Neonatal Period

Socialization Period

Juvenile Period

Your Kitten's First Veterinary Visit

Vaccinating Your Kitten

Can a kitten really get pink eye?

How old should a kitten be before separating it from its mother?

My cat is 7 weeks old and is a stray. When do I need to take her for shots?

My kitten was vaccinated against rabies when she was four months old at the shelter. We had her spayed when she was six months old. They accidentally gave her another rabies vaccine at that time. What will this do? What are the symptoms I should watch for?

Please tell me when I can get my kitten’s vaccinations and spayed/neutered?

Do kittens need rabies shots if it is intended to keep them indoors?

What can I buy for the teething period, as my 4-1/2 month old kitten seems to be chewing on everything?

My kitten has been treated for worms; how long will it take for them to be dead?

My 10-week-old kitten is having problems gaining weight but her energy level has never decreased. Should I be concerned about her low weight gain?

My kitten is 12 weeks old and weighs 5.5 lbs. Is this normal?

Our cat is a 5-month-old American Shorthair female eating Purina Kitten Chow. What is an ideal weight for her at this time?

We found a kitten in the marsh behind our house and the vet said it was about 4 weeks old. Usually a kitten has its mother at this early stage. How can we teach it how to clean itself and other things the mother teaches the kitten?

Friends told me I should start brushing my 4-month-old kitten's teeth now so that he gets used to it. I have never heard of this. Is brushing a cat's teeth recommended or even necessary?

I have two calico kittens, 5 months old. I have heard the tri-color kittens don't come into heat. Is this true?

Why would my kitten's nose be a little dirty around the nostrils, even when I tried to clean it?

When does a kitten stop growing? I have a 4-month-old calico.

Should a kitten be de-wormed as preventive care whether or not the stool sample reads negative for internal parasites? If so, when should the second deworming be done in order to prevent the second cycle from hatching?

I will be getting a kitten from the animal shelter that will give all the first shots, spay/neuter and test for diseases. Should I still take the kitten to the vet immediately or wait? If so, how long?

I just found out I am pregnant and was wondering if new kittens normally carry toxoplasmosis?

What is the easiest way to tell a male kitten from a female kitten?

Are kittens born with ringworm? Should I keep the other animals away? Should I stay away?

What can I do for my kitten's bad breath?

What are some common ailments that a young kitten may experience within the first few months of life?

Since I can't use commercial flea medication on my 6-week-old kitten, are there any natural flea deterrents I can use so we don’t get an infestation?

My veterinarian did some experiments like dropping things on the floor that made a loud sound and my kitten didn't even move. He still purrs constantly, uses the litter box and eats, but that's all - very little playing. Is there something wrong with my kitten?

My kitten has horrible breath. I was wondering what could be causing this and how I can fix it?

When I went to have my kitten spayed, the vet told me it was a male with a penis but no testicles. Then after surgery I was told they removed a floating ovary. They still insist it is a male even though no testicles were found. Is this possible?

I was combing my 6-month-old kitten and noticed a flea. I was wondering how safe and effective are flea collars and sprays? Should I treat my home as well?

Why does only one of my kittens have fleas and the other doesn't?

I was thinking about getting pet insurance for my kitten but there are so many to choose from. How do I choose which one is best for me?

My cat is 15 years old; to have his teeth cleaned and checked requires he be put under sedation. I am afraid it could kill him, are my fears appropriate or groundless?

We're going to be looking for a kitten in the near future. It won't be a purebred. We'd like a cat that will get BIG; what are some things we can look for to determine this?

I have an 8 month old kitten named Matilda. She is very small and weighs just 5 pounds. My vet checked her out and said that aside from her small stature she's healthy as a horse. I was wondering if you know of any reason why she turned out to be so tiny, and if there is a particular breed of cat that only gets that big.

I am a new white persian kitten owner and I am having trouble keeping up with his runny eyes and staining. I was wondering if this is normal as I'm getting conflicting advice.

My kitten is 5 months old and hasn't lost any of his baby teeth. Is this weird?

I have a 6-month-old kitten and the vet said that this cat is called many digits because she has extra toes. Do you have any info on this kind of cat? I need info on behavior and how to take care of her.

If I have a cold, can my kittens get sick from me?

I recently went to the doctor and was told I have a bacterial infection, not just a regular old cold. How careful should I be around my kitten? Can they catch these things too? What precautions may I need to take?

Do kittens need to be wormed even if you do not see worms in their stool? And if so, at what age should this be done? Are there signs to watch for?

My kitten has horrible breath! What can I do?! Could something be wrong? Or is this natural?

Why does my kitten's eye sometimes glow different colors like green, yellow and blue?

My cat is one year old. Is there any thing I should do?

My kitten is 5 months old now. His Veterinarian said it was not necessary to use any flea treatment during the winter months. I'm trying to make a decision on flea prevention. I know there is combination flea treatment/heartworm prevention. Do you recommend this treatment? How necessary is heartworm treatment for cats?

We are getting a kitten that is around 7 weeks old. We never had any experience in caring for cats before. Can you give me a rough estimate on how much am I looking for on veterinary care, exams, shots, etc. for the lifetime of the cat?

When should I start cleaning my kitten's teeth?

