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Kitten Experience

Social Sweeties: Early, Positive Experiences

Kittens benefit from positive socialization experiences in the early weeks of their lives.

Marty Becker, DVM, and Janice Willard, DVM

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When you offer a different food to your kitten, give it a second bowl next to the kittens usual food, Buffington says. When you change litter, offer it a second litter in a different box. Cats respond much better to novelty when they have a choice and when you think about it, most people would realize that we prefer having a choice too!

Giving your kitten important social and environmental experiences early in life will give it the best possible mental and emotional start.

You wouldn't want to build a house on a shaky foundation, Johnson-Bennett says. If you want an ideal cat, why not start with a firm foundation?

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As a mother of two 6 month kittens, I found this advice to be invaluable. It's nice to know that I am on the right track with raising my kitties to be the best cats they can be.
Laura, Kewaskum, WI
Posted: 11/25/2008 7:53:00 PM
A lot of common sense, but easily overlooked information. Thank you.
Shay, Atlanta, GA
Posted: 11/25/2008 12:02:27 PM
Thanks for this information. It is very helpful and useful.
Chrystal, Westminster, CO
Posted: 11/25/2008 11:50:26 AM
Very good article with lots of useful information.
Hillary, San Diego, CA
Posted: 10/24/2008 9:57:53 AM
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