Search Results
201 results for “pick a kitten”
How to Pick the Kitten You Really Want
If you're ready to get a cat, first set your budget. Don't chase low prices—a cat stays five years or more, so a healthy, good-looking one matters most.
After the mother cat picked up the kitten and accidentally dropped it, the kitten went limp, breathes with its mouth open, and twitches from time to time
Hello, based on your description, after the fall the kitten shows limpness, mouth-breathing, and occasional twitching; this is mainly considered to come from chest injury, lung bleeding, or nerve damage, and the kitten may also have a fracture. It is recommended to take the kitten to a veterinary clinic promptly for a full physical exam. The exam should include an X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, and blood chemistry, to determine the kitten's injuries and apply the right treatment.
An abandoned kitten I picked up had diarrhea at the rear; yesterday while bathing I squeezed a hard yellow lump from the urethra; today the urethra is swollen with yellow fluid.
The swollen urethra is likely infection from bacteria when you squeezed feces from it. Get a full check if possible. If not, clean with iodine or saline, give oral pet antibiotics, and use a cone while watching intake, urination, and spirits.
How to Deworm a Two-Month-Old Kitten
Kittens are protected by their mother's antibodies for the first two months, so deworming starts after weaning. Parasites split into internal and external types needing different medications, and choosing the right product depends on the kitten's weight, age, and pregnancy or nursing status.
Before and After Bringing a Kitten Home
Before a kitten arrives, set up one clean room with litter box, bed, food, and carrier. Keep its starter food, prepare a semi-enclosed bed, and gather grooming basics.
How to Pick Up a Cat Without a Struggle
A cat resists being picked up when the hold is wrong — dangling body parts trigger fear or biting. Always support the chest and hind legs with your hands (or a gentle wrap for a sick cat), cradle kittens with one hand under the belly and the other at the neck and head, and let show cats learn the 'stretched, held high' pose judges use. Regular handling by guests also helps a cat accept strangers.
How to Choose a Cat: Picking a Reputable Source
The safest path to a healthy kitten runs through a registered cattery — one tracked by CFA, WCF, or TICA, with pedigree papers and genetic testing — while backyard breeders skip the certificates and cat traders often sell sick 'week cats.' Once home, a full vet check and a few quiet days to decompress set the kitten up to thrive.
How to Feed a Kitten: Schedule, Diet, and Foods to Avoid
Kittens need frequent small meals of quality kitten food — at least three a day under six months — with fixed times and a clean, quiet spot to eat. Never give cow's milk (most cats are lactose intolerant), cooked bones, chocolate, grapes, onions, or raw meat and eggs; switch to adult food gradually over 5 to 7 days around the first birthday.
Simple Feeding Guide for Puppies and Kittens 0–1 Year
A general puppy/kitten feeding guide! 'General' means it suits most babies; it covers clothing, food, and shelter across three life stages.
What Traits Does a Healthy Kitten Have?
New owners worry about bad breeders and 'week kittens' that sicken days after purchase. So what should you check to pick a healthy kitten? Here are the usual signs of a healthy cat.