When your kitten arrives to their new home, start them off in a smaller room with the litter box, food and water. Show them the litter box. Don’t be surprised if they hide for a few days while they adjust.
Microchip Information (If you opted to have your kitten microchipped)
Your new kitten is implanted with a microchip. The microchip is located between the shoulder blades under the skin. If your pet is lost, the first thing that is done is they are scanned to see if they are chipped. They can then contact the database and get your information to get your pet safely back to you.
You are responsible for registering the microchip. I have included the information to register with National Microchip Registry, but you may register with any microchip registry you choose. Remember to keep your information updated with the registry, so that you can be notified if necessary.
Register your kitten’s microchip for the low lifetime price of $35 with NMR.
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Health and Vaccination
Your kitten’s health and vaccination record is included. Give this record to your vet and they will set you up on a schedule to finish out the kitten’s shots. Usually the next vaccine booster will be at 12 weeks of age and will also need a monthly wormer and flea/tick preventative (I use Revolution) at that time. Even though your kitten stays indoors, fleas and ticks can be carried in on you or another pet. Every vet is different, but usually your kitten does not have all of their shots until they are 16 weeks of age, and then they have boosters. It is very important to follow through with their shots. We recommend that the rabies vaccine be given between 6 to 8 months of age and never have multiple vaccines given to your kitten on the same day.
After your kitten has finished their kitten vaccination series, they will still need annual checkups for overall health and wellbeing with your veterinarian.
Do not let your kitten/cat outdoors.
Many of the flat face breeds tend to have more respiratory issues and eye drainage especially with stress (such as going to a new home) which lowers the immune system. L-Lysine is a supplement you can give to help. It is available at several retailers such as Chewy and Amazon.
About 20% of white kittens with non-blue eyes are born deaf. It increases to 40% if the kitten has one blue eye, while upwards of 65-85% of all-white kittens with both eyes blue are deaf. Some of them are only deaf in one ear. Deaf kittens can adapt very well and make perfectly satisfactotry companions.
Diet
Your kitten is currently eating NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken and Rice Recipe dry food. I always leave dry food out and available to kittens at all times. You can visit https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/where-to-buy/ to find out where the food is available to purchase in your area. I also offer Fancy Feast canned wet food twice a day.
You may feed a different brand of food if you prefer as long as it is a quality kitten food. If you choose to feed your kitten a different brand you will want to transition them to the new food slowly instead of all at once. For 3 days feed ¾ old food with ¼ new food, then 3 days of ½ and ½, then 3 days of ¼ old food with ¾ new food. If at any point vomiting or diarrhea occur go back a step and make the transition longer. Cats can be wary of changes, especially new foods. A little canned food can go a long way in getting them to try a new food.
Provide unlimited access to fresh water changed DAILY.
The health of our cats and kittens are our top priority. Therefore, we highly recommend all of our families to order NuVet Plus for your new kitten so that they may continue taking it at their new home. NuVet Plus is not just a vitamin. It’s an immune system builder with a precise balance of vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids, amino acids, and high-potency antioxidants. Key health benefits includes: Improves overall health, promotes healthy skin and coat, strengthens bones and joints, supports ear and eye health, and helps keep the GI tract on track. It is guaranteed to work through all stages of a cat’s life. NuVet is not available in stores and will need to be ordered. You can order by calling 800-474-7044 with order code 532145 or online at www.nuvet.com/532145.
Grooming
Comb your kitten/cat everywhere daily as they can mat easily. We recommend a 6” steel grooming comb. A curved mat brush will help with any mats that develop.
Wipe their eyes daily with a cotton ball or soft tissue. White cats tend to stain around their eyes, especially if they are flatter faced. To help with this, dab a cotton swab with hydrogen peroxide and clean gently around the cat’s eyes. Be careful not to get the solution into the eyes. There is also a great product called “Eye Envy” Just be careful not to get the powder into the eyes. If you prefer to make your own, mix equal parts of boric acid powder with cornstarch. Apply dry mix with a stiff makeup brush to stained area being careful to not get it in the nose or mouth. Let the powder sit for 15 minutes then comb out with a flea comb.
Cats are generally good at grooming themselves and do not need a bath. However, if you find them dirty and in need of a bath or are wanting to keep their coat looking nice, you can bathe them in the original Dawn dish soap. Give them two sudsings and rinse until water is clear. It is okay to add a bit of chlorine bleach to the bath water to keep your white cats bright.
Cornstarch is a great way to keep their coats full and fluffy looking and helps prevent mats.
Trim nails regularly and provide a scratching post.
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