Kitten Care

Requirements for settling in your new baby

When you decide that you would like to have a kitten you will need to consider some of the basic requirements that you will need to have ready. All pets must leave my premises in a suitable cat cage. This is for the safety and comfort of the kitten on this journey. If you do not have one I have always some on hand that are airline approved and there are many colours here to choose from.

A nice comfy bed is great to also help settle the baby in take a look at some of my Pet Snugs they use them here and are one of the best 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.

They are so padded that they cats all love to be in them, they also fit into the cat cages here so when sending by air one of these will be inserted for the comfort of the kitten on its journey. The prices for these start at $35

To protect your furnishings 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 collect your kitten. The prices start from $50

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. We have lots of ping pong balls 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.

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 will 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.

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.

Water is all cats need in the way of liquids.

A good dry food is recommended. Many supermarket verities are not complete foods and are not balanced enough to use for everyday food.

We use and highly recommend Nutrience and you may find a supplier nearby I will also give you samples to take with you so that your new kitten well be one the same diet.

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  an d minced turkey is all the meat we offer. My diet sheet is more comprehensive so please read this at your leisure.

You will need to have a suitable litter tray, and litter available. We use and recommend Oz-Pet you will also find a supply nearby if you visit our site www.oz-pet.net.au

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.

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. Combs and brushes are essential I use these types for the Siberian coat. Flea control is simple to administer these days I use and recommend Advantage spot on treatments. This can be purchased from your vet if needed.