| Kittens are very cute however there are some | | | | what the kitten might not like things they like to do |
| precautions you should take to protect children under | | | | such as playing rough, loud noises, or human food. For |
| the age of 5. A toddler can cause serious harm to a | | | | example chocolate and onions can be very harmful to |
| kitten when it is just trying to be affectionate. If it | | | | dogs.o Arrange special occasions to play with your |
| were a mature cat they are likely to be able respond | | | | child and the kitten together to learn more about |
| quicker to unexpected moves of a child however | | | | your pet's special needs, their likes and their dislikes.o |
| may warn off the child with a swipe of the paw. It is | | | | Ensure your kitten gets to run about plenty.o Insist |
| important if you are considering buying a kitten for | | | | on hand washing after playing with the kitten and |
| sale then it must not be left with a young child | | | | after cleaning out their play area.o Teach your child |
| toddler. | | | | that any pet needs a proper diet daily just like us.o |
| A kitten is a huge undertaking therefore these are | | | | Explain the kitten needs to learn to use the litter box |
| the important considerations to understand before | | | | for the toilet. |
| adopting a kitten or any other pet. It is important to | | | | Don't -o Allow your child to hit the kitten or handle |
| establish ground rules from the beginning about | | | | them roughly. Ensure you should consideration for the |
| handling your pet. Here are basics to get you starting: | | | | pet as the child will copy you.o Hassle your pet when |
| Do -o Make sure you go to the vet as early as | | | | it is trying to rest, is sleeping, playing alone or eating. |
| possible and stick to the schedule to ensure the | | | | Explain to your child that a pet needs time to itself |
| kitten receives the right treatment at the right time. | | | | too.o Allow kittens to lick anyone's face - it's nice to |
| Worming is something that must be done correctly | | | | receive affection but think about what kittens and |
| as worms can transfer to humans.o Take time to | | | | cats keep clean by licking. |
| explain to your child how to handle the kitten gently | | | | If you follow these rules you will be off to a great |
| and how to approach as to not scare the animal or | | | | start and the relationship between your child and the |
| provoke a bad reaction. Your vet can provide advice | | | | chosen one of the kittens for sale will be a loving and |
| on how best to handle animals.o Teach your child | | | | long lasting relationship. |