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Newborn kittens are adorable, but require special care. Learn how to feed, handle, vaccinate and play with newborn kittens in this free video series from a professional veterinarian.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Milk, weening, and vet visits are all important steps in raising a healthy kitten. Get tips on how to raise healthy kittens in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
Newborn kittens can't open their eyes and have a developed sense of smell. Learn more about newborn kittens in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
As soon as you can, it's important to handle kittens so that they bond with you. Learn how to handle kittens in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
In order to have healthy kittens, a mom cat has to be dewormed and rid of all parasites. Learn how to make your mom cat healthy in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
If you have adopted a newborn orphan kitten, learn how to hand feed and stimulate bowl movements in kittens with this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
Newborn, orphan kittens need special care and lots of love. Learn how to handle a newborn kitten in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
After a kitten has been weened from its mother and is eating regular food, you can adopt them. Learn more about when to adopt kittens in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
Scratching is a normal behavior for kittens. Learn how to provide a safe scratching place for your kitten in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
Curious about what to expect at your cat's first veterinarian visit? Learn the process for determining a healthy kitten in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
Worms can effect a kitten's growth because it decreases their appetite. Learn how to de-worm a young kitten in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
Fleas are a dangerous parasite for kittens because they can literally suck out all the kitten's blood. Learn how to remove fleas from kittens in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
Using a milk replacer liquid and kitten food, learn how to help a kitten stop nursing in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
So your kitten doesn't grow up afraid, it's important to induce them to new things, like combs and other pets. Learn how to introduce a kitten to new things in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
It's normal for kittens to look around and explore things to play with. Learn about typical kitten play behavior in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
It's important not overwhelm or stress your kittens out while playing with them because they can become fearful. Learn how to play with kittens in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
For young kittens, it's best to use a flat tray litter box. Learn about different kinds of litter boxes for kittens in this free pet care video clip from a practicing veterinarian.
A pet cat is much more than just an animal. Our pets are our loved ones, our friends and sometimes our children. For almost a thousand years people have been drawn to cats for their affectionate and dignified nature, companionship and keen hunting skills. Properly caring for cats is important, especially for young kittens, since we have domesticated these animals from the wild and taught them to expect to have their needs met by humans. In order for the pet-human relationship to work, we have to do our part. In this free video series, learn how to raise healthy cats. Our expert, Tracy Carreiro, is a professional veterinarian. She takes the time to share some basic care tips for young kittens. Learn about newborn kittens. Also, learn how to care, handle and feed orphan kittens. If you have to wean your kitten, Tracy shows you how to do this as well. Learn what to expect on your kitten's first vet visit. If you love playing with your kitten, learn how to properly play with your cat. You will also learn how to remove fleas and de-worm your kitten.
Tracy Carreiro Tracy Carreiro is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a practicing veterinarian for nearly 20 years. Growing up on a dairy farm, she grew to love the farm cats and spend many hours as a child taming feral kittens. During her career, she has been involved in treating animals of all sorts, from mice and other pocket pets through exotic birds, dogs and cats. She has also cared for large animals such as horses, cows and even exotic animals including an elephant, a wallaby, and a camel. She loves teaching her clients about their pets, and school children about responsible pet ownership. She also develops workshops and training sessions for veterinary staff members and other health care professionals. She is currently the Shelter Veterinarian at the Faxon Animal Rescue League in Fall River, where she sees many animals surrendered due to behavior problems in the home. She lives with her husband, two children, five cats and a bird.dkdk
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