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Notes from the Kitten First Year editorial team - practical, sourced guides for everyday animal care.
Your Kitten's First Vet Visit: A Calm Checklist
Find a vet before you need one, know the vaccine and neuter landmarks, and bring written questions - an RSPCA-grounded checklist for the first visit.
The Socialisation Window: Why Two to Eight Weeks Matters
Cats Protection's guidance on the short window when kittens file the world as 'normal' - and what to do whether you're inside it or past it.
A Kitten's First Year, Mapped
The RSPCA's stage-by-stage kitten timeline - before homecoming, the first weeks home, and the healthcare landmarks from 12 weeks on.
Editorial team · Published October 20, 2026 · Not yet reviewed by a licensed veterinarian