You’ve searched and searched EVERY Persian kitten for sale online when you finally come across that special kitty that claims a little piece of your heart. And now the day has finally come: your sweet and cuddly Persian kitten is coming home! Are you ready for all the responsibilities that having a Persian kitten brings? On this page you will find a list of the supplies needed to care for your furry sweetheart. You’ll also find useful information that all new kitten owners should know.

Bring your new kitty home

When you first bring your kitten home, you should put her in a small area until she is comfortable with her new surroundings. It can be your bedroom, bathroom or any other place that can be yours for a few days. Immediately show him where the litter box is so he doesn’t have any accidents on the floor! During this transition period, be sure to spend plenty of time with your new kitten by giving her lots of love and attention. This will show him that this is a good place to be and will help calm any fears he may have.

Most breeders offer a 3-5 business day window for a veterinarian to examine your kitten. If you don’t get screened, your health guarantee may be void, so be sure to schedule a checkup in advance. For the safety of any other animals you may have, you should keep your kitten in quarantine until it has been checked by the vet and certified healthy.

Introducing your kitten to other pets

When you first introduce your kitty to your other pets, there will most likely be some hissing and name-calling! But don’t despair; It won’t be long before they get along like 2 peas in a pod, or 3 or 4 peas depending on how many furry friends you have! Kittens are very playful creatures, but as long as they are not abused, they will get along with almost any animal. Just make sure you never leave your kitten alone with another animal until you’re sure they get along.

Ideally, you should introduce your kitten to one animal at a time. During the time your kitty is adjusting to her new home, be sure to give your other animals a LOT of extra love and attention. It’s easy to get carried away with the excitement of a new pet, so be sure to set aside special time with your other pets so they know they’re important to you, too.

Grooming your Persian kitten

Persians and Himalayans have long, beautiful hair that requires extra care and attention. You should brush your kitten or cat at least every other day, preferably more, to prevent mats and tangles. If your kitty develops a mate, don’t worry! Just make sure you take care of it right away before it gets any worse. Tangles and tangles can cause your kitty to feel pain when he walks because his hair is pulled in different directions! Oh!

To remove a matte, gently loosen it with your fingers and try brushing it off. If that doesn’t work, you may need to cut it in half with scissors. Be very careful not to cut the kitty’s skin! After cutting it, try to loosen it again, and then brush it gently. Remember to pay special attention to the hair along the bottom of your kitty. This one likes to get tangled up quite often. On little kitties, I sometimes clip the fur on the backside just to help keep them clean until they’re old enough to do a good job on their own. Don’t forget to use your comb to remove all the stray hairs from her undercoat!

Litter Box Tips

Kittens are usually fully litter box trained by 5 weeks of age, but when they first arrive in their new home, they may not know the proper place to relieve themselves. To reduce any confusion, follow these tips:

o As soon as you bring your kitten home, place her in the litter box. This way they will know where it is and after such a long trip they will surely need to use it!

o For very young kittens, make sure the litter box is nearby at all times. If they start to have an accident, pick them up and put them in the litter box.

o Use the same litter they were used to when you first brought them home. You can change it later if you need to.

o Always make sure to keep the litter box VERY clean! Your kitty won’t use a litter box that’s too dirty. Instead, he will use your floor, bathtub, sofa, etc.

o Make sure the litter box is not too close to the kitten’s food or water. Cats don’t like to relieve themselves next to where they eat!

o Make sure you have at least one litter box per cat, per level of your home. For small kittens, you may want to have two or three litter boxes available until you are sure they have mastered their litter box habits.

o NEVER hit a kitten for having an accident. You will only teach her that relieving herself is a bad thing that can cause a lot of problems if your kitty becomes constipated. If your kitty has accidents, you may need to put more litter boxes within reach. When they are little, they may not want to walk all over the house to get to the litter box and find it more comfortable to go where they are. Therefore, if you have a lot of litter boxes in your house, it will reduce the chances of accidents.

feeding your kitten

Kittens should have access to their food and water 24 hours a day. They are growing so fast that they need as much nutrition as they can get! You should never feed your kitten adult cat food. It doesn’t have all the nutrients a growing kitten needs. Always feed them kitten food.

