We can never truly predict how friendly our cat is going to turn out to be. In many instances, we have little or no influence over socialising cats as the usual rehoming age for a kitten is between 8 and 12 weeks. In other words after the socialisation period has been and gone. However, even…
Bringing a new family member home is a huge deal, even if they are furry and have four legs. A strange new cat in the house can be a shock to your older pet, so you need to do everything you can to make that transition as gentle as possible. Make sure you introduce a…
Your 3 month old kitten might have been in your home for a month now, but they could also have just arrived. Our gorgeous Billy had been home for four weeks by the time he turned 3 months old, and had his ginger paws firmly under the table. He was energetic, playful and constantly looking…
Feeding your kitten is all about giving them the right nutrients, in the correct form at the perfect time. No wonder it leaves plenty of new cat owners in spin! The best way to feed your kitten will depend on their developmental stage, breed and health condition. Large breed kittens will need a specialty food,…
A 7 month old kitten looks and behaves increasingly like an adult cat. But physically and emotionally they’ve still got a little way to go before they’re fully mature. Today I’ll share everything you need to know to prepare you for owning a 7 month old kitten. From what to feed them and how much,…
An 8 week old kitten is still really small. My most recent addition, Billy, weighed just shy of 2 lbs the day he arrived home. Yet an eight week old kitten is lively, alert, and importantly, ready to join their new families. Although cats are very popular pets, raising a kitten is a challenge that…
A 6 month old kitten is at a rewarding and fun age, but they can also cause a fair amount of trouble for their families! As they enter the notorious teenage phase, you’ll find their activity levels and playful saw, and the claws and teeth come out at unexpected moments. Fortunately, they are usually loving…
An 8 month old kitten hasn’t got much further to go to reach adulthood. The rate at which they are growing and changing physically has slowed right down compared to the first few months after you bought them home. But emotionally they’re only just becoming ‘teenagers’, and sometimes it shows! Contents This article charts the…
This is your complete guide to the 4 month old kitten. You’ll find out how big your kitten should be and what they should look like, along with information on their diet and litter training. We’ll look at what to expect in terms of their behavior, and help you to take care of your four…
Many 9 week old kittens will have been in their new home for a few days now. They will be starting to find their feet and gain confidence. And that newfound freedom might be getting them into a little bit of trouble already! Today I’ll share what to expect from your furry baby. You’ll have…