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>>DR WEBB: Hi, I'm Dr. Webb, a veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital.
As your partner in pet care, it's our goal to help you keep your pet healthy and happy.
Here are some helpful tips for adjusting to life with your kitten.
>>NARRATOR: First, you'll want to make sure that your pet's environment is safe, and taking
a look at things from a kitten's perspective can help.
Electrical wires, cords for the window blinds, stairs, chemicals like antifreeze, and standing
water such as swimming pools or the toilet bowl can mean trouble.
It's a good idea to keep small items and objects with removable pieces,
plus liquids, medications and plants - even rubber bands and string, out of reach.
These can all create a choking hazard and even serious intestinal blockages.
Providing lots of pet toys is a safe way to help satisfy their need to play or chew.
Speaking of chewing, dental care is essential throughout your cat's life,
and it's never too early to establish good dental habits.
Since tooth-brushing can be challenging, dental treats can help prevent dental disease.
When your kitten's older, regular dental exams and cleanings as prescribed will be an important
step in preventive care.
Start your kitten off on the right paw by providing an easily accessible litter box.
Place the box in a quiet area, near where your kitten sleeps, but away from dogs, kids
or other cats.
It's best to keep potted plants with soil out of your kitten's reach until they're completely
litter-box-trained.
Providing your kitten a cat carrier to explore or sleep in is a great way to get them used
to it.
Carriers can help take the anxiety out of trips in the car to the vet, groomer or boarding
facility.
Thanks for listening.
Remember, you know your pet best.
And we know how to help you keep them healthy.
For more information on this, and other health care topics visit banfield.com
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