Understanding Kitten Health

Understanding and monitoring your kitten’s health as she grows is important so you can identify potential problems early. We’ve compiled all our articles on kitten health below so you can find answers about kitten teething, vaccinations, digestive upset and more.

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How Many Treats Should You Give Your Cat
How Many Treats Should You Give Your Cat
Cat treats are a great way to reward your cat during training and can serve as a way to strengthen the bond between you and your cat. However, the last thing most cat owners think about when giving their kitty a tasty treat is the additional calories they are adding to her diet. Keep reading for some tips on how many treats to give a cat and how to use treats to your cat’s benefit.
How to Keep Your Cat Safe and Calm During Fireworks
How to Keep Your Cat Safe and Calm During Fireworks
Loud, random noises, like fireworks, can understandably be scary and bewildering for your cat, especially as they don’t happen every day. Discover some helpful tips that will help your long weekend celebration with fireworks go more smoothly for your kitty.
How to Create a Cat Friendly Backyard
How to Create a Cat Friendly Backyard
Backyards are a great way to spend your time outdoors during the warmer months of the year. While we typically work to make this space more inviting for us and our guests, there are also small and easy changes you can make your backyard more enticing for your cat.
Does My Cat Have a Food Allergy?
Does My Cat Have a Food Allergy?
Food allergies are thankfully very rare in cats, and can often be confused with the more common (and less severe) food intolerances. Learn how to spot if your cat has an allergy, and what you can do to get them back to her happy and healthy self again.
How to Help a Kitten with Separation Anxiety
How to Help a Kitten with Separation Anxiety
Kitten separation anxiety happens when your kitten becomes distressed when you leave home. Kittens are quieter about their distress, and they aren’t likely to bark, howl or chew like dogs do. Read on to learn more.
Why Do Cats Knead?
Why Do Cats Knead?
If you’re lucky enough to have a kitten or a cat in your life, you’ve no doubt bore witness to an interesting kitty trait known as “kneading." Read on to learn why cats engage in this curious behaviour.
How to Bathe a Cat
How to Bathe a Cat
Cats are generally very good at keeping themselves clean, so you should not have to bathe your cat. However, at times there is no way around it. Read on to learn how to give your cat a bath.
Feeding Your New Kitten
Feeding Your New Kitten
Kittenhood is a playful, adorable time in a cat’s life. It is also a time for a high-energy diet that meets the demands of her growing and developing body. Read on to learn how to feed a kitten.
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Cat’s Birthday
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Cat’s Birthday
Celebrating your cat’s big day is fun for both you and your furry family member. Here are some tips for throwing the purr-fect birthday bash.
Transitioning Your Cat to a New Food
Transitioning Your Cat to a New Food
If you're introducing your kitten to an adult cat food, or just trying a new food altogether – be sure to follow the following guidelines for a healthy transition.
Travelling and Boarding
Travelling and Boarding
Travelling with a pet can be exciting, but it also takes careful planning and preparation. If you’ll be gone for longer than a day or two, use these tips to make a careful supply checklist for your cat.
Explaining Cats’ Curious Behaviours
Explaining Cats’ Curious Behaviours
Sometimes cats do things that we, as humans, have a hard time understanding. The underlying cause for these behaviours is often related to instincts leftover from their wild ancestors. Learn more.