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British kittens: care and education

British cats are recognized as the most popular pets. They tolerate loneliness well, are independent and picky, smart and beautiful. However, the Briton, like any cat, needs care and proper education from a young age.

Content

• 1 What features of British cats need to be considered when leaving
• 2 Housewarming: how to help a British kitten get used to a new home

• 3 Table: British kitten hygiene

  3.1 Photo gallery: British kitten care products

• 4 Table: combating parasites in a kitten

  • 4.1 Photo gallery: flea and parasite remedies for British kittens
  • 4.2 Hygiene after the toilet

• 5 Health features of a British kitten

  • 5.1 Table: the most common diseases of British kittens

  • 5.2 Vaccinations for British kittens

    5.2.1 Table: what vaccines are given to the British

  • 5.3 Sterilization of British kittens

• 6 Features of digestion and nutrition

  • 6.1 Feeding a British kitten

  • 6.2 Table: feeding a British kitten up to a year

    1 Photo gallery: British kitten food

  • 6.3 Dishes for feeding the British kitten

  • 6.4 Vitamins required by a British kitten

    • 6.4.1 Table: essential vitamins for a Briton
    • 6.4.2 Photo gallery: vitamins and vitamin complexes for a Briton

• 7 Raising a British kitten

  • 7.1 Tray Training

  • 7.2 How to teach a kitten not to scratch

    7.2.1 Anti-scratch and onychectomy

  • 7.3 How to equip a house for the convenience of a kitten

• 8 British kitten toys

  • 8.1 Photo gallery: toys for British kittens
  • 8.2 Workshops: how to make toys for a kitten

What features of British cats need to be considered when leaving

British kittens have a number of breed characteristics that affect care and education. Among them:

• short dense wool of a two-level structure - thick and dense undercoat and long guard hair;
• the British are growing rather slowly. The final formation of a cat occurs only by 5-6 years;
• in the British, the stomach sags a little, so he needs careful hygiene;
• British cat walks by itself. To raise an affectionate and loyal pet from a kitten, you need to make enough effort and find the right approach to your pet.

British cats have features to consider when grooming

Housewarming: how to help a British kitten get used to a new home

The first few days are the most important time to bond with your pet. Remember that you cannot take a kitten from the cattery that is less than 3 months old.

You need to behave with a new tenant delicately:

1. You should start from the very first minutes. Place the carrier in the middle of the room and open the door. Do not pull the kitten out by force - let him get comfortable a little. Do not make noise or walk around the carrier with the whole family to admire the new pet, do not turn on the TV and loud music, do not make sudden movements near the pet. There should be one family member in the room with the baby, who will help him get used to the new home.

2. It may happen that from stress the cub will jump out of the carrier and hide. Do not try to get him out of the "shelter" - it will only frighten the kitten more.

   

   A frightened toddler can hide in the most unexpected places.

3. Offer your pet some warm milk. Place a bowl with it at the entrance to the carrier or next to the shelter. He will probably look out for a drink and see that nothing terrible is happening. It's not worth feeding the baby yet.
4. If the kitten does not leave the shelter for a long time, try offering him something tasty. A hungry baby is more willing to make contact.
5. Do not remove the carrier when the kitten has looked out of it - he should feel that he has somewhere to hide in case of danger. It is advisable that she was nearby on the first day, even if the pet has a house.
6. In the first couple of days, the kitten's movement should be limited to one room, so that he gradually explores the whole house a little later.

7. When the kitten has already sniffed everything and is not so afraid, quietly and affectionately speak to him and carefully approach. Offer him a treat and play with him.

   

   When the baby is a little used to the environment, you can play with him

8. If the cub willingly ate the treat and doesn't mind playing, you can gently stroke it. If he is not afraid of you - pick up, but do not carry around the room.
9. A thing with the scent of the baby's mother should be placed on the bed or in the house. If it's a bedding or a towel, you can wrap them around a heating pad - so the kitten will feel that his mother is nearby.
10. At first, the kitten will still look for mom. As soon as you notice that your baby is worried or crying, take him in your arms or distract him with a game and a treat. It is at these moments that a strong bond is established between the kitten and the owner.

In the early days, the main thing is to provide the baby with silence and complete peace.

