Kitten Information Booklet

Kitten Information

We have designed this booklet to help your new kitten to settle in.

It will take time for your kitten to settle into his new surroundings – be patient, he is still very young.

Start as you mean to continue – you need to be consistent with rules from the start

Remember to kitten proof your house as kittens are extremely playful and can get into a lot of mischief. They are very curious and adventurous.

Be mindful of keeping cupboard doors closed and hazards, such as laundry products, hair ties, bobby pins and small plastic items (e.g. lego) out of reach.

MICROCHIPPING and REGISTRATION

Your kitten has been microchipped and you will need to lifetime register your kitten by 6 months of age.

This will be cheaper as he is already desexed.

NUTRITION

We recommend a balanced variety of super premium foods for your kitten. We recommend Advance kitten dry food. This can be purchased online or at a number of pet shops. It is recommended that you continue to feed the same food as a change in diet can result in an upset stomach.

They have also been eating chicken necks and they love them. A couple a day is all they need.

They have also been eating a top quality mince (chicken, beef, roo) twice a day. They don't need alot, about a large tablespoon at a time.

Don't be concerned if your kitten doesn't eat too much for the first couple of days, this is normal behaviour as he needs time to adjust to his new surroundings. Just make sure you leave out plenty of fresh water and dry biscuits.

It is extremely important to make sure that he always has clean fresh water available.

TOILET TRAINING

Your kitten has been trained to use a litter tray. It is important to remember that your kitten is in a new home and accidents can happen if they can't remember where the litter tray is. We recommend placing several trays around your home until your kitten is well used to the locations or placing a tray in the same room as their food or bed. A litter tray with a lid is a great idea as cats do like to do their toileting privately.

PLAYTIME

Bengals are an active cat and they love to play. We have a climbing tree in the house and they spend hours on it. They love to climb and love to hide. They love scratching so a scratching post is a definite must. They love all sorts of kitten toys and the more the better. We have a ball pit set up in our loungeroom and they think it is fantastic. They love hanging toys.

YOUR KITTENS HEALTH INFORMATION

Vaccinations

Your kitten has received his first vaccination and will require a further at 16 weeks. An annual booster is all that is required after that.

Ask your vet for the best vaccinations for your area.

Worming

Your kitten has been wormed regularly every two weeks since birth. We recommend monthly worming until 6 months of age and then every 3 months for life

Fleas

Your kitten has been raised in a flea free environment. We do still treat your kitten with a flea preventative before it leaves our home though. If you are in a flea prone area or you have other animals we do recommend monthly treatments.

Ticks

Ticks are most prevalent from Spring to Autumn but in some areas they are found year round.

Symptoms of tick toxicity are -

Loss of co-ordination in the hind legs
Change in voice or bark
Retching, coughing or vomiting
Loss of appetite
Progressive paralysis to include front legs
Laboured or rapid breathing

If you suspect tick toxicity -

keep your pet calm and relaxed
do not feed or offer water
repeated tick searches and removal of tick/s
Seek vet attention – day or night

If you live in a tick habitat

keep lawn and shrubs short
remove leaf/compost matter from backyard
avoid walking your dog in shrubby areas
Check your pet everyday for ticks even if tick products have been applied.

GROOMING

Bengal cats have small sized silky coat that does not need excessive grooming.

Here are some techniques and suggestions that would help you grooming your Bengal.

Grooming by hand or brush:

Make your hands wet and start messaging gently from head to tail. This will let out any loose hair. Your Bengal cat does not need grooming by hair brush regularly. Though they are active but likes to keep themselves clean. You can change this schedule specially in spring when they are shedding. Always use a metal tooth comb specially designed for cats. You can first use a wide toothed hair brush and after that a narrow one.

Bathing

Giving your bengal a bath can be a bit of a tough task because they don't like to stay in one place for too long but on the other hand they like water so all you have to do is not to let them bored while bathing.

Try to use a good quality shampoo and special care should be taken near eyes,nose and ears as shampoo may bring harm to them. You may need a helper in this section also. Don't let your Cat out in direct sun exposure after bath. Try to clean the coat with a towel or a hair dryer can also be used .Do not brush the coat again if not completely dried. It may take almost 15 minutes for their coat to become completely dry. You can change their bathing schedule in winter as they need less bathing in cold temperatures.

Cleaning the eyes:

Bengal cats have big round eyes. That actually acts as a milestone in enhancing their beauty. Try to use cotton dipped in a lubricant ex. Water or Hydrogen Peroxide and roll it gently around the corner of eyes. You don't need to push anything at all. By repeating the process 5-10 times you will see all the dirt coming out.

Cleaning the ears:

Ears should be checked regularly as their is always danger of the occurrence of mites. Usually the sign for having mites is the excessive scratching of ears. You need to consult a veterinary specialist in such case. Try to use a cotton bud or wet wipes and roll it gently inside the ears so it can carry the maximum dirt with it. Try to repeat the process for 4-6 minutes.

Cutting the nails:

Nails need to be cut if are not shedding themselves. You need to be careful as it may result in bleeding if not carefully cut. Try to use a sharp edged nail cutter and cut the dead part usually turned to yellow. Try to push the claws with your thumb so you can see the whole nail out and can cut it at the right place. Look twice and make sure that you are cutting the nail at a significant distance from the root.

A HOME FOR LIFE

We wish you all the best with your beautiful baby. It has been a joy to raise your baby and we hope you share a wonderful and happy life together.

It is extremely important to us that our kittens always have a loving home.

If for any reason your circumstances change, and you are no longer able to give your kitten a home, our ,kittens are always welcomed back.

We will either take him/her back or find another loving home for him/her.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

Please remember that we are not trained professionals. Your vet will be able to give you the best advice on your kitten's health and wellbeing, so keep a good relationship with your vet.

Your kitten has been hand raised in our family home with other animals and has been given the most love and care that we can give her and we hope that you will continue to do the same.