🐾 How to Take Care of Your Kitten: A Beginner’s Guide to Feline Bliss

Corrie Everett
Oct 4, 2025
2 min read

Bringing home a kitten is like welcoming a tiny whirlwind of curiosity, fluff, and mischief into your life. Whether you’ve adopted from our shelter or rescued a stray, your new feline friend deserves a safe, loving, and enriching environment. Here's everything you need to know to give your kitten the best start in life.

🏡 Create a Safe Space

Before your kitten arrives, kitten-proof your home:

Remove small objects they could swallow.
Hide electrical cords and secure windows.
Set up a cozy area with a bed, litter box, food, and water.

Kittens need time to adjust, so keep their space quiet and stress-free for the first few days.

🍽️ Feed Them Right

Nutrition is key to healthy growth:

Choose high-quality kitten food rich in protein and fat.
Feed small portions 3–4 times a day.
Always provide fresh water.

Avoid giving cow’s milk—it can upset their stomach. Treats are okay in moderation, but make sure they’re kitten-safe.

🚽 Litter Box Training

Most kittens instinctively use a litter box, but you can help:

Use unscented, clumping litter.
Keep the box clean and in a quiet spot.
Praise them when they use it correctly.

If accidents happen, don’t punish—just clean thoroughly and stay consistent.

🧸 Play and Socialize

Kittens are bundles of energy:

Offer toys like feather wands, balls, and puzzle feeders.
Schedule daily playtime to bond and burn off energy.
Gently handle them to get them used to human touch.

Early socialization helps them grow into confident, friendly cats.

🩺 Vet Visits and Vaccines

Your kitten’s health is a top priority:

Schedule regular vet checkups.
Keep up with vaccinations, deworming, and flea prevention (if you kitten/cat comes from us, we will have gotten them started)
Discuss spaying or neutering options with your vet if they are not already fixed.

Any animals adopted from our shelter will come fully vetted with vaccines, microchip and spayed/neutered.

🧼 Grooming and Hygiene

Even short-haired kittens benefit from grooming:

Brush regularly to reduce shedding and hairballs.
Trim nails every few weeks.
Check ears and teeth for signs of infection.

Start grooming early so they get used to the routine.

💕 Love and Patience

Kittens thrive on affection and consistency:

Speak gently and avoid loud noises.
Be patient with their learning curve.
Celebrate their milestones—first purr, first successful litter box use, first nap on your lap.

Every kitten is unique, and your love will help them blossom.

Whether your kitten is a bold explorer or a shy snuggler, your care shapes their future. Enjoy the journey—it’s filled with purrs, play, and unforgettable moments.