Pets at Home Kitten Podcast
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe’ve created a new podcast series all about kittens! The Pets at Home Kitten Podcast’s mission is to provide you with an expert overview of everything you need to know, and the products you’ll need, to help make caring for your kitten a positive and exciting adventure.
Welcoming a new cat or kitten into your home is an amazing experience and can be the beginning of a wonderful companionship, but also means a lot of change for both of you. What are the first things a new kitten owner should be thinking about once that little bundle of fluff has been brought home? What should already be in place and how do you make your kitten feel welcome? What are the important ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’? What will you need to buy?... With all this in mind, we’ve put together this series of podcasts to help you plan for your new addition, and hope it will help you make the transition as smooth as possible.
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#10 Frequently asked questions - Christmas special!
December 03, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBHello, and welcome to this bonus episode of the Pets at Home Kitten Podcast. The podcast that takes genuine, frequently asked questions from members of our VIP Puppy & Kitten Club and puts them to our panel of experts who give some amazing advice on an array of kitten-related topics. The stockings have been hung, the tree is up and the countdown to Christmas has begun! The festive season is an exciting time not just for us, but for our kittens too. There are more humans, there’s more food, ...
#9 Your most frequently asked questions answered!
October 29, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBEditor of My VIP magazine, Kate Cornish, puts anxious kitten owners’ questions to the brilliant Dr Samantha Butler Davies, Veterinary Clinical Services Manager, at Vets4Pets, who dishes out some cracking kitten advice. We reached out to our kitten-owning customers, members of the Pets at Home VIP Puppy & Kitten Club, to ask them what type of questions they’d like answering when it comes to their little bundles of fluff, along with any other reassurance and guidance they’d like us to cove...
#8 Getting to know your family and environment
October 21, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBKittens are inquisitive creatures, keen to learn about the world and develop their own unique personalities. We learn how raising your kitten in the right kind of environment, with careful handling, can help them adjust to living with humans and all the experiences this normally entails. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/
#7 Play preferences and toys
October 07, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBJust like all pets, kittens can get bored if they’re not given sufficient stimulation. Most cats enjoy interacting with their owner, and playing is a great way to develop the bond between you and your pet. We explore why kittens have play preferences, what those preferences are, and what they mean – and discover which types of toy will suit different preferences. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/
#6 Behaviour and body language
September 23, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBWhat does your kitten’s body language mean, and why do they behave the way they do? Territory is very important to cats, so it’s no wonder they want to mark out their home as theirs – it’s where they feel safe and secure. We explore marking and scratching, explain spraying, consider what could be causing them stress… and discover how to save your furniture! Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/
#5 First Trip to the Vet
September 09, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBYour vet provides expert care for your pet, so you should introduce your kitten to them as soon as possible – it’s the first and most important step in caring for your kitten’s health and wellbeing. There’ll be paperwork to fill out and your vet will be keen to know what (if any) medical care your kitten has already received – we take a look at what to expect. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/
#4 Pesky parasites
August 26, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBAll kittens are vulnerable to parasitic pests, so it’s important to protect your pet against them. With the help of our Head of Pets, Karlien Heyrman, we take a look at fleas and the different types of worm, and how kittens catch them – and how you can help keep them all at bay. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/
#3 Nutrition
August 12, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBIt’s all about nutrition. Kate and her guests will be discussing why giving your kitten the right kind of nutrition, in the right amounts, is one of the most important things you’ll ever do for them. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/
#2 Your kitten's first day
July 29, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBArriving in a new home can be a big and bewildering experience for a little kitten. In this episode, we’ll explore how to make them feel as safe and calm as possible. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/
#1 Welcoming a kitten into your life
June 04, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBWelcoming a new cat or kitten into your home is an exciting experience and can be the beginning of a wonderful companionship. Adopting a cat also comes with a lot of change for both of you. So, with this in mind, we’ve put together this guide on planning for your new kitten – we hope it will help you to make the transition as smooth as possible. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/
Kitten podcast - trailer
April 30, 2021 14:20 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBWe’ve created a new podcast series all about kittens! The Pets at Home Kitten Podcast’s mission is to provide you with an expert overview of everything you need to know, and the products you’ll need, to help make caring for your kitten a positive and exciting adventure. Welcoming a new cat or kitten into your home is an amazing experience and can be the beginning of a wonderful companionship, but also means a lot of change for both of you. What are the first things a new kitten owner sh...