| It is important for the mother cat after birth to bond | | | | If they run away but still come back to investigate |
| with the new babies before they can be taken away | | | | the noise then they are likely to be a confident pet. |
| from her because this helps them to be familiar with | | | | The best thing you should do to care for your kitty |
| other felines. | | | | after the mum cat has given birth is to make the |
| This period should last at least 7 weeks, preferably 8 | | | | home safe for them. |
| weeks from the moment they are born. | | | | You should make sure all the cleaning products in |
| It is also good if they socialise with other cats up to | | | | your kitchen are kept away and cannot be accessed |
| the first 47 weeks of their life otherwise they may | | | | by them. |
| have problems with interactions with other pets. | | | | You should also put away any knives and sharp |
| If you are selecting a baby to care for, you should | | | | kitchen utensils away for obvious reasons. |
| go for one which seems confident and not one that | | | | You should also cut up lemons and put them in your |
| tries to squirm away when you pick it up. | | | | bins because they like to rummage into things |
| The best kitties are those with an inquisitive nature | | | | however hate the smell of fresh lemons. |
| rather that those that jump at their own shadow. | | | | Finally you should keep all dangerous liquids away |
| You can test this nature out by throwing a set of | | | | from them and make sure they cannot knock things |
| keys near them. | | | | over when may be a potential hazard. |