Kitten Tips

from Sarah Hodgson Prepare for Your Kitten’s First Vet Visit One of the most important relationships for you to establish is with your kitten’s veterinarian. To ensure a positive association, plan as many social visits as possible before your kitten’s...

from Sarah Hodgson Train Your Cat with Good Habits Kittens are like kids — they’re super curious and have lots of energy. They prefer to spend their days playing, exploring, and making mischief of one type or another. While having two kittens can...

from Sarah Hodgson Litterbox Training Potty Train Your Kitten Litterbox training a cat is similar to potty training a child: your goal is to teach your kitten to potty in the same place in your home each time they need to go. As kittens prefer covering...

Learn Kitten Communication Translating “Catlish” Kittens are famous for their charming meows and purrs, but cat communication goes far beyond vocalization. Your kitten will start communicating with you from the second they come home through what I call...

From Sarah Hodgson Provide Kitten Essentials When raising a kitten or adopting a rescue cat, outfitting your home with their needs in mind will go a long way in helping your new companion feel safe and satisfied. Prepare with these kitten essentials: A...

It Might Be A Whole Lot Easier Than Just One While you’ll often hear that cats are independent and prefer to live solitary lives, nothing could be further from the truth. Cats engage in social bonding, often coming together to groom, play, and rest....

from Sarah Hodgson Understand Daily Kitten Needs Take a Walk in Your Kitten’s Paws Like kids, kittens need to eat, drink, play, potty, and sleep to feel regulated and happy. Establish a schedule (or borrow mine) to organize your kitten’s day and help...

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