Kitten Care
Caring for your new kitten
There is nothing cuter than a new kitten.
These simple guidelines will help you keep it happy and healthy.
Feeding
- Start solid kitten food by 6 weeks—specially formulated dry or canned meals meet all growth needs.
- No extra calcium needed. Moisten dry food with warm water for very young kittens.
- Feeding schedule:
- 6–8 weeks: 4 times daily
- 8–12 weeks: 3 times daily
- 12 weeks+: 2 times daily
- Always provide fresh water.
- Avoid cow’s milk to prevent diarrhoea.
Toilet training
- Kittens usually use a litter tray by 4–6 weeks.
- Place the tray in a quiet, accessible spot away from food and bedding.
- After meals or naps, gently guide your kitten to the tray.
- As it explores outdoors, you can move the tray outside to encourage good habits.
Worming
- Begin at 2 weeks with an all-wormer every 2 weeks until 12 weeks.
- From 12 weeks to 6 months: worm monthly.
- After 6 months: worm every 3 months against roundworms and tapeworms.
Flea control
Fleas year-round can cause anaemia and skin issues.
Talk to our team about the safest, most effective flea treatment for your kitten.
Desexing
- Schedule speying or neutering from 4 months.
- Prevents unwanted litters, roaming, fighting, and the spread of disease.
- Contrary to myth, female cats don’t benefit from having kittens.
Vaccination
- Core vaccine series (cat flu and enteritis):
- 8–9 weeks
- 3–4 weeks later
- ~16 weeks
- Immunity builds 2 weeks after the final shot.
- Booster at 6 months, then every 3 years, or yearly if your boarding facility requires this.
- Annual health checks are recommended, especially before boarding.
Microchipping
- Microchipping provides permanent ID via a sub-skin chip linked to a database.
Travel & vet visits
- Get your kitten used to its carrier at home—use familiar bedding, scents, and Feliway spray.
- Secure the carrier in the car and cover it if your kitten prefers darkness.
- Bring spare bedding for accidents.
- Reintroduce your cat to household pets gradually and under supervision.
Insurance
- Pet insurance can help cover unexpected health costs. Ask us for policy brochures.
Any questions?
Our team is here to help. Feel free to ask anything about your kitten’s care or well-being.