How to Tame a Feral Kitten

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Put the kitten(s) in a carrier or small room away from other animals.

   Kittens will usual use the litter box.
   
   If they go to the bathroom anywhere other than the litter, move the waste into the litter box to show them where they should go. , Let the kitten get used to the new area and its smell. , The kitten is very afraid of you and can lash out if it feels to threatened. , Let the kitten get used to you and your scent before trying to pet or touch.
   
   Read or watch videos to entertain yourself. , Make sure to remove the string from the kitten area after playing, if swallowed, the string could injury your kitten.
   
   When using the laser, keep out of the eyes of the kitten.
   
   Don't try to touch the kitten anytime it's playing. , Over a few days, move the food dish closer to you or start feeding the kitten from your hand.
   
   Move the plate a little closer, but don't touch the kitten yet. , Get the kitten used to your touch.
   
   The kitten might hiss or spit at you at first. , Moving the kitten somewhere you are often will help the taming process. , Also try petting with out these things.
   
   If the kitten is lashing out, slow down and repeat step 6 and
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   Never force the kitten in your lap with out something good to make it a good thing. , Start working on picking up.
   
   Set your hands on the kittens sides and left it up a bit.
   
   Remove hands and reward kitten by petting.
   
   Do this a few times then pick kitten up and move it towards food or on to lap for pets. , This should help the kitten get used to other people. , Think about getting kitten fixed to stop anymore future feral kitten on the streets.,, If you give the kitten food,it will warm up to you
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   Step 2: Make sure the kitten has food

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   Step 3: cat litter

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   Step 4: and blankets.

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   Step 5: Don't touch the new kitten for at least 24 hours.

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   Step 6: Don't try to touch the kitten if it is hissing or spitting at you.

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   Step 7: Sit in the area the kitten is in or by the cage.

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   Step 8: Start playing with the kitten using string or lasers.

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   Step 9: Start feeding the kitten a little bit of wet food with you in the room or by the cage.

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    Step 10: Start petting the kitten while it's playing or eating.

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    Step 11: Move the kitten into your bedroom.

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    Step 12: Keep petting the kitten while playing and feeding.

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    Step 13: By this time your kitten should be okay with you petting it.

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    Step 14: After the kitten gets used to being picked up

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    Step 15: bring in other family members or friends to pet and play with the kitten.

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    Step 16: If the kitten is okay with all of that

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    Step 17: she or he is ready to be brought to the vet for shots and a check up.

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    Step 18: If the kitten is healthy you may introduce to other pets or adopt out.

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    Step 19: Give it food.

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