All the time, while the kitten gets used to the new home, there should be a quiet and calm environment around it. If there are small children in the house, they should not be allowed near the pet. No screams, loud music and sudden movements - just a quiet gentle voice and constant communication.

Usually in 3-7 days the baby will fully get used to the new home. If everything is done correctly, then things can go faster: in just 2-3 days.

Table: British kitten hygiene

Care point	What is needed	How to proceed	Periodicity
Peephole cleaning	eye lotion or warm tea infusion; a piece of natural fabric.	You need to clean the eyes carefully, without pressing. They are wiped from the inner corner to the outer corner twice: first with lotion or tea broth, then with a cloth moistened with clean water.	Daily
Cleaning the ears	ear lotion; ear drops; cotton pad.	First way: Take a cotton pad and moisten it with lotion. Gently place the disc deeper into the ear, holding the kitten's head, and begin to massage gently. Remove the disc from your ear and take another one wet with lotion. Roll it up with a tight tube and place it in your ear. Twist it a little to pick up more dirt. This step can be repeated twice for better cleaning. Then use a disc dipped in lotion to wipe the pet's ear. Second way: Place 2-3 drops in the ear for cleaning. Massage the base for 1-2 minutes. With a cotton swab dipped in lotion, wipe the kitten's ear, removing dirt and wax.	Once a week
Teeth cleaning	toothpaste for cats; a special toothbrush or a piece of natural tissue for bleeding gums.	Apply a small amount of toothpaste to your toothbrush or cloth. Open the kitten's mouth and carefully, but without using force, brush his teeth. You can give him a little brush or cloth to chew for better cleaning.	Once every 2-3 days
Bathing	Shampoo for kittens	Protect the kitten's ears from getting wet beforehand. You can put pieces of cotton wool in them. Place your baby in a bowl of water. Level - up to the chest. Temperature - 39-40 ° C. Wet his fur well, apply a little shampoo and lather well. Rinse the area under the tail and belly especially thoroughly. It is enough to wipe the muzzle with a damp cloth. Rinse off the shampoo and wrap the kitten in a warm soft towel. The next day in the apartment there should be no cold and drafts. Between main bath procedures, dry shampoo (powder or spray) can be used every 7 days to keep the coat clean.	If the coat grows dull, starts to smell or grows greasy, it's time to wash the kitten. On average, once every 3-4 months.
Combing	slicker; small furminator; rubber brush; frequent comb; combined massage brush; regenerating and caring spray for wool. It will help to avoid tangles and tangling, making the coat manageable, soft and shiny.	Smooth out the coat with a comb. If there are tangles, gently unravel them with your fingers. If the kitten sheds, once a week its fur should be combed with a furminator. On other days and outside the molt, comb out with a slicker. Then brush over the coat with a rubber brush to remove any remaining dead hairs. Flatten the fur again with a comb. Finish combing with a massage brush: first comb the fur with the metal side, then with the bristled side. Spray the repair spray on the coat and comb the kitten with a comb again.	During molting - once every 1-2 days, at normal times - once every 3-4 days.
Claw cutting	Claw cutter	choose a well-lit place; in case of a cut, prepare a bottle of hydrogen peroxide; Before cutting the claws of the kitten, caress and calm him. Take it in your arms; press the pad with two fingers so that the claw is accessible, and examine it. Usually, in good light, you can easily see the grown edge of the claw and the living part - the pink tissue inside the claw. It has blood vessels and nerve endings, so there is no need to injure it; at a distance of 1-2 millimeters to the pink fabric, cut the claw slightly at an angle, observing its natural shape, and file if necessary; do not forget to trim the claw on the fifth toe of the cat. It is he who most often grows into the pillow and causes pain to the kitten.	As the claw grows

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'> British kitten care products

Thanks to the content of chamomile, Iv San Bernard Clean Eye lotion gently cleanses the eyes

Cliny Cleansing Eye Lotion contains silver ions that disinfect eyes and prevent tears from forming

Phytoelita VEDA with green tea gently cleanses the kitten's eyes

Teddy Pets Wet Wipes for Dogs and Cats effectively removes earwax and eye discharge

