The decision to have a cat is a pretty serious act. It should be remembered that we are responsible for those who have tamed. Therefore, from the day the animal crossed the threshold of our house, we have been responsible for it. Particularly important are the first months of the kitten's life.
Development features
At the time when the kitten reaches the age of 1 or 2 months, the cat begins to pay less attention to her baby. During this period, the size of the animal is quite small. A monthly (and sometimes two-month-old) kitten looks quite defenseless. The age of 1-2 months is the period when the active development and growth of the animal begins. You can start feeding a kitten, accustom it to the toilet and conduct other activities as part of the educational process.
At the same time, it is worth remembering that at the moment the animal is not fully developed, so you should not require him to immediately learn commands or fulfill your requests - a little four-legged friend is just starting to learn.
What is needed for content?
On the very first day when the pet appears in your house, you need to take care of arranging its personal space. So, first you need to organize a toilet. Today in zoological markets and in pet stores you can buy a tray of any color and size.
The ideal choice for the first time is a tray with low sides. The small size of the kitten will not allow him to overcome any obstacles. Therefore, such a design will be the most comfortable and convenient for a small animal.Care must be taken that the tray is made of environmentally friendly material. Information on this can be found on the packaging or consult with the seller.
In addition to the material of the tray itself, you must carefully select the cat litter. The kitten can play with him for the first time and even taste. Therefore, it must be safe. The most suitable in this regard is wood, eliminates odor, is sold at an affordable price, and is convenient for a kitten. Or you can choose the one that the kitten is used to in the cat’s house.
In addition, the animal needs its own place to sleep and rest. It can be a sunbed, which can be purchased at any zoological store. For lack of such, you can arrange a comfortable sleeping place for your four-legged friend yourself - you can use old blankets, blankets, pillows, etc. However, often at the beginning of your life a kitten does not perceive its proposed place. So, he can independently choose a cozy corner for himself or will sleep next to you.
If you have sufficient financial capabilities, and your apartment has free space, then a good decision would be to purchase a special house. Such designs are quite popular among pet owners. Arrangement of the so-called "dining area" is also necessary. A cat needs two bowls: for food and water.
So that the kitten does not spoil the furniture with its claws, he immediately needs to purchase a claw - vertical or horizontal. It can be made with your own hands, an ordinary piece of an old carpet or felt is suitable.
You just need to fix it on a vertical surface so that the kitten is comfortable.
How to care at home?
As for the care procedures that the kitten needs, then they, first of all, include hygiene procedures.
It should be remembered that bathing animals that have not yet reached two months is not recommended by specialists. The thing is that the kitten’s body in this period is fragile, and therefore a change in temperature can negatively affect its health. For this period, hygiene care should be limited to ear cleaning and eye treatment (it is recommended to use cotton buds and cotton pads for this), and it is also necessary to monitor the condition of the oral cavity and teeth.
Do not forget about medical procedures. So, for example, if your new pet is a domestic animal (you took it from the street or from the shelter), then first you need to carry out all the necessary procedures: deworming, treatment from fleas. Vaccination is required for all kittens, the necessary vaccinations will help the baby develop immunity and protect against various diseases. If you notice any suspicious symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Do not forget about the fact that small animals, like small children, need a lot of attention. In the first days after you bring a kitten into the house, he should pay special attention, show affection and care. You need to stroke the kitten, hold it in your arms, and also play outdoor games with it in order to activate it.
Feeding rules
Particular attention in the care of a newborn kitten deserves the diet of his diet. So, in the first days of his life, he does not need additional nutrition - he receives all the necessary trace elements and vitamins from mother's milk. If we talk about additional nutrition, then it is necessary to start giving it already from the 4th week of your pet's life. The first products that are allowed to be introduced into the diet of a kitten should be dairy products. And you should choose only those that have a little fat content. After a few days, cereals and finely chopped meat can also be added to the diet.
Servings should be small.Keep track of how much your little pet eats so as not to harm its digestive system.
In addition, already in this period of growth and development of the animal, it is necessary to make the final choice as to what type of food you will feed the cat in the future. There are two options: dry food and natural products. If you choose the first option, then consulting a specialist at a veterinary clinic will be useful. It will help determine the specific brand of feed, which largely depends on the breed and physiological characteristics of the animal. If you decide to feed the kitten with natural food, then remember that you should give him only fresh and high-quality products. In no case do not feed your pet leftovers from the master's table.
Be prepared for the fact that at first you will have to feed your pet yourself using a syringe or pipette. However, it is not worth abusing such excessive care - gradually accustom the animal to independent eating.
How to educate?
A lot depends on the first months of life. It is at this time that it is recommended to instill a cat with good habits.
- One of the first and most important habits that you must educate your pet is to go to the toilet in the tray. In order to implement this, you can use a simple trick. For example, experienced breeders recommend putting a cat in a tray with a filler after he eats or drinks.
- In addition, you should control the behavior of the animal during games and entertainment: do not let it bite you and scratch.
- Accustom him to the claw point, show how to sharpen the claws by hanging the toy from above. The kid will be drawn to her, and at the same time scratch the surface of the claw point.
Do not show aggression towards the kitten, even if he did something wrong. The animal can remember this behavior and later experience negative emotions towards you.
See how to teach a kitten how to walk in a tray in the next video.
