how hard is it to take care of a kitten?

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A kitten is much like a baby when it starts to toddle around a house. Things must be "kitten proof", like small things that could be swallowed on the floor, needles and thread are particularly dangerous.

Kittens need training -- it probably will use a litterbox right away and it has to be in a place in can get to handily -- not in the basement! Two boxes would be better as, like young children, a kitty is not neurologically mature enough to "hold it" while it searches for its box.

Kittens also need to learn not to bite and scratch people's hands. Always play with a kitten with an interactive toy such as a cat dancer or feather toy. Kittens take a while to have good control over the retraction and extension of its claws so you must keep its nails trimmed and even then be prepared that there will be some unintentional scratching.

Kittens need a clean environment. Litterboxes should be emptied daily, their bedding kept clean, their food and water dishes washed daily. They need fresh water to drink.

You have to WATCH them so they don't get out the door and get lost. If you get a kitten now it should not be outside the house until April or May of next year.

You will be making many trips to the vet -- for worming, basic shots and later for a rabies vaccination. It's a good idea to plan to have the kitten spayed or neutered no later than five months.
That's going to be around Christmas time if you get a two month old now.

Then if you decide you want the kitten to go outside you had best start saving your money as it can be hit by a car, attacked by a neighbor's dog, or just have an emergency injury requiring immediate (and expensive) vet care.

Care of a kitten is a life-time obligation, financial and emotional, all the cat lovers here feel it is well worth the "cost".

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not that hard parents make it seem harder then it is.

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depending on the age of the kitten not too difficult.just alot of tender loving care.their vaccinations and spaying and neutering them.also keep them inside being an outside cat is very dangerous because there are alot of animal abusers, they could get run over by cars or in fights with other animals.also choose a good food for your kitty such as purina one it is made with real meats.NO human MILK for kitties

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Are you talking newborn or 8 weeks old? A newborn or one that still nurses needs to be fed every 3 to 4 hours. A weaned kitten needs food, water, litter box and brushed. And kittens like to climb curtains and run up the couch and across the table and over the back of the chair.

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Not hard. You need to know the basics of petcare %26 grooming, and you have to be prepared for accidents. You need a litterbox and a lot more. go to your local petstore/shelter and ask for advice.

Most petstores and shelters will not release cats and dogs (kittens and puppies) to families with children under three years of age, or to college students. Just a fyi :P

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not hard at all I think they get the litter box thing right away and make sure to lock them up in a cage or something at night so they dont kill themselves doing something. wait like a couple months. they might meow alot but oh well.

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The kittens mother does it no problem

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a bit hard..

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feed it, water it, take it 2 vet, give it lots of love %26 keep a clean litter box, as they will rebel %26 go all over, as they have sensitive noses, so clean, clean, clean. if u can smell litter box u waited 2 long. clean it everyday.

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its not very hard. Most of the work is cleaning out a litter box. They are very needy though. They require alot of attention.

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depends on the age

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Kittens are easy to care for providing you give them what they need..Kitten food(i perfer dry food),A litter box( i clean daily),plenty of water at all times,a quiet place to rest and plenty of love. Also regular trips to your vet for check-ups and vaccinations. I found that 2 kittens are easier andkeep each other company when you are away and are twice the fun . Good luck. P.S. a healthy cat is spayed/neutered and kept indoors.

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Not hard at all. Get one that is 8 weeks old or older and knows how to use the litter box. Warning: vet bills are expensive and the kitten must get shots and regular check-ups.

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it is pretty easy all you really have to do is play with it, water it, and feed it.

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I just want to add a little something to all the great answers you already have gotten.

I have found that it's much easier to raise 2 kittens at a time.they play with each other and, while sometimes that means there are 2 of them on the curtains, they also entertain each other and keep each other out of trouble.

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Kittens need a lot of attention, especially young ones who are separated from their mothers. Mine used to sit on my shoulder and cried like a baby every night unless I let him sleep on my bed. They're used to having their mother and litter-mates around so get used to it.

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i currently have a kitten and an older cat (which i got when it was a kitten) its not really that hard to take care of, it just love having attention most of the time, especially at dinner time, its always wondering what we are eating. when you have a kitten you must train it that way when it is older it knows how to behave. when it is a kitten you must leave it inside, that way it lessens its chances of getting hurt or killed by cars and other animals. all it needs is kitten food, a litter box w/ litter, which you must clean every day, and water. if it doesnt like water do not feed it milk, you can go down to your local petsmart or petco and buy kitten formula. as cats get older they become lactose. i wish you the best of luck! oh and most kittens love toys, even in expensive things like a ball of tinfoil works :)

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well kittens like 2 bite and clow things so if u love your couch or anything close 2 that keep the kitten away thay also like curtains and blinds so if that matters 2 u then a kitten will b hard 2 care 4 good luck

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its not hard at all

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quite easy. lotsa attention (if you're a cat lover this should be easy), warm milk and a soft spot to sleep on.