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Kittens in box - taking them to the vets for the first time

A Complete Guide To Kittens

Learn all you need to know about caring for a kitten. Our complete guide will take you through each stage of kitten care ensuring a healthy and happy experience is had by all the family.

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Man holding kittens

Getting A Kitten

Deciding to get a kitten is an exciting time but when you have made the choice there are so many things to consider before a kitten joins your family. What breed of cat would fit in well in your home? Is a male or a female kitten best? How do you make sure the kitten you choose is healthy? What do you need to buy? How do you get your house kitten ready? Read on to find the answers to these and more.

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Kittens eating on kitchen counter
Kittens eating on kitchen counter

Bringing A Kitten Home

The day has come to bring your kitten home. The cat carrier is ready and waiting for its new arrival. Let us share some tips and tricks on how to settle your kitten into its new home. How to calmly introduce them to your other pets and children, how to train them to use the newly purchased litter tray and how long you will need to keep them safe until they are ready to explore the outside world.

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KatKin Fresh Kitten Food
KatKin Fresh Kitten Food

Feeding Kittens

Your kitten is home and it's feeding time. To give your kitten its best start in life you want to feed it the best possible kitten food. Here we talk about the best type of food to feed your kitten, how many times a day you should offer food and what other tasty treats you can offer to ensure a full nutritious mix. Our feeding guide will make sure you start on the right foot from the get go.

How to feed kittens
Kittens in box - taking them to the vets for the first time
Kittens in box - taking them to the vets for the first time

Kittens First Vet Trip

To ensure your kitten stays strong and healthy it's important you visit your vet on a regular basis. Their first trip should include a full health check and will allow you to plan for their vaccinations, microchipping and discussions around spaying and neutering. Vet trips are a great space for cat parents to ask all of the questions you need answering about taking care of your kitten.

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Girl caring for two kittens
Girl caring for two kittens

Kitten Care

We all want to be able to care for our kittens in the best possible way. Our little kitten care guide will explain some of the fundamental things we need to think about. This includes how to bathe a messy kitten, how to groom them, when and how to treat for worms and fleas and the signs to look out for if they are becoming ill.

How to care for kittens
Kittens with food pouches
Kittens with food pouches

Kitten Behaviour

Kittens are bundles of joy and who often find the strangest of ways to keep entertained. Whether it's zooming around the bottom or your sofa, chasing their tail or wrestling that crumpled bit of paper on the floor. Here we discuss the developmental stages of kittens, kitten playtime and the importance of sleep.

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Close up of a hand feeding milk to a tiny kitten
Close up of a hand feeding milk to a tiny kitten

Cat Pregnancy

Looking after a pregnant cat and their kittens is an important job. Making sure they are safe and comfortable and developing as they should can be quite stressful. Here we will talk about all things you need to consider when expecting a litter of kittens.

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Ginger and white cat eating a bowl of KatKin.
Ginger and white cat eating a bowl of KatKin.

Kitten FAQs

Find out all the information you need to know about feeding your new kitten. From what they can eat, how much food they need to changing kitten food and dealing with fussy kittens.

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