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Kitten Milestones
Congratulations on your new kitten! As you watch your little new furbaby grow, you may want to know when the little one will start grooming, using the litter box, or be considered an adult. Find out below about the life changes and stages your new kitten will grow through. Four kitten milestones 2 weeks: The kittens eyes start to open and its sense of smell begins developing. Fun fact: All kittens are born with blue eyes! 3 weeks: The kittens sense of smell is fully developed, its ears become erect, and baby teeth begin to appear. 4 weeks: The kitten starts to explore and will start grooming. 5 weeks: The…
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Kitten Vaccinations
Cat vaccines are medically and scientifically proven to combat the incubation and transmission of crippling and fatal diseases. They are a cornerstone to helping your feline friend live a long, healthy, and happy life. Your cat should have a specific vaccine protocol formulated by your veterinarian that considers risk factors such as age, overall health, and lifestyle. Are Cat Vaccinations Required By Law? Rabies is the only cat vaccination required by law in the state of Texas; this is true for most of the United States. This is due to the threat that rabies poses to people, and the fact that we still find rabies in our wildlife population throughout…
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Tips for Raising a Happy and Healthy Kitten
Getting a new kitten is one of the best things in the world. They’re cute, soft, and cuddly. They are irresistible and melt even the toughest of hearts. It’s best to start things off on the right track to a long and happy life with your new feline companion. Here are some starter tips for you and your new, cuddly furbaby. Diet Continue feeding your kitten its “normal” diet, but slowly introduce a high quality kitten food into the mix. After your little furbaby has adjusted, feed the high quality food exclusively. Feed your kitten at least three to four times a day from a shallow plate; glass or ceramic…
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Feeding your new kitten
Now that you have a new kitten, I’m sure you’d like to know how to bring her up to be a happy, healthy cat. Diet is one of the most important choices you make for your new kitty. Most importantly, you need to feed a diet that is specially formulated for growing kittens. The diet should be high in calories, protein-rich, and easy to digest. My favorite kitten foods include options from Purina, Royal Canin, Iams, and Hill’s. These companies put a lot of research into formulating the best diets for your pets and they employ veterinarians who specialize in nutrition to formulate their foods. These diets are your best…
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Kitten-Proofing Your Home
Kittens are naturally curious and will get into all kinds of trouble if allowed free reign in your home. It is important to make sure that you’ve made some changes to keep your feline cutie out of danger. The goal is to prevent your kitty from hurting itself or doing damage to your house. Indoor Plants: Cats do love to chew on greenery, but some can be poisonous or otherwise hazardous to their health. Make sure all indoor plants are safe for cats and keep them up and away from kitten’s teeth and claws to ensure that they don’t become eaten. You can check your houseplants against this list from…
