| Pick a place for the litter box away from the | | | | are allergic to them. The same goes for dusty |
| food bowls. Most people use the laundry room, | | | | litter you use. It makes many kittens sneeze. |
| basement, or bathroom for the litter box. | | | | Whatever type of litter you use, keep the litter |
| Remember that cats are very particular about | | | | box clean. That means that if you use a clay or |
| where they go to the bathroom, and they do not | | | | paper litter, change the entire box daily. Use a |
| like to use a litter box that is near anything noisy | | | | disinfectant to wash the box out, then dry it, and |
| or disruptive. So do not put it right next to the | | | | refill it with about one to two inches of fresh litter. |
| washer or dryer, for example, or by the furnace | | | | Do not let stool or soiled litter sit in the box-it can |
| or beneath a frequently used staircase. | | | | increase your kitten's likelihood of getting an |
| You must take precautions to remove all unsafe | | | | infection. If you use the clumping litter, scoop out |
| things from their reach. If you have children, this | | | | the soiled clumps daily, then change the litter and |
| becomes more difficult. Pick up all toys under two | | | | wash the box weekly. |
| inches in length. Also pick up paper clips, coins, | | | | Pick a spot for the food and water bowls. Most |
| rubber bands, ribbons, tape, yarn or string, and | | | | people use the kitchen floor. Notice I said food |
| any other small object a kitten could try to | | | | and water. Some people erroneously think kittens |
| swallow. | | | | do not drink water. All animals need water-fresh, |
| Close all cabinet doors, and keep all cleaners, | | | | clean water, changed several times daily. Keep |
| chemicals, and toxic substances out of kitten's | | | | the water bowl within two feet of the food dish, |
| reach. If your house is undergoing construction, be | | | | so your kitten will learn that where there's food, |
| bery careful of paints, paint thhiner, adhesives, | | | | there's also water. Do not be surprised if your |
| insultaion, lead paint, asbestos, nails, and other | | | | kitten prefers your faucet for his water. Most |
| supplies. Excessive dust and fumes during | | | | cats instinctively know that cold, running water is |
| construction also can harm your kitten. | | | | cleaner than warm, stagnant water. |
| Do not use litters heavy in deodorants-some cats | | | | |