I recommend that you don’t change your kitten’s food until they are at least 2 weeks old. It’s stressful enough arriving in a new place, there’s no reason to give them an upset stomach and possibly diarrhea on top of everything else.

If you do change your food, you should do so slowly over a period of at least a week. Mix some of the new food with the old and slowly increase the amount until it is 100% of the new food.

Never feed a kitten or cat a diet of wet food only. This will cause tartar to build up on your teeth and will cause many problems in the future, including tooth loss. The action of chewing and biting dry food cleans their teeth. Wet food should only be given as treats. If you must feed it to your kitten, be sure to include at least one meal a day of dry food. You might also consider getting your kitty a toothbrush to make sure her teeth stay clean!

Necessary Kitten Supplies

Sandbox- This is one of the most important things! If you want, you can buy one of the smaller litter boxes to get your kitten started. As they grow you can move on to a larger one. Littermaids are great if you don’t have a lot of time to pick up. They do the work for you! Simply empty the collection tray when it’s full and put in a new one. A good rule of thumb is to have one litter box for each cat you have.

clumping sand – Tidy Cats Scoopable Litter works great at keeping litter box odors down and makes it super easy to scoop up litter. I have found it very useful to use the empty buckets to put the dirty sand. The lid snaps shut and keeps odor out, and when you fill it up, you can leave it in the trash! I also recommend Arm and Hammer Litter Deodorizer. It works miracles! It really does keep the odor down if you use it correctly.

Food and water dishes – Any kind will do, but I prefer Bistro brand feeders and waters. You can fill them up and leave them out for 24-hour access to food. Kittens need to eat as much as they want when they are growing to stay strong and healthy. And growing kittens eat a lot of food!

Kitten food – It is very important that you find a high quality kitten food for your new kitten. Adult cat food is not good for kittens as it does not provide all the nutrients they need. You can discuss with your vet which brand of kitten food is right for your kitty. You should never suddenly change a kitten’s food. May cause stomach upset and diarrhea. If you want to change food, do it slowly over a period of at least a week. Mix some of the new food with the old and slowly increase the amount until it is 100% of the new food.

brush and comb –These are absolutely essential when you have a Persian or a Himalayan! I found a great brush at PetSmart that has an ergonomic handle that makes it much more comfortable to brush kitties. You also need a good comb designed specifically for the undercoat to remove all the loose hairs. This will really help reduce shedding and help prevent tangling or tangling.

TOYS! – Every kitty needs a good supply of toys. It’s so much fun watching your new kitty run around, hit a jingle ball, or do mid-air stunts trying to catch that little thing dangling on the end of their human’s fishing rod! Any type of cat toy will do, just make sure you have some on hand for your kitty’s entertainment.

scraper – Scratching is a natural instinct for cats, so make sure you provide them with a suitable surface to meet their needs. A sisal covered scratching post works wonders and will save your furniture from kitty’s claws! Just be sure to show them the proper place to scratch when you first bring them home.

Shampoo- We all know that kitties are great at making dough. You should find a quality kitten shampoo and have it on hand for when you need to bathe your kitten. As cats get older, they need baths less often, but it’s always good to have some kitty or cat shampoo on hand just in case!

cat carrier – Cat carriers are necessary for trips to the vet and groomer or any other outings you need to do with your kitty. Make sure you choose one that provides plenty of room for your kitty to get up and turn around if necessary.

Flea/parasite control – Revolution works absolutely wonderful. Covers fleas, heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and ear mites. It’s a one tube solution that does it all! I definitely recommend it if the need ever arises.

Veterinary- Last but not least, you will need to find a good vet. You’ll need someone to keep your kitty up to date on all shots and fecal exams, and also someone to call when your kitty isn’t feeling too well. A vet with 24-hour emergency care is a huge plus. You never know when you will need them!