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The Stages of Newborn Kitten Development

Admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:18:04 +0000

There are seven primary stages of newborn kitten development. Like any other baby you may find, newborn kittens grow up so fast that it seems that that have gone from tiny new born kittens to fully grown adult cats in the blink of an eye. For the most part, they will still be considered kittens until they are about two years of age, but the first three months of life are the most critical to newborn kitten development. From their capabilities to their diet to when they are ready to be adopted, a lot happens in three short months. Below, you will find a listing of the seven main stages and the primary milestones of each.

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Is Kitten Adoption For You?

Admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:07:08 +0000

Kitten adoption is one of the sweet, simple pleasures of life. There is nothing like returning home with a wriggling, furry new friend to love and take care of. And as wonderful as adopting a kitten can be, it is the unfortunate truth that kitten adoption is not a good choice for everyone. Some people have special considerations that do not coincide with raising newborn kittens. To be sure that you and your lifestyle accommodate the needs of your new kitten, be sure to examine your situation in each of the following areas.

Why You Should Adopt From a Kitten Rescue Group

Admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:15:34 +0000

When someone begins the process of adopting new born kittens, he will usually go down to the animal shelter or look through the classifieds section of the newspaper before looking into any of the available alternatives. Most people have at least one or two local breeders, but when it’s not a show cat you are looking for, it becomes very difficult to justify the expense. One other option that many people may not consider is the kitten rescue society or their local animal rescue group.

Basic Kitten Care Tips

Admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:20:12 +0000

When it comes to newborn kittens, there are many considerations that need to be taken when you are caring for them. Their behavior and needs are very different from adult cats, and those differences need to be taken into account. Still, the basics of kitten care are not complicated at all, and there are several things to keep in mind that can make your job easier and ensure that your kittens are getting everything they need to be healthy and happy.

The Best Places to Find Newborn Kittens For Sale

Admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:52:36 +0000

There are many places you can use to find newborn kittens for sale. Some of them are obvious to most people, but you may find one or two that are not so well-known or widely used. Below, you will find the most common sources of newborn kittens for sale, as well as their benefits and disadvantages.

Calico Kitten Information

Admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:32:32 +0000

The calico kitten, despite the common misconception that it is an actual breed of cat, actually refers to the pattern of coloring on the kitten’s fur. The fur is usually mostly white, but also contains patches of orange and black. The coloration is the result of the development of a gene while the kitten is still an embryo that is known as the, “white spotting factor,” which slows the movement of cells across the developing kitten’s body. The development of a calico kitten in any given litter is entirely random.

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5 Kitten Training Tips

Admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:42:33 +0000

Kitten training is seldom the first thing on our minds when we bring home a new kitten. With the big eyes, soft fur, and adorable little paws, who has time to think about actually training the kitten? You will start thinking about kitten training the first time the kitten fails to use the litter box, scratches up the arm of the couch, or attacks your foot as if it was a mouse. When that time comes, there are a few tips that you can use to make the process easier for everyone involved, you and the kitten included.

Finding Kittens for Free

Admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:45:34 +0000

Finding kittens for free is not always the ideal way to adopt. After all, there are animal shelters all over the country filled to bursting with cats and kittens that need good homes. In these cases, you usually have to pay an adoption fee to cover the kitten’s early medical needs, shots, spaying or neutering, and the like. Adopting from an animal shelter or kitten rescue society means that you are saving a life. Still, sometimes even that much money is unavailable, so you find yourself looking to find kittens for free instead. There is nothing wrong with this, and there are three primary methods that people go about doing it.

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Tabby Kittens Are Not Actually a Breed

Admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:27:08 +0000

The first thing you need to know about tabby kittens is that, despite what most people think, they are not actually a breed. Tabby refers to the coloring pattern on their fur, rather than any sort of actual breed. People tend to think that they are an actual breed because the pattern is so common among so many other breeds. The pattern itself generally consists mainly of stripes, but can also include swirls and spots, either mixed into the stripes or on their own. There are several different varieties of tabbies, but the most common are listed below.

Tips for Adopting Persian Kittens

Admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:46:13 +0000

Persian kittens are sweet, beautiful animals that are rapidly growing in popularity as pets. This is due in part to their friendly, personable attitudes, as well as their silky soft hair that makes them such pretty creatures. They are also known as “Persian Longhair,” or, if they do not have the necessary pedigree papers, “Domestic Longhair.” They are one of the oldest cat breeds, but have only recently taken on their now common name. They make wonderful companions and, for the most part, are very easy to care for. There are, however, certain things that you need to keep in mind when you adopt a Persian kitten.