Rosinka ear cleaning lotion is safe and easy to use

VEDA phytoelite for ear cleaning contains chamomile extract

AVZ BARS - hygienic drops for cleaning the ears of dogs and cats

Liver Flavored Beaphar Toothpaste for all pets

Tropiclean Gel Avoids Tartar

Royal Groom Shampoo Nutrition and Moisture is designed for babies

Pchelodar Energy of nature nourishing cat shampoo with royal jelly and elastin makes the coat soft and shiny

Baby shampoo Gold Premium has a beneficial effect on wool

Espree Kitten Dry Bath - dry shampoo designed for the delicate skin of kittens

Espree Clean cat Waterless Bath does not require rinsing and does not cause irritation

I love pet head Dry clean - no rinse shampoo for kittens and puppies, making the coat silky and fluffy

The combi brush is comfortable and practical

A rubber brush massages the skin and stimulates hair growth

Furminator for a kitten should not be large

Table: combating parasites in a kitten

Parasites	Symptoms of the appearance	Preparations for struggle	Application	Frequency and age of use
Fleas / ticks	If the kitten is constantly itching, and in its fur you notice small grains of white and black (eggs and excrement), then the animal is infected with parasites.	Drops: Beaphar Spot On for kittens; Bars Forte Insectoacaricidal drops for kittens; Ms. Kiss drops for kittens and small cats; antiparasitic drops on the withers for kittens from BioVax; Api-san Prazicide complex for kittens. Sprays: Frontline spray; Ms. Kiss spray for ticks and fleas for kittens; flea and tick spray Vitomax; Beaphar Spot on Spray. Collars and shampoos: flea and tick collar for kittens Beaphar; Rolf Club flea and tick collar for kittens; collar insect-acaricidal Bars; shampoo against fleas and ticks Doctor ZOO for kittens; shampoo "Lugovoy" for fleas and ticks; insectoacaricidal shampoo Phytoelita VEDA for kittens; flea and tick shampoo "Barsik" for kittens.	If you use drops, apply them to the withers and behind the kitten's ears (where he cannot lick them off), strictly observing the dosage. Hands should be protected with gloves and washed thoroughly after handling the animal. Spray is sprayed all over the kitten's fur, except for the head, after putting on a collar-collar on it so that it does not lick off the product. Hands also need to be protected. The clamp should be removed no earlier than 7–9 hours after processing. Drops and sprays can protect the kitten from re-infection with parasites for 2-3 months. Shampoo does not provide such a guarantee, therefore, after washing with shampoo, a kitten should be put on an anti-flea collar.	Treatment for fleas and ticks with drops and spray is carried out every 2.5-3 months, starting from 3 months. Shampoo should be washed no more than once every 2 months with the constant wearing of the collar.
Helminths (worms)	the tummy becomes tight and puffy; the kitten vomits; appetite is very strong or none at all; persistent diarrhea, possibly bloody; the appearance of the coat deteriorates; severe pallor of the mucous membranes of the mouth.	Prazicide; Kaniquantel; Troncil K.	Draw the suspension into a syringe without a needle according to the dosage. Wrap the kitten loosely in a towel and open its mouth. Inject the medicine into the mouth slowly so that the kitten does not choke. Do not put the syringe too deep. Repeat the procedure after 10-11 days. The interval between treatments can vary depending on the drug.	At 2 months or before vaccinations - every 3 months.

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"> Photo gallery: flea and parasite remedies for British kittens

Bars Forte drops repel mosquitoes, fleas and ticks

BioVax antiparasitic drops on the withers contain natural ingredients and are absolutely safe for kittens

Suspension Prazicid plus effectively protects against helminths and ticks

Drops for kittens Ms. Kiss is a plant-based repellent that gently cares for the skin

Spray Ms. Kiss from ticks and fleas for kittens does not cause allergies and provides reliable protection against parasites

"Doctor ZOO" flea and tick shampoo is suitable for caring for the smallest, sick and weak kittens

Lugovoy shampoo for fleas and ticks can be used for kittens from three months of age

VEDA Fitoelita shampoo for kittens destroys lice, lice and fleas

The Rolf Club flea and tick collar protects kittens from mosquitoes, fleas and ticks

Insectoacaricidal collar "Bars" should not be used until two months of age

The Beaphar flea and tick collar contains a blend of natural oils

Hygiene after the toilet

This is an important part of the care that will prevent some unpleasant diseases such as proctitis. After each trip to the toilet, you need to inspect the legs and the area under the tail, then wipe them with a clean cloth. If the kitten has fluffy "pants" on its hind legs, it is better to shave them for hygiene reasons.

