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Your new kitten guide
Welcome to the world of kitten parenthood. Our vets’ guide covers everything you need to help your kitten grow into a healthy, happy cat.
Your kitten’s first year checklist
- Health check and first vaccination at 6 to 8 weeks, then at 12 and 16 weeks
- Worming every two weeks until 12 weeks, then monthly until six months of age
- Monthly flea prevention
- Microchip and council registration by three months of age
- Desexing from around 12 to 16 weeks of age
- Kitten proof your home and keep your kitten indoors or in a secure cat run
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Kitten Vaccinations
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Desexing Your Kitten
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Toilet Training Your Kitten
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Feeding Your Kitten
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Kitten Registration
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Keeping Your Kitten Safe
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Grooming & Coat Care
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Kitten Proofing Your House
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