The owner of a new kitten in Wesley Chapel, Hillsborough County, Pasco County and Tampa 33613 is understandably giddy with excitement and overflowing with love for the new baby. The pet owner should, however, keep in mind that there is a lot to learn regarding proper pet care for cats, especially regarding their health and training requirements.
Using the litter box is one of the first things that a pet owner should teach a kitten, especially if it is to be raised indoors. It should be remembered that cats are naturally preoccupied with cleanliness. Even kittens instinctively lick their own fur to keep clean. They also prefer to live in clean surroundings. When outdoors, they bury their waste in the ground. Indoors, the next best thing is the litter box.
Cats do not want to eat and sleep near the litter box. It should therefore be placed far away from the kittens feeding and sleeping area. Also keep it away from the route of human traffic because the kitten will prefer privacy during elimination.
To toilet train a kitten, take it to the litter box to eliminate about four to five times each day. As soon as it does so successfully, praise the kitten profusely in a loving tone so as to reinforce the habit. Empty the litter box not less than twice each day and wash it thoroughly with soap and water not less than once each week.
The first step toward caring for the health of the kitten is to immediately take it to a veterinarian for a consultation to determine the required vaccines and the proper vaccination schedules. The pet owner should comply with this schedule strictly to protect the kitten from distemper, rabies, feline leukemia or feline immunodeficiency virus which could be deadly.
Also part of proper health care for kittens is to protect it from pests such as fleas, ticks and other parasites. A veterinarian should also be consulted to determine the proper way to eliminate such infestation and prevent their recurrence because repellants that are available commercially could be toxic to the young pet.
The pet owner has to have all the health care needs of the kitten attended to quickly and properly. To do this, the pet owner has to immediately pick a full service veterinary clinic or animal hospital in Wesley Chapel, Hillsborough County, Pasco County and Tampa 33613 with highly qualified veterinarians who are experienced in handling the medical needs of all pets including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rodents, fish and rabbits. A full service veterinary clinic would be expected to provide emergency health services aside from routine check ups, medical consultations, laboratory analysis and medical diagnostics. A reputable full service veterinary clinic could also be expected to be ready to offer veterinary surgical procedures and even laser surgery. Finding this animal hospital should be a priority of the pet owner long before the kitten will be in need for any emergency medical attention.
A wise pet owner would include pet boarding as one of the required services from the full service veterinary clinic chosen. This will come in handy when the owner needs to spend the night somewhere other than the home. If the kitten is left with an animal clinic with a pet boarding facility, the pet owner is reassured that all bases are covered in the event of any emergency. The kitten will also feel better in a familiar environment.
If the pet owner in Wesley Chapel, Hillsborough County, Pasco County and Tampa 33613 learns all the lessons necessary for proper pet care for kittens, the pet will surely grow into a healthy and happy cat.
