It is a needle poke, so the cat reacts as they might to a vaccine....
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So as far as that goes, we can prescribe some types of medications that are hopefully going to be a liquid because I know it's a little easier, but...
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NSAIDs like the ones we humans use, such as Tylenol or Advil, can be very toxic to dogs and cats, especially if, as I said, we're not considering t...
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If the kitten is with Mom, then we wouldn't necessarily recommend that until they're closer to about six to eight weeks—at the age of weaning....
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Punish just gives such a negative connotation, right? We like to say more redirect or appropriate discipline if needed....
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Often it can....
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Yes, I believe so. And in some ways, some people think that kittens or cats take less time than dogs or puppies....
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There are some over-the-counter medications out there, but we have to be extremely cautious because they can cause problems in our kitty friends....
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If you're bottle-feeding and want to introduce it, you should do so around roughly around five to six weeks, depending on the size of the kitten....
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That kind of goes into some of the stuff that we already talked about, setting them up for success by not ever allowing your hand or other body par...
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If your kitten misses a vaccine, then let's just catch back up where you are....
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A big one is heartworm and flea and tick prevention. We know that external parasites are a big deal....
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A lot! They have tiny stomachs, so you don't need to restrict how much they're eating. When they're over a year, they can get fat....
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Absolutely. First of all, rabies is required by law, so you have to have that one....
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Yes, we recommend core vaccines for your kitten because... I'll just tell you a personal story. My cats are indoor cats....
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If they're with their mom, again, the mom's going to do most of that, as we talked about with puppy care....
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I guess I would question: are they aggressive, or are they having normal behavior? Yes, some kittens are aggressive because they're scared....
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Most breeders will not give you a cat before about nine weeks of age. By about six weeks, they can start on solids....
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Yes, and I would always recommend making sure that you have a fresh, clean bowl of water available at all times of the day.
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We would recommend if they're on solids to use good quality kitten food for growth. There are a lot of brands out there that are available....