Bringing Home Your New Kitten

Adopting a pet is an exciting time. There’s nothing like watching your adorable kitten grow from a little ball of fur into an adult that's now a huge part of your family. If this is your first time adopting a kitten, you may have questions you want to ask a veterinarian, mainly about bringing your new pet home and kitten care. At New Home Animal Hospital in Durham, we’re proud to offer the necessary resources to help with routine care and make sure you’re ready to welcome your kitten to its forever home.

Veterinarian-Recommended Items to Get for Your Kitten

Before welcoming your new kitten home, our team recommends that you have the following items:

   • Kitten food

   • Kitten food and water bowls

   • Litter box and cat litter

   • Kitten toys

   • Cat carrier

   • Scratching post

Some also recommend kitten treats for rewarding good behavior. Just don't give the kitten too many!

New Kitten Care Tips

Routine care may seem daunting for new pet parents, but it doesn't have to be! We have many resources at our veterinary hospital to help prepare you for the first few days of taking care of your kitten. Below are some of the most common tips you should know about.

• Litter Box Training: Cats need to know where to go to the bathroom. Bring your kitten to the litter box and let it examine it so it can familiarize itself with it and understand what it’s for.
• Grooming: Routine kitten care includes brushing and trimming your cat’s coat. The sooner you start this, the easier it gets for both of you. Regular brushing removes excess hair to prevent furballs, while nail clipping helps prevent significant clawing issues.
• Spaying or Neutering: It’s essential that your cat is spayed (female) or neutered (male) at six months to prevent overpopulation.

Schedule Your Next Appointment Today!

Now that you're fully immersed in being a cat mom or dad, it’s time to keep your kitten healthy through routine visits at New Home Animal Hospital in Durham, NC. You can rest assured your kitty is in excellent hands with our team of friendly and knowledgeable veterinarians. Call our team today at (919) 490-2000 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.