When we're evaluating the behavior, we want to know what frequency of that behavior is occurring, what situation or context that behavior is occurr...
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Absolutely, you can hold a newborn kitten. Just ensure you are very gentle and careful, and make sure not to drop it.
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The most important thing to know about raising a kitten is that they have a lot of energy, and it is important to leave time in your day to help th...
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Look for the kitten to want to eat a full meal every two to three hours and rest between periods of activity....
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Yes, it is possible....
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A change is probably the most important thing to me. That is when I would be first investigating the situation....
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If you take in an orphaned kitten or one with its mother, you can provide a heat source like a heating pad....
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Consider your schedule, your time, your travel frequency....
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Generally, we recommend having puppies spayed or neutered at around six months of age....
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Fading kitten syndrome is a failure to thrive in kittens from birth to about five weeks old....
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Ensure the kitten has a safe environment where it's not feeling threatened....
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Behaviors are always judged within context....
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For newborns up to about five weeks, you'll need to use a kitten milk replacer and bottle feed every two hours or more if the kitten is vocalizing ...
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Look for a kitten that is socialized, one that comes out to greet you at the front of the kennel....
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A sudden change, any change, whether behavior or some physical attribute, are the things that are really important to us as doctors in knowing when...
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It can indeed be a bit challenging to ascertain if a kitten is orphaned....
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When you first bring your puppy in, we begin by asking for a full history, such as where you got the puppy and how long you've had it....
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We strongly recommend having your puppy vaccinated every three to four weeks when they're still young....
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