A unique week-by-week approach to raising a kitten.

“If only you came with an instruction manual!” Have you heard yourself saying these words to your new kitten? If this sounds familiar, then this is definitely the book for you. Raising a healthy and happy kitten may present challenges, but is certainly not an impossible task-especially when resources this comprehensive and easy to use are at hand.

Your New Kitten is an illustrated, step-by-step guide presented in a week-by-week format that answers any questions a new pet owner could ask. Food and grooming considerations, common medical concerns, the personalities of different breeds, and financial costs are all among the things discussed in this book. Learn the difference between purebred and shelter kittens, get an idea of what to expect from the new family addition, and follow along with all the foibles and fun that your new kitten will bring you, day by day, week after week.

About the Author

Dr. Hugh Washington, DVM, lives in Hoover, Alabama, where he owns and operates the Met Vet, Inc. Dr. Washington is a native of Decatur, Alabama, and attended Auburn University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dairy Science and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1985.

Dr. Washington has worked in multi-doctor practices in Columbus, Georgia; Huntsville, Alabama; and Birmingham, Alabama. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Assocation and has been a member of the Jefferson Country Veterinary Medical Association, the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association. He received the 1990 Service Award from the Alabama Veterinary Association for service to the profession.

Dr. Washington is the sole practitioner in his practice. His work with animals began when he was seven years old, caring for animals in his family’s neighborhood. He began working in a community veterinary clinic when he was 14, and since that time has remained dedicated to his life's work, providing informed care for animals and their owners.