{"id":1537,"date":"2018-07-23T15:23:03","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T15:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitnipbox.com\/meow\/?p=1537"},"modified":"2023-03-10T23:30:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T23:30:57","slug":"new-kitten-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitnipbox.com\/meow\/index.php\/2018\/07\/23\/new-kitten-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"New Kitten Checklist: A Guide To Preparing For A New Kitten"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Congrats on your new furry family member! <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you bring home the little bundle of fur, there are some tried-and-true steps for <\/span><b>how to prepare for a kitten<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and all the fun and chaos that comes with them. Follow our <\/span><b>New Kitten Checklist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you\u2019ll be as prepared as you possibly can be as a <\/span><b>first-time kitten owner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kitnipbox.com\/meow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/newkittenchecklist_680-e1531930289923.png\" alt=\"Infographic - new kitten checklist\" width=\"800\" height=\"3530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kitnipbox.com\/meow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/newkittenchecklist_680-e1531930289923.png 800w, https:\/\/www.kitnipbox.com\/meow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/newkittenchecklist_680-e1531930289923-600x2648.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Breaking down the New Kitten Checklist<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A Kitten by Any Other Name:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When<\/span><b> preparing for a new kitten<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it\u2019s easy to forget that you\u2019re going to need a name for your new kitty. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/pets\/most-popular-pet-names-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most popular pet names<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include Luna and Oliver, but you can always stand out with names like Fluffernutter or Google!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Kitten Proof Your Home:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not sure <\/span><b>what to do when you get a kitten<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Kitten proofing your home is a good way to start. From removing toxic foods, plants, and cleaning supplies from paw\u2019s reach, to setting up scratching posts by the couch before you bring your new cat home is a great way to keep your sanity\u2026as well as keep your cat safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Do Your Research:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read up on kittens and cats! We like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Complete-Kitten-Care-Amy-Shojai\/dp\/1944423168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete Kitten Care by Amy Shojai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Go Shopping: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitnipbox.com\/meow\/index.php\/2023\/02\/10\/understanding-kitten-fostering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Preparing for a kitten<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means buying new kitty stuff! Kittens need food and water bowls, bedding, toys, kitten chow, a collar, identification (i.e. tags), a travel carrier, and grooming supplies (brush, nail clippers, toothbrush). Make your life easier and bring a new pet shopping list with you to the pet store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Make a Vet Appointment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There\u2019s a lot of advice on <\/span><b>what to know before getting a kitten<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One of the most important things to know is where your local vet\u2019s office is. As soon as your kitten gets home, make an appointment with your vet for their first checkup. This will allow you to get a good picture of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitnipbox.com\/meow\/index.php\/2020\/09\/30\/10-vet-recommended-tips-to-keeping-your-cat-healthy-as-they-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your kitten\u2019s health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Check out the Humane Society\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalhumanesociety.org\/resource\/finding-right-veterinarian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guidelines on choosing a vet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if you\u2019re not sure how to do so. While you\u2019re there, make sure you microchip (and register) your pet as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Enroll in Pet Insurance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kittens can be enrolled as early as eight weeks. The earlier you get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthypawspetinsurance.com\/cat-and-kitten-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cat insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the better: getting coverage before your cat gets sick means you won\u2019t have to worry about pre-existing conditions, which aren\u2019t covered by any insurance provider. Plus, you\u2019ll be protecting your savings from clumsy accidents (which kittens are great at).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>All the Bells and Whistles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sign up for a kitty subscription box like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitnipbox.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KitNipBox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After getting through our <\/span><b>preparing for a kitten checklist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019re ready for the final step: Enjoying your new kitten! They\u2019re only kittens for so long. Those sweet, sleepy little buddies grow up fast!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congrats on your new furry family member! 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