Your kitten's first year, month by month

Kittens grow fast, and so does the list of things to remember. Here is the year in four simple stages.

Weeks 8 to 12

• First vaccines and a health check
• Start a worming and flea plan
• Short, gentle handling sessions every day

Months 3 to 6

Second vaccines, microchipping and a chat about neutering, usually from four months. Plenty of play to burn energy.

Months 6 to 12

Move to adult food around their first birthday, keep brushing teeth, and book the first annual check.