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How to establish a daily routine for my kitten: feeding and shots?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 9 months and 18 days old

My 9-month-old ragdoll kitten and I am wanting to know the best times to feed her and how often. I have heard that routine is important in a kitten's life, so I'm trying to establish one. What would be the best routine for a kitten? (Including time to walk her outside, feed her, etc.). One more thing, what shots/medication should I given/giving her?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 17th, 2019

I recommend feeding Ella once in the morning (not long after you wake up, maybe when you have breakfast), and once in the evening such as when you have dinner. As for walking her, once a day is good, and you can do it in the evenings after dinner when it will quieter. Feline core vaccines include FVRCP (feline distemper combo) and a Rabies vaccine. Since she will be going outside, the FeLV vaccine (feline leukemia) should be considered. I hope this helps!

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