Socialising Kittens

Your cat deserves a name that reflects its character. So, what could it be? And most importantly, where should you begin?

Kittens do occasionally get stressed and more so during noisy festivals or if you have too many visitors. After all, they are in a new environment dealing with completely new experiences. Here’s what you should know...

Cats naturally respond to threats by acting aggressively. You might notice this behaviour in your kitten even when there’s no reason to feel threatened. If this happens, you needn’t worry – there are plenty of things you can do to calm her down.

Your kitten’s big cat cousins in the wild have little contact with outsiders. Since your kitten shares these natural instincts, it’s important to help her ease into her new life, that may include new companions, gently.

You've probably been preparing for a long time to welcome your new kitten home. You’ve bought special kitten food, a cat bed, a feeding dish, toys, and you’ve figured out a name. Now all that’s left is getting her to respond to her new name!

What your kitten learns during her first few months will influence the rest of her life. It’s important that she gets as much experience as possible in order to be more open and trusting as an adult.