How to Handle a Kitten

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Be gentle and patient when picking up the kitten.

Be gentle and patient when picking up the kitten.

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Approach the kitten from the side.

Approach the kitten from the side.

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Place your dominant hand palm-up below the kitten.

Place your dominant hand palm-up below the kitten.

4

Secure the kitten by curling your fingers around their body.

Secure the kitten by curling your fingers around their body.

5

Use your other hand to secure its hind legs.

Use your other hand to secure its hind legs.

6

Hold the kitten to your chest.

Hold the kitten to your chest.

7

Put the kitten down when it begins to squirm or resist being touched.

Put the kitten down when it begins to squirm or resist being touched.

8

Try sitting down to pick up the kitten if it's squirming.

Try sitting down to pick up the kitten if it's squirming.

9

Allow your kitten to explore its surroundings.

Allow your kitten to explore its surroundings.

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Socialize your kitten with food and treats.

Socialize your kitten with food and treats.

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every day using toys and treats.

every day using toys and treats.

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Pet your kitten's head and back

Pet your kitten's head and back

13

Allow newborn kittens to bond with their mother for at least 8 weeks.

Allow newborn kittens to bond with their mother for at least 8 weeks.

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Create a safe, warm area for your kitten to sleep and rest.

Create a safe, warm area for your kitten to sleep and rest.

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Make sure your kitten always has access to food and water.

Make sure your kitten always has access to food and water.

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Groom your kitten regularly by using a brush.

Groom your kitten regularly by using a brush.

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Talk softly and quietly around kittens.

Talk softly and quietly around kittens.

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Cover potential hiding places under furniture or in tight spaces that could be d

Cover potential hiding places under furniture or in tight spaces that could be dangerous.

How to Handle a Kitten

Steps

Be gentle and patient when picking up the kitten.

Approach the kitten from the side.

Place your dominant hand palm-up below the kitten.

Secure the kitten by curling your fingers around their body.

Use your other hand to secure its hind legs.

Hold the kitten to your chest.

Put the kitten down when it begins to squirm or resist being touched.

Try sitting down to pick up the kitten if it's squirming.

Allow your kitten to explore its surroundings.

Socialize your kitten with food and treats.

every day using toys and treats.

Pet your kitten's head and back

Allow newborn kittens to bond with their mother for at least 8 weeks.

Create a safe, warm area for your kitten to sleep and rest.

Make sure your kitten always has access to food and water.

Groom your kitten regularly by using a brush.

Talk softly and quietly around kittens.

Cover potential hiding places under furniture or in tight spaces that could be d

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How to Handle a Kitten

Steps

Be gentle and patient when picking up the kitten.

Approach the kitten from the side.

Place your dominant hand palm-up below the kitten.

Secure the kitten by curling your fingers around their body.

Use your other hand to secure its hind legs.

Hold the kitten to your chest.

Put the kitten down when it begins to squirm or resist being touched.

Try sitting down to pick up the kitten if it's squirming.

Allow your kitten to explore its surroundings.

Socialize your kitten with food and treats.

every day using toys and treats.

Pet your kitten's head and back

Allow newborn kittens to bond with their mother for at least 8 weeks.

Create a safe, warm area for your kitten to sleep and rest.

Make sure your kitten always has access to food and water.

Groom your kitten regularly by using a brush.

Talk softly and quietly around kittens.

Cover potential hiding places under furniture or in tight spaces that could be d

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