Tips & Advice

Kittens

1. Kittens should never be fed regular milk i.e, bovine, goat or sheep; they should only be fed with special formula consisting of cat milk powder and water (we recommend Royal Canin)

2. How much food does your kitten need – in theory the amount is related to the kitten’s age in weeks. The idea is – don’t try to force the kitten in to overeating whilst at the same time ensuring that the animal doesn’t become dehydrated. How do you check for dehydration? Gently pull the skin on the back of the neck and then release it; if the skin returns slowly to its natural state then the kitten is dehydrated and you should increase the frequency of feeding and fluid.

3. Kittens that need to be bottle-fed need helping with the toilet too. Gently massage with a piece of wet and warm cotton wool the area of the anus until the kitten has relieved itself.

4. If the kitten has fleas, spray a small amount of “Frontline” on to a piece of cotton wool and gently rub into the fur. Make sure that the “Frontline” is kept well away from the eye area.

5. Regarding worming, this should only be carried out according to your vet’s specific instructions once they have examined the kitten. If the kitten is suffering from diarrhoea you should only feed it AD food diluted with water (available from your vet).

6. You should place a small litter tray in the vicinity of the kitten from around the age of 4 weeks to that they become acquainted with it as soon as possible.

7. All kittens need warmth and love the same as a human baby. We recommend you hold and cuddle as much as possible.

Adult cats

1. Adult cats shouldn’t be fed only dry food however rich it may be in itself. You should occasionally add meat (canned or fresh) to your cat’s diet to assist his or hers digestive system.

2. It is recommended to brush your cat’s fur regularly at least once a week especially long-furred varieties to prevent knotting and matting of the fur.

3. Mentioning fur – a by-product of your cat’s daily cleansing routine is fur-balls. It is important if your cat is an indoors cat that he or she has access to some type of grass or green foliage that they can ingest. This will lead to your cat to “vomit” out the build up of hair and prevent any potential life-threatening clogging of the intestines.