British kittens: caring and raising cute babies

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

A new born kitten has a lot of inborn stereotypes of behavior. Most of them are similar to the behavior of a wild cat. British kittens are no exception, the care and upbringing of which requires taking into account this specific special behavior.

Most owners of British cats believe that the behavior of their pets is quite normal, but there are those who prefer to deal with their pet. This brings pleasure not only to the owner, but also to the animal itself.

A little about the breed

This breed cannot be compared to anything else. They are popularly called teddy bears. And this is not surprising, because after communicating with them you get a lot of positive emotions. Once you pick up this beauty, you will never want to let it go.

It should be noted that the British cat breed has a rather long development path. It was brought from Rome to Britain about two thousand years ago. However, at that time the breeddifferent from what we now know.

In the 19th century, a selection of the breed was carried out, and it received the name - British. However, this is not the last crossing. The painstaking work of breeders led to the fact that such unpretentious, graceful and beautiful British kittens appeared. Their care and upbringing should be special, and you will also need special accessories for your pet.

Required Accessories

If you want to create the best conditions for your pet, we advise you to stock up on the following:

• scratching post;
• bed;
• special food;
• water and food bowls;
• combs and brushes;
• toys;
• tray filler and tray itself.

British kittens: care and upbringing at the initial stage

Main things to teach your kitten to:

• to endure bathing, nail trimming and blow-drying patiently;
• go to the tray;
• to sharpen nails not on the carpet, but on a special tool.

Raising and caring for a British kitten is not such a difficult task, however, at first you still have to make some efforts.

To teach the baby to go to the tray, in principle, the mother herself had to. In most cases, this resolves between 3 and 5 weeks of age. Therefore, the baby should be accustomed to this procedure before moving to your house. After moving, watch him, especially after feeding. When the kittenwill start sniffing something on the floor, “plant” him in the tray. Do this a few times and he will remember it. If the problems persist, then you should change the tray to a larger one.

The most disliked procedure for cats is bathing and nail trimming. However, they can't get away from it. The sooner you start, the sooner the kitten will get used to it.

All pets are picky and obstinate, including British kittens. Care and education for them means weaning a kitten from bad habits. Oddly enough, but animals understand intonation. If the kitten starts to climb the curtain, then just strictly say “no”. At the same time, you need to look into his eyes, you can even shake your finger. Remember that the ban should not apply to everything the baby does.

Training

Many mistakenly believe that cat training is fiction. Everyone knows that these animals are very proud and independent, but they can also be taught a few tricks.

Bringing and training British kittens includes some highlights:

• You can't force a kitten to do something under duress. You can achieve what you want only through patience, praise and mandatory reward. It is best to start training from 6-8 months. Carefully observe your pet and determine what suits him best. This can be, for example, wearing your toys in your teeth.
• The cat will only fulfill the requirements if he loves the person and trusts him. Strengthuse is strictly prohibited, only affection and goodies as a reward.
• Say a command each time the cat performs a certain action.
• Baiting is also an effective way of training. The cat will do anything for a piece of meat, so take advantage of it! Start simple: jumping from one chair to another.
• Teach your cat the "come!" command. Speak it softly and cheerfully.

The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the kitten will refuse to follow any commands.

British kittens: care, feeding your favorite pet

Kitten ears require special care. As sulfur accumulates in them, they must be wiped with a cotton swab moistened with 3% peroxide. Be careful, if the kitten starts shaking his head and scratching his ears, see a doctor immediately.

Wipe your eyes daily with some water or a weak solution of furacilin. If the baby has severe lacrimation, then you should use drops of penicillin or chloramphenicol.

By nature, all cats are predators, and British kittens are no exception. Taking care of the British is not only about providing the kitten with everything necessary, but also about proper feeding.

The basis of their diet is meat. It is not recommended to accustom a kitten to your food as it is very harmful.

Small pet has an excellent appetite, so you need to feed him often. Do not be afraid that he will overeat, the likelihood of this is minimal. It is important to supplement the diet with minerals andvitamins. Food should be at room temperature.

It is recommended to feed a small pet with ground beef, but it should first be doused with boiling water. Chicken can also be given, but only boiled and diluted with broth. If beef can be given daily, then chicken, only 3 times a week.

Tips

• If you have one pet but decide to have another one, it's best to keep them separate first. Repeat the "acquaintance" procedure until a friendship develops between them.
• Respect their right to territory.
• All animals should be loved equally and not single out one of them.
• Water and food bowls should be separate and always clean.

That's the whole secret of caring for a British kitten.