They say dogs are man’s best friend, but many people prefer cats anyway. If you’re one of them, you probably want to start with a kitten. Whether you’re thinking of getting one, or you just have, be sure to take advantage of the pet services offered at Citrus Heights Pet Hospital. Below are a few tips on taking care of your new furry friend.
Feeding a Baby Kitten
When it comes to feeding kittens, for the first month of its life the kitten has to be fed milk by the mother. A visit to a veterinary clinic will tell you how to feed your kitten if his or her mother can’t do it. In rare cases, you may have to feed the kitten a special type of milk. The milk that humans drink is not fit for kittens or even adult cats. Drinking cow’s milk causes cats to suffer from diarrhea because cats can’t properly digest it.
Canned cat food, specially formulated for kittens, should be served to kittens starting at five-weeks old. For the first week, a kitten should be eating wet canned food. At seven or eight weeks old it is safe to start feeding the cat some dry food. Baby kittens should be fed approximately every two hours. The food you feed a cat must have protein, as this has to make up 30% of a proper diet in order to remain healthy.