Kitten care for the first six months
Kitten vaccination, deworming, litter training, feeding and safe socialisation — a calm, practical plan for new kitten parents.
Kittens grow fast, and their care needs change almost month by month. Vaccination, deworming and nutrition in the first six months build the immunity and body condition they carry into adulthood.
A first kitten consultation confirms age, weight and general health, screens for parasites and sets a vaccination schedule that fits your kitten rather than a generic calendar.
Early, gentle handling also matters: kittens who are used to carriers, nail trims and being touched grow into cats who tolerate veterinary care calmly.
This page is general educational information. It is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan — please consult a veterinarian about your own pet.
Kitten essentials
- First health check, weight and parasite screening
- Core kitten vaccination series and boosters
- Deworming schedule through the first months
- Kitten-specific nutrition and feeding routine
- Litter training and safe indoor environment
- Spay or neuter timing advice
Call your veterinarian if
- Your kitten stops eating or feels cold and floppy
- There is diarrhoea, vomiting or blood in stool
- Eyes are sticky, swollen or closed
- Breathing is noisy, fast or open-mouthed
- You see fleas, ticks or worms
Services that support this stage
Pet health guides
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Questions pet parents ask us
If your question isn't answered here, our care team is happy to help.
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