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Kitten Care

Litter

Provide a litter pan and insure that the cat can climb easily over the sides. Most cats do very well with clumping clay litter. There are a variety of litter types available (recycled newspaper, wheat based litter, corn based litter, absorbent crystal or bead type litter, and non clumping litter). Choose a litter that works for both you and your cat. Irrespective of litter type, scoop the pan daily to keep the kitten healthier, conserve litter, and minimize odors. Some cats are very fastidious and won't use a dirty pan, especially in multi-cat households. Experts recommend you have one litter pan for each cat, plus one.

Most cats develop a preference for covered verse uncovered litter pans, and deep litter verses shallow litter within the pan. It is a good idea, if possible, to offer a variety of litter pan environments (one covered and deep, another uncovered and shallow). Place the litter pan in an area of the house removed from commotion.

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