How To Socialize Feral Kittens

Kittens are a blast of course but workman says that if you socialize your kitten or even start socializing an older cat the fun won t end.

How to socialize feral kittens. These steps are followed by slowly taking the cat out of the cage and holding him her for some lap time. Socializing feral kittens kittens that are not exposed to humans early in their lives learn from their mothers and quickly become feral according to the feline fix. Working with one cat at a time the caregiver insists gently and persistently on making contact with the cat using various tools like food feather wands and long handled brushes. If the kittens are eight weeks or younger usually just about anyone can socialize them by following some simple steps.

Kittens love food who doesn t and giving the little ones food creates an incentive for them to interact with you and also forms positive associations. If the kitten runs away from you offer it a little food on your finger. Use your index and middle fingers to stroke the kitten s head and shoulders. Petting for the first.

Be careful not to. Socializing feral kittens video. Keep dry kitten food out all day but when you feed wet food stay in the room so they associate you with food and start to trust you. Even better buy some potting soil to put a layer of clean parasite free soil over the top of the litter.

After two days lift the kitten and wrap them with the towel we talked about. Now find a place in your house that is quiet and preferably. Other tips and tricks always make sure that they see a vet and get them dewormed and fvrcp vaccinated right away if you have any other parasites and the like do make sure that they re taken care of as needed don t give a rabies vaccination until the kitten is about four or so months old. We ve found the soil over the clumping litter transition to work quite smoothly.

With some time and attention you can work with young feral kittens to help them become affectionate and loving companions. Kitten socialization guidance for beginners take our taming feral kittens for adoption workshop or webinar or watch the tough love. Kittens older than two months eight weeks of age often take more time and skill to socialize. Many recommend using clay litter at first.

You ve rescued the kittens. Using cat attract litter will help your feral kitty identify the litter box as the place to go to the bathroom. Some of my most endearing experiences have been with older senior cats who were maybe for the first time in their lives given choices and allowed to control what happens to them in their environment workman says. The first two days.

If the kitten is comfortable with you place it in your lap or hold it securely in your hands.