BRINGING YOUR NEW KITTEN HOME

KITTEN-PROOF YOUR HOME …

Kittens are curious and love to explore. Hide electrical cords or use cord protectors.
Do away with or put out of reach ALL toxic plants, cleaning products and small objects. Block small spaces that your kitten could get stuck in.  Remove all strings, rubber bands and hair ties.

Buy Supplies Make sure you have kitty food and check what they were eating before and slowly transition if changing food brands.  Also get food and water bowls, litter box and kitten safe litter, unscented is best at first. Litter scooper, bed or blanke, carrier for transport. Toys especially interactive ones.  Safe toys, scratching post, brush and enzyme cleaner for accidents.

Set Up A Safe Room Prepare a small quiet room where your kitten can stay at first. Include food and water dishes. A cozy bed/blanket. A liter box but keep the liter box away from food and water. A hiding place like a box or covered bed. Toys and scratching posts. Instinctively your kitten should eventually begin using the litter box. Once your kitten is home open the carrier and let your kitten go and explore its safe room on its own

First Few Days Give them space, let them come to you. Keep other pets and children away initially. Visit the kitten’s safe room often with gentle interactions.  Stick to routine for feeding, playing and cleaning. Watch for signs of illness or stress (sneezing, runny eyes, diarrhea or hiding constantly.

Once the kitten is confident in their private space, usually a few days slowly let them explore all the new parts of the house.

Vet Visit Schedule a wellness check within the first few days.  Bring any vaccination/deworming records that were given to you. 

TOYS THAT YOUR KITTEN WILL LOVE …
Feather Wands Perfect for engaging their hunting instincts. The feathers on the string mimic prey, and kittens love to chase and pounce on them.

Balls with Bells These are often a hit because they roll around and make noise, which grabs a kitten’s attention. Look for ones that are lightweight and soft, so they’re easy for little paws to bat around. Also ones that the bells cannot get to easily. Another great one is ping pong balls.

Interactive Laser Pointers A laser pointer can provide endless fun as kittens chase the light. Just make sure to never shine it directly in their eyes.

Catnip Toys Some kittens get really excited by catnip, so soft catnip-filled toys can be great for them to bat at, cuddle with, or nibble on.

Crinkle Toys Kittens love the sound of crinkling, so crinkle balls or crinkle tunnels are often favorites. The noise mimics rustling prey, sparking their instincts.

Puzzle Feeders If your kitten is food-driven, a puzzle feeder can be a fun way to combine playtime with mealtime. It stimulates their mind and rewards them with treats.

Tunnel Toys A cat tunnel is perfect for kittens to explore, hide, and dart through. Some have multiple openings, so it’s like a little adventure course!

Small Plush Mice Soft, small toys that resemble mice are great for tossing around and batting at. Some even have a little rattle inside for added fun.

Teething Rings If your kitten is in the teething phase, rubber or silicone teething rings can help soothe their gums while they play. You can freeze them which might be comforting to them.

If your kitten shows any consistent signs of anxiety, stress, bad behavior or destructive behavior please seek out a Veterinarians Help.