Kitten Care

Kittens have an incredibly rapid period of growth and development in their first few weeks of life.

12 months of age is when they are considered an adult and can be fed adult cat food.

Their natural curiosity will kick in straight away! Read up on these tips when bringing a new kitten home to make sure they get the best start in their new life with you.

Give your little one all the time they need - don't rush their exploration...

You'll have to think about what kind of cat will suit your lifestyle and the area you live in. Indoor and outdoor cats demand different responsibilities. Here you can find out which one will suit you best.

Read about your kitten's natural territory instincts - your home will now be their 'home range' whether they are an indoor or outdoor cat...

There are some important things you need to know when you start litter training your cat. Their first experience of their litter tray will shape their behaviour in the future, so start them off on the right foot...or paw!

Keep an eye on your kitten - they will make it obvious when they need to go, this will usually be in the morning, the evening and after mealtimes. Read on to discover more tips on litter training...

Make their territory as safe as possible!

 Keep your eyes out for these potential dangers.

To get your kitten settled in their new home, try out some routines of play and toileting. Read here to find out how introducing some habits can help make your kitten more comfortable.

Read this article to discover how to get your kitten into a habit and minimise their stress when settling in.

Here you can read about your little kittens natural behaviours and what they mean. Once you understand that all of their motives are survival based, you'll begin to love their wild personality even more.

Your cat is a solitary animal and don't need a pack to have their back. Sometimes you'll want their attention more than they'll want yours - it's just their natural instincts kicking in...

They may not look like a predator, but everything about your new addition is highly evolved to give their acute senses that we could only dream of. Here you can read about their extraordinary hearing and other senses of your new furry friend.

Read these great facts about your cat's super-senses!

You will notice that your kitten takes great care in their shiny coat. Grooming themselves is a natural instinct learnt from their mother that serves to not only make them look healthy, but also control parasites.

Grooming is a great way to mimic the social bond between and kitten and their mother.

Your kitten will sleep for up to 16 hours a day! You may notice that they doze off after meals...here you can find out the interesting reason why.

Your cat isn't lazy - they're giving in to their big cat cousin instincts! They don't call it catnapping for no reason...

Your new furry friend loves to groom themselves- you'll notice them spending a lot of time licking their coat. This is completely natural. Read here why they have the natural instinct to do this.

If your kitten gives up grooming themselves it might be a sign that they're poorly...

Your kitten relies on their sharp claws to give them grip when they're climbing and give them stability on shiny surfaces.

Check your kitten's claws regularly as they can get damaged from everyday play...

Have some peace of mind - get your kitten microchipped to prevent them getting lost.

Read these top tips on identification and choosing the right kind of collar for your cat.

Your little kitten can't be left alone for too long. If you're away for a few days, put some plans into place. It will give you peace of mind and keep your kitten entertained while you're away.

Always visit the cattery first to check whether you think it's suitable for your little one.

Kitten-proof your home. Your kitten will be naturally inquisitive which can get them into some sticky situations.

Keep an eye on your kitten's coat - they could end up getting nasty substances stuck on them that they can't avoid licking when grooming themselves.