Description
Kittens are just as deserving of continuous veterinary care and involvement in their early months as puppies but often they are only seen for vaccines and neutering in their first year of life. And yet so many of the problems we see in older cats; obesity, cystitis, parasites and stress, could be mitigated by their owners having a good understanding of their pet’s needs and how best to care for them.
This lecture will focus on how, as the veterinary team, we can support and educate our kitten parents to set them up for success as the purr-fect pet parent!
Learning Objectives
- Ensuring kitten caregivers understand feline behaviour and how to allow their cat to express themselves freely
- How to introduce kittens into a family and household safely and well, particularly if there are already adult cats in residence
- Setting up a good litter tray environment & habits from the start
- How to educate owners on their kitten’s health needs, both in the first year of life and beyond.
- How to set up structured kitten consultations in practice so caregivers are supported throughout their pet’s growth and development
