Kitten Articles
Whether you’re trying to understand your new kitten’s quirky behaviors or you want to understand kitten health and feeding recommendations, our experts are here to help. Explore all our kitten articles below to find the information you need to help give your kitten her best life.
Tips for Raising a Kitten into a Confident Cat
Help your kitten grow into a confident cat. Click here to read tips and tricks from experts on how to raise your kitten right for a happy and healthy life.
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When Does a Kitten Become a Cat?
When do kittens become adults? If your kitten is approaching 1 year of age, it will soon be an adult cat. Learn what to expect & how to care for an adult cat.
What Do Cats Like to Eat?
Cats are known carnivores, but what can cats eat besides cat food? Learn more about cat nutrition and what cats can eat as part of a complete and balanced diet.
How to Take Care of a Pregnant Cat
Having kittens is exciting but many cat owners are uncertain what they should do. Learn how to support your cat during its pregnancy and so that it has healthy kittens.
Should I Adopt a Kitten?
Are you prepared to bring a kitten home? Read Purina’s questions to ask yourself before you adopt and how to choose the kitten that’s right for you.
Kitten Growth Stages and Development by Week
Track kitten growth milestones and behavior developments with our week-by-week timeline. Learn how to provide nutrition and care as your kitten grows into a cat.
How Much Should I Feed My Kitten?
Choosing the right food for your kitten is an important decision. Nutrition supports her growth, development and can even affect her behavior.
Decoding Kitten Behavior
Every stage of kitten behavior has a purpose for developing a healthy cat. Click here for Purina’s timeline to understanding your kitten’s development stages.
How to Train a Kitten
Kittens need training, and it’s important to start early to help her form good habits and behaviors. Our experts explain how to train a kitten here.
New Kitten’s First Week Home
Bringing a new kitten home is exciting. Explore Purina’s tips to prepare your kitten for her first few weeks at home and help you adjust to your new life together.
How to Get a Kitten to Sleep Through the Night
A kitten’s first night in a new home can be challenging. Click here for Purina’s guide to help your new kitten settle in and sleep peacefully through the night.
When to Switch From Kitten Food to Cat Food
Kitten food is specially formulated to meet your kitten’s unique nutritional needs. Learn when to make the switch from kitten to adult wet and dry cat food.
Understanding When to Wean Kittens
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.