Features of the health of the British kitten

The British, as an indigenous breed, are very healthy. They are not susceptible to the vast majority of genetic ailments, and thanks to their strong immunity, they rarely get sick with infectious and colds. Skin diseases and allergies are also not a problem for the British breed.

Table: the most common diseases of British kittens

Disease	Description	Symptoms	Treatment
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy	Heart disease, characterized by a thickening of the walls of the heart muscle. This leads to deterioration of the heart, oxygen deprivation and ultimately to the death of the cat. Often the disease develops along with some others: hyperthyroidism (increased work of the thyroid gland); hypertension (high blood pressure); acromegaly (excess secretion of growth hormone); lymphoma; "Bull heart" (congenital enlargement of the heart); taking a large number of drugs not prescribed by a veterinarian.	severe shortness of breath; tachycardia; bluish color of the mucous membranes; wheezing, heavy breathing; fainting.	Diagnosed by ultrasound examination of the heart. It is curable only in the early stages. Poorly diagnosed.
Obesity	Obesity is the accumulation of fat in the body, resulting in overweight. The reasons include: sedentary lifestyle; uncontrolled and unbalanced nutrition; hormonal disorders; castration.	severe shortness of breath with little activity; the cat becomes fat; it is impossible to feel the ribs through the fat layer; the cat practically does not move, eats a lot, problems with joints appear; there is an excess of the weight norm by 20-30%.	a gradual increase in physical activity; drawing up the correct diet with a veterinarian; taking hormonal drugs.

British cats are prone to obesity

Vaccinations for British kittens

Vaccinations for cats are one of the most important care items. They allow you to protect your pet from dangerous and fatal diseases. Vaccinations are especially needed for cats that walk on the street.

Table: what vaccines are given to the British

Vaccination type	Live vaccines	Dead vaccines
Comprehensive vaccination (against panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calcivirosis, some manufacturers add protection against chlamydia and rabies to this set)	Felovax, Multifel, Quadricat	Nobivak FORCAT, Purevax RCPCh
From chlamydia	Felovax, Multifel, ChlamyCon	Nobivak FORCAT, Purevax RCPCh, Katavac Chlamydia
From rabies	Nobivak Rabies, Rabizin	Quadricat
From depriving	Not	Microderm, Vakderm-F
Feline AIDS	Not	Vel-O-Vax FIV
From FIP	Not	Primucell FIP
From viral leukemia	Leukocel 2	Purevax FeLV

To prepare a kitten for vaccination, you must:

• carry out deworming. The first dose of the medicine is 21 days before the vaccination, the second is 10-11 days after the first dose;
• 2 weeks before vaccination, treat the animal against fleas and ticks. Shampoo is best used a week before vaccination.

The following vaccination order should be followed:

• 3 months - deworming;
• 3 months 7 days - treatment against fleas and ticks;
• 3 months 10 days - repeated deworming;
• 3 months 14 days - treatment for fleas and ticks, if shampoo is used;
• 3 months 21 days. - the first comprehensive vaccination;
• 4 months 10 days - complex revaccination and rabies vaccination.

Kittens whose mother has not been vaccinated are vaccinated a month earlier. The complex vaccination against rabies is repeated annually. For all other vaccinations, the veterinarian builds an individual schedule at the request of the owner of the kitten. Before each complex vaccination, it is necessary to repeat deworming and prophylactic treatment against fleas and ticks.

Babies are vaccinated only after deworming

Sterilization of British kittens

Sterilization is carried out for the British a little later - at 7-8 months. Special preparation for the operation is not required: the kitten is not fed 12 hours before the operation and is not watered for 4–5 hours. After sterilization, the baby's movements are limited (for example, with a cage) for 10-13 days, a blanket is put on and the seam is disinfected daily.

You need to sterilize babies no earlier than 6-7 months

There are times when an immediate visit to a doctor can save your baby's life. You should pay attention to the following symptoms:

• severe vomiting (especially if it is bloody or bile);
• problems with urination - blood in the urine, very frequent, painful urination;

• breathing disorders:

  • fast and superficial;
  • with an open mouth;
  • severe shortness of breath;
  • engaging the abdominal muscles.
• severe bleeding as a result of internal and external injuries;
• fractures and severe bruises, dislocations;
• ataxia, disorientation, unblinking gaze at one point, lack of reaction to the outside world;
• refusal to eat for more than 2 days;
• the kitten drinks a lot and almost does not go to the toilet;
• fainting;
• the animal is hiding in a secluded place;
• sudden unreasonable aggression;
• excessive licking;
• purulent discharge from the nose and eye, redness and tearing;
• the kitten sleeps a lot, just getting up for food and going to the tray;
• severe hair loss and changes in its structure (becomes dull, matted);
• change in the color of the mucous membranes of the mouth to bright red, cyanotic, icteric, pale - in general, any deviation from a light pinkish color.

By contacting the vet in time, you can save your pet's life

Features of digestion and nutrition

British cats are an aboriginal breed that has some digestive characteristics:

• the intestines are shorter than many other breeds. This means that the basis of the diet should be meat;
• since the British are prone to obesity, they should not be overfed;
• cereals, wheat, starch, fatty meat - all this is very harmful to the British.

British kitten feeding

First of all, you should know what to avoid in the British diet:

• overfeeding - strictly follow the daily food intake, which includes not only the main food (porridge with meat and vegetables), but also other additives;

• some products:

  • pork;
  • river fish;
  • fatty meat;
  • sweets;
  • cereals and wheat;
  • milk after 6 months;
  • pickled, fried foods, seasonings (salt, spices, sugar);
  • raw meat, fish, offal, vegetables - everything must be given cooked, since there is a high risk of infection with helminths;
  • bones;
  • onions, garlic, broccoli, potatoes, herbs: celery, dill, parsley;
  • grapes, raisins;
  • nuts and nut butters;
  • mushrooms.
• underfeeding - it is useful for the British to starve no more than once every 10 days;
• mixed food (feed + natural) - it is not recommended by veterinarians.

Table: feeding a British kitten up to a year

Age	Number of feedings per day	Products with natural nutrition	Feed	Daily food intake (when feeding with natural food)	Female weight	Male weight
3 months	6 times every 2 hours	milk (special for kittens, sold in veterinary stores) - 40%; meat (minced chicken, beef, rabbit) - 30%; soft cereals (rice, buckwheat, oatmeal) - 10%; poultry or beef offal - 10%; cottage cheese - 40-50 g per week; vegetables, except for onions and potatoes (given in the form of mashed potatoes) - 10%; quail eggs - 2-3 per week; white sea fish - 50 g per week.	90% wet and 10% soaked dry food	40–45 g per 100 g of kitten weight	1-1.5 kg	1.5-2.5 kg
4-6 months	4-5 times every 2.5-3 hours	milk (special for kittens, sold in veterinary stores) -15–20%; meat (minced chicken, beef, rabbit) - 45%; soft cereals (rice, buckwheat, oatmeal) - 15%; poultry or beef offal - 10%; cottage cheese - 50 g per week; vegetables, except for onions and potatoes (given in the form of mashed potatoes) - 15%; quail eggs - 2-3 per week; white sea fish - 50 g per week; chicken and beef liver - 40-50 g per week.	70% wet, 30% dry.	45 g per 100 g kitten weight	at 4 months. - 1.7-2.4 kg; at 5 months - 2.2-2.9 kg; at 6 months - 2.3-3.6 kg.	at 4 months. - 2.1-3.9 kg; at 5 months - 2.6-4.3 kg; at 6 months - 3–5.4 kg.
6-10 months	3-4 times every 3.5-4 hours	milk after 6 months completely excluded from the diet; meat (finely chopped rabbit meat, beef, poultry) - 55%; soft cereals (rice, buckwheat, oatmeal) - 15%; poultry or beef offal - 10%; cottage cheese - 50-60 g per week; fermented milk products (yogurt, sour cream, cream, kefir) - 10%; vegetables, except for onions and potatoes (in the form of mashed potatoes) - 10%; quail eggs - 2-3 per week; white sea fish - 60 g per week; chicken and beef liver - 50 g per week.	60% wet, 40% dry	40 g per 100 g kitten weight	at 7 months - 2.4-3.9 kg; at 8 months - 2.5-4.1 kg; at 9 months - 2.5-4.3 kg; at 10 months. - 2.5-4.4 kg.	at 7 months - 3.3–5.6 kg; at 8 months - 3.5-6 kg; at 9 months - 3.8–6.4 kg; at 10 months. - 4.3–6.8 kg.
10-12 months	2-3 times every 6 hours, by the year feeding is done in the morning and in the evening	meat (finely chopped rabbit meat, beef, poultry) - 60%; soft cereals (rice, buckwheat, oatmeal) - 15%; poultry or beef offal - 10%; cottage cheese - 70-80 g per week; fermented milk products (yogurt, sour cream, cream, kefir) - 5%; vegetables, except for onions and potatoes (given in the form of mashed potatoes) - 10%; quail eggs - 2-4 per week; white sea fish - 60–70 g per week; chicken and beef liver - 60–70 g per week.	50% dry, 50% wet (you can start completely switching to dry food, replacing 10% of wet food every month with dry food)	35-40 g per 100 g of kitten weight	weight at 11 months. - 2.5-4.5 kg; weight at 12 months - 2.5–6 kg.	at 11 months - 4.3–6.8 kg; at 12 months - 4.5-7 kg.

