Kitten care
Litter, diet transition and first vaccines. The mixed-species overview is first weeks; this page is cat-focused.
Clinic: Turgutreis Pawspital Veteriner Kliniği
Published: 2026-09-06
Clinic veterinarian: Veteriner Hekim Elif Duran — this page does not yet carry a separate reviewed stamp.
In short
A warm quiet room, fresh water, age-appropriate food and a clean tray. Milk and table scraps can harm kittens. Toxic foods.
Not nursing, constant crying, diarrhoea or noisy breathing should not wait. Vaccines: cat vaccine schedule.
Litter and play
More cats usually means more trays. String and small toys can be swallowed. Suspected poisoning covers chemicals and foreign bodies.
When to come in
Diarrhoea, vomiting, not nursing or hiding beyond a day should not wait. Diarrhoea in cats.
Sources and further reading
Read next
- Puppy & kitten first weeks: what to watchNew-pet excitement is wonderful; a small routine lowers stress. This is a calm checklist, not a prescription.
- Cat vaccine scheduleCat vaccines are not one date for every cat. WSAVA separates core and lifestyle vaccines.
- When to vaccinate? A calm start for puppies and kittensVaccine timing depends on age, species, and lifestyle. The safest step is a personalized plan with your veterinarian.
- Cat spay and neuterWhy, when and going home. The overview sits in the spay-neuter guide; this page is cat-specific.
- Coming for the first visit: a short checklistThe first visit is a get-to-know-you day. A few documents and a comfortable carrier setup are usually enough.