When to start weaning

You will probably never see a mother cat who refuses to wean her kittens starting when they are 4 to 5 weeks old. Mother Nature always tells them when to start weaning... however, you might have experience with other odd quirks in First Time Mothers, so the timing can vary between cats.



And as always, when in doubt, ask your vet. They can offer other ideas and helpful hints on this.





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Cat Talk - Tail tip twitching

Cat is becoming irritated. Last warning before the tail thump.

Cat Talk - Wide open eyes, staring

Processing information. It hears something and is trying to figure it out.

Kids and Kitty feeding & bedtime

An easy way of teaching your children discipline and responsibilty is to work with them at bedtime to check your cat or kittens food and water bowls, and sand box. By establishing a routine each and every night, the children unwind for bed, while your pets get the routine that they naturally crave.











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Cat Talk - Yeowling

Lonely or restless. The Golden Hour is about to begin.

When Kitty meows meows meows

More about cat vocalizations - Some cats vocalize more than others (e.g. Siamese), but all do it to get your attention. It can be cute, but it also can turn into a problem, especially if it occurs at night or early in the morning when everyone is trying to sleep.



The meowing may be a sign that the cat is in discomfort or has a medical problem. Cats meow as a form of communication, as well. However, most cats meow simply because they are bored and want some human interaction. The solution is to provide the cat with an entertaining environment with more cat toys and possibly another cat to play with.



One Last Tip: It is not wise to pay attention to the constant crying, as this will only encourage the cat to continue and will create an ongoing cat behavior problem. After all, all she wants is your attention.





















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Good and Bad Table Scraps

Here�s a good cat food nutrition tip - Table scraps should be used as treats, not the main course in your kitty�s diet. I recommend no more than a Tablespoon of scraps at a time.



Suggested scraps are: Meats without bones, cooked vegetables, cooked grains, and brown rice.



TABLE SCRAPS YOU SHOULD NOT GIVE YOUR KITTY: Corn is very difficult for our pets to digest. Chocolate has chemicals that are toxic to almost all pets.

Sweets are not good for our kitties, since their systems are not desgined to process the sugars as easily as human bodies.



Bones, cooked or raw, are a definite NO-NO.

There is a movement to feed pets raw uncooked meat-bones included, but my vet tech lost a puppy from a perferated colon when he couldn�t properly chew and digest a bone. My parents lost a Siamese when she choked on a pork chop bone.



It is safer to not let your cat or kitten have bones, unless they are ground to a fine mush or powder.











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Cat Talk - Upright tail-arched back

Cat is afraid or senses something is not right. Cat is exploring the situation.

When Kitty meows meows meows

More about cat vocalizations - Some cats vocalize more than others (e.g. Siamese), but all do it to get your attention. It can be cute, but it also can turn into a problem, especially if it occurs at night or early in the morning when everyone is trying to sleep.



The meowing may be a sign that the cat is in discomfort or has a medical problem. Cats meow as a form of communication, as well. However, most cats meow simply because they are bored and want some human interaction. The solution is to provide the cat with an entertaining environment with more cat toys and possibly another cat to play with.



One Last Tip: It is not wise to pay attention to the constant crying, as this will only encourage the cat to continue and will create an ongoing cat behavior problem. After all, all she wants is your attention.





















All credits for this tip go to: Cat Tips Site

Cat Insurance

There are many Companies who offer pet insurance and it is certainly worth thinking about as it could save your Mum & Dad many hundreds of pounds in vet bills and third party risks etc. Ask them to investigate this as it is definitely to be recommended.



As you can see from the above, owning a kitten involves responsibilities as well as pleasures but if you follow this advice you will have a friendly, contented kitten who is a joy to own and who will repay the time and effort you have made many times over.

Cat Talk - Upright tail-arched back

Cat is afraid or senses something is not right. Cat is exploring the situation.