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Advice For Settling in Your New Kitten...

An advice sheet (for settling your new kitten)  will be given with your free kitten pack.

Travelling

Both cats and dogs will collapse and could possibly die if left in a heated vehicle. This would apply to a car left in the sunshine on a warm day (and not just a scorcher of a summer) - windows open do not necessarily stop the car from overheating. Equally, travelling long distances with a pet in an enclosed pet carrier (in a vehicle with the heaters on - where they cannot escape from the heat and gain access to fresh air) is as dangerous - you could be suffocating and cooking your pets at the same time. Your pet will dehydrate very quickly as they are literally being cooked alive. Please think about how your pet will travel as it could have very serious consequences!

Try to travel without the heater going full blast in the car (as it dries the air out very quickly). Try leaving a window slightly open so as to constantly change the air as you go....Don't go the other extreme either and put the animal in a constant draft. You know your own vehicles so will know where the heating fans/vents are. Should it turn unduly cold and you need the heating for yourself just use common sense and don't place the pet in front of the vents. If you feel that you have accidentally overheated your pet give emergency first aid and go straight to a vet.

Symptoms may include...

The pet making a lot of fuss - or going very quiet.

Most obviously they may start to pant to cool off and then show signs of being unable to breath as the air passages dry out (including the lungs).

They may go silent (This may sound obvious but could be seriously overlooked or seen as the animal settling down for the rest of the journey to sleep).

Ultimately there would be convulsions and collapse.



Treatments that you can administer/things to do....

Ring the vet! Seek professional advice and make an emergency appointment.

Wrap the pet in cold wet towels immediately (to bring down the temperature).

You could apply ice cubes to the gums. If no ice cubes use anything appropriate from your freezer.

Try to encourage your cat or dog to drink.

If you have a cooling fan try to encourage your animal to sit or lay by it....place a bowl of iced water in front of the fan (between the animal and the fan).....Obviously do not leave your animal unattended with the bowl of water and the electric fan going - you do not wish to electrocute your pet!



All animals should be monitored closely for the first 2-3 days after travelling, particularly if they have gone a long distance or are moving to a new home, just to make sure that they have no travel sickness and are not over duly fretting. Importantly, make sure they are eating and drinking properly (It is important to re-hydrate them afterwards) - a pet can go off their food for a day or two after the move and it is not unusual for a pet to refuse water and food whilst in transit.

Detailed information about all the above can be found on the web or in a pet medical book. As always, if in doubt, seek professional medical advice!

On Arrival

1)  Make sure that all windows, cupboards, fireplaces etc. are sealed. (A frightened cat will try to escape - and hide in very obscure places!)

2)  Place your kitten in a QUIET room (Preferably the room that the cat will come to use most and that you/your cat will find most comfortable and convenient) Leave in the same room for up to a week before introducing other household members/pets. (Some cats will adjust to a new house straight away whereas others will require more time. - Don't forget to give plenty of cuddles though!)

3)  Be sure to have water, food and a litter tray ready before opening the carrying box and show them to the kitten straight away. (Place them within eyeshot of the kittens allocated bed space - and keep them in the same place as a cat will, with time, associate that space with the litter tray whether it is there or not!). Keep litter trays scrupulously clean as cats are fussy creatures and will not use a dirty litter tray.

4)  Please make sure that any fires have a guard (inc. gas fires/electric) as cats will brush against them.

5)  Leave your toilet seats down and empty the bath (kittens have been known to drown in toilets and baths) Better still, keep the bathroom door shut.

Household Substances (DO NOT USE OR REMOVE FROM YOUR HOUSEHOLD)

1)  Certain well known household chemicals and plants are poisonous to cats and these include;

* Disinfectants containing phenols (Dettol) - (Phenols will turn milky white when added to water)

* Carbolics such as Jeyes fluid.

* Plants including; Ivy, Dumb Cane, Poinsettias and Daffodil bulbs etc. (Please check to see what plants you have)

* Standard bleach diluted to manufacturers specifications IS SAFE.

Feeding

 1) Kittens should be fed 5 times daily. Lessen the frequency of meals but give larger portions as your kitten grows. Change water and food bowls daily (More info about foods available on my 'Kitten FAQ' page).

Grooming and general care

 1)  Groom your cat on a daily basis. They will also benefit from having their eyes and ears washed daily and having their toenails trimmed regularly.

2) You can bath your cat using a good quality shampoo and conditioner (Remember, cat skin is sensitive so rinse thoroughly). If the cat will tolerate it you can dry with a hair dryer. Once dry brush and dust up with baby talcum powder.

3)  Use only white lightweight cat litter as certain brands, that clump, will stick in the fir. To keep your kittens habits clean change litter daily.

4)  Cats can suffer from heat and sun stroke. On sunny days - Do not let your Persian sit on the windowsill for long lengths of time or keep them in hot rooms. (In my opinion certain colours are more susceptible to sun burn, on their faces and ears, than others - particularly white, cream and reds)

5)  Worm regularly. (Every 3 MTh's) I use 'Panacur' crystals but any good brand is fine. Tasty worming creams are also easy to use. (Taking pills - If you cat will not accept pills whole crush and pour on the tongue).

6)  Spray for fleas regularly (I use 'Frontline' - follow manufacturers instructions)

7)  It is also advised that you keep up your pet insurance.

I hope this covers many points. If you have any other questions please get in touch (Or visit my 'Kitten FAQ' page). 

Best Wishes Penny