Vaccination is essential to protect your kitten from serious infectious diseases.

Vaccines given before 7 weeks of age do not provide reliable long-term immunity due to maternal antibodies.

Your kitten must complete the full vaccine series to be fully protected.

Keep your kitten indoors and away from unfamiliar cats until vaccination is complete.

Annual booster vaccines are required after the initial series.

Kittens commonly acquire intestinal parasites from their mother.

A fecal sample should be tested early to check for parasites.

If your kitten was recently dewormed, wait 3 weeks before testing to ensure accurate results.

Some parasites can be transmitted to people, especially children.

Even indoor kittens can be exposed to fleas and ticks. If your kitten will have any access to the outdoors—including balconies, porches, or supervised outdoor time—year-round parasite prevention is strongly recommended.

Fleas can be carried indoors on clothing and other pets, and ticks may be present even in urban environments.

These parasites can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, anemia, and may transmit disease.

We recommend using a safe, veterinary-approved flea and tick preventative appropriate for your kitten’s age and weight. Please speak with our team to choose the best product for your pet.

Routine fecal testing at least once per year is recommended.

Feed a high-quality kitten-specific diet only.

Use a combination of canned and dry food in an approximate ratio of 1:3 (canned:dry).

Canned food supports hydration, digestion, and urinary health.

Do not feed adult cat food until your kitten is close to one year of age.

Avoid overfeeding, as this can lead to obesity, joint disease, and diabetes later in life.

Unless breeding is planned, we strongly recommend spaying or neutering your kitten.

Female kittens: 5½–6 months of age.

Male kittens: 5½–8 months of age.

This helps prevent unwanted litters, reduces behavioural issues, and lowers the risk of certain medical conditions.

Handle your kitten daily to help them become comfortable with care.

Practice examining the ears, eyes, paws, and mouth.

Early handling makes nail trims, giving medication, and dental care easier later in life.

Regular grooming is recommended, especially for long-haired breeds.

Daily brushing helps prevent hairballs and keeps the coat healthy.

Avoid items such as string, thread, needles, and elastic bands.

These can be swallowed and cause serious internal injury.

Provide only safe, appropriate cat toys.

Microchipping is a safe and permanent method of identification.

It significantly increases the chance of being reunited if your pet is lost.

Decreased appetite

Vomiting or diarrhea

Lethargy or weakness

Coughing or sneezing

Any sudden change in behaviour