How To Properly Raise Your Kittens

By Angela Wood


Have you ever thought of raising a pet in your household? Since you are reading this, then probably your answer is affirmative. Nonetheless, you found yourself confused about the right things to do. You wanted to have a cat but find it reluctant to have one. Perhaps you thought it would be the breed. But whatever the breed you choose, who you raise them will still matter. You got a Persian but in the end, the pet turns aggressive. If your problem is the lack of knowledge of nurturing, then learning some tips is good. You probably will look for silver tabby British Shorthair kittens for sale and let them be a part of your household.

Animal community may get lots of debates on arguments about which is better. Dogs or cats? Most would likely pick the former for dogs have several benefits. Firstly, they can become a good guardian of the house when the owners are away. They are also used for police and even for hunting. Nevertheless, cats still become its rival because aside it quarrels with the kennels, they also can be lovable and sweet with their owners just like dogs.

You might prefer to buy or adopt one from your neighbours. But one must remember that adopting and raising one is almost similar as getting and raising a human baby. You want a kitten and it does not matter if that breed is a Persian, Siamese, Ragdoll or others. In order to properly take care of them, the tips below will surely help you.

When choosing a kitten, you must wait before it becomes eight weeks old which is equivalent to two months. Let the mother nurture it because those early months are necessary. Those are the fundamental steps to begin his life naturally and in a healthy manner.

As you see, the mother cat nurse her babies. And her nursing can protect the little kittens from potential diseases. Furthermore, it is also better to let your preferred kitten to learn socialization with his fellow felines and adjust the environment. When third month comes, that is the right time for you to provide him nutrition.

Foods must certainly be nutritious. And by that, it should be a veterinarian-approved. Most experts would recommend that feeding them after reaching one year of age is beneficial. The extra nutrients they gain from the foods will make their development healthier.

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.

Teach them as well that playing with hands is not good. To do that, give them cat toys as an alternative. Regular practice of picking them up, patting their heads and also grooming is helpful to let them adjust easily. But make sure you do it gently without pressuring them too much. You must know as well that they are somehow sensitive.

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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