| As the weeks continue on with your new Persian | | | | clumping litter as it can cause problems in a Persian |
| kitten and he or she becomes more comfortable in | | | | kitten's stomach)o It may be more appropriate to |
| the new home, you can start to let he or she roam | | | | follow the advice of your individual vet about which |
| into different rooms of the house. Some points to | | | | litter to use for a Persian kitten, or ask the breeder |
| remember:o Begin with a regular time and place for | | | | for adviceo Watch he or she closely for signs that he |
| feedingo Pet he or she frequentlyo Talk to he or she | | | | or she needs to eliminate (some signs may be |
| quietly throughout the dayo Be sure all members of | | | | sniffing around or beginning to squat)o Persian kittens |
| your household are introducedo Teach children of the | | | | use instinct to dig and bury their own wasteo Teach |
| household to pet he or she gentlyo Monitor | | | | he or she what is expected by placing he or she in |
| interactions between children and the Persian kitten | | | | the litter box immediately after a mealo In addition, |
| closelyo Begin to expose the Persian kitten to other | | | | you might take the front paw and very gently dig |
| people to help ensure he or she will not be fearful of | | | | into the littero When elimination occurs, praise your |
| strangers as an adult | | | | little peto Praise he or she each time elimination is |
| Tips on how to hold a Persian kitten:o Always handle | | | | completed correctlyo If an accident occurs, clean it |
| the Persian kitten gentlyo Place one hand under the | | | | up, and put the soiled paper towel or material inside |
| chesto Use your other hand to support the rearo | | | | the litter box, now place he or she inside the litter |
| Gently and firmly lift he or she into the crook of your | | | | box (this will help associated the smell of their waste |
| arm | | | | with the litter box)o Litter box training a Persian |
| Feeding | | | | kitten is usually not difficult |
| In general, the best way to feed a Persian kitten is in | | | | A young Persian kitten will sleep a good portion of |
| small amounts several times per day. Always choose | | | | the day. Average sleep time is about 14 hours every |
| a high-quality formula especially for kittens. Use high | | | | day. Do not be concerned if you find your Persian |
| quality daily supplements as well. | | | | kitten sleeping this long or even a few hours longer. |
| Litter Box Training | | | | This is normal. Be sure to have a nice, comfortable |
| Some breeders litter box train Persian kittens before | | | | quiet place for him or her to sleep and rest. To help |
| sending them home. If this did not happen with your | | | | get the Persian kitten on your schedule of sleeping, |
| breeder, consider the following suggestions:o Choose | | | | try playing with he or she, before you get ready for |
| a small litter box with low sideso Fill the litter box | | | | bed. |
| with fine-grain litter (some vets do not advise using | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |