Kitten Tips-n-Tricks
Our Consumer Care Team's tips on training your kitten
Cathy & Blackie
Remember to start petting/playing with your pet's paws, ears and tail when they are young. Vet exams and nail trims will be easier.
Jennifer & DJ
Buy your kitten a toothbrush, and start using it now. Even though they won't keep these teeth, you are getting them used to the process. If your kitten does not like the brush, I have found using a piece of gauze or a rubber finger brush will do the trick.
Jill & Woody
When training your kitten, use one word commands such as "NO!" instead of "Why are you doing that?" and "Sit!" instead of "Sit down here."
Melody, Romeo, & Kato
Provide one more litter box than the number of kittens in the household.
Tonya & Sophie
My kitten loves to get in my plants. I place tinfoil around the base of the plant. She hates the way it feels on her tiny paws.
Tina, Kodi, Katie & Buddie
During the holidays, make sure you do not use icicle tinsel on your tree or leave the gift wrapping ribbon laying around. I learned the hard way how much damage these can cause to a kitten if they swallow the entire piece whole.
Laura & Annabelle
When getting used to a new kitten, don't force yourself on her. She will warm up to you faster if you take a slower pace.
Sharon & her herd
Place an expandable gate in front of the litter box so your puppies can't help themselves to the kitty appetizers. Make sure it is one that your kitten can fit through, but your puppy cannot.
Marti & Rasputin
Be sure to clean water bowls daily. A piece of kitten food will make water rancid in just a few hours.
Paulette
Socialization is very important. Make sure your pet has an opportunity to socialize with other people outside the immediate family, both adults and children.
Karla & Chucky
If your kitten doesn't like being brushed or combed, try using a small PIN brush ( the kind most often used for longhaired dogs). You can find these at most pet stores. It doesn't pull on the fur so much, it gets the excess fur and most kittens really enjoy it. Chucky purred every time he was brushed.
Pamela & Mo
I found the best way to keep kittens off my countertop was to line it with wax paper.
Theresa & Kasey
Use vinegar and water to neutralize the smell of pet urine on carpet, clothes, etc. This was recommended to me by my veterinarian when I moved into my new home. So far Kasey has not soiled in the house.
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