Here's How to Take Care of the Right Kitten

Some of you may not know how to properly care for a kitten. Taking care of a kitten is not an easy matter and requires caution. However, you don't need to worry, because there are various ways to care for kittens that you can do.

Care for kittens can not be done carelessly. This is because newborn kittens are at risk for various health problems, such as dehydration, infection, to cold or hypothermia.Therefore, it is important for you to know how to properly care for your kitten so that your beloved pet can grow up healthily.

How to Take Care of a Kitten Age-appropriate

The following are tips for caring for your beloved kitten according to his age:

1. Newborn kitten

A mother cat will usually nurse and nurse her kittens until they are about 4 weeks old. However, if the mother cat cannot breastfeed due to certain conditions, you can give special formula milk for kittens.

When you want to give milk to kittens, you should avoid giving cow's milk which is usually consumed by humans. This is because cow's milk contains lactose sugar which is difficult for the cat's digestive system to digest, so there is a risk of causing digestive disorders in cats.

In addition, make sure the mother cat and her kittens are kept warm. The trick is to provide a comfortable place, then cover it with a few towels or cloth that is easy to clean and dry.

To clean the dirt, you can use a cotton swab that has been moistened with warm water. Don't forget to wear gloves and wash your hands after cleaning the kitten litter, okay?

2. 4 week old kitten

When entering the age of 4 weeks, most kittens generally have started eating solid food. So that they get used to the food, you can mix it with a little canned food specially for kittens and formula milk.

Not only that, when a kitten is 4 weeks old usually a kitten can walk and this is the right time for you to start teaching him to urinate or defecate in the litter box.

It's easy, you just need to put litter box around them. Later, they will adapt and get used to urinating and defecating in that place by themselves.

3. Kittens 6–8 weeks old

At this age, kittens can be vaccinated to maintain their health. By giving cat vaccines, your beloved kitten can be protected from viral and bacterial infections that cause disease. Usually, the vaccine is given every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is 16 weeks old.

4. Kittens 8–24 weeks old

When your kitten reaches this age, you can already do grooming (grooming), for example by bathing and trimming his nails. If in doubt, you can use the services of a pet groomer at the pet shop to clean the body of your beloved pet.

At this age, your favorite kitten can also be invited to play. You can start with various cat toys, such as chasing and catching balls. That way, they will stay fit and active.

When giving him a toy, it's best to choose a toy that is safe and made especially for kittens. Avoid toys that are sharp or small and easy to swallow, such as dolls or toys with lots of beads.

Well, that's how to take care of kittens that you can do according to their age. However, if you are still confused, you can consult a veterinarian to find out more about the right way to care for your beloved kitten.

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