Top Tips For Introducing Kittens To Each Other

The day we had the wonderful joy or bringing Poppy to our home to join Muffin was one of the most exciting days of our lives!  The only problem was that Muffin kept hissing and trying to claw Poppy.  Not the joyful union that we imagined.  So, after some research we came across these great tips for introducing kittens to each other.

• Introduce them to each other slowly, don't force them to get too close to soon.
• Supervise them at first as you don't want them to scratch each other.
• Give them separate spaces within the same room while they get used to each other.
• Comfort both kittens equally during the transition.
• After a day or two leave them to play freely together if they seem comfortable together.

I am pleased to say that Muffin and Poppy are now best friends. Happy endings do happen in real life after all!

British Shorthair - 10 Things You Should Not Do

1 - Do not let you cat run out of fresh clear water. Serve water preferably in a stainless steel or crockery bowl as plastic can cause acne and greasy chins.
2 - Do not make any sudden unnecessary changes to your kitten diet as it could cause problems such as digestive disorders.
3 - Do not give your cat or kitten milk - it will give them the runs.
4 - Do not punish a new kitten for an 'accident'. This only increases the youngster's anxiety and the likelihood of it happening again.
5 -  Do not put the kitten's litter tray near its food or in a busy area. Choose a permanent quiet area away from noise.
6 - Do not expose your cat to the following: Lilies, (exposure can cause fatal kidney damage), grapes and raisins (can cause kidney damage), onions, tomatoes and mushrooms (can also cause problems), raw fish (too much raw fish can cause health problems), liver (too much liver can overload the their system with vitamin A and cause bone problems).
7 - Do not leave plastic bags, foam, open dustbin, iron or any dangerous objects around.
8 - Do not give table scraps during your meal or the kitten will get used to begging and stealing from the table.
9 - Do not adopt a kitten under 2 months. They will be more fragile and difficult to educate.
10 - Do not use human shampoo when washing your kitten - it may be toxic for them.

British Shorthair - 10 Things You Should Do

1 - Spend plenty of time cuddling your kitten - it will help them grow up into a confident, sociable and affectionate adult.
2 - Get some toys to keep your kitten amused and fit.
3 - If something is worrying you, contact your vet.
4 - Make sure your kitten is introduced to human interaction as early as possible.
5 - Do get a scratching post.
6 - Combine wet and dry food and ample supply of water.
7 - If you have other animals remember introductions should be made slowly. You can also wipe the kitten's cheek or forehead with a cloth and rub their facial secretions along the bottom of the walls in other rooms so that other animals become used to their smell.
8 -  Watch out for household dangers such as, electric wires, electric sockets, cleanig products, pesticides, small objects such as pins and elastic bands, poisonous flowers such as lilies, holly, sweet peas, ivy, wisteria, mistletoe, azalea...
9 - Place suitable covers on electric hot plates or stove.
10 - Get your kitten its own sleeping basket.

The Colourpointed

Muffin is a pedigreed Blue Colourpointed British Shorthair. The Colourpointed cats have British type with a Siamese pattern; their faces, ears, legs and tails are of a contrasting colour to that of their bodies.

Welcome Home Muffin

Today we had the wonderful joy of welcoming home Muffin. Is is 13 weeks old now and has already settled nicely after being with us for only a few hours. We have had so much fun with him, enjoy our little photo shoot by Lorah Kelly below. 

Poppy

Muffin