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Kitten Classes
Well we have all heard of puppy classes which
educate new puppy owners on how to raise their puppy
successfully, but did you know that there are classes like this
for your feline friends.
Kitten classes provide an opportunity to comprehensively educate
you about your growing cat’s behaviour and health needs in 2 or
3 fun-filled sessions. Classes help dispel the myth that cats
can’t be trained. Kitten Classes teach you how to shape the
behaviours you want from your cat at home.
Kitten classes set the stage for avoiding common behaviour and
medical problems. They create realistic expectations by
educating you about normal cat behaviour, provide information
about necessary home and veterinary care, and allow time to
address questions from previous classes.
Kittenhood is a critical age for socialization. Kitten classes
allow kittens to play together and to be exposed to people of
different ages and genders. Such exposure, with positive
reinforcement, helps the kitten better adapt to all possible
changes that may occur in the family and home environment,
setting the stage for a lifetime without fear of noises, people,
places, and experiences.
Kitten classes also allow identification of emerging problems so
that they can be addressed as soon as they arise.
You will be taught veterinary maintenance procedures, such as
tooth brushing, checking and grooming. Early detection of health
problems allows for early treatment and minimal patient
discomfort.
Participating kittens gain confidence as they travel regularly
in the car, play with other kittens and toys, and broaden their
life experiences.
Because the sensitive period in kittens is shorter than in
puppies, classes are open only to kittens from 7 to 14 weeks of
age. If you have an older kittens or adult cat most classes will
welcome you without your cat as you can also learn how to
socialize kittens and prevent problems at home.
Class sizes are limited 3 to 8 kittens to allow for effective
socialization and training. Kittens should have received at
least one vaccine at least 10 days prior to the first class,
first deworming, and negative results of a recent FeLV/FIV
test** Owners of kittens with upper respiratory tract infection,
FeLV, FIV, or other contagious conditions (apart from ringworm)
are welcome without their kittens.
** Please see our information on FeLV/FIV Testing
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