Kitten Issues (19)
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Expert Advice for Trimming Your Kitten's Nails
May 5, 2016As kittens grow, they discover all their fighting tools, including their nails. They also discover how much fun it is to climb furniture and bat at toys. But what they really need to discover is how… Full Article ›
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Nutrition Basics for Your Kitten: What You Should Know
January 27, 2015Your kitten weighed only a few ounces at birth. He'll put on about 2 pounds in the next 10 weeks and continue to gain weight rapidly until he's about 6 or 7 months of age. After that, he'll… Full Article ›
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Why Kittens Chew On Things — And How to Help Prevent It
January 20, 2015Some people may argue that puppies can chew like beavers, but many people forget that kittens can chew, too. Chewing not only damages household goods but can potentially injure your kitten.Why… Full Article ›
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Kitten-Proofing Your Home for the Holidays
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, November 10, 2014I love the fall and winter holidays! The food, the decorations, the gathering of family. I just think there’s no happier time of year. And if you’ve added a kitten to your family recently, you’re… Full Article ›
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Kitten Nurseries Help Save Feline Lives
By Kim Campbell Thornton, September 25, 2014Everyone loves kittens. We romanticize the idea of going to the animal shelter and bringing home a wee kittie or two to love and care for. But the reality is that shelters often struggle to care for… Full Article ›
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Essentials for Raising an Orphan Kitten
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), May 14, 2014Kitten season is in full swing. Because the breeding season for female cats begins as the days get longer, the first kittens of the season start to appear in early March after a 60-day pregnancy. If… Full Article ›
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How Not to Raise a Fraidy Cat — And What to Do If You Live With One
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, December 19, 2013There is nothing more fun than watching a kitten learn and grow. Young cats are clever and adventurous, and their brains make new connections daily — if they receive the right environmental… Full Article ›
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Your Kitten: What to Expect at 8 to 12 Weeks
May 14, 2013Hello, world! Your furry feline friend is ready to explore. His adventurous nature can be a lot of fun — and it can also get him into trouble. He has some pretty intense kitty boot camp and… Full Article ›
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Your Kitten: What to Expect at 0 to 7 Weeks
May 14, 2013That soft, fluffy fur, her sweet little paws, your newborn is the perfect little bundle of joy to complete your family. So, if you can’t resist counting her fingers and toes (she should… Full Article ›
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For the Very Youngest Animals, Pain Management Is Critical
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 19, 2013Do animals feel pain? While the answer may seem to be an obvious “yes,” for many years the view was widely held that they didn’t, at least not in the way humans do. As my… Full Article ›
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Your Kitten's Regular Checkup
April 9, 2013Whether your new kitten is from a breeder, shelter, neighbor, or simply a stray you've brought into your home, one of the first things you need to do is arrange a veterinary checkup. This way,… Full Article ›
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Common Kitten Behavior Problems
March 27, 2013Like human babies, feline babies aren't born innately knowing how to be good. In fact, they're born innately knowing how to get into mischief. Your job is to curtail that misbehavior… Full Article ›