Kitten Articles

When do kittens become adults? If your kitten is approaching 1 year of age, it will soon be an adult cat. Learn what to expect & how to care for an adult cat.

Do kittens need special food? The short answer is yes. Quality kitten nutrition helps support their growth and development through the first year or so of their lives. Learn more about kitten nutritional requirements here.

Click here to learn more about the FVRCP vaccine for cats. Find answers to common questions about what the vaccine is and when to vaccinate.

Kitten food is specially formulated to meet your kitten’s unique nutritional needs. Learn when to make the switch from kitten to adult wet and dry cat food.

Choosing the right food for your kitten is an important decision. Nutrition supports her growth, development and can even affect her behaviour.

What does a kitten need in a new home? Beds, toys, litter boxes, grooming tools, food & other supplies are needed when bringing a kitten home. Read about the checklist of items your new kitten needs here.

Are you prepared to bring a kitten home? Read Purina’s questions to ask yourself before you adopt and how to choose the kitten that’s right for you.

You've found the perfect kitten, you're ready to bring them home, and you're starting to wonder where kittens should sleep for the best rest. When considering where your new furry friend should sleep, consider that for their earliest weeks, they had the benefit of a snuggly momma cat who kept them warm and cozy. Once they’ve left the litter, your kitten will look to you to recreate that coziness and warmth in your home when it’s time to catch some shut-eye.

Training your kitten is an important part of making sure that they grow up to be a healthy, happy, well-behaved cat. But cats also have distinct personality traits that mean they need to be handled and trained in a certain way to be cooperative. The earlier you start training the better, so we've compiled a list of tips and tricks for how to train your kitten right from the start.

Kittens don’t have visible teeth when they’re born — just like baby humans. Their milk teeth emerge a few weeks after birth, and their adult teeth arrive on the scene a few months later. Some kittens are unfazed by teething, while others feel miserable; most mini felines fall somewhere in the middle of the kitten teething scale.

She first appeared on your radar a few weeks ago — a gorgeous bundle of fur with big ears and a bigger personality — and now she's come to join your family. You spent hours online researching and buying the best cat bed, the most exciting toys, the leading litter and the finest kitty food. You're all set. Then the big day arrives, and she turns her nose up at your carefully selected kibble. So, why is your kitten not eating?

If you've recently decided to become a cat owner, you likely have more than a few questions about the care that is needed by your new feline family member. Let's look at how to take care of a kitten with some tips to make the transition to pet parent a little simpler and a whole lot more fun.