little cat flea powder under it. A clean bed every day helps to 

 prevent fleas. 



The pedigree kittens will be white, blind and toothless. The 

 first few days of their life is the easiest time for you to tell their 

 sex, but it is best if you don't handle the tiny kittens until their eyes 

 are open. Wait until they are 8 to 10 days old before you touch 

 them or pick them up. If the young kittens are disturbed by too 

 much traffic, the mother cat will try to hide them in another spot. 



The kittens can be weaned on evaporated milk and warm water 

 when they are about 6 or 7 weeks old. The mother cat will help 

 you train them to use the grit box at this age, and the rest of their 

 care is the same as for your own kitten when she first came to live 

 with you. 



You'll hate to part with any of the kittens, but a houseful of 

 mischievous animals will probably be too much for you. You 

 should have no trouble finding good homes for the litter. Your 

 pet shop owner may be interested in buying a kitten. Word of 

 mouth is usually the best advertisement, and friends who know 

 that your Siamese has had kittens will tell others. Don't be sur- 

 prised if you find strangers on your doorstep, eager for a kitten of 

 their own. A notice placed on the bulletin board of your neighbor- 

 hood market may also be used to good advantage in selling kittens, 

 and an ad in your local newspaper is a tried and true method. 



Your cat will miss her kittens for a short time after you find homes for them, but 

 soon she'll be giving all her attention to you again. 



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