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How To Take Care Of A Newborn Kitten

The first quarter of life- Cheerful, lively and full of joy!

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Litter tray training

Just like her big cat cousins, your little kitten prefers to go to the toilet in privacy. That's why it's important to keep her litter tray in a quiet, safe, place where she can get to it easily and use it without anybody watching.

Learning and Development in Kittens

The things your kitten experiences in her first few months will influence the rest of her life. The more she experiences during this important time, the more open and trusting she’ll be as an adult cat.

Kitten Settling in

It’s a big day when you bring your new kitten home for the first time. Not only will her arrival enhance your life – it will change it too! Before your kitten arrives, make sure you have everything you need to help her settle in calmly and happily.

Introducing Kittens to Cats and Other Animals

In the wild, your kitten's big cat cousins have little contact with outsiders, depending entirely on themselves when it comes to hunting and survival.

Things to Know about Kittens

The more time you spend with your new kitten, the more you’ll get to know her – and the more you’ll appreciate how her character and behaviour are driven by her natural instincts.

Introducing Kitten to Children

There’s no doubt about it – your little kitten is very adorable. If you have children, they’ll quickly fall in love with the family’s new furry friend. However, if your children are noisy, move suddenly or pet your kitten too much, she might become frightened.

How to Train Your Kitten

In the wild, big cat rely completely on themselves for survival. So does your little kitten. Her natural instinct is to act alone, and ignore what others want or demand from her.

Kitten's Hunting Instinct

Just like her big cat cousins, your little kitten is a natural hunter. In fact, her instinct to hunt is so powerful that she’ll do it even when she isn’t hungry.

Kitten Bringing Home Prey

Like all big cats who live in the wild, your adorable little kitten is actually a formidable hunter.

Kitten Playtime Activities

Your cute little kitten is ready to hunt at all times. If she picks up the right combination of movement and sound, she'll find it hard to resist pouncing.

How to Feed a Kitten in a Fun Way

Your kitten loves to play, even at mealtimes. By livening things up a bit, you’ll stimulate your kitten’s natural hunting instincts and strengthen the bond you’re building with her.

Reducing Aggressive Kitten Behavior

In the wild, big cats will naturally respond to threats by acting aggressively. Your kitten is no different. However, you might find your kitten acts aggressively even when there’s no reason for her to feel threatened – during playtime, for example.

Cat Kneading: Why do Cats Knead

There’s nothing sweeter than when your cute little kitten rests on your lap and kneads your legs with her paws. It’s the equivalent of a kitten massage!

Kitten Sounds And Their Meaning

From the classic “meow” to a wide range of purrs and yowls, your little kitten uses her natural voice to make a huge variety of sounds – more than most other animals, in fact.

Kitten's Body Language Signals

Your little kitten might look like a cute little bundle of fluff, but she’ll do anything she can to avoid a fight.

Cat's Tail Signals

Your kitten's busy little tail will tell you lots about how she's feeling. In fact, it's one of her most effective ways to communicate.

Cat Scratching, Clawing and Rubbing Behavior

In the wild, most big cats are naturally dependent upon themselves and not a pack for survival. Your kitten is no different.

Kitten's Urine Marking or Spraying Behavior

In the wild, big cats leave clear signals to establish their territory and avoid conflict – which is important because they’re dependent on themselves to stay out of trouble.

Stressed Cat: Anxious Cat Symptoms

Even cute, adorable kittens can occasionally get stressed. If you notice any signs of stress or unusual behaviour in your kitten, speak to your vet – they’ll give you good advice, and if necessary may refer your pet to an animal behaviourist for treatment.

Nutritional And Balanced Kitten Diet

What is the appropriate food for kittens? When your kitten is born, their mother’s milk is the best kitten food.

How To Feed Your Newborn Kitten

In the wild, big cats know exactly what they need to eat. By feeding your kitten the right food at the right times, you’ll be supporting her natural instincts as a carnivore and solitary hunter.

