NEW KITTEN CHECKLIST

There’s nothing more exciting than bringing home a new kitten. Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Plenty of love, laughter, fun, and games lie ahead!

When you take your kitten home, he/she will have all the vaccinations, will have a microchip, and will be neutered/spayed.

When we meet, we will provide all the current vet records, TICA registration, and a carrier that is FAA approved with a piece of the blanket that each litter receives when they are born.

You’ll need to get your home prepared for the arrival of your new kitty. There’s quite a bit of equipment and supplies you need to have on hand for when they arrive.

Over the years we have created and optimized a list of recommendations for our families. We continue to make additions to the list as we try new products on the market, so check back often.

The list should cover everything you need to get started. As you get to know your little cat, you can change your list of essential supplies to suit your needs better.

Before welcoming your kitten into your home, make sure the following tasks are complete:

Schedule your base line vet appointment within the first week. It’s in our adoption agreement, and it sets your kitten as an established patient.
Secure the cords of blinds (and any other loose strings around the house).
Remove breakable items from shelves.
Put away chewable cords.
Pick up any small items your kitten might try to eat.
Make sure your houseplants are cat friendly. Cats of all ages are known for "gnawing on plants, some of which are toxic," Liu adds. Place any toxic houseplants far from your kitten's reach or give them to a friend.

SMALL QUIET PLACE FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS

Prepare a small quiet room for your kitten. The first few days are always very stressful.

Find a quiet comfortable place for him/her and put there a pillow, toilet, and plates with food and water. Water and food should be far enough from the toilet.

It’s very important to keep your kitten in a small area at least for the first few hours, especially if you have a big house. Your kitten should start using the litter box, and then you can let her/him explore the rest of your house slowly.

The first few days your kitten can hide or be very vocal, it’s normal (new place, new smell, no mom or siblings around).
She/he might not eat anything for the first few hours, do not worry, just give him/her time.

You can use this Cat Calming Pheromone diffuser to help him/her adjust

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Understand kitten behavior

Startling or rough handling may develop fears that last a lifetime, so kittens should be handled gently, while being gradually and positively acclimated to any stimuli. Use food or enticing rewards and allow her/him to approach and engage on her own terms.

Kittens have a high play drive and learn predatory behavior by watching, swatting, chasing, pouncing, and catching. They want to play with other kittens until about 12 weeks of age, then they’ll want to play more with objects. Do not use your hands or feet as toys during play! Cats will think this is OK, leading to bites and scratches.

We recommend buying this wonderful book:

101 Essential Tips: Kitten or New Cat: Health & Safety by Dr. Jason Nicholas:

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NEW KITTEN CHECKLIST

Our List Of Recommendations

Please click on the topics below for more information.

Before welcoming your kitten into your home, make sure the following tasks are complete:

SMALL QUIET PLACE FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS

Understand kitten behavior

NEW KITTEN CHECKLIST

Our List Of Recommendations

Please click on the topics below for more information.

Before welcoming your kitten into your home, make sure the following tasks are complete:

SMALL QUIET PLACE FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS

Understand kitten behavior

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