The kitten handbook
A confident start for a curious kitten.
Create a comfortable home, understand play and build a care routine around a growing cat.
Begin with the basics
In-depth handbookCats · First week
Your kitten’s first week: space, meals and trust
A calm introduction that makes a new home easier to understand.
In-depth handbookCats · Kitten basicsLitter trays: setup, habits and when accidents mean illness
Make the tray easy to use and respond sensibly when something changes.
In-depth handbookCats · Kitten basicsKitten feeding and teething: the everyday basics
Complete growth nutrition, meal planning and what to notice as adult teeth arrive.
Play and everyday confidence
In-depth handbookCats · Kitten basics
Kitten biting, ambushes and hands-as-toys
Channel play into suitable targets and recognise when touch is becoming too much.
CatsPlay like prey: a better wand session
Small movements can be more interesting than frantic waving.
CatsThe cat carrier can stay out
Turn a travel object into familiar furniture.
A home that works for cats
Support when you need it
In-depth handbookEveryday · Health & care
The first vet visit: a conversation worth preparing for
Bring the right records and leave with a clear, individual care plan.
In-depth handbookEveryday · Health & careWhen to call the vet: urgent signs and useful information
Recognise situations that should not be managed with another internet search.
In-depth handbookEveryday · First weeksOverwhelmed by a new pet? Make the next day easier
Reduce the care load without blaming yourself or the animal.