From the research that I've been doing it can take as long as 6 months so you will need to decide how long you want to keep it up. What I am doing right now is letting the kitten in one room and then letting the other to have the regular run of the house. There will be some hissing and spitting and from what I've been reading this is normal. Later let them switch rooms and see what happens with out the cats seeing each other. We are also taking them all to the groomers, so they will all have the same sent on them when they get done. I'll let you know how it goes.
Yes, of course. The nutritional needs of an adult cat and a kitten are the same, its just the amounts that should be fed to an adult or kitten that are different. For the most part, kitten and adult food from the same brand are the same, or at the very least, very similar in terms of ingredients and nutrients. The biggest difference between the two is usually texture. Kitten food is usually softer in texture or has smaller pieces. Dry adult food pieces may be too big for a small kitten, but wet food can easily be mashed up in order to be eaten more easily. Some premium cat food brands are suitable for both adults and kittens and do not offer a "kitten" range.
Strictly speaking, healthy kittens do not "need" a specific kitten food. A kitten can eat adult cat food at any age, provided they are fully weaned. The nutritional needs of an adult cat and a kitten are the same; it is just the amounts that should be fed to an adult or kitten that are different. Kittens will often eat more than an adult cat, as they are still growing and developing, and need to be fed "little and often" due to their smaller stomachs. Adult cats need less food than kittens, and most are comfortable being fed twice a day. For the most part, kitten and adult food from the same brand are the same, or at the very least, very similar in terms of ingredients and nutrients. Feeding a kitten on adult food is absolutely fine. If you are unsure about the current kitten food you are feeding, compare the ingredients between the the kitten and adult versions and see what differences (if any) there are. The biggest difference between the two is usually texture. Kitten food is usually softer in texture or has smaller pieces. Dry adult food pieces may be too big for a small kitten, but wet food can easily be mashed up in order to be eaten more easily. Premium cat food brands are suitable for both adults and kittens and do not offer a "kitten" range.
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Male cats typically start spraying as they reach sexual maturity, around 6-12 months of age. Spraying behavior may continue throughout their adult life if they are not neutered. Neutering can significantly reduce or eliminate spraying behavior in male cats.
Kittens typically open their eyes between 7 to 10 days old. It can vary slightly depending on the individual kitten and its breed.
Yes, of course. The nutritional needs of an adult cat and a kitten are the same, its just the amounts that should be fed to an adult or kitten that are different. For the most part, kitten and adult food from the same brand are the same, or at the very least, very similar in terms of ingredients and nutrients. The biggest difference between the two is usually texture. Kitten food is usually softer in texture or has smaller pieces. Dry adult food pieces may be too big for a small kitten, but wet food can easily be mashed up in order to be eaten more easily. Some premium cat food brands are suitable for both adults and kittens and do not offer a "kitten" range.
Adult cats tend to stay outside longer and more often because they know the territory better than a new cat or kitten. The first time I let my kitten out she stayed out for about an hour but know (cat 1 year old) she stays out for around 6 hours a day.
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Although incredibly rare, yes, a kitten could develop diabetes. It is not truly known what causes diabetes in kittens. Some schools of thought believe that the kitten may have a strong genetic predisposition to the disease, or, like adult cats, the long-term ingestion of high-carbohydrate foods will cause it. Obesity is also known to cause diabetes in adult cats, but in extreme cases, it is not difficult to assume an obese kitten can also develop this. Generally speaking, cats and kittens get all their nutrients from a high protein diet, and cannot use high-carbohydrate foods. Due to over-feeding foods high in cereal and grain, a cat or kitten may develop diabetes.
A kittens's whiskers is the long stiff hairs on opposite sides of the kitten's nose. They use them for feeling what is around them, and can cause serious damage to the cat if cut of. They give the cat a sense of it's surroundings, especially before it can open it's eyes. Adult cats use their whiskers to feel around and to help them understand what is around them. Even if cats have great eyesight, the whiskers are essencial for the cats health. A cat can die without whiskers.
Strictly speaking, healthy kittens do not "need" a specific kitten food. A kitten can eat adult cat food at any age, provided they are fully weaned. The nutritional needs of an adult cat and a kitten are the same; it is just the amounts that should be fed to an adult or kitten that are different. Kittens will often eat more than an adult cat, as they are still growing and developing, and need to be fed "little and often" due to their smaller stomachs. Adult cats need less food than kittens, and most are comfortable being fed twice a day. For the most part, kitten and adult food from the same brand are the same, or at the very least, very similar in terms of ingredients and nutrients. Feeding a kitten on adult food is absolutely fine. If you are unsure about the current kitten food you are feeding, compare the ingredients between the the kitten and adult versions and see what differences (if any) there are. The biggest difference between the two is usually texture. Kitten food is usually softer in texture or has smaller pieces. Dry adult food pieces may be too big for a small kitten, but wet food can easily be mashed up in order to be eaten more easily. Premium cat food brands are suitable for both adults and kittens and do not offer a "kitten" range.
Baby kittens are usually weaned around five to six week and gradually get them on regular kitten foods.
Yes, most likely your kitten will remember you after a week of being apart. Cats have good long-term memory and can recognize their owners even after a short separation.
Cats can be small in the kitten stage up to about a year, unless you get a cat breed that is typically smaller than normal, like the Abyssinian cats. You can also get cats specially bred to always be small, such as Mini or Micro Persians. There are also cats that are specially bred to have short legs, similar to the dog breed the Dachshund. These are called Munchkins.
if he/she has tufts of hair coming out of their ears and have poofy tails. Long Hair cats/kittens are extremely furry.
cats can get salmonella so as long as its not raw
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