I generally recommend that kittens should start weaning about five to six weeks of age....
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A couple of things. Humans don’t like to eat the same food every day, and then we try to project that on our pets....
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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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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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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, 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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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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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....
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The first thing they need is a feline distemper vaccine....
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Not if they're adequately weaned from the mom, and not if they're at the appropriate age to eat regular kitten food.
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If you have any specific questions, save them till the end, because they may answer them before you even get there....
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When you come here to the Animal Hospital of Statesville, you will get lots of education. We talk about how to care for your kitten....
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Typically, a kitten would start to eat solid food at about six weeks and be fully weaned by nine weeks.
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At your first visit you'll get introduced to the team....