In my opinion, there is nothing more fun than getting a new kitten. If you've never had a cat before, or if you're adding a kitten as a companion for another pet, you'll have some preparation to do before you bring the new kitten home. Here's my list of must-haves. Food, Water, and Treats Try to get the same food the kitten has been eating to start with, even if you plan to change the diet later. The first few days it's best to keep the kitten's diet consistent to avoid any tummy upset or diarrhea. We can go into more details on healthy kitten foods at another time as that topic is not one to skim over lightly. The kitten should have a separate food and water bowls. Ceramic or stainless steel bowls are the best choice because some cats have reactions to plastic bowls. The water bowl should be larger than the food bowls. Try to get an oval bowl if possible because cats don't like their whiskers to touch the sides of the dish. If you would like to introduce treats to your kitten, try to stick to easily digested treats like freeze dried chicken. As the kitten gets a bit older, you can branch out into other adult cat treats. If the kitten you're getting is not weaned and requires milk, use only a cat milk replacer such as KMR or 2nd Step Weaning food. Cow's milk is not good for kittens and could cause diarrhea and dehydration. Litter The second most important thing is the litter box. Obtain a litter box even if you already have another cat and litter box in your home. The ...
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