All About Kittens
Everything You Need to Know to Choose and Raise a Healthy Kitten
We spend a lot of time talking about kittens at Suite101 Cats. This is a compilation of everything you need to know about raising them.
Whether you are breeding, raising, purchasing, or adopting a new kitten, there are lots of things you need to know! All of the articles below will help you with everything from choosing the right breed to raising your own litter.
Choosing the Right Cat Breed - A look at some of the most popular breeds of cat recognized by the CFA (Cat Fancier's Association) with suggestions on how to choose the right breed for your family.
Where to Find a New Cat or Kitten - Searching for a new cat or kitten is easy if you know where to begin, whether you want to rescue a cat or kitten in need or are looking for a purebred feline companion from a reputable breeder.
Buying Kittens on the Internet - Of course there are kitten mills and scam artists and breeders that just don't give you what they promised. Learn how you can easily recognize a reputable breeder?
Shipping Kittens - If you are thinking of having your new kitten shipped to your of if you're a breeder thinking of shipping kittens, there are a few things to consider.
Preparing for Your New Cat or Kitten - Cats are easy to care for, but there are a few things you can do to prepare for the arrival of your new feline friend that will make your life easier and their life happier.
Registering Your CFA Kitten - Instructions on how to fill out a kitten blue slip if your kitten is CFA registered, including tips on how to properly name your purebred kitten.
Caring for Your New Kitten - Learn more about cat vaccinations, how much to feed your kitten, cat treats, grooming schedules, flea prevention, and proper feline socialization.
Caring for Newborn Kittens - There are times we are faced with an orphaned or needy litter of kittens, whether we've lost our mother cat or she simply needs help after a C-section.
Raising Kittens - Including everything your kitten will need and how to make a smooth and gentle transition of the weaning process.
Extra Precautions Around Kittens - In order to raise the healthiest kittens possible, you must make sure they don't come into contact with things that will harm them.
Socializing Kittens - There are things that all kittens need in order to be properly socialized, including plenty of human interaction and lots of things to play with.
If you have any questions about your kitten, please feel free to drop by our Kitten Question and Answer discussion!
