Siberian Kitten FAQ
Note: This page is all about kittens. More info at our Siberian Cat FAQ
Requirements for Settling in your New Siberian Kitten
When you decide that you would like to have a kitten, you will need to consider some of the basic requirements. Below we cover all that you will need to have ready to make your new Siberians entry into it’s new home extra special!
Cat Carry Cages
Are cat carry cages a good idea? Yes! All cats must leave Miakoschka premises in a suitable cat cage.
This is for the safety and comfort of the kitten on their journey home as well as future trips to the vet, etc. If you do not have one I have always some on hand that are airline approved cat cages and there are often colours to choose from.
It’s Safe to Ship your New Kitten
A good pet transport service can arrange to ship your kitten to its new owner with as little stress as possible. They will liaise closely with both you the shipper and receiver, advising each step of the process.
It’s best to keep your kitten (or adult cat) in its own environment as long as possible and the pet shipping service will advise when it will be necessary for to take the cat over to meet with the AQIS Veterinarians - This is generally the day prior to shipping.
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A Good Cat Beds
A nice comfy bed is great to help your baby siberian kitten settle in… take a look at some of my Pet Snugs. They can be placed in the cat cage for comfy travel and all the cats in our cattery use them – one of the best cat beds you will find around! I make all of these on my premises and they are all able to be washed and can be placed into the dryer to dry or simply sit outdoors on a chair to dry.
A good cat bed should be soft and plush and of a size that is able fit into the cat cages. When we send kittens by air one of these Pet Snugs will be inserted for the comfort of the kitten on its journey.
- The prices for these Pet Snug Cat Beds start at $35.00
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Cat Scratching Post
Do you need a cat scraching post? Yes! This will help protect your furnishings, and a good sturdy scratching post is a great item to have ready. I do have some available from time to time and can also have some on hand if you would like to collect one when you pickup your kitten.
Note: With Siberians being the second largest breed of cat – thinking about a *larger* size is a good idea 
- The prices for a Cat Scratching Post start from $50.00
Cat Toys
A selection of simple toys will be great for your kitten to amuse themselves with when you are away from the home. Siberians love to play and will fetch and carry for you if you spend the time with them and train them they are very intelligent!
Most Cats Love Ping Pong Balls
We have lots of ping pong balls (they love them!) around the place little mice are a favourite. As are strips of sheepskin I see carried all over the place. Balls of all types can be chased all over the place and anything with feathers on it is great.
Other Required Kitten Products
You will need to provide clean bowls for all meals and I think you will find many choices out there. I use big ceramic bowls for water as this keeps the water nice and cool… you may find your Siberian loves to play in water so check they have water at all times.
For wet food I prefer to use stainless steel bowls rather than plastic as they can be placed into the dishwasher for sterilisation. Bowls can be picked up from your local supermarket or pet shop and a large range is always on hand.
- Clean bowls food and water
- Ceramic or metal are the best bowls
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Siberian Kitten – Diet
All of our kittens leave here with a comprehensive diet care sheet advising you of what we feed and the types of food offered. It is a good idea to adhere to this diet as closely as possible so that your kitten doesn’t have to try to adjust too quickly to different foods that they are not used to eating as this can create tummy upsets and this can be distressing for all, trying to work out what is the problem.
While your kitten is still very small, I recommend that you provide a minimum of 3-4 small meals a day. Your new Siberian can little amounts at each meal, but as your kitten grows you will be able to increase the size of the meals and cut down gradually from 4 to 3 meals.
The Siberian Kitten – Dry Food
Most supermarket varieties are not complete foods and are not balanced enough to use for everyday food.
We use and highly recommend Royal Canin, Nutro Dry Cat Foods and also Hills Science Diet, you should find a supplier nearby wherever you live to either of these high quality dry food brands in Australia. I will also give you samples to take with you so that your new kitten well be one the same diet, as is important notto change their dry food diet abruptly…
Siberians and Raw Meat
Yes, cats are carnivores, however – we do not feed Kangaroo and it is hoped that you will not either! Good quality raw beef minced and both cooked and raw chicken minced or thighs and wings and minced turkey is all the meat we offer. My diet sheet is more comprehensive so please read this at your leisure.
Kittens love chicken wings… I also give my Siberian Kittens fresh chicken wings and thighs and cooked chicken. Chicken wings are especially good for the kittens to eat because they help to clean their teeth and gums. The wing can be cut into two or three pieces to start with and then eventually the kitten should be able to eat a whole wing as one meal.
- Water is all cats need in the way of liquids
- A good dry food is recommended (as stated above)
- Quality raw beef minced
- Cooked and raw chicken minced
- Cooked and raw chicken thighs / wings
- Turkey minced
Kitten Litter Trays
You will need to have a suitable litter tray, and litter available for your new kitten. We use and recommend Oz-Pet Cat Litter Trays. It is a pelletised wood, is 100% biodegradable and with no “nasties” in it at all. I am the Qld distributor for this great product and have many options to suit your needs.
You can pick an Oz-Pet Litter Tray from our Cattery, or for more information or to arrange purchase and shipping see below…
Kitten Litter Tip: When training your new kitten how to use the kitty litter – We do advise that you need to show your kitten where this tray is to be placed several times through out the first day to ensure there are no accidents. Cats like this to be very clean so good hygiene is important, household grade bleach is the safest to clean and sterilise this with.
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Bathing Your Kitten
Yes its true! Bathing is very simple to do and you and your cat will love the way the coat looks and also feels if you continue to keep this up. I bath all kittens before they leave home and so that they are used to this happening as they grow
I suggest that you do it at least one or two times in the first couple of months and then every couple of months will keep them in top condition.
Kitten Bathing Tip:
After towel drying your kitten, use the hairdryer (on low so as not to get your kitten frightened by the noise of the dryer) and thoroughly dry your cat until the fur is completely dry. This can take up to 30 minutes with a fully grown Siberian, but its worth the effort. This will allow for the fur to look it best and will not “knot” up… Also it require less grooming from the cat who will be inclined to “lick” itself dry.
Kitten Combs and Brushes
Combs and brushes are essential for your kitten, and I use these types for the Siberian coat. Check out our range of recommended combs for sale coming soon to this site….
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Kitten Flea Control
Even though we always recommend that you keep your Siberian Cat as an indoor pet, Flea treatments are sometimes necessary… Flea control is simple to administer these days using a comb. I recommend Advantage Flea Treatments. This can be purchased from your vet if needed.
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For more info or orders phone:
Marie Mahoney
Brisbane, Australia
Phone: 07 5497 9385
Mobile: 0433 815 367
Fax: (07) 5497 9385