Are cats or kittens able to pick up illness from humans, such as mono?

After bringing my kittens home from their vet visit yesterday, they have been very lethargic. They cry when I pick them up and just seem to want to sleep. They are normally very active. Could the inoculations cause this behavior?

How do you tell the age of your cat/kitten?

What exactly is a mitten paw kitten?

Can we put a flea collar on our two-month-old kitty? We just adopted her and thought a collar would be better than sprays or powders.

How do you bring down a kitten’s fever?

How do I know when my cat is overheated? And what are some tips to keep her cool?

My kitten has horrible breath. I've taken her to the vet, and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with her. It's not an odd odor; it smells just like cat food, but it's so strong that it's overwhelming to have her near my face. My other cat never experienced such a problem. Can I do anything to make the breath go away? It's awful.

I noticed you have already answered a question of similar nature however can you elaborate on the time it takes for a kitten to teethe. My kitten seems to be in that period and her behavior is pretty erratic (which I am attributing to the teething).

My cat has a lot of white flakes around her ears and what can I do for this?

I've seen many different products for bathing cats...shampoos that require water, foams that are used without water, or just plain water. Which do you recommend?

How can you tell if your cat is sick?

Do flea collars actually work even if your kitten walks around outside sometimes?

Are there natural products to control fleas on my kittens so that a pesticide does not have to be used?

Where do kittens/cats catch fleas from and why do they catch them? Also how would I avoid fleas from catching on the kitten/cat?

How can you tell if your kitten/cat is full-grown?

We adopted 2 kittens at the same time - female 6 weeks old and male at 12 weeks old. They get along great. They are 100% indoor cats. The male was always the quieter of the 2 - the female was always moving & playing - never resting. We had the male declawed at 5 months - nothing changed on his personality. When the female was 5 months we had her spayed and declawed. The female personality has also changed - she seems very quiet and doesn't play nearly as hard as she use to. She actually now tries to hide from the male many times because he wants to play and she doesn't. It has been 4 weeks since her surgery and 3 weeks since they have been back home. They are both very healthy kittens. Any idea and will she get back to her "old" self?

When my kitten is waking up and we turn on the light she covers her eyes with her paws. Is there a reason for this?

Do kittens dehydrate easily?

Do cats/kittens go through puberty?

What types of cats are there?

Why do male calico cats die right after birth? How come they cannot survive? Why do only female calico cats survive?

Can you tell me anything about cerebral hypoplasia? Can a cat live a long life? Any other problems associated with it?

I have a 7 month old kitten, she is the only cat in my house and she doesn't go outside. Does she need to be vaccinated against FeLV and FIP?

What should we expect at different ages regarding behavior (i.e.: at 6 months, 1 year, etc.)?

We are looking into adopting a kitten, but it has cerebella, I am unable to find any articles on this, I was wondering if you have any information or if you can send me in the right direction.

I was thinking about adopting a kitten, the kitten is a Maine Coon/Calico mix. What do you think its temperament will be?

My Kitten is 3 months old and is very hyper, I was wondering if when he gets fixed if he is going to calm down at all or if he will be the same?

I have a kitten which is 7 months called Victor they told me once that these cats can affect me that I can't have babies when I am old enough is that right ... I’d like to know.

Soon I will taking my kitten to the vet to be neutered. Is it safe to give it vaccinations, such as for rabies, at this same time?

Can kittens get parvo?

Our kitten (8 mos. old) cleans herself very well, except for her eyes. What is a good way to clean her eyes?

I have gotten two calico/Siamese mixes at five months old from a lady who was taking care of them for her sister until they found a good home. The only problem is they don't know if the cats have had immunizations and the lady is out of the country. The kittens are now 9 months old - should I get all the immunizations done just in case they haven't received them?

My current kitty has these tufts of fur at the base of his ears that I've never seen on a domestic before. I named him after an elf (from JRR Tolkien) because of these tufts! I've only seen something similar in wildcats such as bobcats and lynx's - is it possible for domestics to mate with those two?

We got our kitten from a shelter that had neutered him at two months. We are aware that a blocked urethra, a very serious problem, can be a result of this but we are not sure how to tell if a cat has this problem. What are the symptoms?

After a kitten opens its eyes, how long does it take for the kitten to have normal vision?

A pregnant cat adopted us. She has a bobbed tail. I assumed that she had lost it in an accident, but one of the kittens was born just like her. The tails are about one third to one forth as long as one would expect, about three inches on the adult. What causes this?

This may sound strange...but do cats sweat? My 6-month-old kitten recently has got moist around his neck after a long nap (he sleeps with one paw under his neck. He's eating normally and goes poop and pee just fine. Any ideas what is the problem? Is it normal?

Six month old Jasper is mainly an indoor cat, but when I let him outside occasionally, he rolls around in our dusty gravel driveway! I give him regular flea treatments...is he trying to get rid of fleas (like how chickens have dust baths to get rid of mites) or is he just being crazy? He is otherwise a normal healthy kitten.

I have a 10-month-old kitten and she's in good health. Do I need to worry about her getting Heartworm or Ringworm for upcoming summer season?

How do you tell if a kitten will be long hair or short hair?

Is there a difference between the sexes as far as personality of either if it is to be neutered/spayed?

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