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How to Brush A Kitten
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Kittens start to groom themselves at a very young age. This is learned because their mothers spend many hours a day both grooming and caring for their baby kittens. Adult cats spend 10 percent of their day grooming themselves. Grooming is a good way to bond with a new kitten. Brushing a kitten can help establish a relationship between you and a kitten which you have just brought home. It shouldn't be a painful or a hard routine to establish between you and your kitten either. It should be enjoyable for the both of you. And as your kitten gets...
Feral Kittens/Cats
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When a cat is referred to as “feral” it means basically that they are homeless and live in the wild. These cats are either born in the environment outside, were abandoned, or became lost or ran away. Even though they look cute like their domestic relatives they are considered wild animals. It is so sad that most feral cats are relegated to horrible and short lives. Those cats that have been cast out of their home into the streets still have the temperament of indoor cats. When caught these type of feral cats can be tamed and re domesticated relatively easier...
Checking Your Kitten for Fleas
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If you are adopting a kitten it’s a good idea to make sure the kitten you choose is a healthy one. There are general signs that a healthy kitten displays to let you know he or she is fine and ready to go. Even if your kitten appears to be in good health it is still recommended that you take your new kitten to a veterinarian as soon as possible. It’s even better to take the kitten to the vet before you actually bring it home to be safe. Here are some things you can check to make sure that...
Bringing Your New Kitten Home
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When you bring home your new kitten you want to integrate your new kitty into your life as easily as possible. If you live alone it will be easier to incorporate your new kitten into your home life. If you have pets already and other family members such as particularly small children then it makes it a little more challenging. There is a little trick you can do before bringing kitten home if you do have a pet already to make the homecoming less stressful for both animals. What you do first is take a small hand towel and...
Assessing a Kitten’s State of Health
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You want to make sure a kitten is healthy before you bring your kitten home. There are some tell tale signs to let you know if your kitten is healthy. Even if these signs are all good it’s still recommended that you take your new kitten to the veterinarian to make sure it is healthiest kitten for you.
So here are the top things for you to check and look out for: