Adding any new family member, especially the four-legged kind, requires a certain amount of equipment and some adjustments to your home for everyone’s safety and comfort. 添加任何新的家庭成员，尤其是四足犬，都需要一定数量的设备并对您的家进行一些调整，以确保每个人的安全和舒适。
Here’s a list of must-have supplies for a great start with your kitten: 以下是与您的小猫有一个良好开端的必备用品清单：
As tempting as it is to give your kitten the run of the house right away, moving into a new home is a stressful experience for cats. Having a safe, confined area instead-a safe haven-allows your kitten to make a gradual transition to her new home. The safe haven is where your kitten will stay until she is completely comfortable with her new home (which could take days or even weeks), as well as a place she can retreat to anytime she needs a little space and alone time. 尽管立即让您的小猫在房子里跑动很诱人，但搬进新家对猫来说是一种压力很大的经历。相反，拥有一个安全、密闭的区域 - 一个安全的避风港 - 可以让您的小猫逐渐过渡到她的新家。避风港是您的小猫将一直待到她对新家完全适应的地方（可能需要几天甚至几周），也是她可以在需要一点空间和独处时间时撤退的地方。
Where? The ideal safe haven is small, quiet, and easy to close off with a door. It should be mostly free of furniture, especially anything your kitten can hide in or stay out of reach. The best places for a safe haven are the bathroom, a small bedroom, or a large, well-ventilated closet. 哪里？理想的避风港是小、安静、容易用门关闭的。它应该大部分没有家具，尤其是您的小猫可以藏在里面或够不到的任何东西。避风港的最佳地点是浴室、小卧室或通风良好的大壁橱。
What? Furnish the safe haven with a bed, water and food bowls, some play-alone toys, a scratching post near the bed, and a litter box as far away from the bed and food as possible. 什么？为避风港提供一张床、水和食物碗、一些独玩玩具、床边的抓柱以及尽可能远离床和食物的猫砂盆。
Tip: More than one cat? Then giving your kitten a safe haven is even more important. 提示：不止一只猫？那么给你的小猫一个安全的避风港就更为重要了。
Kitten-Proofing Your House 保护你的房子
Remember, cats are curious by nature. Keep your kitten safe from these common household hazards: 请记住，猫天生好奇。保护您的小猫免受这些常见的家庭危害：
Plants. Many plants (such as plants of the lily family, onions, and garlic) are toxic to cats. Put your plants in areas your kitten can’t access. Alternatively, spray them with bitter apple to discourage your kitten from eating them. Provide safe herbs such as catnip or alfalfa for your kitten to chew on. 植物。许多植物（如百合科植物、洋葱和大蒜）对猫有毒。将植物放在小猫无法进入的区域。或者，用苦苹果喷洒它们，以阻止你的小猫吃它们。为您的小猫提供安全的草药，如猫薄荷或紫花苜蓿供咀嚼。
Poison. Human medications (especially aspirin, acetaminophen, and NSAIDS), veterinary medications, insecticides, rodenticides, household cleaners, chemicals, and paints can all cause severe injury or death to cats, so can chocolate. Secure all cupboards, closets, and cabinetsuse childproof latches when possible. 毒。人类药物（尤其是阿司匹林、对乙酰氨基酚和非甾体抗炎药）、兽药、杀虫剂、杀鼠剂、家用清洁剂、化学品和油漆都会对猫造成严重伤害或死亡，巧克力也是如此。固定所有橱柜、壁橱和橱柜尽可能使用儿童安全闩锁。
Chemical rub-off. Use natural, nontoxic cleaners in your home. Cats are fastidious groomers and easily pick up chemical residue on their fur and paw pads from contact with harsh cleaning agents. Ammonia-based cleaners and phenol disinfectants are particularly dangerous. 化学擦掉。在家中使用天然、无毒的清洁剂。猫是挑剔的美容师，很容易在它们的皮毛和爪垫上沾上化学残留物，因为接触了刺激性的清洁剂。氨基清洁剂和苯酚消毒剂特别危险。
