Bringing Home a Kitten: First-Week Checklist
Set up litter, food, safe rooms, and vet timing so your new kitten settles smoothly in a Chennai home.
A kitten's first week shapes trust for years. Prepare the home before arrival so your new companion finds food, litter, and quiet rest without chaos.
Before they arrive
- A quiet starter room with litter box, bowls, bed, and toys
- Litter box placed away from food and water
- Kitten-safe food appropriate for age
- Carrier ready for the first vet visit
- Hide or secure wires, toxic plants, and open balconies
The first few days
Let the kitten explore one room first. Sit quietly and let them approach you. Short play sessions build confidence; forced cuddles do the opposite.
Keep the litter box clean — kittens have small bladders and may avoid a dirty box.
Book an early health check
Schedule a clinic visit for vaccines, deworming, and a general exam even if the kitten looks healthy. Ask about diet, scratching posts, and when sterilisation should be planned.
HAPPY PET SHOP in Kolathur and Virugambakkam can guide new kitten parents from day one — including gentle grooming introductions as they grow.
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