Tips On How To Raise Your Kittens

By Angela Wood


When selecting pets, most people will really like to have a dog because it can guard their house. Many movies like Marley and Me and Hachiko have touched the hearts of the viewers and inspired them to get some dogs like those main characters in the movie. In addition, those creatures are cute and lovable. However, next to that popular choice when it comes to pets is cats. Those felines might stare at you with judgmental eyes as if they know your secret. But no one can deny how cute they are whenever they rub their cheeks on you and give you some cat kisses with their slowly blinking eyes. You might want to find a silver tabby British Shorthair kittens for sale and start raising them.

After watching some cat documentaries and funny videos, you finally decided to buy and raise one. You learned how they could be very good in communicating and expressing their feelings. At most times, they might be subtle but nevertheless, they have their own ways on showering their affection to their owners. And you certainly want to experience their love to you.

Cats are lovable as dogs. Once they became close to you, they began rubbing their cheeks at your body to show their affection and even throw you some soft blinking eyes which you call cat kisses. Since you wanted to nurture them as kittens first, these tips will definitely guide you.

Kittens must stay with their mothers for 8 weeks before sending them to adoption. So before you get them, let them stay with their parent first. Those eight weeks are crucial for them because their cat parent will help in keeping them healthy. How will they do that?

Let the kitten stay to his mother for two months. The nursing from the mother will help him to be protected from any disease. The small feline will also learn to socialize with his fellow race and the environment. On the third month, give him the right nutrition.

You must be wary about the foods and make sure that is veterinarian-approved. By eating those foods, they will gain nutrients which could be beneficial as they develop later on. Many experts as well had recommended to start feeding them when they reach one year old.

Socialization is also crucial when raising them. Expose your kitten to the environment so he can learn and experience to make his behaviour positive. This could help to diminish his aggression. To prevent him from assaulting the human hands later, teach them about how wrong it is through giving them cat toys instead.

More importantly, handle your pet regularly. Help your kitten to adjust and get used with being groomed, picked up and patted. He might be edgy but first but with gentle regular practice, he will get comfortable. Furthermore, give them exposure to their new surroundings so they will be familiarized and will not be frightened by it.

Finally, provide them some place where no animals will interrupt. Cats loved some safe place so they could be all alone whenever they feel stressed and overwhelmed. Stock that place with what they need as well like food, water, bed and toys.




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