Kittens are some of the cutest things that ever graced this Earth. If you\u2019re looking to add a cute new little fur ball in your family, there are some things to consider. One of those things is the amount of time you\u2019ll have to spend with them. Be sure you and the rest of your household is ready for this new responsibility and lifestyle change because you\u2019ll definitely be spending a lot of time with your new kitten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Kittens are not like puppies.\u00a0 They do not need to be taken outside to relieve themselves, nor will they need a daily walk to stay happy \u2013 but they need a lot of time and attention from you anyway.\u00a0 To maintain a happy and healthy kitten, their litter boxes must be cleaned daily.\u00a0 You must monitor their eating and drinking habits \u2013 especially the drinking part. Cats are notorious for being picky<\/strong> when it comes to how clean they think their water is.\u00a0 They\u2019d ironically rather drink toilet water than stale water that\u2019s been on their water bowl for four hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll also be needing to help them drain all of their pent-up energy.\u00a0 Kittens may look like little cute and delicate things \u2013 but in truth, they are little balls of energy who are always ready to zoom around the house.\u00a0 If you are hoping to get any form of sleep with your kitten, be sure to play with them for at least 20 minutes before bedtime.\u00a0 You can\u2019t stop until you see that they are indeed tired.\u00a0 Otherwise, you\u2019ll be kept up by their incessant crying and trouble making though out the night.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Yes, kittens require a whole lot of patience from you. That\u2019s why they\u2019re so cute \u2013 their cuteness softens the blow. They\u2019re naturally this energetic and curious because this is how they learn about the world around them. They will also need to develop their athletic abilities by running around, jumping and climbing everywhere. Trust, they will climb whatever they can get their claws through \u2013 including curtains and your legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bringing in a new kitten in your home is a whole family affair \u2013 including the children of the household and the animal companions. It\u2019s absolutely important that everyone is on the same page about the kitten. Your kids must be old enough to understand that kittens cannot handle rough play. They can be easily injured and that is definitely unacceptable. The kitten must not be disturbed when they are sleeping, eating or using the litter box \u2013 or else, your kitten could develop negative connections with those activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduce your kitten to the resident cat or dog cautiously. Don\u2019t leave your kitten and your cat or dog alone until you are sure that they are not going to harm each other. If you\u2019re introducing your kitten to a pet bird, that might not be such a fun time for the bird. Take extra caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just before your kitty is finally allowed to roam<\/strong> the rest of your home, be sure to kitten-proof your house.\u00a0 Kittens are natural explorers.\u00a0 Anyplace they can get their tiny bodies in, they will go.\u00a0 Anything they can play with will become their toy.\u00a0 For your kitten\u2019s safety, keep all of the toxic chemicals, plants, and electrical cords out of your kitten\u2019s reach.\u00a0 Close your toilet lids and electrical sockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n