How Do You Take Care Of A Kitten?
If you’ve just gotten a kitten, you may be wondering how to care for her and what you should be doing. You may have questions about vaccines, foods, litter boxes and kitten health concerns. Here’s how to take care of a kitten. • Speak to your veterinarian about vaccinations. Your kitten will likely get a variety of vaccines between eight and sixteen weeks old. These vaccines will protect against Feline Leukemia (FeLeuk) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). FIV and FeLeuk are viruses that attack the immune system similar to the way HIV attacks the immune system in humans. Other vaccines your kitten will likely get include distemper and rabies. The distemper vaccine will also help protect from some respiratory viruses. Kitten care starts with visiting your vet to make sure your kitty is up to date with all vaccines. • Speak to your vet about how to control parasites like fleas, roundworms, tick
