Kitten Adoption FAQs
Can I Give Milk To My Kitten?
Cows milk causes upset stomachs and diarrhoea due to lactose intolerance. Older cats can often tolerate milk in small amounts as a treat.
If you want to buy milk for your kitten it needs to be lactose-free. However, once kittens are eating solids it’s no longer an essential part of the diet.
Kittens are more than happy with water, but will love some Greek yoghurt or grated cheese as a small treat
If you want to buy milk for your kitten it needs to be lactose-free. However, once kittens are eating solids it’s no longer an essential part of the diet.
Kittens are more than happy with water, but will love some Greek yoghurt or grated cheese as a small treat
Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?
Whiskers are a sort of extension of the sense of touch that you’ll find in animals that hunt or move in low light. Whiskers have sensory receptors at their base that register when the whisker touches something. This allows cats to move through a dark environment without collisions and allows them to snatch a mouse or bird even when they can’t see it.
What Does Catnip Do To Cats?
Catnip and catmint make some cats go crazy, and does nothing to others. The active compound in catnip causes mood changes ranging from increases in affection through to aggression. We don’t yet know why it does this.
Although catnip is put in all sorts of cat toys, probably at least 50% of cats seem to get no effect.
Although catnip is put in all sorts of cat toys, probably at least 50% of cats seem to get no effect.
Do Kittens Need Microchips?
- Cats need permanent identification more than any other pet species.
- 🐾 They lose their collars and tags
- 🐾 They commonly try to return to old homes
- 🐾 Dogs or stray cats chase them away
- 🐾 They get injured on roads
- 🐾 Other people often ‘re-own’ them
- 🐾 Cats without ID can be rehomed or euthanised at shelters
- All kittens that leave us are microchipped and registered. You will need to update your details if your contact details change
Why Do Kittens Purr?
Purring is caused by rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the cat’s larynx muscles and diaphragm around 20-30 times a second. It’s probably used for signaling to the mother cat that all is well, but it may also have a self-soothing effect. Most cats do it when contented, but vets also see it when cats are anxious or in pain so it’s not that simple.
Kittens also purr to communicate their pleasures or wants to their owners.
Kittens also purr to communicate their pleasures or wants to their owners.
Why Do Kittens Knead?
Kneading is rhythmic pushing with the front paws that cats often do on people and comfy beds to show pleasure.
It’s used by suckling kittens to stimulate milk release by their mother’s mammary glands. The survival of this habit into adulthood shows how our cats tend to retain some kitten-like behaviours. This is probably also partly true for purring.
It’s used by suckling kittens to stimulate milk release by their mother’s mammary glands. The survival of this habit into adulthood shows how our cats tend to retain some kitten-like behaviours. This is probably also partly true for purring.
Can You Bath Cats & Kittens?
Healthy, adult cats are naturally clean animals and we don’t recommend bathing them. Here’s when bathing cats is a good idea:
🐾 Kittens who get food or yucky stuff in their coat 🐾 Adult cats with skin problems helped by special shampoos 🐾 Removing a toxic substance like grease before it gets licked
Be warned: if you plan to bathe your cat, clip their nails first & wear thick long-sleeves and trousers. This won’t stop all injuries though!
🐾 Kittens who get food or yucky stuff in their coat 🐾 Adult cats with skin problems helped by special shampoos 🐾 Removing a toxic substance like grease before it gets licked
Be warned: if you plan to bathe your cat, clip their nails first & wear thick long-sleeves and trousers. This won’t stop all injuries though!
What Shots Do Kittens Need?
All cats should get an F3 vaccination for calicivirus, herpesvirus and feline enteritis (sometimes called “flu and enteritis”) at 6-8 weeks, then 4 weeks later.
Your kitten will come with 2 vaccinations. You should register your kitten with your vet and provide the date of its last vaccination so they can give you an annual recall for an annual vaccination
Your kitten will come with 2 vaccinations. You should register your kitten with your vet and provide the date of its last vaccination so they can give you an annual recall for an annual vaccination
Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?
