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    • At What Age Do Kittens Eyes Change Color?

      Kittens do not open their eyes until they are somewhere around seven to 10 days old. They eyes open at one corner and become fully open by the time they are 2 weeks old. Most kittens will have blue eyes. According to "Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook," some kitten's eyes will begin to change color when they are 3 weeks old. But... more »

    • Why a Cat Throws Up Food

      Cats have sensitive stomachs. Many times, a cat throws up because it eats too fast. If a cat has a hairball in its throat and eats a regular amount of food, the hairball can block the food from moving into the stomach and cause vomiting shortly after the cat is at its food dish.

      If the vomit looks like food or partially digested... more »

    • How to Care for a Kitten

      Raising a kitten into a healthy member of your family takes dedication and responsibility. Find out some things you can do to make sure you are prepared to bring this furry little friend into your home. more »

    • When to Handle New Born Kittens?

      It's a common misconception that if you touch a newborn kitten, the mother cat (called a queen) will abandon the kitten, kill the kitten or move the entire litter. Tame queens that have been around people all of their lives will not do any of that. Even a feral queen will not harm her kittens, although she will certainly defend them... more »

    • How to Treat a Kitten With Fleas

      Did you just welcome a stray kitten into your home and discover that it is infested with fleas? Traditional flea powders and other chemicals are too harsh, and even dangerous, to use on kittens under six weeks of age. A flea infestation can cause life-threatening anemia in kittens. So it is imperative that you treat your new household... more »

    Kitten Care Articles

    • Kitten Care Information

      Kittens can be a great addition to a household, and with good nutrition and exercise, they can live long healthy lives. more »

    • How to Breed a Sphynx Cat

      A sphynx is a friendly cat whose unusual hairless appearance is guaranteed to draw comments. While breeding and selling these appealing feline... more »

    • New Kitten Advice

      Buying a new kitten can be exciting. But knowing a bit about felines and feline care will ensure you and your new pet make an easy transition into... more »

    • How to Feed New Born Kittens

      If your mother cat is unable or unwilling to tend to her young, the responsibility falls to you. Taking care of newborn kittens is a full time job... more »

    • How to Nurse a Kitten With a Respiratory Infection

      Feline upper respiratory infection is a highly contagious disease which affects the nasal passages and sinuses of cats and kittens. It's common in... more »

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