This collection of Cat Kitten Care articles has been curated for you by The Family Pet Hospital Laser and Wellness Center. If you would like to talk to a veterinarian, please give us a call at 508-281-2402
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Pregnant Cat Care Tips
We generally recommend having all pet cats spayed or neutered, but we also want to help make sure that, if your cat is pregnant, she receives the very best care. If you believe your cat is pregnant, here are some tips to take care of her.
How to Tell if Your Cat is Pregnant
If you’re not sure if your unspayed cat is pregnant, there are a number of things that may signal that kittens are on the way.
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Creating a Harmonious Multi-Cat Family
As the warmer months arrive this year, so does “kitten season.” Most areas of the United States experience kitten season, when cats go into heat and begin having litters of kittens, between April and October.
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Nutrition Tips for Your New Kitten
The image of fluffy, baby kittens will put a smile on most anyone’s face. Yet, their energy is almost as boundless as their cuteness. The adage of “curious cat” must have come from kittens as they’re excited to explore every nook and cranny in an effort to discover their new world. Seemingly unafraid of heights or dark corners, kittens rarely take “no” for an answer.
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What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?
If you’ve ever owned (or been owned by!) a cat, chances are you’ve heard the acronym “FIV.” You know this is something your veterinary team talks with you about during your cat’s wellness visits and preventive care planning, and it probably helps your understanding to liken the Feline Immun
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Cat Vaccinations: Which Ones Are Necessary?
Sometimes it seem as if there’s a battery of vaccinations, especially if your cat is young and you may wonder if they’re all necessary.
Truth is, veterinarians generally divide cat vaccinations into “core” and “noncore” vaccines and the “core” ones are certainly needed as part of your cat’s health protocol. For example, the rabies vaccine is legally required around the country. Which is a good thing because you wouldn’t want your kitty facing a rabid creature -- at all, but certainly not without protection.
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