Persian Cats: Feeding, And Litter Box Training

nNow that you have selected your Persian kitten, you will need to gather the proper tools and equipment for the kitten’s care. Your Persian kitten demands extra care and attention, especially in the area of grooming. This article will focus upon feeding and litter box training.nnBasic supplies include:nn• Food and water bowls (preferably not made of plastic)n• Litter boxn• Grooming suppliesn• A specific place to sleepn• A sturdy scratching postn• Plenty of kitty toysn• A cat carriernnThings to take into consideration when purchasing food and water bowls are:nn• Be sure they are correct height and sizen• Kittens need bowls low-to-the-ground yet wide enough so they won’t be tipped over easilyn• Place food and water bowls in a low-traffic arean• Avoid plastic bowls as they sometimes emit an odor and can cause feline acne if the rim gets rough or crackedn• Avoid ceramic (this material may contain lead and can break)n• Stainless steel is probably the best selection (it is easy to clean and dishwasher safe, does not have any of the problems plastic and ceramic dishes have)nnKeep Persian kitten water and feeding bowls sterilized.nnPersian kittens will need fresh water at all times. Change the water daily.nnOptions of feeding include:nn• Leaving food out all the timen• If obesity is feared, a specific schedule is advisablen• Use the recommendation of your breeder or vetnnAs for the type of food: Please follow the link in the resource box of this article to learn about an all natural, high quality diet for your Persian kitten. If you will follow the links, you will find an informative video. Always start out with the food your breeder used. If the food is changed, do it gradually.nnHairball treatments are discussed in the web site I recommend for care of your Persian kitten (follow the link in this article to find more information).nnLitter Box Training:nnIt is said that most cats instinctively know to use a litter box. Some basic tips include: nn• When your Persian kitten first arrives, introduce him or her to the litter box first. n• Avoid moving the litter box around for decoration purposes. Pick a spot and leave it there. n• All cats are creatures of habit and they do not appreciate change in any of their routines. n• Do not be tempted to buy a certain brand of litter just because it is on sale. Your Persian kitten will surely be upset. n• Start out with the recommendation of your breeder since this is the brand Persian kitten is use to using.n• Try to place the litter box in a secluded, out-of-the-way arean• Persian kittens may need a smaller box at first so they can easily climb in and out of itn• As the Persian kitten matures into a cat, a bigger box will be necessaryn• The litter boxes with a hood is probably the best choice because some cats can be standing inside the litter box yet actually eliminate outside. A litter box with a hood will prevent these accidents.n• Provide one litter box per cat. Cats do not like sharing their litter boxesn• Be aware to the fact that in a multi-cat household, the dominant cat will usually “mark” all the boxes in the home to show who is in chargen• Regardless of Mr. or Mrs. in Charge Cat, having multiple litter boxes, one for each cat, is still the best course of action.n• Cats are fastidiously clean animals, therefore, you must keep their litter boxes tidy as welln• A litter scooper that you can use to dispose of solid waste daily is necessaryn• You will probably need to change the litter daily or else the Persian kitten may decide to find a cleaner, more suitable facility (a place you will not like)nnI just recently saw an interesting litter box system. This box automatically scoops up old litter and provides new litter each time the cat uses the box. The box uses a disposable tray filled with litter that needs only removed and discarded monthly. However, this particular system did not have a hood, and was expensive. You can purchase the hood as an accessory (of course). nnIf you have several Persian cats in the household, this may not be an economical litter box system. Monthly charge for disposable trays of litter was around $20. The entire system with one month supply was over $100. Please follow the link in this article to learn where to purchase this item. You will also find additional information regarding litter box systems. nnYour litter box will be a major important item. It is probably wise to learn what is available before Persian kitten arrives.nnnnThis article is FREE to publish with the resource box.nn