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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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My last two cats came to me as 2 week old kittens at my doorstep. I socialized them early. They are very social cats - with other cats and humans. Early socialization is very important!
Michalle, Portland, OR
Posted: 1/25/2012 3:51:27 PM
:)Kittens! <3
AA, hollister, CA
Posted: 7/18/2011 10:30:16 PM
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
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