A Furry Bundle of Joy

Few things are cuter than a puppy or kitten. These little rascals are full of energy and can be hard to keep up with at times. Provide your puppy or kitten with a safe and structured set of rules to help them grow into healthy, well-behaved pets. Get ready to play!

Kittens are little balls of energy, and their eating needs are different from a mature cat. Under 7 months, a kitten needs to be fed three to four times a day. Kittens tend to nibble and eat in intervals. They always require access to fresh, clean water.

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You should think about vaccinating your puppy soon after weaning. A puppy is at potential risk to numerous heath conditions around 8 to 10 weeks, when the natural antibodies from nursing have faded. Make an appointment early with a veterinarian for a puppy vaccination and for a general examination.

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Your puppy’s first collar should be leather or lightweight nylon, and it should be 2 inches bigger than his neck. If you can fit 2 fingers between your puppy’s neck and the collar, it is a good fit.

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Kittens need to be vaccinated for feline leukemia, feline distemper, upper respiratory infections, and rabies. A kitten should get the first set of vaccinations in this series between 6 to 8 weeks, and this series should continue every 3 to 4 weeks until she is 4 months old.

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