A kitten in good health is alert and friendly. He purrs has bright eyes, and his fur is clean and shiny. It is for you to be vigilant to conserve these resources. If you is in adopted a kitten, even if he is in good health, a visit to the veterinarian is important for a complete examination, the first vaccinations and the deworming.

The vaccinations

After the birth, the kittens are protected by the antibodies in the mothers milk. This protection starts to decline near seven weeks of age. The kitten should be vaccinated before he is nine weeks old, and have an annual check-up. If the kitten has not been entirely immunised, avoid all contact with animals that have not been vaccinated. Once he hav been vaccinated, he can have contact with other cats.

Deworming

Weaning usually stars at four weeks. With the first solid foods, the second one with his first vaccination around eight of age. After that, one treatment per year is sufficient.

The daily care

Accustom your kitten as soon as possible to regular hadlings, such establishing a confidant relationship. The sensitive areas are the paws, the teeth, the eyes, he ears and the reared. Gently clean the eyes with a damp cotton.

The fleas

The grooming is an occasion to verify that there are not any fleas. If you find any, use an anti-flea product for kittens. To be sure to kill any eggs or larvo, also treat the common areas, like the carpets. If you have other cats, treat them at the same time.

The sterilisation

A kitten grows very quickly. The females reach sexual maturity at five months of age. If you want your cat to have a litter, realise the constraints. Also know that few people will buy a kitten without a pedigree, and to have one, both parents must be registered. If you don't foresee breeding cats, consider sterilisation very early.

The adult cat care

The car of an adult care are more or less the same as a kitten, except for one thing: your cat is presently at an age to reproduce. Since he is no longer a baby, your cats habits concerning feeding, grooming and playing should not change.

The sexual maturity

In spite of appearances, your kitten has become an adult capable of reproducing. A cats puberty starts at approximately six months of age, and a cat is an adult between one and three years of age, depending on it's race. If you don't want her to have litter, it's best to have it's trellised before reaching sexual maturity. A cat which is not sterilised, especially makes, have a tendency to roam and fight. Also, he will mark his territory with his urine inside and outside.

Avoid accidents

Cats are explorers, clever and skilful, however on occasion there can be surprises. They are capable of climbing up a shimmy, chew electrical wires, or knocking over a iron. They can chew poisonous plants, enter a washer by curiosity, lie under a car of even under the hood. A kitten or young cat are often foolish. However, they are easily disciplined stop him from running into danger with a firm "No", avoid temptations by keeping doors and windows closed.

Exercise

Just like kittens, adult cats need to play, without becoming bored and risk occasionally causing damage. Cat which are kept inside will possibly have less exercise. If you are not at home during the day, two cats keep each other company. Encourage them to exercise by offering them toys and taking the time to play with them when you return.

To remember

Make an appointment for a complete examination for your kitten as possible

Don't foget the vaccinations and deworming

Consider sterilisation near the age of five months. Most cats reach sexual maturity around six months of age

Groom him at least once a week, more often if he has long hair, and verify if he has fleas and treat if necessary

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