Strings. Kittens love string games and are quick to pounce when they see an opportunity. But swallowed string can cause intestinal damage and may require expensive surgery to remove. Keep tinsel, thread, dental floss, rubber bands, yarn, cords from blinds, necklaces, dangly earrings, and anything similar out of your kitten’s reach as they can be fatal. 字符串。小猫喜欢玩弦乐游戏，看到机会就会迅速扑上来。但吞咽的细绳会导致肠道损伤，可能需要昂贵的手术才能取出。将金属丝、线、牙线、橡皮筋、纱线、百叶窗上的绳索、项链、悬垂的耳环和任何类似的东西放在小猫够不到的地方，因为它们可能是致命的。
Cords. Bundle up and hide any electrical wires or cords. Kittens find them tempting to chew on and may try to pull out plugs. 线。捆绑并隐藏任何电线或电线。小猫发现它们很诱人，可能会尝试拔出塞子。
Bags. Kittens love the way plastic bags sound and move; however, plastic bags are not safe for kittens since they often try to chew on them or climb into them. Paper bags are a safer option, but make sure to cut off bag handles as kittens can get caught in them. 袋。小猫喜欢塑料袋的声音和移动方式;然而，塑料袋对小猫来说并不安全，因为它们经常试图咀嚼或爬进去。纸袋是一种更安全的选择，但请务必剪掉袋子把手，因为小猫可能会被夹住。
Unsafe hiding places. Block access to dangerous places for kittens, such as behind stoves, refrigerators, motors, washers, dryers, etc. 不安全的藏身之处。阻止小猫进入危险的地方，例如炉灶、冰箱、电机、洗衣机、烘干机等后面。
Open windows/doors. Contrary to popular belief, most cats that fall from windows don’t survive. Make certain all your windows are kitten-proof (screens should be tight!) and can’t be pushed open. 打开窗户/门。与普遍的看法相反，大多数从窗户掉下来的猫都无法存活。确保你所有的窗户都是防小猫的（纱窗应该很紧！），并且不能被推开。
For a Happy and Healthy Cat 为了一只快乐健康的猫
Play and Training 游戏和训练
Environmental enrichment through play and training (yes, cats can be trained) means a healthier and easier-to-live-with kitten-and later, adult cat. Active cats with a stimulation-rich environment are less anxious, sleep more, and are more likely to maintain a healthy weight. Does that mean you must take up cat agility if you adopted a naturally active cat? Of course not, but occasionally winding up a motorized mouse isn’t enough. 通过玩耍和训练来丰富环境（是的，猫可以被训练）意味着一只更健康、更容易与小猫和后来的成年猫相处。在充满刺激的环境中活跃的猫咪不那么焦虑，睡得更多，更有可能保持健康的体重。这是否意味着如果你收养了一只天生活跃的猫，你必须掌握猫的敏捷性？当然不是，但偶尔给电动鼠标上发条是不够的。
Here are some suggestions for activity sessions: 以下是对活动会话的一些建议：
Play with your kitten using interactive toys like wands, laser pointers, or feather toys. 使用魔杖、激光笔或羽毛玩具等互动玩具与您的小猫一起玩耍。
Set up an obstacle course for your kitten to navigate to reach her food. 为您的小猫设置一个障碍训练场，以便导航以到达她的食物。
Provide a multi-limb climbing tree or jungle gym. 提供多枝攀爬树或丛林健身房。
Train your kitten to walk on a leash with a harness and stroll in a quiet, safe area. 训练您的小猫用带安全带的皮带走路，并在安静、安全的地方漫步。
Train your kitten to fetch, sit, shake, come when called, and other tricks. 训练你的小猫拿、坐、摇、叫来和其他技巧。
Tip: Apart from leashed walks, we recommend keeping your kitten indoors. For more information about indoor vs. outdoor cats, see Entertaining and Training Your Kitten on page 10. 提示：除了用皮带遛狗外，我们建议将小猫留在室内。有关室内猫与室外猫的更多信息，请参阅第 10 页的娱乐和训练您的小猫。
Mental Stimulation 精神刺激
Bored cats are a lot like children. Unless you give them something fun to do, they will make their own fun. An energetic cat might climb the curtains; a more sedate cat may take over a windowsill and not move at all. Kittens are naturally more active than adult cats, but it’s important to keep your cat physically and mentally active as she grows. Encourage this by giving her a variety of toys, puzzles, and other brainteasers. 无聊的猫很像孩子。除非你给他们一些有趣的事情，否则他们会自己找乐子。一只精力充沛的猫可能会爬上窗帘;一只更稳重的猫可能会占据窗台，根本不动。小猫天生比成年猫更活跃，但随着猫的成长，保持身心活跃很重要。通过给她各种玩具、拼图和其他脑筋急转弯来鼓励这一点。
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Brainteaser toys (of the pick-a-prize, play-n-squeak, or seek-a-treat variety) 脑筋急转弯玩具（pick-a-prize、play-n-squeak 或 seek-a-treat 种类）
Play-alone toys (cat mobiles, toys that move or squeak, ball toys, feather toys) 独自玩耍的玩具（猫手机、会移动或发出吱吱声的玩具、球玩具、羽毛玩具）
Homemade jungle gyms, e.g. using cardboard boxes, paper bags, and cushions 自制的丛林健身房，例如使用纸板箱、纸袋和靠垫
Visual stimulation, e.g. fish tanks (securely covered), screensavers, and Video Catnip™ DVDs 视觉刺激，例如鱼缸（安全覆盖）、屏幕保护程序和视频猫薄荷™ DVD
Food-dispensing toys, cat KONG, treat balls 食物分配玩具、猫 KONG、零食球
*Always choose safe, kitten-appropriate toys. Beware of small, loose objects or string that can be ingested. Check with your vet before introducing your kitten to a new product. Rotate your kitten’s toys to alleviate boredom. *始终选择安全、适合小猫的玩具。当心可能被吞食的小而松散的物体或绳子。在向您的小猫介绍新产品之前，请咨询您的兽医。轮换小猫的玩具以缓解无聊。
Kitten Care 小猫护理
Grooming 美容
Cats have a lot of fur, and despite meticulous self-grooming, they do shed. Brushing and combing are excellent ways to bond with your kitten, keep all that fur under control, and deal with any fleas. Frequent brushing can help lessen hairballs. Use a soft- to medium-bristle brush, start while your kitten is still young, and groom her regularly. To make sure she enjoys the experience, give her little tasty treats while you groom her. 猫咪有很多皮毛，尽管一丝不苟地自我梳理，但它们确实会脱落。刷牙和梳理是与您的小猫建立联系、控制所有毛发和处理任何跳蚤的绝佳方式。经常刷牙有助于减少毛球。使用软毛到中毛刷，在你的小猫还小的时候开始，并定期给她梳理毛发。为了确保她喜欢这种体验，请在您给她梳理毛发时给她一些美味的食物。
Food and Water 食物和水
Have one food bowl (use ceramic or stainless steel, never plastic, which can cause an allergic reaction) or food-dispensing toy for each cat in the household, and ditto for water bowls. Feed your kitten in a separate room. Pay careful attention to how much food your kitten eats. It’s crucial for her growth and health that she eats well, and any loss of appetite should cause concern. Discuss feeding with your veterinarian the first time you visit with your kitten. 为家中的每只猫准备一个食物碗（使用陶瓷或不锈钢，切勿使用塑料，否则会引起过敏反应）或食物分配玩具，水碗也一样。在单独的房间里喂你的小猫。仔细注意你的小猫吃了多少食物。吃得好对她的成长和健康至关重要，任何食欲不振都应该引起关注。第一次带小猫去看望时，请与您的兽医讨论喂养。
Tip: Milk is a no-no. Cats don’t need it; in fact milk makes many cats ill if they drink it, because they don’t have the enzymes to break it down, which results in upset stomachs. 提示：牛奶是禁忌。猫不需要它;事实上，如果许多猫喝了牛奶，它们会生病，因为它们没有分解牛奶的酶，这会导致胃部不适。
Medical Concerns 医疗问题
Kittens and cats hide illness very well, so watch carefully for signs of illness. Some things to watch: 小猫和猫可以很好地隐藏疾病，因此请仔细观察疾病的迹象。需要注意的一些事情：
Is your kitten eating, drinking, and using the litter box regularly? 您的小猫是否经常吃、喝和使用猫砂盆？
Is she lethargic? 她昏昏欲睡吗？
Does her coat look less healthy? Has she stopped grooming herself? 她的皮毛看起来不太健康吗？她已经停止梳理自己了吗？
Does she strain or cry when using the litter box? 她在使用猫砂盆时会用力还是哭泣？
Does she have diarrhea? (Can be very serious in kittens.) 她有腹泻吗？（小猫可能非常严重。
Is she sneezing? Does she have watery eyes? 她打喷嚏了吗？她的眼睛流泪吗？
Is she shaking her head a lot or scratching at her ears? 她是经常摇头还是挠耳朵？
Kittens can go downhill quickly, so any of these signs mean it’s time to contact the vet. 小猫会很快走下坡路，因此这些迹象中的任何一个都意味着是时候联系兽医了。