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You have decided that you want a kitten.
Kittens are cute and funny in the early days, and will be easy to train.
If you have other pets in your home a kitten would be a good choice.
The older more established animals will easily accept this little newcomer in their midst, as it will not be seen as any form of threat. But it is advised you have it vaccinated before coming in contact with other cats.
Other considerations
However you should bear in mind the extra attention it will require, plus the costs of vet's bills. Also if you have very young children an older cat may be a wiser choice.
Older cats are more adept at avoiding the toddler's feet, and children will avoid painful scratches. An older cat will adapt to its new surroundings and can be left alone for long periods; a kitten will need constant attention in its early months with you.
Early days.
On the day you have arranged to bring your new kitten home make sure you allow enough time to give it all the attention it needs to feel secure in these new and strange surroundings. Select a room that will be its home for the next few days or weeks, and keep it confined to that room alone. Provide a litter tray and a warm bed (if possible supply warm hot water bottle put under a blanket) plus some food.
Left alone your pet will feel secure enough to explore its new surroundings. If it feels threatened or nervous it will find an inaccessible place to hide, and may not come out to eat.
Feeding.
Kittens grow rapidly so they will require a proportionally larger amounts of food compared to a more mature cat. For the first few days keep to the same diet. Once it has settled in you can start to introduce some variations to the diet.
A healthy young cat should have a healthy appetite whether it is fed on commercially prepared or freshly prepared food. However, if you do decide to prepare fresh food only, make sure you supply it with a range of nutrients as an all fresh food diet may not provide them. A reliable brand of canned or commercial food should come with these nutrients. Remember, a kitten has a small stomach, so little and often is advised.
Do not serve your kittens food straight from the fridge. Serve it at room temperature.
The temperature and smell are as important as taste to a cat. They have a highly developed sense of smell and will detect any sign of food that is not quite fresh.
Avoid feeding it snacks between meals.
Grooming
If you have chosen a short-haired cat, grooming will not be a big issue, as they are perfectly capable to groom themselves. Long haired cats will require regular grooming to keep their coats healthy. It is a good idea to introduce grooming when your cat is a kitten, this will get it accustomed to being combed or brushed as it grows. Some kittens may feel uncomfortable with grooming, if this is the case do a little at a time until it becomes used to it.
Owning a cat as a pet can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
If you start off with a kitten, the benefits of gently teaching it good behaviour will be a happy and contented member of your family providing you with affection and amusement while causing a minimum of inconvenience.
Barry Robinson is a life long cat lover and internet reviewer.
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