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Note* There will be
an envelope taped to the top of the crate with the kittens health
information (shots, worming etc..), registration and vet certificate. There will be a jingle
toy taped inside the wall of the crate to play with your kitten.
On the Day of the kittens
arrival when you bring your new kitten into your home we suggest that you
place the kitten in its litter box immediately and then let it explore the
house from there. Use the same litter as we use to begin with. (Tidy cat
for multiple cats). You should consider keeping the kitten confined to a
single room when you are not present. (It will be easier to find in case it
decides to hide out) Do this for a week or so or until you are comfortable
that you have bonded well with the kitten and it is comfortable with you as
its new buddy. Some kittens chum right up to new owners and situations
while others take longer to warm up to their new environment.
Hold and cuddle your new
kitten often the first few weeks. Cradle the kitten in your arms like a
baby and rub its belly gently. Rubbing the tummy often creates trust much
quicker than just petting the back. Also gently rub the sides of its jaws
with your fingers. This places your scent near his nose so you become
very familiar to it very quickly.
Once your little kitten
is purring and sooo happy to see you whenever you appear, you can consider
it adjusted to the move from our home to yours. You will find that these
kittens will chirp when they are happy. Kind of like a half purr and
half burp. You will recognize it when they start doing it.
purrrrrrrpb is how I would spell it.
You will find a jingle
toy taped inside the shipping crate on the wall. The kitten is used to
playing with one just like it. Jingling the toy will help locate a missing
kitten. Just jingle it like you are fishing, and pretty soon the kitten
will show up to play (if it isn’t sleeping too soundly). (Kittens play
hard and they nap often).
Do not let your
kitten hide out somewhere when you first receive it. Hold it and pet
it and let it know that you are a good thing in its life. Do let the
kitten take a nap on your lap. Play with the jingle toy on your lap.
When ever you put the kitten down set it in its litter box for the first few
days.
Be sure to keep a photo
copy of the registration and the date that you sent it in.
We feed Purina One healthy kitten (blue bag) and Friskies
canned shredded meats. These foods can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Pet
store or a grocery store. Refrigerate canned leftovers.
When you decide to change
your kittens’ food, gradually add the new food to what it is eating now.
Increase the new food as you decrease the old food. It will be easier on
its digestive system. Do this over a two week period. When the
kitten is a year old you can start feeding adult cat food. We suggest
Purina One Healthy Cat or Purina Pro Plan Adult Cat food. Your vet may
suggest another brand that he or she feels is also a good food.
Be sure to read the page
on how to handle your kitten. |
