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Getting a kitten? Worried about shedding, accidents, and night waking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi I have a question regarding cats , i want to get a kitten and im really worried about shedding and vomiting and urination outside of the litter box and waking me up in the middle of the night. Can you please guide me ?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 17th, 2018

Vomiting and urination outside the litter box are not common just as long as you keep the litter box clean. you need to be ready to be awaken at night at least for the first 6-12 months of the kitten's life, after that it is usually not an issue. shedding depends widely on the cat's breed, some breeds tend to shed much more than other.

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