If you are caring or have a kitten at the age of 5 weeks, then you will need to purchase a few things so that enough Comfortably place it in your home. Young kittens need special care, feeding and, of course, in love so that they grow healthy and happy.
Warm bed
Kittens under 10 weeks old need a warm bed, where they able to maintain their temperature. Perfect place to sleep can become a simple cardboard box lined with a warm blanket. Also put a heating pad in the box, wrap it in a towel or a blanket so as not to accidentally burn the kitten. Leave in the box enough space for your furry pet to move from a heating pad if he gets too hot.
Food
Young kittens are recommended special feeds, which are often marked as “for growth and development.” These feeds contain more the amount of protein, fat, minerals and vitamins than usual. IN 5 weeks old, the kitten can eat both dry and wet feed. In addition to feed, you need to provide a sufficient amount of fresh and fresh water for the growing pet, poured into a shallow dish so that he does not accidentally drown. When the kitten grows up, you can give him water in a deeper a bowl.
Feeding
At 5 weeks of age, the kitten no longer needs feeding from bottles. After the kittens reach 4 weeks, their cat mom, as a rule, begins to wean them from milk and makes switch to solid food. As the weaning process may take up to 6 weeks, you can purchase a small amount of substitute milk for kittens and mix it with feed for about the first 2 weeks. Milk substitutes in powder form should premixed with water.
As a rule, a 5-week-old kitten needs to be fed 4-5 times a day. Here you will need a shallow bowl or a large plate. A humid kitten feed can be difficult enough consumption, which often leads to confusion. Keep on hand a few rags or a damp cloth to clean after the kitten after he eats.
Restroom
Kittens start to use the toilet at the age of about 4 weeks, so your 5 week old pet will need toilet tray. Choose a tray with low sides so that the kitten could easily climb into it. You can make the tray closed from above so that the kitten is not afraid and feels confident until will get a little older. For cats up to 4 months recommended use non-clumping filler as young kittens may try to lick it, including licking its paws. It, in turn, can lead to bowel problems.
Shipping
Before becoming an adult, you must have a small pet visit the vet several times. He will need important vaccinations, suitable flea remedies as well as possibly remedies for parasites. In order to safely carry a kitten, choose a large enough carry to fit in it even after how to grow up. In addition, at the veterinarian you can consult about chipping your pet.
Fun and safe games
In order not to be bored during the day, kittens will need a variety of toys. To save furniture, you should provide the kitten has several claw points where he can practice and sharpen your claws. Cats or trees will give the opportunity for your growing bandit to rise and explore your new environment “from above”. In addition to claws, as the fangs erupt, kittens like to train their teeth, namely to chew a variety of wires, including electrical. Therefore, for security reasons, you should think about it in advance and restrict access to them your pet.
