New Kitten Preparations
When you are bringing home a new kitten it is very exciting and challenging all at the same time
. However, you will need to get ready for your new visitor. New kitten preparations are essential for you and your entire family as you both of you will need to get acquainted. This article will cover what kitten supplies you will need, facts about losing baby teeth and vaccination shot times.
Kitten Supplies Needed
Collar and tag even if it stays indoors
Covered litter box and litter
Scooper
Comb and brush
Toys (to help in developing strength and agility)
Dried treats for rewards
Healthy and well-balanced kitten food
Ceramic or steel water and food bowls
Cozy bed
Nail trimmer
Scratching post or floor scratcher
Harness or leash (if your local laws require one when taking your kitten outside for a walk)
The above are just some of the basic supplies you will need to get before you bring home your new kitten. One more thing, be sure to settle on the place where your cat will eat and sleep. Also, settle on your veterinarian. This is critical. You need to know your vet and location in the event of an emergency.
Losing Their Baby Teeth
Just like humans, kittens will loose their baby teeth. They have two sets of teethbaby teeth known as milk teeth and adult teeth. The kitten's first set of teeth begin to appear at about four weeks old and will be ready to chew soft foods. When all the baby teeth are grown, there will be 26 sharp teeth.
After a few months, the kitten's baby teeth will begin to fall out. This is to make room for the stronger permanent adult teeth. This process is called teething and can be painful as the kitten's gums may be sore for a while. After about eight or nine months, the teething process will be over and your pet will be crunching down its kibble with thirty bright and sharp teeth.
Kitten Shots/Vaccinations
After you bring home your new kitten, you will have to prepare him to get its shots. The vaccination shots will be determined by your local laws and state where you live and these laws will vary from state to state. Your veterinarian will know what shots are required for your pet and at what age. Your kitten will begin a series of shots when he is between six to eight weeks old. Some of these areas are:
Rabies
Respiratory infections
Panleukopenia or distemper
Feline leukemia
Here are some possible times when your kitten will start receiving shots depending upon where you live:
Upper respiratory disease 6 to 8 weeks old
Feline leukemia -- 10 weeks old
Distemper 6 to 8 week old
Pneumonitis 6 to 10 weeks old
Rabies 12 to 16 weeks old
Viral Rhinotrachetis 8 to 10 weeks old=
Booster vaccinations for the above shots are in twelve month intervals accept for rabies. Booster shots for rabies can be up to 36 months depending upon your local laws and your veterinarian.
As a pet owner you wantto get ready for your new friend and know how to prepare for his/her arrival in your home. Be sure to include your entire family on what their role will be when your new friend comes home.
New Kitten Preparations
By: George
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