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They're all grown up—it's time to start treating, and feeding, them that way. Just because they're older, however, doesn't mean they're completely self-sufficient. Adult cats have nutritional needs particular to their life stage just as kittens and senior cats do, and they need your help to meet them. The CatChow.com Adult Care Center will clue you in on what you need to know.

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I am planning on adopting a kitten. Do you have any advice for making homecoming less stressful?

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

We brought a new kitten home a week ago and she has adjusted to me but seems to be having a problem adjusting to my children. She stays near her food and litter box and runs and hides when she sees them. What can I do to help her adjust to the kids?

How do you introduce yourself to a kitten that is afraid of you? I found two kittens on my deck but they are very afraid. What can I do to help them trust me?

I am thinking about getting two kittens - is it best to have male and female or is it okay to have two of the same sex?

We have a 2-year-old cat and an 8-month-old kitten and we are interested in purchasing a Bengal leopard (a baby leopard will be about 350 pounds). We want to make sure that our two existing cats will be able to adapt to the leopard. Any advice? (Neither of the cats is neutered.)

We adopted a 12-week-old kitten and need to know the best way to assimilate the cat into the new house. We have 9 and 13-year-old children. The house is busy until 8 AM and then empty until 2 PM. What is the best way for the cat to get to know the house and become a good, clean pet?

If I am planning on having a baby and getting a kitten for my daughter, what precautions should I take?

Where are the adoptions of kittens recommended?

I am planning to get a kitten in the near future and am looking for one that will be extremely cuddly, affectionate and get along with my Mastiff. Are there any certain clues or hints I can look for when I hold or choose from a litter?

I adopted a 3 yr. old Calico and we have become fast friends over the past 10 months - she has learned to trust me, sleeps with me and shows plenty of playful, affectionate behavior. I am single and am gone weekdays, all day. I thought I would get a younger cat or kitten for her to play with during the days when I'm gone. Given my lack of time for kitty training, what would be the youngest age appropriate - and would this threaten Callie's feeling of security with me?

We adopted two cats a year and half ago. One is yellow and the other black, they are brothers. Why are they so different - does it have anything to do with their color?

How do I pick out a kitten? What should I look for?

I work for the Humane Society. Recently, at one of our pet adoption days, an individual approached me with a trivia question that I couldn't answer. What is a female cat called? I know a male is a Tom Cat.

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When a cat stops eating, they suffer the same nutritional imbalances as other species. The cat's system, however, reacts less favorably to fasting than most. Using stored body fat for energy, the liver may become infiltrated by this fat causing secondary liver damage and an ensuing condition called hepatic lipidosis. If your cat isn't eating well, see your veterinarian.

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