Caring For Your First Kitten

A feline in a home could either be delightful or the exact opposite. Kittens have this sensitive behavior which could reveal contentedness, relaxation, rejection, aggression or even to the extent that they show disgust to their owners. On this fact, how do owners primarily start taking care of their first kittens?

The majority of cat breeds, on their first year of life, are visibly small except for the Maine Coons which are known for their large bone structure. Basically, kittens have to be groomed, fed and played with. They should receive medical care and ample shelter for them to be healthy and happy.

Owners should give additional attention on the first six weeks of kittens because it is on this time that their personality and character are determined. It is also on this time that threats like fleas and urinary tract infections are numerous. Kittens ought to interact with people and to get used being handled by humans during this time for them to make good pets.

Kittens tend to sleep on the place where they are located until eight weeks of age where they begin to grow on their sleeping habits. They are normally active between the ages seven to 14 weeks. They develop their coordination and social skills throughout this period. At this age kittens learn to chase tails, leap and to jump on preys. Owners should also train their kittens during this period since kittens easily learn from humans they come in contact.

Owners must note that kittens become mature by the age of six months and if they are not neutered or sprayed, their treasured cats would begin to show sexual behavior.

Frequent visit to veterinarians is important. Shots are given to kittens to ensure them of good physical condition. The first shot is desirable on kittens aging eight weeks followed by another shot after three to four weeks. Flea treatment is also advisable in this period of time. It is also required for them to be checked for presence of worms.

Kittens also have their own essential. Some of these are water dishes, bed, nail clipper, cat litter box and a cat carrier for safe transportation. They also need safe toys which cannot be ingested.

Taking care of your first kittens is just a piece of cake. All they need are sincere love and care from their owners. Keep in mind that an unloved and bored cat would always cause trouble.