Below are some helpful tips & information for Siberians:
Kitten Care - Medication & Supplements
We encourage a vet visit within the first 3 days of taking home your kitten.
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wellness check & 3rd round of immunizations plus rabies vaccine
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spay / neuter at 6 months
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registering your microchip
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Medication:
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Panacur (for deworming - do not recommend Strongid-T) RX
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Ivermectin (gets rid of ear mites and used as heartworm prevention - get dosage chart online) can get OTC at Tractor Supply
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The three mandatory immunization shots (usually administered starting at 6-7 weeks, every 2-3 weeks, until 13 weeks of age) include: the feline panleukopenia virus (FVR/FHV-1), feline herpesvirus-1 (FVC), and feline calicivirus vaccines (FPV). Rabies is also required in most states.
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Terramycin (over the counter antibiotic for eyes)
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Supplements:
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Probiotics for cats (VetriScience brand)
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L-lysine for cats (Trulysine Viralysine Gel)
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​High calorie supplements for gaining weight (Ventoquinol Nutri-Cal )
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Vetoquinol Laxatone: oral hairball lubricant gel for cats
recommended food
All our kittens transition to Purina Pro Plan LiveClear Kitten Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Food
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​We recommend staying with this variety for the initial first year
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Wet Food can be used as a supplement (if desired)
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Pureed pumpkin (pure - no spices). Helps with stools as it adds fiber.
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Churru cat treats (or similar lickable treats)
grooming
Siberians will need routine grooming. We recommend the following:
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Soft baby hair brush (for training little kittens to enjoy brushing)
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Nail clippers (with LED lights)
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Undercoat Rake and De-matting Tool
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Grooming comb (one with long and short teeth) for removing tangles and loose fur from undercoat
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Dawn dish soap for bathing (rinse very well after any shampoo)
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Hepper Deshedding Brush
Litterbox Items
We recommend the following:
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​Cat litter trapping Mat - has honeycomb look
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Litter robots (off brands are less expensive)
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Pine pellets (inexpensive litter solution, you can remove solids and dump saw dust around landscaping as 100% pine) *not for use in robot litter boxes!
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SoPhresh crystal cat litter (if you are using a robot these crystals do not just fall through like microcrystals do)
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Large plastic bins with lids (cut a cat sized hole at one end and on the lid - use as litter box)
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Litter Genie (disposal system for solid waste or clumping litter - similar to a diaper genie)
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Stainless steel litter boxes with sifting pan
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Tidy Cat Breeze Litter System (you can find off brand liners likje Amazon Basics, and clay pellets from other brands like Honey Care, which are less expensive)
Toys & Household Items
We recommend the following:
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Tunnels (large ones that can be arranged in a circle and thrown in the wash) ​
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Potaroma Cat Toys Chargeable, 3in1 Hide and Seek, Automatic Interactive Fun, Fluttering Butterfly
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Wand toys with feathers or soft cloth at the end to chase
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Cat tree, tall with scratching posts
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Cat carriers with wheels - helps for going to the vet etc., especially when full grown
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​Snuggle kitty stuffed animal - with heartbeat (for pet anxiety relief when you bring home a single kitten)
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Stainless steel water fountain
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Gravity Water Dispenser (for when your fountain runs out of water or battery life) with stainless steel bowl
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Allergy Asthma Clean Allergen Spray
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Allerpet Cat Dander Remover (wipe down cat with the solution, comes with gloves)
Helpful Articles
Kitten Diarrhea (Should you be worried?) - Blue Pearl Pet Hospital ​
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Can a Child Grow Out of Cat Allergy? What you need to know (2024)
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​How Long Should Kittens Stay With Their Mothers?
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12 ‘Hypoallergenic’ Cats for People With Allergies
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The International Cat Association (TICA) Uniform Color Descriptions and Glossary of Terms
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The International Cat Association (TICA) Siberian Breed Standard
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Welcome to the world of TICA cat shows!
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