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what supplies do i need for a kitten that is about a month old?

2007-09-19 01:13:47 · 8 answers · asked by Lilly 2 in Pets Cats

well not a 4 week more like 7-10 week my cousin didnt give me exact

2007-09-19 01:31:22 · update #1

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If it is truly only a month old, you will need to purchase kitten replacement formula, a bottle and nipple and some dry kitten food. Feed the baby his formula through the bottle every 3-4, and introduce the dry food by making a 'mush' of it and the formula. It's critical they get food every 3-4 hours at this age, due to becoming hypoglycemic.
Also, the usual things such as a litter box, litter, toys, scratching post, etc.
Good luck with your new kitten!

2007-09-19 01:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by Laura S. 4 · 0 0

First of all, they're not really supposed to leave mom for six weeks. But if this is not a situation where you have a choice here's a list:

litter box (low sides for the kitten's short legs)
litter
scoop for litter box (don't bother with the liners - mine always ripped through them. It's cheaper to get a new box every now and again)
dry kitten food
wet kitten food
water dish
food dish
a few toys (though you might want to steer clear of catnip for awhile.)
You can get some kitten milk, but at this age, he will probably be fine without it.
Extra rags to clean up the inevitable messes!

Leave a little dry food available throughout the day and give your kitten half a small can (Fancy Feast size) of wet food twice a day. Change the water at least once a day, and it's not a bad idea to scoop the litter box every day either, as the kitten will be more likely to use a clean litter box. Make sure you kitten-proof your house (ie, wires, tiny things that it could swallow). And probably the most important thing, make sure your kitten gets lots of cuddling and attention. This will ensure you have a friendly cat down the road!

2007-09-19 08:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by oj 5 · 0 0

with a kitten this young you will need kitten milk supplement and bottles. keep nursing for another week or 2. then switch to a premium cat food, make it moist with some warm water to help the kitten eat it. you will also need a food dish, water bowl, litter box and litter, and a scooper if you use scoopable litter, carrier (for vet visits), brush, comb, nail clippers, interactive toys(where you can play too) and a bed. when the kitten is a little older get a collar with id tags, scratching posts, a kitty condo/tree. vaccines should be given at 2, 3, and 4 months old. then when the vet says it safe, have it spayed/neutered

2007-09-19 08:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by g g 6 · 0 1

1. Litterbox and cat litter (sand)
2. A pillow to sleep on
3. A couple of toys, like balls.
4. Food bowls
5. Kitten food, canned and kibble
6. don't forget a vet visit for de-worming, de-fleaing and his shots.
7. A scratching post
8. A nail clipper (ask the vet to show you how to trim his nails, just the pointy edge)
9. Lots of love
ps. If the kitten is weaned and eats canned food or dry food, don't give him ANY milk, it causes diarrhea.

2007-09-19 08:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0 0

Kittens should stay with their mother until they are 6-8 weeks if at all possible.

Kitten food-If she didn't have problems with the food she was on with previous owner and it's nutritional try and stay with it.

Fresh water. Milk can upset their tummies and cause diarrhea.

Litter box and a bed or something soft for it to curl up on.

She will need to be wormed at minimum and checked out by a vet if possible. Cats can get heart worm and can't be cured so heart worm preventative is recommended along with feline leukemia test. I don't know if their is a preventative for leukemia you will have to ask your vet. I have found that in choosing a vet go with one that specializes in small animals.

2007-09-19 08:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by fashionsiren 1 · 0 0

Kittens must stay with their mothers until they have completed a full course of vaccinations. Do not separate a kitten from its mother unless it has had all its jabs.

2007-09-19 10:37:41 · answer #6 · answered by fordicus 4 · 0 0

4 weeks is too young. The kitten is still unweaned and should stay with its mother until its 10 weeks old.

2007-09-19 08:20:22 · answer #7 · answered by Leslie L 5 · 0 1

if you have a kitten you will need A LOT of toys!!!(lol)

2007-09-19 08:32:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0 0

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