With the arrival of the cold our little friend can have a very bad time, much worse than an adult cat. His body, not yet fully developed, you urgently need to protect yourself from cold temperatures otherwise you could catch cold and get sick quickly.
To avoid this, it is very important to know how to care for a kitten in winter since in this way we will ensure that the furry can pass this cold season without problems. So, if you are living with one for the first time, follow these tips to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Doors and windows closed
Yes, I know, it is logical, but humans tend to like a lot to have an open window so that air and light enter. However, when we live with a cat we must put a protective mesh to prevent it from jumping, but not only that: if we have adopted or acquired a kitten in autumn or winter, it is best keep it always closed. In this way there will be no drafts from outside and the health of our little one will not be compromised.
Provide a comfortable and warm place
The kitten spends between 16 and 18 hours sleeping, even more if he is a month old or younger. During those hours, It has to be in a safe, comfortable and above all warm place. The ideal is to acquire a bed cave type so he can protect himself, or let him sleep with us.
In the case that it is of a breed without hair or that it has it very short, it is advisable put on a cat coat that we can find for sale in animal products stores.
Make sure he eats and drinks
The kitten will probably not be as active as usual, which is normal and should not worry us unless he has symptoms of illness such as vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, seizures or anything else that makes us suspicious. But must eat and drink; If he doesn't, we must take him to the vet.
With these tips your furry friend won't even notice winter, for sure .