Kitten Articles

As a general rule, cats that are less than one year of age are considered kittens. It is important to feed your pet a kitten formula up to one year. The exception would be larger breed cats, such as the Maine Coon, which do not reach adult maturity until they are 18 months to two years of age.

Make your kitten's first weeks count; set the tone for socialization and schedules

As random & quirky as growing kittens seem, every adorable (occasionally exasperating) stage of kitten behavior has a purpose for developing a healthy cat.

Track kitten development growth and behavior milestones with our week-by-week guide. Learn how to provide nutrition and care as they grow.

Learn exactly what supplies and gear you need to welcome a kitten into your home

Kittens have special nutritional needs in early life. Learn about how to feed your kitten, what type of food to feed, and the frequency of feedings.

Tackle the trickiest kitten behaviors, from litter problems to inappropriate scratching

Help your kitten grow into a confident cat. Click here to see the tips and tricks on how to raise your kitten right for happy and healthy life.

Nutrition is an important part of kitten care. See 7 tips on how to feed kittens that are weaning from nursing to dry or wet kitten food.

Learn about choosing a new kitten that fits your lifestyle. Looking for signs of health and personality types will help when adopting the perfect cat.

Master the vaccination schedule that will keep your kitten disease-free

For a mother cat, knowing when to wean a kitten is instinctive and natural. For a cat person, knowing when to start weaning kittens can help the process.