Nobody knows how to care for a kitten????

Question

feeding, grooming, litter box ???? etc...

Answer 1

first of all, it needs to be dewormed...they are usually born with worms they get from the mama cat. vaccinations and feline leukemia testing @ 6 weeks old. vaccinate every 3 weeks until they're 4 months old. kitten food until they're about 6-9 months old. dry food is best as cats tend to have more tooth decay problems. and a good quality kitten/cat food. fresh water available at all times. if it's a long-haired cat, get a cat brush and brush 2-3 times/week. cats practically litter-box train themselves...just keep the litter box in the same place all the time. put kitty in the box after it eats. praise it after it goes in the box. keep the box clean every day. and don't forget to spay or neuter at age 6 months. best of luck...cats can live up 25 years if they're well taken care of and remain healthy. =^..^=

Answer 2

How old is the kitten? Where did you get him? From a shelter? Did you find him?

If he's a tiny guy, then a small aluminum tray with kitty litter should be a good beginning litter box. It might be hard for him to get into a normal sized box. If he's an older kitten, then a normal litter box should be ok.

If you got him from the shelter, then he should have had all of his beginning vaccinations (or possibly all of them) and he might be spayed(if you have a girl)/neutered.

If you found him, then he'll need to go to the vet to get a checkup, begin his series of vaccinations and be tested for FELV/FIV.

Feeding can be discussed with the veterinarian. No cow's milk, it can cause intestinal distress. You might want to try the milk that is especially made for cats. They can digest it better.

Kittens/cats usually do a pretty good job grooming themselves, but brushing once or twice a week can't hurt, plus, if he's like mine, he'll love it.

Answer 3

I have raised 5 litters of kittens. After they have been weened you can get kitten food to make their life easier but adult cat food will work too. As for litter box some kittens pick it up the first day and some take weeks. You have to keep putting them into the box every once and awhile. And make sure they know you dont like it when they go on the floor. When the kitten starts going in the litter box make sure to encourage it.

Answer 4

Hi how old? milk to drink, or kitten food and water.. gooming not much bursing if long hair. Litter box training when we had a cat we use to be sure to put him/her in the litter box all the time.. tried to be sure to put them there when they had an accident.. it has been a very long time for me as my son and husband are allergic so we no longer have a cat. Good luck

Answer 5

The book "Cats for Dummies" is an excellent one and covers all the issues you will have in having a kitten. It is a great reference book for you to have around the house.

You can also go to: www.littlebigcat and read Dr. Jean Hofve's articles titled, "Base Camp - How to Prepare for your New Cat" and "Before You Get a Kitten". Though you probably already have your kitten the articles will point out some issues you may not have considered.

Answer 6

Regular shots, worming and exam by Vet

There are lots of choices for food, but avoid generic brands.

Make sure she always has plenty of fresh water to drink.

You can get a soft brush for cats and a little flea comb.

The Vet can give you the appropriate flea product to apply on your kitten.

Litter box: There are many choices about this and factors determining what you will choose including finances. I'd suggest going to a large pet store and asking someone who works in that dept. which one would best match YOUR needs.

TOYS TOYS TOYS- kitties love to play with feathery and furry toys and of course their catnip.

Scratching posts/Cat castles: you can build your own or buy them. Again, shopping at a large Pet store like PetSmart will offer plenty of variety and choice.

Have fun with your kitty! They rarely need baths. Ask about that too while you are there.

Answer 7

NEVER milk. It causes diarrhea to them. As long as they can eat, give it baby food of a good quality. Also they need de-worming and repeat deworming after 14 days (this is done with a medication). When they are about 3 months old they get vaccinated, and this is repeated after a month and then every year.
Water, food, litterbox etc must be clean and always available.

Answer 8

I got two well, one is a little older she train the other kitty. i got them both about two or three weeks apart. about feeding it it just depends how old it is. If it about 4 weeks you got to give it milk, but not the kind that you and i drink. go to a pet shop and ask them what kind is the best for your kitten.