Archive for February 2026

Deworming and Parasite Control Kittens are normally pre-cautionary dewormed by the vet, even if they are not shown signs of being infected. Kittens are so small that they cannot afford to be infected or they will lose nutrients that their growing bodies require, thus being more vulnerable to becoming ill easier and faster than an…

When a kitten is first born, its immune system is not fully mature yet. It is very easy for a kitten to become infected with a variety of illnesses. The mother offers them some protection initially by nursing and offering maternal antibodies, and this will initially help with the kitten’s immunity. How long this maternal…