小猫护理

Getting a kitten can be an exciting time for you, your family and your new bundle of fluff! However, there’s a lot to learn about how to best care for your kitten, and lots of things that you need to do to ensure that they stay safe and healthy.

At the Ark Veterinary Hospital we are dedicated to provide the best service for your kitten. On the page you can find information about vaccinations for your kitten. Also we explain everything about preventative care like worming, ticks and fleas, how to create a safe environment at home, appropriate training and healthy nutrition.

如果您有任何问题，请随时致电我们： 02-9416-1300 或与我们的一位经验丰富的合格兽医在线预约。

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The Kitten Package

The Ark is committed to making vet treatments and pet care more streamlined and easier for you.

We’ve introduced a comprehensive kitten care package. This package contains everything your kitten needs in their first year of life to set them up for a healthy adulthood. We tailored the package to the different stages of your kitten growth, so we can let you know when your kittens adult teeth are emerging and what to do, when to come in for vaccinations and worming, and at what point your kitten needs to be desexed.

如果您想了解有关此套餐的更多信息，请联系我们友好的工作人员 02 9416 1300.

6-8 周
First health examination, F3 vaccination, flea and tick prevention and intestinal worming

10-12 周
Health examination, F3 vaccination, flea and tick prevention and intestinal worming

14-16 周
Health examination, F3 vaccination, flea and tick prevention and intestinal worming

6个月
Growth check by veterinary nurse including dental exam, weight check, nail trim, skin and coat check

9个月
Growth check by veterinary nurse including dental exam, weight check, nail trim, skin and coat check

Additional Inclusions
Your kitten’s topical flea and tick prevention and intestinal worming for the duration of the package (12 months)

One bag of Hills Science Diet Kitten Food

微芯片

微芯片是新南威尔士州对猫进行注册时的一项法律要求。微芯片是一种小型植入物，大约一粒米的大小，当它们很小的时候，它们被放置在你的小猫脖子后面的皮肤下。该程序是非侵入性的，我们的兽医人员拥有多年的经验，可以让您的小猫尽可能舒适。微芯片包含一个以您的名字注册的特殊号码，这是识别您的宠物误入歧途的最佳方式。兽医诊所和磅可以使用扫描仪访问您的联系信息，让他们快速回家。因此，非常重要的是，如果您的联系方式发生变化，请与当地议会进行更新，以便您的小猫总能找到回家的路。

预防保健

蜱虫

Paralysis ticks are a significant health risk to your kitten. They are most active during the warmer months of the year (October to March), but we can sometimes see cases year-round. There are a number of preventative products that can be used from 8 weeks of age. There are a variety of spot-on treatments on the market that provide good protection for your kitten. No prevention is 100% effective, so it is vital that you check your kitten daily for ticks. At The Ark we have a wide variety of tick and flea prevention. Our experienced nurses can advice you which one is the best treatment for your pet.

If you think your kitten has a tick, take them to a vet immediately for treatment.

跳蚤

Fleas are an annoying parasite that cause itchiness, skin irritations, and spread tapeworm. Our nurses at The Ark Vet can advise you on the right product to use for the prevention of fleas for your kitten, how to use the products correctly and when to apply them. There are a range of products on the market for flea prevention, including spot-on treatments, sprays and environmental treatments. We will help you choose the best product for your puppy and household.

阅读更多关于我们的预防保健。

小猫的食物

小猫在生命的第一年有很多成长要做！在此期间给它们喂食均衡的饮食真的很重要，这样它们才能正常生长，并为成年后的健康做好准备。

我们建议每天给 6 个月以下的幼猫喂食 3 次，因为它们的小肚子在它们获得所需的所有食物之前就已经吃饱了。
在此之后，您可以每天喂它们一到两次，没有任何问题。

垃圾训练

如果您的猫要在室内呆很长时间，让它们习惯使用猫砂盆很重要。大多数小猫会本能地使用猫砂盆，但最好在喂食后约半小时将它们放入猫砂盆中。当他们使用它时积极表扬他们可以帮助强化他们的行为。

将猫砂盆放在远离小猫食物的地方并改变猫砂频率，因为猫不喜欢使用脏的猫砂盆！

训练时间还是游戏时间？

重要的是让你的新小猫保持活跃和忙碌，以满足他们天生的好奇心。通常在玩耍时，小猫会跟踪、追逐、猛扑和咬他们的玩具。小猫喜欢进入很多关卡，所以低矮的栖息地或小猫吊床可以让它们玩得有趣！然而，在玩耍时很容易不小心鼓励咬和抓挠，这可能会在成年猫身上养成坏习惯。这里有一些提示，可以防止小猫长大后抓挠和咬人的行为：

尝试在您和您的小猫之间保持一定距离，使用不鼓励直接接触您的皮肤的玩具
如果你的小猫咬或抓你，即使它不太疼，也要大声喊叫，然后走开。你的小猫很快就会明白，粗暴的行为会结束游戏并在未来变得更温和

绝育

绝育是一种标准且简单的程序，我们建议您在您的小猫 5-6 个月大时执行该程序 - 公猫和母猫的情况略有不同，但可以防止它们繁殖或携带一窝小猫。特别是在男性中，绝育会降低睾酮水平，这可能与成年生活中的行为问题有关。有关该程序及其好处的全面信息，请访问我们的绝育页面，但我们已经汇总了对小猫进行绝育的一些好处的快速列表：

雄性猫不太可能四处游荡寻找配偶或与附近的其他猫打架
生殖器官患癌风险大大降低
减少反社会或攻击性行为，以及雄性猫的领地标记
减少收容所和街头流浪猫的数量——这也意味着可能通过宠物社区传播疾病的未接种疫苗的猫更少

A Kitten-Proof House

Kittens are very inquisitive and playful, so it’s really important to remove any potential dangers in your house so they don’t accidentally hurt themselves. We’ve put together a checklist you can use to make sure you’ve set up a safe and comfortable environment for your furry friend that will keep them occupied with fun things to do but also keep them out of mischief!

将所有电线和任何有毒物质放在接触不到的地方。
关闭阳台和高甲板。
移除任何可能对您的猫有毒的植物。如果您对植物不确定，请由我们的一名护士管理，他们将能够告诉您它是否安全。需要小心的一种特殊植物是阿鲁姆百合，因为食用该植物的任何部分都会产生毒副作用，尤其是对小猫而言。
Provide your kitten with a soft bed in a quiet spot. Cats enjoy their privacy and like to feel safe and secure.
Buy a scratching post. Kittens need to wear down their nails so they don’t get too long. Without a scratching post, they might decide to use your furniture!
Make sure your kitten has their own designated food and water bowl.
给你的小猫一些玩具玩。对于小猫来说，任何东西，甚至一根绳子或皱巴巴的纸都可以成为玩具！他们喜欢追逐事物，和你的小猫玩耍是一种重要的结合体验。
确保你有一个猫笼。这使您的宠物更容易运输，并减少您的小猫在旅行时可能感到的压力和恐惧

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