Kittens usually start taking in some gruel diet at about four weeks of age....
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Well-fed kittens are usually quiet and comfortable. However, kittens can also be quiet if they are lethargic or dehydrated....
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Depending on the age of the kitten, some may need to be bottle fed....
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Preventative care for kittens includes vaccinations to prevent diseases and infections, deworming to protect against intestinal parasites, and flea...
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Kittens should be fed kitten food, starting with milk and then transitioning to a mixture of milk replacer with canned or dry food that soaks in th...
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During your kitten's first vet visit, your veterinarian will educate you on the necessary vaccines and deworming protocol for intestinal parasites....
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To bottle feed a kitten, you will need a specific bottle and nipple size that's made for kittens, as well as a kitten milk replacer....
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It is generally recommended to spay or neuter kittens around six months of age. Male kittens are neutered, while female kittens are spayed....
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When kittens are young and being fed through milk, they usually get all their hydration from the milk....
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It's a good idea to write down any specific questions you have before your kitten's appointment....
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No, do not give your kitten regular cow milk as it is not appropriate for kittens.
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When kittens are very young, they need to eat about every two to three hours around the clock....
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Most kittens start weaning from their moms usually at about four weeks of age. The common weaning time starts around three to four weeks.
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There are always risks with any medical procedure, including vaccinations....
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Non-core vaccines for kittens include the Bordetella vaccine and the FIP vaccine. Core vaccines are the FVRCP, rabies, and leukemia vaccines.
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No, it's not advised for your kitten to go outside if they have not been fully vaccinated....
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The recommended vaccine schedule for kittens is to start vaccinating them between the ages of six to eight weeks, then repeat the core vaccines eve...
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Getting your kitten vaccinated by a veterinarian is vital because vaccines are a medical procedure....