For the kittens that are being shipped, the kittens will stay here until they have been neutered or spayed and get all the Shots (see below), before they are flown out to their destination. Airlines are now saying, that any kittens going as pairs, need to be under 6 months of age to stay in the same Carrier, any that are 6 months or older, need to be in 2 separate Carriers. Any kittens that are being Shipped, the cost of Airplane Fees (starts around $220.00 on up to about $350.00), Airline kennels, Double Kennel cup and a Cat Bed of some sort, along with Health Certificate with Vet Fees (starts from $85.00 on up for Domestic Flights and $125.00 on International Flights, depending on 1 or 2 kittens being shipped) are the Responsibility of the Buyer.
It’s is very stressful on the kitten you are bringing home, if you are coming out of state and a long drive put the kitten on your lap to comfort and calm the kitten. If you are coming locally or from Louisiana you don’t have to do this. Always keep the kitten in the carrier when you are getting out of the car and going in the house. If you carry the kitten it can jump out of your arms and be injured badly or run away little kittens are very fast.
Before you pick up the kitten, you need to make a safe zone for him or her. A bathroom, or extra bedroom. A small area. Once you get the kitten don’t immediately open the carrier and let a bunch of people handle the kitten. This will stress the kitten very much. You need to put the kitten in a quiet place with food, water, litter pan and toys. You should sit in there for awhile then leave with the light on. The kitten will investigate and will eat and use the kitty pan if it feels safe and not stressed. Sometimes the kitten won’t eat drink water or use the litter pan till the next day until it feels comfortable and safe. It’s important you spend time with the kitten after you put it in the bathroom. Do not immediately take it to your bed and let it sleep with you. The kitten doesn’t know what a bed is and when it wakes up it will pee on the bed. This is not good to start. The kitten will want to continue to pee on the bed. Leave the kitten in the bathroom for a few days. You can take the kitten out and play with hold on your lap or lay in the bed playing. Afterward put the kitten back in the bathroom, this is getting the kittens trust.
After a few days open the bathroom door, the kitten will come out slowly. if it gets spooked, the kitten will run straight back to the bathroom because it’s now his or hers safe zone. If you don’t have this then the kitten will run and hide where you can’t get it. Under the couch, behind the stove, under a recliner. All hard to get places. Once the kitten starts staying out longer after coming out of the bathroom you can start letting the kitten come out and not close the door. At this time you should move the kitten to your bedroom with the kitty pan, food, water and toys. If you have a bathroom in your bedroom use that bathroom. You do need to let the kitten sleep with you not just as soon as you get home. Siamese love to sleep with their human and snuggle under the covers much more then other breeds of cats. This also helps the kitten to bond to you. And their little purr is so comforting.
Things To Buy For Your Kitten
I will send you a list of food a kitten formula and litter list a week before you get your kitten. When the kitten is 6 months old you need to change the food to a grain free adult food. Grain free cat food is much better for the kitten system and your adult cats. You need to buy a cat tree, one that is 6 foot. Goggle cat trees with free shipping. They are much cheaper then buying from Pets Mart.
Toys
Favorite toy is a wand toy, get one with a bell and feather. Why get one with a bell? The wand will become a training device, if you can’t find your kitten when you shake the toy your kitten will hear the bell and come running. You need to have playtime with the wand toy, even old cats like playing with the wand toy. Only play with the kitten a short time with the wand toy, if you see the kitten panting stop and put the wand toy away.
You need to buy ceramic bowls for the cat food and water bowls. When the kitten gets a little older get a kitty drinking fountain, cats love these. Other toys to buy are cat nip toys, they love them. You need to also buy brushes for your kittens. My favorite brush for my cats is a horse soft face brush, you can get at Jeffers Pet, And it’s very cheap my cat’s love it. And what I use on the kittens. Jeffers Face Brush Item IAFM cost $2.99 The other brush is also inexpensive at Jeffers, a Gripsoft Slicker Brush. This brush works great getting the loose shedding fur off.
