When you get a kitten, what are the things you need to have/do when you first get it?

Question

My family is getting two kittens, and so we are wondering what types of things need to be done when you first get it. Does anyone how much it costs to get them spayed and vaccinated?

Answer 1

scrach board is the first thing u should but i think because the problem with the cats is u know scratching the sofas:))
and then u can but litter box, cups and everything

Answer 2

I'm assuming you're talking about day one and stuff. First bit of advice - leave them alone! Sit back and watch them get to know their house first and be prepared for them to become ghost kitties the first few days. You'll need to have a litter box set up and when you first bring them in the house - their feet should touch litter before anything else - I call that the starting point - they should start out in their litter box and let your house expand to them from there. Second, if you have children, they are going to want to hold the kitty, and love the kitty, and all that - and thats ok, but Not on the first day - they will need time to know the new house and people in it. If the kids (or you cause you know you want to) harass and pester the kitten's on their first day, they won't feel secure and will almost definatly become ghost kitties (kitties that run and hide) and that may last a lot longer than it would if you just gave them their first day. If you don't think you can do that, try confining them to one room first (preferably the one with the litterbox in it) so they are not constantly on your mind or in front of the kids like a new toy. Third, if the 2 kitten's don't know each other, the one room thing is a very good idea - they should meet each other in a place they have never been (each one will think the other one was there first and are more likely to avoid fighting and they should both be polite and soon be friends). Last, the spay and nutering - it does depend on where you go, but most vets will do it for under $200 per cat - they also usually have a good package that includes a declawing with the spay or nuter, to avoid traumatizing the cat by a second visit for the declaw - the vet will spay the cat and then declaw it while it's still out at the same time - the cat can forget about it easier.

Answer 3

The #1 thing to do before you bring the kittens home is get a litter box and place it in the home before they get there. Then when you bring the kittens into the house, just drop them into the litter box. Allow them to explore from there. If you do it this way you will never have a problem with a cat not using the litter box since they learn their way around the house using the litter box as a reference point. Then get dry or moist food and a water dish. Those little jingle balls are great toys if you want to get some. However you don't have to buy toys for kittens because they will be fascinated with a toilet paper roll or a piece of aluminum foil for hours.

Answer 4

You should have a litter box, cat litter, food appropriate for kittens (dry and soft), a food dish and a water dish. Kittens need a safe, comfortable place to sleep. They like to curl up in balls in something cozy and soft...even a pillow in a box works. Some kittens are very active and will climb and run around your house and knock things over when they get bigger. So then it will be good to get them a scratching post (or they will use your sofa, rugs, the carpet, furniture, etc.). When they are bigger, you'll be able to let them out during the daytime to play outside, if you live in a safe place. While they are little, you should take them to the vet so they can get shots, especially the ones protecting them from feline leukemia. The vet will tell you when to bring them back to get spayed.

Answer 5

u need a litterbox, food bowl and alot of toys for them trust me i have 2 cats and 1 new one and 4 kittens.
While it is true that a kitten will not need to be walked or taken out to go to the bathroom the way a puppy will, a kitten will still require your time every day. You will need to feed it and give it fresh water. The litter in the litter box will have to be scooped daily and changed every few days. Cats are social creatures, and they need interaction. Spending time playing with your kitten many times during the day and especially before bedtime will provide some of the attention it needs, and also help to burn off some of that abundant energy. Hopefully, this will also make the kitten tired at bedtime, and less likely to get you up in the middle of the night. Many kittens, although not all, like to be petted and may like to sit on your lap and cuddle. As you spend time with your kitten, you can begin teaching him to use a scratching post (Scratching on Furniture), and start some basic training. Kittens that get a healthy amount of attention and play time with their owners are much less likely to develop behavior problems later.

