Tiny kittens
Teacup kittens are the smallest in the world and come in various colors and breeds such as mini-Persians, mini-Paws (hybrids), Napoleons and Lambkins. The Persian and exotic breeds are the most common varieties. A full-grown male teacup would weigh up to seven pounds, whereas a full-grown male cat averages up to 17 pounds. Due to their tiny size and special breeding, the teacup kitten requires special commitment and loving care.
Instructions
1. Visit your vet for a full exam for the new kitten and to start its vaccination regimen.
2. Monitor your kitten regularly as he is in a fragile state when you first bring him home. Their health can turn quickly so be aware of any changes in behavior, potty habits, loss of appetite or any other unusual behavioral signs.
3. Purchase all necessary supplies for your new kitten prior to bringing him home. You will need a bed, food dishes, food, cat carrier, toys, litter and litter box, collar and tag, grooming and other health care supplies to keep him in a clean, healthy state.
4. Provide a good nutritious food full of protein and minerals (and no by-products) for your kitten, preferably in a tiny bite size.
5. Introduce your kitty to grooming quite early so that she finds it to be a pleasurable experience. Start slowly with light brushing, handling the feet, gently cleaning the ears with a soft swab, and gradually build up to a warm bath in a warm environment. A bath will rarely be necessary, unless the kitten soils himself or gets food or other dirt matted in his fur.
6. Socialize your kitten as soon as possible, but gradually, to other people and other pets that may be in the home or in close contact with the family. You certainly want your kitten to be comfortable around family, friends and other visitors.
7. Start training your kitten very early, before he has the time to create bad habits. As your kitten is learning all about his world around him, this is the best time to teach him his limitations, along with use of the litter box, the scratching post and other house rules.
8. Kitten-proof the home, removing or putting out of reach dangers such as tiny objects that might be swallowed, electrical cords and outlets, dangling cords and strings, chemicals and poisonous plants. Your teacup kitten may not be able to climb as high as a larger kitten but he still has a curious nature.
9. Provide a safe enclosure in the home, such as a pen or larger crate with room in it for a small litter box, so your kitten can stay out of danger when you are not home.
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