Kitten Care

KittenCare

Basic tips on what you should know to give the cat you chose a happy start.

So you have a new addition?....Now what?

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR VET

Newly adopted kittens and cats should always receive an initial examination with your vet. Your vet will thoroughly examine your kitty and determine her overall health condition as well as provide you the options of having additional tests performed, such as a fecal exam to test for parasites or diseases such as Coccidiosis, Giardia, and other gastrointestinal problems. At this time, he will offer to de-worm your kitty. It is always a good idea to have this done to prevent parasitic infestation and malnourishment.

Read More: http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/newowner.php

Kitten Care 1 : Vitals, Nutrition, Development, Determining Gender, Feeding

Raising a healthy kitten ... At some point, you may find yourself in a situation where you are raising and nurturing an orphaned kitten

Read More: http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/kitten1.php

Kitten Toilet Training -Never scoop litter again - http://www.cat-urine.net/cat_toilet_training.html

Products to assist you in toilet training your cat
The advantages of cat toilet training
How to toilet train a cat (do it yourself) etc.

Toilet Train Your Cat Kit order here: http://www.citikitty.com/

CitiKitty Includes:

CitiKitty Training Seat
Works with all toilets
Quick Start Training Guide
CitiKitty Expert Training Tips & Tricks Brochure &
Watch a movie of CitiKitty Graduate Samantha Toiled Traines at the age of 12

Cat Urine Remover - http://www.cat-urine.net/cat_urine_remover.html

Do Cats Feel Love?

Science tells us only humans have emotions. Animals have instinct. A cat shows affection to you because he needs you for his own safety, security and survival. You give the cat what he needs, his instinct tells him to buddy up to you.

No one can “prove” that a cat feels love anymore than it can be proven that a person feels love. Love is one of those things that cannot be proven.

What is love anyway? Here are some Merriam-Webster Dictionary definitions:

1. strong affection

2. warm attachment

3. unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for others

Cats, of course, show affection—other than just when a meal is about to be served. Unless a cat has had a traumatic history with humans, she will seek out her owner for affection in the form of play, stroking or perhaps a chat.

Read More: http://petcentric.com/article.aspx?C=1&OID=24

Is your house cat proof?

Check your plants - Get a list of plants that are poisonous
Non poisonous plants for cat - www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-non-toxic.html
Is Potpourri a Hazard to Cats - www.cfainc.org/health/potpourri.html
Hide your electrical cords, wrap them and hide the cords behind furniture.
Get your breakable priced possessions out of cat reach.
Hide things that could be dangerous for your new family member.
Declawing Your Cat - www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/4077/declaw.html
Cats and Fleas - Cats and Flea Control Products - by Jill A. Richardson, DVM
Veterinary Poison Information Specialist, ASPCA/National Animal Poison Control Center - www.cfainc.org/health/flea-products.html
A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO FELINE HOUSESOILING by Susan Little, DWM - The most common behavioural complaint about cats presented to animal behaviour consultants in North America is house-soiling. - www.priory.co.uk/vet/catlit01.htm

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Remove all small "stuff" like:

Pins
Paper Clips
Thumb Tacks
Staples
Sewing Accessories
Change
Strings
Yarns
Wire
Rubber bands
Dental Floss

Your personal drugs - do not administer people drugs to animals before consulting a vet.

Chemicals

Mothballs
Deodorants
Drain cleaner
Furnish Polish
Hair color
Bleach
Matches

Appliances - never let any cat close to your washer and dryer - double check before starting!

Will you let your cat outside?

Consider identification

Tattoos - An identifying number is tattoot on the right inner thigh of the cat. Consider your phone number, social security number or driver's license. Remember: it must be seen to be effective. If you do this through an agency it must be accompanied by a collar with the agencies phone number.
Microchips - a rice-size implant is injected between the shoulder blades by your vet or through a local shelter. If read by a scanner the owners information is visible. This version is permanent.
Ear Tags - looks like a pierced earring and are inscribed with an ID number. Installed with an earring gun. Easy to see. The cat can't remove it.

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