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You are going to be just like a zoo keeper with chores to do. You will also need at least some basic knowledge of the species of animal in your small home zoo. So, sit back relax, and enjoy the learning experience you are about to have here at Kitails Kitten Care. Just follow the links to greater understanding of your feline. This page is being revamped. So, some parts of it may not seem exactly right. :)

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Behavior http://www.perfectpaws.com/cpv html http://www.messybeast.com/nervous.htm Toys  Cats/kittens like anything that moves. Some of those things can be harmful. Things like: plastic bags, small objects (they may ingest them). Our Kayla ate an earplug. When she vomited it out I was shocked! She brought up blood along with it. I was glad she vomited because I didn't know that she had eaten it! It could have turned into an emergency visit to the vet. So, watch out that they are not playing with marbles and so forth (just like a baby). I do not buy cat toys with small parts attached to them either. There are a lot of toys to choose from, just be careful. Some have small parts that can be chewed off and swallowed. A two or three foot string is a lot of fun for them to chase. Some cats like to play with an oven mitt. Just put it on and you can safely wrestle. You could make small 2-3 inch square pillows also. I have an 18yr old Domestic cat that used to carry a small Barbie pillow everywhere. Other cats will chase the light of a flashlight. You can put a paper bag down on the floor with the open end toward the kittie. Scratch the other end where the hand cannot be seen. You'll find your kittie doing some very funny things to that paper bag! :) When you are not home  A kitten is somewhat like a small child--wanting to explore without experience. So, when you are not at home it is best to put the kitten in a small bathroom with the toilet closed and all electric wires put away. Kittens/cats can bite wires and get electrocuted, or worse, start a fire! Make sure you have food, water, and litter available. If you have a large crate that kittie can play in, that would work too. Target sells a pop-up kennel for $25.00. It is a great size for this purpose. You can buy a small litter pan for the kennel. Make sure you leave fresh water with wet and dry food for the kitten to eat. *Having two kittens is better than one because they will keep each other occupied when you are not able to be with them. They will identify with each other and do things together that they can't do with humans. They will be happier and there will be more fun to go around. :)   Disclaimer: Please note: I am not a doctor nor a veterinarian. The information on this Kitten Care page is purely for informational for purposes.