Tips and Tricks

Bringing Your New Kitten Home....

Before you bring your new cat home, “cat proof” your house by moving breakable or dangerous objects to an inaccessible area. You might find you’ve moved everything you own into one room. But once you get to know him you’ll have a better grip on what percentage of your cat’s personality is lap lion and how much is lamb and can redistribute your valuables accordingly.

As for new items, you’ll need to stock the welcome wagon with the following to welcome your new kitty:

1. A hard-sided carrier (they’re easier to lug around and last forever)
2. A bed, preferably something cozy where the kitten will feel protected.
3. A litter pan, with litter, and litter liners or a litter scoop.
4. Food and water bowls.
5. Food. Kittens need special kitten food until they are 8-months old. We recommend feeding Royal Canin, Science Diet, or Iams kitten food.
6. Comb, brush, and shampoo. It’s true that cats groom themselves but a little outside help is always appreciated. See our tips on how to groom our new Persian or Himalayan kitten.
7. Toys: Nothing unexpected here. Look for furry balls, shiny things and any object that might resemble a mouse at first glance. Just be careful not to get toys with pieces (like bells) that could loosen and choke the kitten.
8. A book on training and caring for your new kitten.

• Cleaning the eyes every day is very important
• If they have crusted matter around them, start by using a fine toothed flea comb.  Comb very carefully around the eyes to remove as much as possible.
• At times you can use a Q-Tip cleaning inward toward the eyes, if needed to remove any liquid debris that might be there.
• Follow that by using a warm wash rag to clean the rest.  For some kittens, this is all you need to do to keep the stains under control.
• Other kittens will take a little more.  If there are stubborn stains that remain, we've found a product called Crystal White and found it works very well. 
• Warm the Crystal White just a few seconds in the microwave before using it.  It seems to work better warmed.  Never make it hot!
• Then, carefully use a Q-Tip again to apply it to the stained area, working it from the outside inward.   
• Make sure it gets down to the root of the hair. 
• It is important to avoid letting it get into the baby's eyes.
• You can also use a toothbrush to work it well into the hair, if you prefer.
• Leave this on for ten minutes.  You can do this process before beginning to brush your kitty.  You can brush them while the product is working.
• Using a warm washcloth, carefully wash the product off.    You will see a definite improvement with the first application, and it gets better each time you use it.  Soon the stains will be gone.

• Open the capsule and pour out the contents over a little bit of canned food and use a fork to mix it in well. 
• Feed this this to each kitty every day for 2 weeks.
• Then, skip the process for 1 week.
• Then begin the process again.
• Repeat the cycle until you feel you have gotten the tearing under control.

Getting Used to the Family. ...

The first thing to remember is don't just sit the kitten down. The newness of your home will be overcoming to a new baby. You should have a safe room, preferably your bedroom. Place a litter box, food, and some water in the room and then introduce the rest of the family slowly. Small children should be discouraged from picking up the baby while he or she is using the litter box or while eating.  Small children should never be left unattended with your new kitten as accidents can happen. Be sure to let any other animals in the house smell your new kitten for at least a day or two from underneath the door. This will give them time to get acquainted with each other without being face to face. Do everything slowly.

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