Bringing a cat into your life is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also come with a few hardships.
This article will help you overcome them.
Bringing a cat into your life is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also come with a few hardships. This article will help you overcome them.
Whether your a first-time cat parent or a seasoned pet lover, you'll find valuable tips for creating a welcoming environment, building a strong bond, and ensuring your new cat feels at home.
The first step in welcoming a new cat into your life is to prepare your home for the new arrival.
To do this, you should set up a designated safe space for your cat to explore and settle into.
This space should have food, water, a little box and a comfortable place to sleep.
Your whole house needs to be void of any hazards, especially the area in which your cat will settle into, to ensure the safety and contentment of your cat.
An example of how to cat-proof your house, would be to do things such as remove toxic plants, small objects that could be swallowed or cables that may be chewed.
We spoke to someone who recently adopted a new cat, and they said, "I made sure my cat had a specific area to stay in, so that she could familiarise herself with my house. The space had food, water, her litter box and a lot of toys."
The litter box should be placed in a quiet accessible spot, and it must be an appropriate size for your cat.
After this step, you must give them time to adjust, and make your cat feel like they are in control.
Make sure that you stay patient and let them come to you first, not rushing any interactions.
Then, this will begin to build a bond with your cat, garnering their trust.
By respecting their boundaries, spending a minimum of fifteen minutes per day engaging them with toys (like feather wands and laser pointers), gentle petting, your cat will begin to feel safe around you.
Being consistent with this routine will help you build a loving companion.
Over time, your cat will begin to exert certain behaviours, and it is imperative that you become accustomed to them.
For instance, a raised tail hints that your cat is happy or excited, while a lowered or tucked tail could mean that they are fearful or anxious.
Next, it is necessary that you ensure your cat has a proper diet and has regular vet check-ups, which will hugely benefit your cats long-term health.
You will find out what kind of foods your cat prefers, through trial and error.
We found out from somebody who had previously adopted a cat that, "I found that my cat doesn't like food in jelly, so now we only get her food in gravy."
Furthermore, establishing your cats health baseline, and updating their vaccines, is preventative of any future issues.
Although these steps may not seem exceedingly difficult, it is important to note that their may be some hardships to overcome.
An example of this, your cat may experience scratching issues, and this could lead to damage of furniture.
This can be solved by placing scratching posts around the areas where your cat scratches the most, as a way to avert them.
Don't let any issues alarm you, because every problem can be solved.
Finally, share your love with your cat, and enjoy the companionship that they bring.
All of these steps are crucial in ensuring your cat can go from a kitten to the King of the house.
