Welcoming a New Kitten

A new kitten can fill your home with joy and provide companionship. Ensuring your kitten feels comfortable and stays safe means taking steps to prepare your home. Our veterinarian at Oxford Animal Hospital in The Villages, FL, offers helpful tips on bringing your new kitten home.

Scratching Post, Cat Tree, and Toys

Set up a scratching post for your kitten to keep your furniture safe. A cat tree provides a safe area to climb and deters your kitten from jumping on counters and other unsafe surfaces. Wand toys and other toys give your kitten something to chase or pounce on.

Choose a Quiet Area

Your kitten may feel overwhelmed and anxious in a new environment. Once you bring your kitten home, put them in a quiet spot to adjust to your home. Give your kitten time to get used to its new surroundings. Put a bed, food bowl, and water bowl in the area.

Socialize Your Kitten

Getting your kitten used to other people and pets is important for its development. When your kitten is comfortable in your home, give it opportunities to be around others. This opportunity helps them learn to be confident in new situations, which can reduce the risk of behavioral problems.

Plan Routine Care

New kittens need routine veterinary care. Our veterinarian can evaluate your kitten’s health and check for further health problems. You can ask for advice on how much or how often to feed your new kitten and how to train them to use the litter box. When your kitten is old enough, it can get vaccinations to protect its health.

Schedule Your Kitten’s First Appointment

Make sure your new kitten is all set with their first veterinary appointment. Contact Oxford Animal Hospital in The Villages, FL, to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian. We can ensure that your kitten is happy and healthy. Reach our office by calling (352) 461-1346 to schedule an appointment.