How to care for your new first kitten: Tips and Ideas

Got your first kitten or planning to get one? Cutest thing in the world!

What do you need to make it feel comfortable and also keep your house in good order:

Kitten Food

Kittens usually start eating solid food at around 4 weeks of age but still suckle on their mother. Ready made cat foods that can be bought in the supermarket usually contain a balanced diet for your cat or kitten. There are many brands to choose from and many manufacturers make specific kitten food. Cat food can be bought in cans, rolls, packets etc.

Food and Water Containers

Your kitten needs a clean food container and fresh water available at all times. Try not to use plastic bowls as they tip over easily. Few suggestions:

If you are planning to travel with your cat then must have this:

Where will my kitten sleep?

You must provide your kitten with warmth and comfy bed. This is especially important in cold climates. Your kitten is used to snuggling up to his mother and litter mates for comfort and warmth. There are many different cat beds available in all forms and sizes and in a huge range of prices.

Litter Box

Teaching your kitten to use a litter box is not too difficult. Cats are instinctively clean and fastidious and toilet training your kitten to use a kitty litter box or to toilet outside is relatively simple. There are a few basic requirements such as a litter box, some kitty litter and a little time and patience.

Toys

Kittens spend most of their waking hours playing and an adult cat of any age will still enjoy a silly moment or two and will enjoy playing with cat toys.

Love your kitten

Love your kitten and and treat it well. Give it plenty of kindness and affection and you will be rewarded with a loyal companion for many years to come.