion. For every “no,” they need a “yes.” Avoid punishing or speaking harshly which will only scare your kitten. Never, ever hit or shake your kitten. Instead, ignore your kitten when she’s behaving badly and give her affection, treats and praise to reward her good behavior. If ignoring isn’t an option, redirect your kitten’s attention to something else. For example, if your kitten bites or scratches your hand, give her a toy to play with instead. If…
