Elite Siberian hypoallergenic kittens

FIRST   DAYS   WITH  NEW   KITTEN

Helping kittens to settle in 
Experiencing a brand new home is daunting for a tiny kitten. Every kitten has a unique personality; some are shy while others are confident. Whatever their character, this is potentially a traumatic transition for kittens as they are leaving their mothers and siblings for the first time.
With this in mind it’s best to choose a room where it can be kept for the first few days to adjust gradually to its new surroundings. This confinement also aids toilet training and avoids the risk of ‘accidents’ elsewhere in the house. Careful selection of the appropriate room should take the following into consideration:

  • Check the room for potential hazards such as fireplaces or poisonous plants and make it as safe as possible. Remember that kittens can get into very small spaces. 

  • Make sure any hazardous substances are out of harm’s way and cupboards where they are kept are not accessible by curious kittens. Cats and poisons

  • Remove all breakable objects from shelves and windowsills and secure all cupboard doors.

  • Keep windows securely fastened.

  • Position the litter tray in a discreet corner of the room, with the food bowl in the opposite corner and the water bowl away from both the food and the tray. 

  • Position a padded washable cat bed in a quiet area away from the food, water and litter tray areas. Line with a thermal, washable fleece blanket.

  • Place a kitten scratching post nearby. (Prepare to replace this with a taller one as the kitten grows.)

  • Have a couple of toys ready for playtime. Don’t leave any toys out with string attached; only use these under supervision as kittens can easily be harmed.


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High places and hiding spots

In the wild, your kitten’s big cat cousins like to patrol their territory from a high vantage point. This keeps them out of the way of predators, and helps them spot potential prey without being seen. If possible, choose a room where your new feline friend can hide easily, and where she can get up high. By encouraging your kitten to recreate this kind of natural behaviour, you’ll help her settle in more easily.

Litter tray

Cats naturally choose a quiet, secluded place to go to the toilet. So it’s a good idea to place your kitten’s litter tray in a corner opposite the door. Don't use tray liners . Remember to clean out the tray regularly. Cats like to keep themselves clean, and if the tray is dirty your kitten will probably choose to go somewhere else! Do not disturb kitten in the moment of using litter properly, be quiet.

Food and water bowls

In the wild, big cats never eat in the same place as they go to the toilet. So it makes sense to position your kitten’s food and water bowl as far away from the litter tray as possible. Your cute little kitten will also thank you for using shallow bowls, because the low sides won’t bang her sensitive whiskers.
Kittens aged 8-12 weeks need four meals a day, 3-6 months three meals, and kittens over 6 months old, two meals. You may want to provide some dry food on an ad lib basis – it depends very much on your lifestyle, what your kitten likes and is used to and if you have other cats in the house with certain feeding routines and habits.
Do not give your kitten cow's milk as it can cause diarrhea. If you wish to feed milk use one that is specially formulated for cats. Diarrhoea that persists for more than 24 hours requires veterinary attention.
Fresh drinking water should be available at all times.

Don’t rush to introduce the kitten to other cats and dogs – this needs to be done carefully.
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If you have young children, allow them limited supervised contact initially to avoid the kitten being over-handled.