

Who needs dolls when there's a beautiful Siamese to play with and mother? 



Some kittens are not very hungry during the first day or two in a 

 new home, but the sooner your kitten eats a few meals, the faster 

 will he begin to belong to your family. Offer him the same kinds 

 of food he had been eating before you brought him home. If he is 

 not interested, remove the food and try again later. Small kittens 

 usually need 4 small meals daily. A good diet for the young kitten 

 and for the older cat is given on pages 35-36. 



Most kittens like to drink lots of water, so place a filled bowl 

 near your new pet's bed. 



GRIT BOX 



So far you've taken care of the kitten's bed and board. The 

 other essentials to have ready for your new kitten are a flat box or 

 plastic pan, and deodorized grit or litter. A bit of grit sprinkled 

 in the pan will attract the kitten. After each meal, place him in his 

 grit box, and he will be housetrained very quickly. You can dispose 

 of the used grit and there will be no unpleasant cat odor about the 

 house. Don't try to pinch pennies by using sand or dirt instead of 



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