A. Your kitten should be litter trained when it arrives in your home. Make sure the kitten knows where the tray is, and make sure it is cleaned at least once a day.
Most breeders will provide a sample of the cat litter the kitten is used to or will give you details of the make and type.
In case of accidents, you can discourage a repeat visit to the same inappropriate area by placing a sheet of aluminium foil over the patch, after you have cleaned it.
If the problem persists, speak first to your kitten’s breeder!

A. There are perhaps more toxic plants than non toxic, and a search engine will list them. Remember that whilst cats are obligate carnivores they are also very curious, and may well nibble at house plants and flowers.

A. Your cat should not eat:-

Onions, Garlic, & Related Root Vegetables Green Tomatoes, Green (raw Potatoes) Chocolate

Grapes and Raisins Avocado

Milk. Adult cats fed a nutritious diet don’t need milk, and many cats are lactose-intolerant, which means that the lactose in milk and milk products produces stomach upset, cramps, and gassiness. An alternative is goat’s milk and Lactose free milk.

Alcohol

Beer, liquor, wine, foods containing alcohol — none of it is good for your cat.

Caffeine

Fat Trimmings and Bones

Table scraps often contain fat trimmed off of meat and bones. Both fat and bones may be dangerous for cats. Fat, both cooked and uncooked, can cause intestinal upset, with vomiting and diarrhoea. And a cat can choke on a bone. Bones can also splinter and cause an obstruction or lacerations of your cat’s digestive system

Raw Eggs

Raw Meat and Fish

Raw meat and raw fish, like raw eggs, can contain bacteria that cause food poisoning. This does not include propriety-made raw food products which have been made with specialist knowledge.

Dog Food – A steady diet of dog food can cause your cat to be severely malnourished

Too Many Treats – Eating too much too often can lead to obesity and even diabetes Yeast Dough

Your Medicine – Ingesting a drug prescribed for humans is one of the most common causes of poisoning in cats.

What Cats Can Eat

Cats are carnivores and need meat. Your breeder should advise what your cat has been eating and it’s a good idea to add any new foods gradually to avoid upset tummies. Talking with your vet about the cat food you provide and following the directions on the label will help ensure your cat’s diet is balanced and your cat stays healthy Some breeders prefer raw feeding and more information can be found at https://www.rawfeeders.co.uk/raw-feeding-cats-starter-guide/

If You Think Your Cat Has Been Poisoned Contact your veterinarian Immediately

A. Below are a few things that can unwittingly cause danger.

Christmas tinsel and decorations Tinsel,

Thread,

Dental Floss – cats love string

Mini Blinds – Cats, especially kittens, can easily hang themselves on mini blind cording.

Treated Toilet Water – Keeping an automatic cleanser cake in the toilet is convenient, but it can be deadly if your cat drinks it.

Rubber Bands – if swallowed they can be life-threatening.

Plastic Bags

Open fridges, washing machines or tumble dryers

Hot hobs

Paper shredders

Small holes or chimneys

Cleaners, bleaches, disinfectants

Needles and thread

A rickety ironing board and iron Wires

High rise cats

For cats that live in high-rise flats there is always a great danger of them falling from windows or balconies. There are companies which produce screens for windows that allow them to be opened while keeping your cat safe. Likewise, balconies should be cat proofed to stop them falling