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NO MILK! Kittens do NOT need milk once they are weaned.
Milk will give them diarrhea. You don't need that kind of
trouble. Kittens will dehydrate rapidly with diarrhea, and could
possibly die. If your kitten has diarrhea, for any reason, for 2
days or more, take it to your Vet.
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FEEDING - Give fresh water daily, and keep them on the same diet
they were raised on. A change of diet can also give them diarrhea.
I feed them IAM'S dry Cat food (available only at Pet or Feed
stores). Always keep a supply available for them to eat at will.
Cats and kittens don't eat much at a time, but like to eat often.
Twice a day (morning and evening) feed a good canned Cat food
mixed with the Iam's. I feed Friskies canned Cat food with the
Iam's. Once or twice a week, you can add a teaspoon of Cot-tage
Cheese, a raw egg, or a tablespoon of fresh cooked rice to their
canned and Iam's food. It is excellent for their coat and well being.
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FLEAS - A major problem in Florida but it can be easily
con-trolled. First, do NOT use a flea collar or flea powder.
Purchase a good fine-tooth flea comb and use it regularly. Shampoo
your kitten once or twice a month (once a week if heavily infested),
with Adam's Flea and Tick shampoo. Follow the directions on
the bottle. Also, have your home professionally sprayed each
month. Your kitten is well worth it. The best way I have found to
control fleas is to use Advantage once a month.
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HOUSE PLANTS - Although eating grass is normal and healthy for
many pets, there are many plants that are toxic. They will make
your cat sick and can even kill them. If you suspect your pet has
eaten a poisonous plant, take a sample of the plant and the cat to
the Vet immediately. Plants that are especially toxic to cats
include: Caladium’s, Lantana, Castor Bean, Mistletoe, Poinsettias,
Daffodils, Philodendrons, Dumbcane, Elephants Ear, and Rosary
Pea Hyacinth. To be safe, keep all live plants outside and your
cat inside.
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GROOMING - Brushing and combing your Persian regularly is a "must -
do" priority. It helps to prevent mats and hair-balls, and keeps
their beautiful coat in top condition. A daily brushing will prevent
big problems. You will need to purchase a good brush and a steel
cat comb. If started while the kitten is young, they will enjoy
being groomed. If you wait until you notice some mats, they will
associate the combing and brushing with the pain they feel when
you try to remove the mats.
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LITTER - Your kitten has already been litter trained when you
purchased it. To keep it trained and to prevent accident's,
please use Tidy Cat or a good scoopable litter. I have tried all
kinds of litter, and have found them to be the very best avail-able. If a cat or kitten doesn't like the smell or feel of the litter you use, they may refuse to use it. As with all litter, you must remove all solid waste daily. Tidy Cat will retain it's fresh smelling aroma for at least two weeks (with only one cat using the box), thus saving you money. You don't have to replace it as often as you would have to with the cheaper litters.
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HAIR - BALLS - Since all cats and kittens groom themselves, they
ingest a quantity of hair in their intestines. That hair can be a
real problem. To prevent the hair-balls from blocking the intestines,
be sure to purchase and use a good hair-ball remedy like Cat-Lax or
Petro-Malt etc. They love the flavor and will eat it eagerly once
they taste it.
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EYE'S - Persian's have beautiful big eyes that everyone ad-mires.
Some also have an eye drainage problem. If allowed to build up,
the drainage will crust up on the face. When you attempt to
remove it you could also remove some of the facial hair. To
prevent this, I advise that you remove the "sleepies" daily
before they become a problem. In cases of severe drainage,
your Vet has eye medication that will control the problem.
To clean the tear stain, you can purchase a stain remover like
Diamondeye, etc.
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CHILDREN AND KITTENS - While most children love a tiny, cud-dly,
fuzzy kitten, they can also squeeze, drop, step, or fall on a young
kitten and injure it. Supervision is recommended when young
children handle the new kitten to prevent any accidents to either
one.
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Your kitten will become a part of your family. Keep it safe, healthy,
and happy. Never let it outside to mingle with stray cats. Stray
cats can bring unwanted fleas and diseases into your household.
Protect your investment, your pet’s life, and your home from
unwanted pests and diseases. See your Vet regularly for shots and
check-up's, and your kitten will live to give you ten to fifteen
years of enjoyment, love, and devotion.
If you have any questions or problems with your new "family member",
please feel free to call me.
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