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Kittens are not that difficult to care for, but they do have special needs.
- What to feed a kitten:
Kittens usually start eating solid food at four weeks while suckling their mother’s milk. Pre-made kitten foods in the supermarket typically contain a balanced diet.
Adherents of conservative feeding remain faithful to chopped or finely chopped meat, fish, or chicken. In this case, veterinarians advise adding additional vitamins to food because Meat or fish alone cannot replenish the entire supply of essential microelements for a growing body. By the way, you can combine: ready-made food should be diluted periodically with food from the products we are familiar with.
- How often should you feed your kitten?
Young kittens usually need to eat several times a day. When they reach six weeks of age, 4-7 daily meals are considered sufficient. Kittens between two weeks and six months old have small stomachs—they cannot eat large amounts of food at once.
After about 12 weeks, it is enough to feed a pet three times a day and a 6-month-old – 2 times a day. Of course, the frequency of feeding kittens depends on many factors, including the owner’s lifestyle. For example, a working owner won’t be able to organize the care and feeding of a kitten at regular intervals, so you’ll need to care in advance about who will look after your little furry friend.
- Where should a kitten sleep in the house?
Providing the kitten with warmth is necessary – this is especially important for cold climates. Many unique beds and equipment can help provide proper care for cats and kittens. But you don’t have to spend much money: the kitten will be happy to sleep in a cozy cardboard box with a warm blanket inside. The main thing is that he has a warm place to sleep.
In cold weather, you can put a bottle of warm water under the blanket and try to make your friend feel comfortable. Kittens love warm places, so be prepared for them to often curl up on your lap or climb into your bed. If you do not want an adult cat to sleep in your bed all the time, it is better to take care of this while he is still tiny and let him know where his place is.
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