A new kitten should be initially confined to a small area of the house with a litter box. Even while still very young, cats already have the instinct to loose for loose material to do their business in. As long as the kitten finds the litter material in the box good enough for his toilet needs, a new pet owner may only exert very little effort in training the kitten to use the litter box.

Generally, kittens will need to go potty after every meal, after waking up in the morning, after napping, and after physical activity.

A kitten does not need to be confined to the small area for a considerable period of time. But a pet owner should supervise the kitten especially during housetraining to prevent accidents and to bring back his pet to the litter box at designated times of the day.

Bring your cat to a Gresham, OR veterinary clinic for regular checkups. Click here for more info.

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There are so many things that responsible cat parents can do to ensure their furball lives happily through his twilight years.

• A responsible owner takes time to observe his pet closely for small changes in behavior or general wellbeing. Learn how to carry out a physical examination of your kitty on a weekly basis. You can ask your Gresham, OR veterinarian how to do this when you take your kitty for his regular wellness check.
• Changes in appetite, water consumption, coat quality, breathing, coughing, mobility, potty habits, presence of lumps and bumps, and even grooming habits should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian.
• Don’t skip or postpone scheduled annual checks with the vet. Sometimes, an apparently normal cat may be suffering from an early stage of illness that can only be detected during a wellness check.
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