Tips and advices

Do not hesitate to shop around to compare different types of kitty litters that we will propose that you buy. You will want to choose the kitty litter that will suit you best.

You should accustom your kitten to the same brand of food. They also have little habits and can refuse to eat certain types of food if they are submitted to sudden changes. The same applies for certain types of litter (certain textures of litter can make your kitten unclean). It is to your advantage to choose from the beginning a good brand of food and litter and to stay with it. If the kitten is well raised from the beginning, he will have good habits all his life. The owners are responsible in order not to have any problems with the behaviour of their cat.

Do not ever let your cat sleep beside a baby or young child, because kittens are fascinated by the blinking of the baby's eyelids while he is sleeping, and also by the smell of the milk from the baby's breath. Such actions could be dramatic. Teach your children at a young age about the dangers and you will not have any problems.

Kittens are very playful and they will amuse themselves until total exhaustion. They may have noisy toys, so it is best to pick them up at night so they do not disturb your sleep. You should put away all objects that kittens could hurt themselves with: is: buttons, scissors, safety pins. The same thing applies for kittens as it does for young children. Also do not forget about toxic materials in your home, which could prove to be fatal.

Never slap your cat because his confidence in you could be lost forever. Distant punishment is much more subtle and effective. For example, if your kitten scratches the carpet or furniture, throw a slipper in his direction, but not to rough. It will surprise him and he will go hide. After a few times he will understand that he cannot do these things.

Kittens love to play. So if you give him toys, he will play less with the carpet and furniture. Know that children and kittens could be the best of friends and their relationship will be magical.

If you purchase another cat as a companion for your cat, you should consider having both animals sterilised (whether it be female or male) at a young age also they will be attached to one another.

The claws are essential weapon that is why he will scratch the furniture or carpet. Your cat is not being mischievous, it is just his nature. The solution is to take care of his claws by clipping them. This way his claws will not bother him and he will stop using the furniture. With nail clippers cut the end of the claws by pressing on the pads of the paws. Do not cut the claws too short because the veins are found inside the claws.

If your kitten has an accident and urinates on the carpet or furniture rinse the spot with vinegar. The kitten hates the smell of vinegar. In order to prevent the kitten from dirtying himself, take the habit of trimming the fur from around the genital organs with a pair of scissors.

You should buy a medium sized cage for transportation. Avoid buying one that is too small, for your cat could be uncomfortable. If you plan on travelling abroad, you should inform yourself about which vaccines are required. Each country have their own laws.

Caution should be taken during the Christmas season, especially if you buy a real pine tree, your cat may have a tendency to climb up the tree or to snack on it. Also he could hurt himself with the decorations. You should watch that he does not eat the house plants, because they could be toxic.

When your female is in heat be careful that she does not run away, if so, you may end up with a litter of stray kittens.

Before mating, it is best to trim the fur around the genital organs with a pair of scissors. If the males fur is thick, it is best to also trim him.

If you have to help your cat during birth, to release the kitten from the mother's pouch, cut the umbilical cord to approximately 2 cm and place the kitten immediately on the mothers teats. The mother and kittens need to rest so visitors should be prohibited. If the labour is long but your cat is calm, wait with patience. But if she is suffering, moans excessively or loses a lot of blood, you will have to call the veterinarian, he will tell you if your cat requires a caesarean.

Cover the bottom of the litter box with clean cloths, which should be changed every two days in order to maintain a healthy environment. To assist with the feedings, you may trim the fur from around your cats teats with scissors a few days before the due date.

To verify if your cat has fleas, place your cat on a white sheet of paper and wet the fur to the skin. Wait a few minutes then brush the wet area on top of the sheet of paper. If there are small red spots that fall on the sheet, they are flea droppings. This signifies that your cat has fleas. The fleas nourish themselves with the cats blood, that is why the droppings are red.