Kitten careCats are very delicate when they are puppies

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That's why in this article we want to talk to you about how to care for kittens .

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When we acquire and introduce a kitten into our home, it is likely that it feels afraid and afraid of its new environment , so it is advisable to be patient, provide it with an area such as a closed bed, a box with a door or shelter where it can hide until it recognizes the kitten. your new home.

For the cat it is a stage of discovery and learning , therefore, we will avoid forcing it to leave its shelter and we will let the cat explore the entire house and interact with us on its own initiative, it will most likely take a few days to fully adapt. .

What should we have at home to care for kittens?
We must be aware of the fragility of the animal and provide the following care :
Cats are very clean animals and from a very young age they are able De Cell Number to use the sandbox to relieve themselves. We will provide you with a sandbox, preferably with clumping sand. If it is very small, it should not be a very high sandbox, so that it is easily accessible to it. The litter boxes should be placed in very quiet areas of the house , easily accessible and where if the cat feels threatened it has a quick escape route. We will avoid placing the sandboxes on terraces or near the entrance door to our house. If we have more than one cat at home, it is advisable to have one more litter box than there are cats at home. In chalets and multi-story houses, one sandbox per floor.

We will provide you with a feeder and a waterer , which will be placed in an area other than the rest area and away from the sandbox. We will renew the water often to prevent it from taking on a bad taste . The best material for drinkers is stainless steel, ceramic or glass; plastic can also leave a bad taste. If we have several cats, we must have at least one feeder and waterer for each one.



Scratchers : They come in different sizes and materials. Each cat may have its own preferences. It should be placed in areas where the cat usually walks, this way we will prevent it from using our sofa or curtains to scratch its nails. When they are small we can provide them with scratching posts that are not very high , we can place a scratching tree when they are older, since cats like to enjoy their territory from heights.
Toys : Each cat may have preferences for a type of toy: mice, balls, etc. We will spend time playing with them using ropes, cane toys ... Never our hands! Kittens play by hunting, so we will avoid using our hands so that they do not bite us and hurt us.

Food : Special food for kittens up to one year of age , the quantity will be recommended by the food manufacturer and we will have to update the quantities as they grow. It is highly recommended to provide daily wet food to increase the kitten's water intake and to prevent future illnesses.
Rest area : Provide open or closed beds . When the kitten is resting we will avoid disturbing it.
As you can see, following these simple tips, caring for kittens is very easy. But questions may always arise and our veterinarians are here to help you. We have several veterinary clinics in Madrid where we will answer all your questions . Book your appointment and we will help you take care of your kitten's health.