| Now that you have selected your Persian kitten, you | | | | in any of their routines.o Do not be tempted to buy a |
| will need to gather the proper tools and equipment for | | | | certain brand of litter just because it is on sale. Your |
| the kitten's care. Your Persian kitten demands extra | | | | Persian kitten will surely be upset.o Start out with the |
| care and attention, especially in the area of grooming. | | | | recommendation of your breeder since this is the |
| This article will focus upon feeding and litter box | | | | brand Persian kitten is use to using.o Try to place the |
| training. | | | | litter box in a secluded, out-of-the-way areao Persian |
| Basic supplies include:o Food and water bowls | | | | kittens may need a smaller box at first so they can |
| (preferably not made of plastic)o Litter boxo Grooming | | | | easily climb in and out of ito As the Persian kitten |
| supplieso A specific place to sleepo A sturdy | | | | matures into a cat, a bigger box will be necessaryo |
| scratching posto Plenty of kitty toyso A cat carrier | | | | The litter boxes with a hood is probably the best |
| Things to take into consideration when purchasing food | | | | choice because some cats can be standing inside the |
| and water bowls are:o Be sure they are correct height | | | | litter box yet actually eliminate outside. A litter box with |
| and sizeo Kittens need bowls low-to-the-ground yet | | | | a hood will prevent these accidents.o Provide one litter |
| wide enough so they won't be tipped over easilyo | | | | box per cat. Cats do not like sharing their litter boxeso |
| Place food and water bowls in a low-traffic areao | | | | Be aware to the fact that in a multi-cat household, the |
| Avoid plastic bowls as they sometimes emit an odor | | | | dominant cat will usually "mark" all the boxes in the |
| and can cause feline acne if the rim gets rough or | | | | home to show who is in chargeo Regardless of Mr. or |
| crackedo Avoid ceramic (this material may contain | | | | Mrs. in Charge Cat, having multiple litter boxes, one for |
| lead and can break)o Stainless steel is probably the | | | | each cat, is still the best course of action.o Cats are |
| best selection (it is easy to clean and dishwasher safe, | | | | fastidiously clean animals, therefore, you must keep |
| does not have any of the problems plastic and | | | | their litter boxes tidy as wello A litter scooper that you |
| ceramic dishes have) | | | | can use to dispose of solid waste daily is necessaryo |
| Keep Persian kitten water and feeding bowls sterilized. | | | | You will probably need to change the litter daily or else |
| Persian kittens will need fresh water at all times. | | | | the Persian kitten may decide to find a cleaner, more |
| Change the water daily. | | | | suitable facility (a place you will not like) |
| Options of feeding include:o Leaving food out all the | | | | I just recently saw an interesting litter box system. This |
| timeo If obesity is feared, a specific schedule is | | | | box automatically scoops up old litter and provides |
| advisableo Use the recommendation of your breeder | | | | new litter each time the cat uses the box. The box |
| or vet | | | | uses a disposable tray filled with litter that needs only |
| As for the type of food: Please follow the link in the | | | | removed and discarded monthly. However, this |
| resource box of this article to learn about an all natural, | | | | particular system did not have a hood, and was |
| high quality diet for your Persian kitten. If you will follow | | | | expensive. You can purchase the hood as an |
| the links, you will find an informative video. Always start | | | | accessory (of course). |
| out with the food your breeder used. If the food is | | | | If you have several Persian cats in the household, this |
| changed, do it gradually. | | | | may not be an economical litter box system. Monthly |
| Hairball treatments are discussed in the web site I | | | | charge for disposable trays of litter was around $20. |
| recommend for care of your Persian kitten (follow the | | | | The entire system with one month supply was over |
| link in this article to find more information). | | | | $100. Please follow the link in this article to learn where |
| Litter Box Training: | | | | to purchase this item. You will also find additional |
| It is said that most cats instinctively know to use a litter | | | | information regarding litter box systems. |
| box. Some basic tips include:o When your Persian | | | | Your litter box will be a major important item. It is |
| kitten first arrives, introduce him or her to the litter box | | | | probably wise to learn what is available before Persian |
| first.o Avoid moving the litter box around for decoration | | | | kitten arrives. |
| purposes. Pick a spot and leave it there.o All cats are | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |
| creatures of habit and they do not appreciate change | | | | |