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| Devon Rex Kitten |
If your kitten prefers one type of food, try not to give into him/her, a varied diet is better for his/her and your budget.Always have fresh water available; especially if you choose to feed any quantity of dried food. Raw chicken necks are excellent for keeping tartar build up down on teeth. If you choose to use dried food, only feed good quality biscuits, not the cheap supermarket brands. Egg Yolks may be served raw, however the whites must be cooked. Include Fat in your cat's diet, a little butter or lard. The rex breeds especially require this.
Raw Liver is important in the diet but should not be fed more than twice a week, as it may cause diarrhoea, and in large quantities it may also cause vitamin A poisoning. Beware of "pet mince" too often it contains large quantities of liver. Dog Foods are not suitable for cats as they have very different nutritional requirements from dogs. Cats require more vitamins A and B, taurine, fatty acids, and animal protein than dogs. Cats are still primary hunters whereas dogs are scavengers, dual cat/dog foods are actually cat foods suitable to dogs, and are perfectly adequate.
If your Devon Rex kitten prefers one type of food, try not to give into him/her, a varied diet is better for her health and your budget. Please try not to allow your Devon Rex to get fat. They love food and will try desperately to convince you that they are starving to death. Easier said than done! If your dog does not like to share its meal please lock your kitten away while your dog eats, as they will show no fear where food is concerned.
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GROOMING
Fleas Devon Rex kitten has been treated with Advantage prior to leaving our home. It is your choice what product, if any, you choose to use for fleas. Spoton is an organophosphate and can have quite severe side effects and is best avoided for cats. Claws Devon Rex and Devon Rex KittensVariants grow longer nails more quickly than most other cat breeds. Your kitten's claws have been kept clipped, scissors style clipper seems the easiest to use, but human nail clippers work well.
Because all cat claws are clear it is straightforward identifying the quick and cutting to avoid this. Wait until she is settled on your lap, speak to her reassuringly, and she should cooperate. Just put your fingers under her pads and gently press down on her paw with your thumb to expose the nail. A scratching post is essential, do not be seduced by looks, you need a solid base and a long enough pole for the cat to stretch to full length standing on hind legs with front legs reaching up. If your kitten uses the furniture to strop a sharp clap and stern no should
discourage her (while you are looking) alternatively I use a garden spray bottle of water to spray offending individual and that way they don't know where it came from, but stop their deviant behavior temporarily at least.
EYES
If your kitten develops any eye discharge gently swab it from the nose side outwards; never use the same swab more than once. Bathing in the other direction can spread any infection to the other eye. I find makeup pads wonderful to have on hand for any minor first aid requirements, they are absorbent and the cotton wool is covered in gauze to stop bits of fluff getting into the eye or wound. If the discharge continues for more than two days contact you veterinarian. Do not use drops or ointments without advice as they may destroy the natural antibodies on the eye surface and can therefore make the condition worse by allowing harmful organisms multiply on the eye surface.
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Care Devon Rex
Chocolate, raisins, raw potato. Paracetamol and Aspirin should never be
given to cats! Some dog flea preparations can make cats very sick even
via contact with the treated dog always check the precautions on the
packaging before using flea product on either your cat or dog. Coal tar
derivatives such as Dettol, Jeyes Fluid and Pine disinfectants are toxic
to cats. Spray and Wipe cleaner is accountable for quite a few cat
poisonings. Fly spray;Black Flag, Morteins and other long acting fly sprays can be absorbed off surfaces through your cat/kitten's paws, they can also become poisoned eating the dead and dying poisoned flies. Some ultra low allergenic sprays are safe with cats. However I favour the use of fly screens and the good old fashioned fly swat. Whatever kills flies in greater quantities would surely kill or harm cats or humans! Mothballs may be played with and paws licked and may cause illness and even death.
Open Fires, Lazy Boy Chairs, Washing Machines, Freezers, Dishwashers; All of these everyday tools can be hazards to the young inquisitive kitten. Please be aware of where your kitten is before closing clothes dryers, fridges, washing machines, ovens etc. It takes only a moment to check and possibly prevent a tragedy. Rubber bands, string and dental floss can be eaten and cause choking or bowel obstructions.
Brake fluid and antifreeze are lethal and are attractive and palatable to cats! Cocoa mulch and snail bait as well as insecticides containing permethrins are seriously dangerous to cats. Just like indoor plants can be poisonous so can garden plants and the same precautions should be taken, If your cat does get sick and has been chewing a plant, take a piece of the plant with you to the vets if you do not know the name of it. Not only can plants be poisonous some can also cause local irritation of the skin, eyes or throat, wandering jew is notorious and is not only common
but very vigorous.
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