Everything you need to give your new Siberian a happy, healthy start at home
Bringing home a Siberian kitten is the start of a long, beautiful friendship. This guide covers the essentials, from the first 48 hours to long-term grooming, nutrition, and enrichment, so you can feel prepared from day one.
Set up a quiet "safe room" with food, water, litter box, and a soft bed. Let your kitten explore at their own pace.
Siberians thrive on high-protein, grain-free food. Stick with the diet we send home for the first two weeks, then transition gradually.
Siberians have three coat layers. Weekly brushing keeps the coat healthy and minimizes shedding, especially during seasonal blowouts.
Your kitten leaves us fully vaccinated, microchipped, and vet-checked. Schedule a wellness visit within 7 days of arrival.
Our kittens are litter-trained before they leave us. Use the same litter type for the first weeks to keep good habits.
Siberians are intelligent, playful, and dog-like. Daily play and climbing space keep them mentally and physically healthy.
Siberians are affectionate, sociable, and famously dog-like. They follow you from room to room, greet you at the door, and often learn to fetch. They do best in homes where they get daily interaction, they are not aloof "background" cats.
If you work long hours, consider adopting two kittens together (or pairing your Siberian with a cat-friendly companion). Bonded pairs entertain each other and stay better socialized.
Kittens (under 12 months) need calorie-dense kitten food to support rapid growth. Around 12 months, transition to a high-quality adult formula. Senior cats (7+) often benefit from joint-supportive diets and more frequent vet checks.
Free-feeding dry food can lead to weight gain in adults. We recommend measured meals with fresh water always available. If your Siberian is a slow drinker, a pet fountain encourages hydration and supports kidney health.
The Siberian's water-resistant triple coat is one of the breed's signature features. Most of the year, weekly brushing with a stainless-steel comb is enough. Twice a year, typically spring and fall, they "blow" their undercoat and need daily grooming for 2,3 weeks to prevent matting.
A high-quality undercoat rake makes this easier. Bathing is rarely needed; the coat is largely self-cleaning. When a bath is required, use a gentle, cat-safe shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
Should I let my Siberian outside? We strongly recommend keeping your Siberian indoors or in a secure outdoor enclosure ("catio"). Indoor cats live significantly longer and are safe from cars, predators, and disease.
When should I spay/neuter? Most kittens leave us already altered. If yours hasn't been, your vet will recommend the right timing, typically between 4,6 months.
What if my kitten seems shy? Some kittens take a week or two to fully settle. Sit on the floor, talk softly, and let them come to you. By month two, most Siberians are confident, affectionate companions.
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Contact Us Read the FAQEverything above is the Siberian kitten care guide we use in our own Texas cattery, the same Siberian kitten grooming and care routine we hand to every new family. From the best food for Siberian kittens to indoor vs outdoor Siberian cats in Texas and managing a triple coat in our Gulf Coast climate, this is the practical reference we wish we'd had when we started.