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Why Should You Consider Buying Two Kittens Together?

You aren’t likely to get two for the price of one, and when it comes to kittens it’s not cheaper to buy them in bulk when it comes to food and kitty litter either, but there are some compensations that make it worth thinking about. Aside from saving you the initial indecision of whether [...]

The Scoop On Kitty Vaccinations

If you’ve bought a pedigree kitten, it should already have had its shots.  If you’re thinking about buying a pedigree kitten, make sure you get paperwork proving that the vaccinations have been given and they’re all up-to-date.  If you’re buying a non-pedigree cat, a moggy, then you will need to consider the issues surrounding each [...]

Does My Kitty Need A Pet Carrier?

There are ways of getting around this, but sooner or later you will probably find that you need to purchase a pet carrier so you may as well put it on your initial kitty expenditure list.  That way, when you go to pick up your kitten, you’ll know that you can transport it comfortably home [...]

Small Kids And Kittens

The smaller your child, the more interested he will be in the new kitty. It will be his baby, his companion, his toy ….only the kitten isn’t a toy and that’s something that you need to make very clear about right from the get-go. Even a toddler can understand that they are not [...]

Do I Need To Bathe My New Kitty?

No, is the short answer you’ll be relieved to know.  However, it’s a “no” that comes with a proviso.  Your kitty may be a little bit too small to bathe now, but it’s never too soon to start getting it used to an idea it’s going to hate when it gets a little older and [...]

Where Should Kitty Sleep?

Finding somewhere for your new kitten to sleep is a basic requirement when you first bring kitty home. It also needs to be something you give a lot of thought to before you go to pick the kitten up!
Many people have very strong ideas about this. They don’t want the kitten to sleep [...]

How To Do A Weekly Health Check On Your Kitty

Although you don’t need to take your kitty to the vet more than once a year – unless of course she gets sick or injured – there are steps you can take in order to ensure that your cat is in good health.
On a weekly basis, set aside about 5-10 minutes to take a look [...]

Create A Safe Zone For Your New Kitty

When you first bring kitty home, there will need to be a transition period for both the kitten and the members of your household.  A kitten is tiny, and it’s curious about everything and so no matter where you are, at any time the kitten could be right behind you, in front of you, or [...]

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