Kitten care

Here is the 3 3 3 rule for new kittens.

Three Days: Be Patient!
The first 3 days are the initial “detox period” as the cat transitions from our home to your home. Your home is new and exciting, and can be overwhelming for some kittens. Remember when kittens are stressed their immune system can be compromised as well; so during this initial period some kittens may have some sneezing or runny nose. To help keep from overwhelming your new kitten and help make his transition as low-stress as possible, we recommend confining your kitten to one room for the first few days to weeks, depending on how quickly your kitten acclimates. Having only one room, such as a bathroom or bedroom, to get used to at first minimizes stress for your cat, and allows you to monitor how well he is eating, drinking, and using his litter box. It also allows you access to him for important bonding and socializing time.
These first few days require an immense amount of patience on your part. Your kitten may be very nervous and hide for the first couple of days. Be patient, and allow your cat to adjust at his own pace. If your cat is outgoing and seems well settled, remember that keeping him confined for a few days will help him learn his surroundings and get used to his litter box and scratching post, making him more likely to use them!

Three Weeks: Expanding Horizons!
After 3 weeks, your cat is probably getting used to your comings and goings, learning the daily routine, and starting to figure out when the next meal is coming. He may have acclimated enough to have full run of the house, or he may just be starting to venture out of his room. Providing him with scratching posts, litter boxes, and blankets/beds in his own room at first allows you to then place these objects in other areas of the home, giving him familiar scents and sights to help him get used to a new place.

Three Months: Likely Settled In! At 3 months, most cats know they are “home.” It’s a process to get there, but with patience and a sense of humor, the two of you can scale the mountain together and enjoy the journey toward a great relationship. Keep in mind that settling into a new environment can be a lengthy endeavor, but well worth the effort for you and your new family.

Here at Nova Street nutrition is very important to us. After research and trialing with our cats, we decided on feeding Nulo Freestyle as it works for adult cats and kittens. We give some wet food in the morning and evening that is mixed with some probiotics/vitamins and then the dry food is out all day for them to graze on. We have had no complaints from them so far. For a watering dish, we use the fountains. Research has shown that most cats prefer running water and will end up drinking more with the use of a fountain. Plus, I have found that if I leave out a bowl of water, most of it ends up on the floor because they think it is a day at the pool.