| It's not easy to think of an animal that is cuter than | | | | or canned food, but it is important to give them food |
| a kitten, which is one of the reasons why they are | | | | that is specially made for kittens and not older cats. |
| so popular with pet owners. Kittens are known for | | | | This is because the nutritional needs of kittens are |
| their playfulness, wide-eyed innocence, and curiosity, | | | | much different than it is for adult cats. |
| qualities which make them very fun pets to own. | | | | The litter that you use for your kitten should be |
| However, there are some things that any kitten | | | | non-"clumping", at least until the kitten is three |
| owner should know when their cat gives birth to | | | | months old. Also, while it sounds obvious, it bears |
| kittens or they get a kitten from a pet store or | | | | mentioning when discussing caring for kittens that the |
| other method. Here are some of the basics on caring | | | | litter box should be of low enough height that the |
| for kittens. | | | | kitten can get in and out of it! Finally, make sure to |
| The first thing that you should know is that kittens | | | | take the kitten to the veterinarian, where all the |
| should stay with their mothers for the first eight | | | | necessary check-ups will be done and you can be |
| weeks of their lives. They will feed off of their | | | | informed on regular veterinary care that will be |
| mother's milk until that time, after which they will be | | | | needed. |
| ready to start eating solid food. This is around the | | | | Finally, even a basic guide on caring for kittens is not |
| age when many kittens are given away or sold to | | | | complete without an emphasis on the kitten's social |
| interested parties, so if you bought a kitten or were | | | | development. By petting your kitty often and all over |
| given one, chances are you got them at about this | | | | its body, it will become accustomed to your touch |
| age. | | | | and the touch of other humans. Do not speak in loud |
| After eight weeks of age, milk may be enjoyed by | | | | voices, as this will make your kitty wary of you. |
| the kitten but is not necessary. It is important, | | | | Encourage playfulness, and discourage excessive |
| however, to begin giving your kitten water each day. | | | | roughness with a loud, sharp noise instead of physical |
| Since kittens are playful, use a heavy and stable bowl | | | | punishment, which will confuse or even harm your |
| for water as well as food, or you'll be cleaning up | | | | kitty. |
| some messes later on! You can give them either dry | | | | |