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I just got a new kitten. How do I care for her, including food and vaccines?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 month and 21 days old | 1.2 lbs

Yesterday i got a small kitten.. Please tell me how to take care of her... She is very small and cute... How cat is supposed to taken care and tell me about the vaccination... Food.. Needs etc

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 17th, 2017

Hi there and thank you for your post! Congrats on the new kitten! I'm sure she is cute! Vaccinations begin at around 6-8 weeks of age and go until 16-20 weeks of age. For food, I would recommend a soft food to start and follow the feeding guidelines for the particular kitten food you feed her. When she is old enough, I would look at getting her on a flea and tick preventative as well. Your vet there can also help you. Each vaccination series is spaced out by 2-3 weeks. I would schedule a vet appointment for 6-8 weeks of age to start. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

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