When feeding ready-made food, you must give the kitten the daily allowance indicated on the package. The basis of natural nutrition is a mixture of meat, offal, porridge and vegetable puree (percentage according to age). A kitten should have fresh grass in constant access: sprouted oats or special for cats.

Photo gallery: food for British kittens

Thanks to its high protein content, Hills Science Plan Kitten with Chicken contributes to the proper formation of the baby's muscles

Eukanuba Kitten 1–12 Healthy Start with Chicken strengthens the immune system of kittens

Spiders Royal Canin Kitten - premium food containing everything necessary for the development of the baby

Brit Premium Chicken Chunks for Kitten is suitable for daily feeding of little Britons

Pro Plan Junior will provide your baby with all the nutrients necessary for a growing body

Carnilove Turkey & Salmon Grain & Potato Free for Kitten has excellent taste and will not leave the kitten indifferent

Orijen Cat & Kitten food is one of the best holistic food for kittens

Bosch Sanabelle Kitten dry holistic food for kittens contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals

Acana Grasslands is a dry holistic food containing only natural meats, vegetables and herbs

Applaws Kitten Can is a cereal-free holistic kitten food

Purina Pro Plan Focus Kitten Canned Cat Food - premium canned food with natural ingredients

Carnilove Turkey & Salmon Can for Kitten - holistic food from a Czech manufacturer

Brit Premium Can - canned food for the little ones, containing more than 40% meat

Royal Canin Mother & Babycat Canned Cat Food is suitable for babies up to four months old and their pregnant and lactating mothers

British kitten feeding utensils

Dishes for feeding a kitten must meet the following criteria - convenience, quality and safety:

• plates should be shallow. There are 3 of them for water, wet and dry food, or 2 for water and natural food;
• the kitten should not bend too much to the floor while eating - this can negatively affect the growing spine, therefore, a low stand is needed under the bowl;
• the recommended shape is round / oval;
• the best material is ceramics or stainless steel. Bowls made from these materials are stable, safe, do not absorb odors, do not affect the taste of food;
• it is better not to buy double bowls - the water will quickly deteriorate if food gets into it;
• The base of the feeding container should be wide and non-slip (ideally rubberized).

There is a special bowl for British cats and kittens

Vitamins for a British kitten

Vitamins must be added to the kitten's diet for any diet up to 3 years old. This is necessary to maintain immunity, coat health, growth and full development.

