Kitten Handbook & More Resources

A lot of people get a cat because they want an easy pet. And compared with a puppy- cats are pretty easy. You don't have to housebreak them, take them outside several times a day, or spend the first year teaching them not to eat your shoes... But then you bring home a kitten and realize that easy does not mean completely effortless. Your new kitten may be hiding under the furniture, climbing things they shouldn't, scratching the couch, biting your hands, attacking your feet,

The first night with a new kitten can bring a lot of questions. Here's what to expect, from crying and hiding to eating and litter box use, plus how to give your kitten a safe, simple place to settle in.

Kittens are curious, tiny, and surprisingly good at finding trouble. Here's how to pet-proof your home before bringing home your new kitten, including the hazards you may not think to look for.

Not sure what to feed your cat or kitten? Explore our collection of feeding resources covering raw, wet, freeze-dried, and homemade diets, along with practical guides for portions, transitions, hydration, and more.

A whole mouse, quail, chick, or rabbit can teach us a lot about what cats naturally consume. Explore the role of muscle meat, organs, bone, and other parts of the prey animal in raw feeding.

Compare homemade raw, premade raw, freeze-dried, wet, and dry cat food, including processing, moisture, ingredients, convenience, cost, and complete-and-balanced nutrition.

How often should cats eat? Learn how feeding frequency can change from kittenhood to adulthood, why I recommend two meals a day for kittens, and how to create a feeding routine that works for your cat.

Homemade raw can be a wonderful way to feed your cat, but it requires more than raw meat and a recipe. Here's what you should realistically consider before taking on the responsibility of making your cat's food.

Is your new kitten shy or nervous? Learn how to build confidence through safe spaces, positive experiences, play, gradual introductions, and patience.

Bringing home a new kitten is exciting, but the first few days can also bring a surprising number of questions. That's a lot of change in a very short amount of time. The first 72 hours aren't about getting your kitten completely settled into your entire household. They're about giving them a safe place to decompress and allowing them to gradually adjust to their new life.

Want to feed your cat raw but aren't sure whether to make it yourself? Compare homemade and premade raw food, including the time, equipment, nutrition, cost, storage, and responsibility involved with each.

Bringing home a new kitten? Learn how to introduce a kitten to cats, dogs, and children with a slow, stress-free approach that helps everyone adjust.