Answer 6

When you get a kitten you need cat/kitten food (Do not give kittens cow milk or scraps! They are babies and cannot handle it and many cats are allergic to milk!), dishes and a litter pan, and also something for it to sleep in.
As for spaying and vaccines, it depends where you are from. Around me; $20-$50 each for spaying and vaccines.
Good luck and have fun!

Answer 7

I really cant tell you the prices because they are so diffrent depending on where you live, how old they are, who your vet is, everything. When my friend got a newborn baby kitten, it cost her 50 dollars to get all the shots. You cant get it spayed or anything until after a few months, but I have no idea how muchthat costs. My cat was neutered when we got him.

You only really need a litter box, litter, food and water dishes, and food. Make sure that you buy kitten food because they need that to grow. Those are the things that they need to physically live. In order to make them happy (and you too) you need toys. Lots and lots of toys. Get a scratching post because they will claw everything if they dont have one. Any kind will do. Also, get one of those feathers on a long rod. Kittens love that. My little one likes those little fuzzy pom pons that they sell at walmart. You dont need to buy the ones from the pet store, but get some type of ball for them to throw around. Oh, and one of those balls on the end of a spring hooked up to a post. Here is a fun tip for buying cat toys: play with them. If you play with them a little and they amuse you or you think it would be fun for a cat, get it. Kittens need lots and lots of toys all around the house. If you want, you can get them a bed if you dont let them sleep on your bed. And a cat carrier for each one of them. You can put two in one for now, but you will need each one to have their own later. Catnip toys work well. Fake mice, whatever looks cute. A cheap toy is bottle caps or things like that. If you have an empty box, leave it out for them to hide in. A kitten will take anything in your house and make it a toy, but the key is to make sure that you want it to be a toy.

For training, have a spray bottle around all the time. If it does something you dont like, spray it. They will run away and after a few times they wont do it. A tip for kittens is keep them in one room for a while so that they get used to that room, being around you, and the rules of the room. Then let them roam into another room, and another until they know what is allowed in the house.

Having two kittens is a good idea. With only one, they get hyper when they wake up, and they WILL walk on your face to wake you up and play.

Remember one thing about kittens: The best thing for them is lots and lots of love and attention. They love to be hugged and kissed and snuggled. Give them as much attention as you can, and they will always love you and never get spoiled. Another way to make sure that they dont get spoiled old cats is to always encourage them to play, and play with them. The more active they are, the less annoying when they are old.

A fun toy that isnt really a cat toy is a laser pointer or flash light. When its dark, run it across walls or the floor and they will attack it. It is cute enough to make a grown man cry.

Congrats btw, kittens are awesome, and you will have fun for the rest of your life.

Answer 8

its very pricy to get them spayed and vaccinated but if you ask the vet they can tell you a few places in the area that do it cheaper. but doing this the price went from $600 to $57.

also some things to get it would be a litter box... kitten food or wet food.. a few little toys.. and a little later on some flea medication.

Answer 9

As far as cost you can check with your local Humane Society. They offer some services at a minimal cost. I believe in spaying and neutering unless you plan to breed them. If you plan on letting your cats go outside to do their "thing" and play and hunt you should not declaw them. Even if you plan on them being indoor kitties you should declaw the front (unless you don't care about you furniture or drapes) but not the back claws. They would need their back claws for their own protection in case they accidentally get outside. I also had my kitten microchiped in case she got lost but that isn't absolutely necessary. You can get a cat to wear a collar but they don't like it at first.

Answer 10

I believe that it's usually around $80 to adopt a pet from the pound, and since that goes towards their vaccinations and sterilization, it's probably right around that amount.

When you get new kittens, you should first make sure your house is "kitten proof". Move breakable items to places where the cats won't be able to knock them over, keep small items out of their reach (they could choke), and just generally make sure there's nothing they could hurt themselves with.

Answer 11

Well you do need to get it spayed and neutered. I know that it shouldn't cost a lot of money. i have five cats. you should buy them some food and water bowls before you get the cat. You should have a scratching post if you don't want the animal clawing on your furniture.