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Bringing Home Your New Kitten
Cats

Bringing Home Your New Kitten

Published 19th Apr 2021

Picking up your new kitten is exciting for everyone, except maybe the kitten, who is going to be confused by the change. There are many ways you can make the transition easier and ensure that your kitten settles quickly.

  1. Place the kitten in a pet carrier for the journey home. As tempting as it may be to get him out and cuddle him, kittens can often get car sick and most will not like the movement through the windows.

  2. When you arrive home, let the kitten explore the house at their own pace, without too many people around. Put down the carrier and allow your kitten to emerge whenever they become comfortable – don’t pull the kitten out. Other dogs and cats should be kept away, initially. After the first few days you can begin to introduce them.

  3. Have lots of toys available for the kitten to play with and encourage them to bat toys around and chase them. You should have designated scratching posts around the house – if the inevitable happens and your kitten mistakes the sofa for the pole, simply pick them up and place them on the scratching pole.

  4. If you have decided on a name, then say it excitedly if your kitten looks round to see what’s going on and give them a reward.

  5. Have a litter tray somewhere out of the way and quiet, but still easily accessible. Cats naturally like to bury their waste, so litter training is usually relatively easy. Take your kitten there every hour or so, until they get the idea.

  6. After a few hours, your kitten will need to sleep in their bed. Kittens and cats nap throughout the day. Try to let your kitten sleep without disturbing them, no matter how cute they look – you have both had a big day!

  7. Feed the kitten a small meal of the same food being fed by the breeder or rescue shelter. You may want to change the type of food you feed later, but gradually introduce the change so that you don’t upset the kittens’ stomach.

  8. If you would like your kitten to be allowed outside during the day, wait until they are a bit older, have had all their vaccinations and are used to their routine before letting them out. Ensure their parasite protection is up to date as well. They need to feel safe and secure in your home and know when to return for dinner time. Using a pet door that has multiple locking options, allows you to call your pet in and prevent them from going back out.

PURCHASE ACCEPTANCE

Please Note: "CUSTOMER SELF DECLARATION" By purchasing ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet, you acknowledge and agree that the following is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

  1. I confirm that my pet was examined by a Veterinarian who recommended the use of ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet on the basis of his/her diagnosis.
  2. I have read and understood that whilst my pet is being fed ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet, it is recommended that seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the usage of ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet.
  3. I have read and understood that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates in any way whilst I use ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet.

PURCHASE ACCEPTANCE

Please Note: "CUSTOMER SELF DECLARATION" By purchasing Hill’s Prescription Diet, you acknowledge and agree that the following is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

  1. I confirm that my pet was examined by a Veterinarian who recommended the use of Hill’s Prescription Diet on the basis of his/her diagnosis.
  2. I have read and understood that whilst my pet is being fed Hill’s Prescription Diet, it is recommended that I seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the usage of Prescription Diet.
  3. I have read and understood that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates in any way whilst I use Hill’s Prescription Diet