Table: essential vitamins for a Briton

Vitamin	Benefits for the kitten	Where is contained
A, carotene	Vitamin A is essential for vision. It also promotes the growth of kittens. Carotene is equally important for the skin and wool.	Chicken liver, vegetables.
IN 1	Regulates the digestive system, increases overall activity, promotes the release of energy.	Chicken, eggs, beef.
AT 12	Provides normal functioning of the liver, reproductive and nervous systems.	Beef liver, vegetables.
Pantothenic acid	Essential for healthy skin and coat.	Vegetables, rice, wool vitamins.
Riboflavin	Its deficiency causes hair loss around the eyes, visual impairment, weight loss, general weakness and lethargy.	By-products.
Vitamin C	Supports immunity, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, accelerates the elimination of toxins from the blood.	Vitamins for cats.
D	It is necessary for the proper development of bone tissue, as it promotes the absorption of calcium.	Eggs, fish, dairy products. Kittens should be in the sun as often as possible.
TO	Responsible for normal blood clotting.	Meat, dairy products, fresh herbs.
H	The deficiency leads to the development of neoplasms, skin problems.	Liver, vitamins for kittens.
WITH	Helps to absorb iron and calcium, as well as eliminate toxins.	Liver, vegetables.
E	Influences the development and health of muscle tissue, hair and skin, the reproductive system.	Vitamins for kittens, liver, meat.

Vitamin complexes and supplements can be given from 2-3 months. They are available in liquid and tablet form. It is allowed to combine vitamins for wool, proper development and growth and malt paste to remove wool lumps from the stomach, but you should not give everything at once.

British kittens need vitamins and minerals to grow

Photo gallery: vitamins and vitamin complexes for the Briton

Wolmar Winsome for Kitten is a multivitamin complex that can be taken from the 45th day of life

Vitamins GimCat Baby Tabs for kitten immunity and growth have a seductive aroma

Vitamins 8 in 1 Calcium strengthen bones and muscles, preventing the development of rickets

Hartz Everyday Chewable vitamins contain taurine, essential for the health of the digestive, urinary and nervous systems

Anivital FeliImun ensures healthy skin and coat and strengthens the immune system

Trixie Katzen-Paste will help improve digestion

Beaphar Malt-Paste can help prevent vomiting, loss of appetite and constipation

Raising a British kitten

In order for a British kitten to grow up as an affectionate and sociable pet, you need to spend a lot of time with him.

Tray training

A kitten can be toilet trained in 1–2 weeks. When choosing a tray, it is recommended to be guided by the following criteria:

• it should wash easily and be massive enough not to be turned over by a weighty Briton;
• for a lively kitten, a house tray or an automated tray will not work. In this case, it is best to choose a pallet made of strong plastic. The house tray can be useful if the kitten is shy or shy by nature;
• the sides should be such that the kitten can easily climb into the tray, but do not spray the litter.

The tray must always be clean, otherwise the kitten will not want to use it

Some kittens chew the filler, so you should give preference to natural - woody or from pressed cereals. Silica gel is not worth buying until 10-12 months: it is convenient and economical, but dangerous if swallowed. Scented litter with lavender or mint scent will help you quickly train your kitten to the litter box:

1. Prepare the tray and litter, and place it in a secluded spot as far from the food as possible, preferably in another room.
2. Play with the kitten and feed him at the usual time.
3. Take it out 20-30 minutes after feeding and put it on the tray. Let him sniff everything and explore.
4. Talk to him lovingly. Show the kitten how to use the litter box by digging the litter in front of his nose with your finger (do not take the kitten by the paw, it may scare him). You can give your baby a tummy massage to speed up the digestion process and create pleasant associations with the tray.
5. Please be patient. When the kitten is done, give him a treat and praise.
6. For the next 10-15 days, place your baby on the tray immediately after a night's sleep or 30 minutes after eating. Until the kitten is accustomed to the litter box, restrict its movement to the room where the toilet is located.
7. Watch your baby carefully. As soon as he sits down for "business" or begins to "dig" the floor, take it to the tray without sudden movements and fuss.

If the kitten went in the wrong place, you can try one of three options:

1. Remove the space and scrub the floor with citrus peels - cats really hate this smell.
2. Put a bowl of water or food in the place of the "toilet" - cats never shit near the place of a meal.
3. Try rearranging, changing tray or filler.

