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Topic: Kitten Safety

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Every time I change the litter box, my two kittens always roll around and play in the litter. Is this harmful?

Is it true we should not let our kittens around catnip? How old should they be before having it around?

I heard kittens and cats should not drink milk. Is this true? My 6 month old kitten sneaks it every chance she gets.

Do you know of any place that will get a kitten out of a tree?

I'm going to have a new kitten soon and I have to have it outside. Is there anyway or thing I can do to make it feel better during the winter and other seasons?

My 5-month-old kitten tries eating my houseplants. Would it be safe to give her the grass that you can grow for cat?

My 8-month-old cat chewed apart a dangling cat toy and ate the elastic string it was hanging on and later coughed it up in a hairball. How will I know what kind of toys to buy that are strong enough to prevent this? Shouldn't all cat toys sold be pre-tested to prevent this?

In lieu of declawing my 4-month-old kitten, are the smooth nail glue-ons advised?

What is the best way to introduce a 10-month-old new cat to a Rottweiler and a pit bull dog so that they can learn to get along together?

I live in a large studio apartment and have read that the litter box should be away from the food dishes. The way my apartment is set up, there isn't any good place to put the litter box other than in a corner of the kitchen with the food dishes that are in a separate corner.

My sister is going to give her children a kitten for Christmas. She also wanted to add a puppy at the same time. There shouldn’t be any territorial problems that way, right? What sex should she be looking for when it comes to both animals to give them a better chance?

Is it true that the clumping, scoopable cat litter is not good for kittens?

I have heard that you aren't supposed to take your cat to bed with you. Is that true? If so, why?

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 two eight week old kittens love to climb in the cage of my guinea pig. The guinea pig doesn't seem to mind but I am concerned that it might think that the kittens are other guinea pigs. Is it safe for my kittens to be in the cage with my guinea pig? Since all three pets are males does it pose a threat and do you think that the guinea pig would ever make the mistake of trying to mate with one of the kittens?

My kitten is now 8 months old...I periodically travel for 3-7 days at a stretch. What is the longest period I should leave him alone in the house (of course with food/water/etc)? Is the house more comfortable for him than a boarding house?

I have my own tanning bed and my 4 month old kitten likes to climb in there with me while I'm tanning. I was wondering if this could cause any harm to her with the UV rays and all.

I am a first-time kitten owner. My kitten is four months old. I have been reluctant to turn on my gas fireplace since I am uncertain if my pet will instinctively stay away from it or not. I am also very careful when I open the oven door. He loves to get by the registers and lie in the sun, so I know he loves the warmth. Will he instinctively know to stay away from something hot?

Is hard rock music okay for a young kitten to be exposed to? It seems rather jarring for their young nerves.

My boyfriend picks our kitten (about 9 months old) up by the back of the neck because "that's what their mothers do." I tell him that Brixton is too old for that now. Is he? Is doing this hurting him in any way?

My kitten loves to climb but how high should I let him climb before its too dangerous if he falls?

I want you to tell me where is it I can pick up my kitten and she will turn into a ball. I only know it's supposed to be around the neck area...Is this cruelty towards the kitten?

What I need to know is how cold is too cold to put two-month-old kittens outside? I have a building I can put them in but I’m worried they won't be warm enough. The temp here hasn't gotten below freezing. Do you think they will be okay?

Are there a right way and a wrong way to pick up a kitten? Is picking them up by the scruff of the neck appropriate?

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