Kittens are harder to care for than adult cats. Therefore, if you’re looking to for a pet cat and you don’t want such a heavy burden of care then you might consider ownership of a slightly older animal. However, many people simply love kittens, wanting their pet to grow up with the family.
Cats are just like babies are more vulnerable than older animals. Therefore, you need to take extra care when it comes to adapting your home. For instance, you should remove any plants that are known to be toxic to cats; you can find more information about this online.
You’ll also need all sorts of equipment. This includes things like cat carriers, cat beds, scratching posts and food bowls. You’ll also need food, and you can get special food that is formulated especially for young kittens that have a greater need for nutrients.
When you do introduce a kitten to your home it is a good idea to confine them to one room. This means you can keep an eye on it and if you have other pets it also protects your feline from them.
You should from the outset have a relationship with your vets, who will be able to advise you about having spaying and neutering and vaccinations. Things like vaccinations need to be given at around 8 to 12 weeks old.
Make sure you spend a lot of time looking after a kitten as it will be seeking affection that it would otherwise get from its mother.