How to train a kitten not to scratch

For all owners, the problem of cat claws is relevant. This is especially true for kittens - their claws grow and require active use. But you can wean your baby from scratching and tearing furniture and walls:

1. Spray on all areas that you want to protect from damage, a special spray with a repelling smell (apple, orange). These products are sold at veterinary pharmacies.
2. Spray the scratching post with an attractive scent (lavender, catnip) spray. Bring the kitten to her, take his paw in your hands and, pressing on the pad until the claw appears, put it on the scratching post. A few times would be enough for him to understand its purpose.
3. While playing with the kitten, carefully observe its behavior. As soon as you began to release claws and scratch, immediately stop the game and silently leave the room. The kid will quickly understand what he is doing wrong.

A spray with a pleasant smell will help to train a kitten to a scratching post

Anti-scratch and onychectomy

If the kitten does not want to get used to the scratching post and scratches everything, you can buy anti-scratch caps that are put on the claws and attached to them with glue. They are safe if the kitten is not allergic to glue and do not impair the function of the claw. They need to be changed at least once every 7-10 days so that inflammation or infection does not develop on the claw. The claws should be trimmed as they grow.

Anti-scratch is safe when applied correctly

Another "way out" can be onychectomy - removal of the first phalanx of the toe. It has a lot of disadvantages:

• the kitten loses a sense of security, because claws are its natural weapon. He becomes nervous and fearful, begins to bite;
• the function of the musculoskeletal system is impaired;
• a serious infection may develop;
• problems with joints and skeletal development cannot be avoided.

Onychectomy is prohibited in many countries around the world. Do not cripple your pet for the sake of your own whim.

Claws are very important for a cat, they should not be removed under any circumstances

How to equip a house for the convenience of a kitten

This should be done even before the baby arrives at the new home. But before settling down, study the future family member better, get to know him, find out his character: playful or phlegmatic, mobile or passive, what he likes and what not.

Regardless of the nature, the kitten will need the following items:

• 2-3 bowls for food;
• scratching post;
• tray and filler;
• everything you need for care;
• couch and toys.

A house for a Briton can be anything, the main thing is that he likes him

The kid will need:

• game complex;
• scratching post;
• a secluded sleeping house or a cozy bed;
• ordinary and educational toys for kittens.

Any kitten needs to ensure safety in the house:

• hide small, sharp and easily breakable objects;
• fix everything that hangs on the walls, or rather remove it altogether;
• hide the wires and keep the kitten away from the equipment, isolate the sockets;
• install special nets on the windows - curious kittens often fall out of windows and break to death;
• do not keep toxic and hazardous substances freely available.

British kitten toys

Toys are very important for the British. They help not only to establish a connection with the owner, but also to the intellectual development of the kitten. Toys allow you to keep the baby busy during the absence of the owner and protect him from his own curiosity. It can be:

• "Teasers" to simulate hunting;
• developing;
• food;
• sound toys.

Photo gallery: toys for British kittens

The multi-level track with balls is one of the most interesting toys for kittens

Tracks perfectly develop the kitten's reaction

With this design, the kitten will have to puzzle over how to get the treat.

The balls should be made of strong rubber that is not easy to chew

Such toys develop logical thinking.

Master classes: how to make toys for a kitten

To make a string teaser you will need:

• felt;
• strong thread;
• thread and needle.

Making such a toy is simple:

1. Cut out two pieces of the same shape from felt;
2. Sew them tightly with thread. Before that, you can put dry lavender or catnip inside - so the kitten will like the toy even more.
3. Sew on the thread on which the toy will hang.

Tease toys allow you to play "hunt"

To make an educational toy you will need:

• wooden box with a resealable lid;
• balls and other common toys.

Even a child can make such a toy:

1. Cut round holes in the sides and lid of the box.
2. Place the lid on the box.
3. Place a few balls and mice inside.

An educational toy can be made by hand

For a soft toy you will need:

• old glove;
• filler (synthetic winterizer, foam rubber);
• thread and needle.

To make this toy, follow the instructions:

1. Sew up the hole in the glove, leaving a small one to fill.
2. Fill the glove with foam rubber or padding polyester.
3. Sew the hole as tightly as possible.
4. The glove can only be decorated with fabric elements. Sew them on as tightly as possible.

Gloves can make funny octopuses

Any kitten, regardless of breed, needs care, education and attention from the owner. But this is especially true for the British. Seemingly independent, they really also want affection and attention from a person. Provide your kitten with competent care, give your love, and he will grow up faithful and healthy.