Cats don’t seem to have a circadian rhythm. They can sleep or be active whenever they like. If there isn’t much going on, cats will often take a cat nap.
Basically, cats sleep as a form of flexible downtime & energy saving.
Basically, cats sleep as a form of flexible downtime & energy saving.
What written information about the breed and care of the kitten do you provide?
We provide a folder for you when you collect your kitten. This provides information about the breed, ihe care for your kitten. Its food ,litter needs and some important information about settling in your kitten. You will also receive in this booklet its pedigree and its vaccination booklet which will show the date of desexing and 2nd vaccination.
Why Do Kittens Like Boxes?
Cats are creatures of the shadows; they love messy gardens, rooms full of junk, and BOXES. All this relates to their wild ancestors, whose hunting strategies use stealth and ambush. Cats are also preyed upon by larger animals so hidey holes give them a feeling of security.
It’s the same with high places. Cut up some cardboard boxes to keep them entertained. Your cat will also love a high climbing tree
It’s the same with high places. Cut up some cardboard boxes to keep them entertained. Your cat will also love a high climbing tree
Can Kittens Just Eat Biscuits?
Yes, it’s quite OK to feed a diet that is only cat biscuits to healthy cats and kittens. You need to pay attention to their water bowls as they’ll need to drink a lot more water. We’d prefer you also give access to fresh items like grass as well.
Good quality cat foods contain low sodium levels and several cat foods also help keep teeth clean.
Good quality cat foods contain low sodium levels and several cat foods also help keep teeth clean.
Do you care for your cats in accordance with the NZ Cat Fancy guidelines?
Yes. My breeding cats receive regular vet checks prior, during and after litters are born. We work closely with our vet and strive for excellent health amongst our cats. Kittens are wormed, vet checked, vaccinated, desexed and microchipped prior to leaving us from 12 weeks of age.
How do you guide us in selecting the right breed for our family?
A lot of time is spent communicating with buyers and placing kittens with the most suitable family. It is important to me that the kitten is a good fit for your home, as a cat is with you for many years. If you are local we would want you to visit and meet the adult cats and kittens.
Why Do Kittens Bite & Scratch?
Is your kitten playing too rough? Some kittiens draw blood when they play with humans, and if you don’t fix it now, they could keep doing it as adults. What starts out as cute can end up being a real health hazard.
Most kittens that are biting or scratching people are being encouraged to do so. There’s usually someone in the house who enjoys rough play using their hands or other parts of the body. Avoid rubbing your kittens stomach as this can encourage an attacking response. If your kitten is attacking use a distraction toy to discourage this behaviour.
I suggest if your kitten is kicking or biting look at what play techniques you are using as it is not in their nature to do this
Most kittens that are biting or scratching people are being encouraged to do so. There’s usually someone in the house who enjoys rough play using their hands or other parts of the body. Avoid rubbing your kittens stomach as this can encourage an attacking response. If your kitten is attacking use a distraction toy to discourage this behaviour.
I suggest if your kitten is kicking or biting look at what play techniques you are using as it is not in their nature to do this
Do Kittens Teeth Fall Out?
By 6 weeks, kittens should have acquired all their deciduous (milk) teeth. These sharp little needles don’t last long though. Between 3 and 5 months of age, these teeth fall out and are replaced by permanent (adult) teeth.
Do you ensure that your kittens are appropriately socialised? Please provide details about how you raise your kittens.
Our kittens are left with mum until leaving us or old enough to wean. They are socialised in a safe kitten run inside our house as we have a rumpus room. Once toilet trained they graduate to the large room and then upstairs. They are familiar with all household noises and very comfortable around us.
Do you offer pet insurance?
Yes. Each kitten is sent off with 3 weeks pet oover insurance. Should you continue with the insurance offered, the insurance companyi is currently offering a further month free (2024)