--For dummies.

Includes index

Introduction -- Your companion for life -- Preparing for and bringing home your kitten -- Caring for your kitten -- Kitten psychology: understanding your furry friend -- Welcoming the unplanned kitten -- The part of tens

Kittens For Dummies is a must-have guide for new kitten owners or those thinking about getting another one to add to their pet family. Kitten expert Dusty Rainbolt walks readers through choosing the right kitten to suit their lifestyle and provides solid information on getting a kitten from a breeder or a shelter. Readers will discover how to properly care for their new kitten with sound and friendly advice on feeding, setting up litter boxes, grooming, kitten proofing their home, and traveling with their kitten. Readers will also find in-depth discussion on maintaining their kitten's good health with tips on proper veterinary care, nutritional habits, and invaluable information on how to handle behavioral problems. In addition, the book discusses what readers should do if they find an orphaned kitten, from notifying the proper organizations to caring for and raising the kitten themselves