Kittens Drinking Water

In the wild, big cats generally live in forests, or on savannahs and prairies. In all these natural environments, water can be hard to find. That’s why big cats’ bodies have evolved to get most of the water they need from their prey.

Weaning a Kitten to Solid Food

As your little feline friend approaches her first birthday, she’ll be ready to move on to eating a balanced adult food that’s suitable for her growing needs.

Health Check Up for Kittens

In the natural world, big cats use grooming to maintain their social relationships. In a similar way, you can strengthen the bond with your kitten is by giving her a regular health check.

Just like his big cat cousins, your male kitten will have a natural urge to spray and mark his territory. And a female kitten “in season” will probably be noisy and restless, squirming and rolling around on the floor. Neutering will help prevent this behaviour. Even better, it also has long-term health benefits.

Cat Vaccination Benefits And Schedule

Healthy Gums and Teeth in Kittens

Your kitten is a natural carnivore. That means her teeth are perfectly shaped for cutting and tearing meat, rather than grinding or chewing. Just like her big cat cousins, your little feline friend needs healthy teeth to eat her food and groom herself properly.

Dealing with Fleas and Worms in Kittens

Fleas – symptoms and treatment Fleas are easy to spot. Even better, they’re easy to treat. They’re brownish-black in colour, and you’ll be able to see them moving about on your kitten’s coat.

Diarrhea & Constipation in Kitten: Kitten Upset Stomach

Just like yours, your kitten’s digestive system converts the food she eats to energy. If she’s poorly, her tummy may be affected, with common problems being diarrhoea and constipation.

Adopting a Cat? Learn how to take care of a Kitten

If your pets don’t seem to be making friends, don’t worry. Cats don’t always form close social bonds with other pets, or with cats from outside their litter.

Thing to consider before choosing a cat: Cat gender, personality & more

Have you always wanted to be a cat parent? Are you on the verge of adopting a kitty?

Things to get for new cat: cat litter box, carrier, bed & more

Have you already found a feline bundle of joy to share your life with? Are you about to bring your new kitty home? You must ensure that your home is ready to welcome your furball.

Bringing a New Kitten Home

When you welcome your inquisitive new kitten into your home, she’ll probably take a little time to get used to her new surroundings.

Indoor Cats Vs Outdoor Cats: Know the Difference

Will your kitten be an indoor or an outdoor cat? By understanding her natural instincts, you can make sure she has a happy life wherever she roams.

Cat Litter Training: How to Train a Cat to Use a Litter Box

Just like her big cat cousins, your little kitten prefers to go to the toilet in privacy. That's why it's important to keep her litter tray in a quiet, safe, place where she can get to it easily and use it without anybody watching.

Tips for kitten-proofing homes

Your kitten is a born explorer. By allowing her to explore her environment, you’ll help her establish a safe and secure territory.

Establishing Daily Routines for Raising a Kitten

You’ll be wanting your adorable little kitten to settle into her new home quickly and happily. A great way to help things along is by establishing a few basic routines, so here are some good habits to get into.

Sleeping Cat: How Long do Cats Sleep?

Kittens love to sleep. In fact, most cats will sleep anywhere from 13–16 hours a day. The reason is simple: meat is a rich source of energy, and sleeping after each meal allows that energy to be conserved.

Cat Claws: Know About Cutting Cat Nails, Scratching & More

Your kitten's sharp little claws are amazing. They help her to balance on smooth and slippery surfaces, and give her a good, strong grip when she’s climbing and holding on to things. So it’s important that your kitten’s claws stay in good condition.

Cat Sitting and Other Ways to Take Care of Your Cat When Away

When holiday time comes around – or if you just need to leave your kitten for a few days – you’ll need to think about the best way to take care of her while you’re away.

Kitten Safety at home

In the wild, big cats use their senses of smell and taste to check whether food is rotten. They’re also cautious about things they’re not familiar with.

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