Getting a Kitten

A New Family Member

 

Kittens are definately adorable. There are more cats in American households than there are dogs, so people must love them. Getting a new kitten is something you have to think about, you just can't go pick one up. There are things you have to get, things to consider, and tips you may want.

 

 

Things to Get

There essentials that you may know you have to get for your new kitten. There ome other things that you may need though that could help you out.

 

Things you may have already picked up for your new kitten:

-litter and litter box

-water and food bowls

-kitten food

-maybe a toy

 

 

Things that you should pick up:

-scratching post (the kitten needs something of its own to scratch)

-treats (these are a good way to teach your kitten good habits)

-bedding (this is so the kitten will have its own place to lay instead of your couch)

-a few more toys (kittens like to play with a variety of things)

 

 

Things to Consider and Tips to Solve Them

Getting a new kitten is a big decision. You need to have patience with the kitten and install good habits early. When you first bring your kitten home, the best thing to do is put the kitten in the litter box. Let the kitten explore the rest ofthe house from the litter box. They need to know where the litter box is first thing.

 

Kittens are also very energetic. They may an opposite sleeping schedule than yours. The kitten may stay up and play all night. If the kitten is making a lot of noise though, there is a way to solve this problem. Make sure you have the kitten on a good feeding schedule, secondplay with the kitten and tire him out before you go to bed.

 

Your new kitten may scratch your furniture. If you get a scratching post, though, it will more than likely solve this problem. They have to sharpen their claws and get the nail sheddings off. Another way to solve it, get the kitten declawed (I personally have never done this method). There are some good things and bad things about this operation though.