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The routines you establish in the first year with your kitten are crucial. They will shape the relationship you share over a lifetime! Adopting sensible care habits now can help ensure your kitten's total wellness far into adulthood, too. Think of the Kitten Care Center as your how-to guide through the "mysteries" of kittenhood— and your blueprint for a healthy, happy cat.
Things You  Need to Know About Your New Kitten
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And what your kitten needs from you

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The more human contact the better—the sooner the better.

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Playtime isn't just fun for you—it's important for your pet's development.

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It's never too soon for your first visit to the veterinarian.

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Feed only a food formulated for a kitten's special nutritional needs, like Purina® Kitten Chow® brand Kitten Food.
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Adoption
Finding the right kitten;  Introducing a kitten to your home;  Where to adopt 
Health
Breeds and breeding;  Dental care;  Development;  Eyes and ears;  Fur and skin;  General maintenance;  Parasites;  Spaying and neutering;  Vaccinations 
Behavior and interaction
Animal interactions;  Biting, chewing, and scratching;  Climbing;  Development;  Human interactions;  Leaving your kitten home alone;  Playtime;  Purring and other vocalization;  Sleep habits;  Tail talk;  Traveling with your kitten 
Litter Box Habits and Problems
Furniture, floors, and odor;  Litter box habits;  Multiple cat households;  Toilet training 
Diet
Drinking habits;  Eating habits;  Grass and houseplants;  Multiple cat households;  What not to feed;  What to feed 
Safety
Carrying and holding your kitten;  Indoor safety;  Kennels and catsitters;  Leashes and collars;  Outdoor safety;  Toys 
Grooming
Bathing;  Hairballs;  Nail care;  The importance of good grooming 
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