Congratulations, you’ve decided to welcome a new kitten (or cat) into your home! In addition to getting a friend for life, you’ve also taken on an awesome responsibility. But don’t worry, with a few helpful tips (and a ton of cat treats) you and your fur baby will enjoy many meaningful years together.
Once you’ve chosen your forever friend, make an appointment with your veterinarian. Your fur baby should have a thorough exam, and be given the proper vaccinations if he hasn’t had them already. Always transport your precious cargo in a sturdy, well-made cat carrier. Cats are easily spooked, and it’s all too easy to lose your baby before he even gets home!
Before you bring your kitten home, make sure that his room is all ready for him. The best kind of transition for cats is a smooth one; having his own territory will go a long way toward easing his nerves and helping him make the biggest adjustment of his little life!
All you really need is a small room with a low-maintenance floor, a soft bed, food and water dishes, litter box, a scratcher, and a toy or two.
Remember to approach your new addition gently and quietly. Bonding occurs between you and your cat via touch, such as gentle petting, and it doesn’t hurt to coo a few compliments his way as well! If your kitten dislikes being touched on his paws, stomach, etc., honor his wishes and avoid those areas.
Your kitten will want to explore all the nooks and crannies of his new house, but especially the ones you want him to avoid! Instead of engaging in a power struggle, close doors to rooms you want to remain kitty-free, and secure valuables where curious paws can’t reach them.
With a lot of love and a little common sense, you and your new bestie will become fast friends and enjoy your common ground for many years to come!
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These are all really helpful tips for new cat parents. Sounds like you thought of everything.
This is a great post. It brings back all the feels of when we welcomed out 2 pups into our home. I know this is about cats, but it’s basically the same for dogs.
Ahh. Those first days with your new adopted kitten or cat are so much fun. Those are the days when they actually feel like they need you! LOL
These are all really helpful tips for new cat parents. Sounds like you thought of everything.
This is a great post. It brings back all the feels of when we welcomed out 2 pups into our home. I know this is about cats, but it’s basically the same for dogs.
Ahh. Those first days with your new adopted kitten or cat are so much fun. Those are the days when they actually feel like they need you! LOL
We are now living with our first cat. He’s a beauty and I can’t believe I thought I wasn’t a cat person before!
[…] to dogs, people are under the assumption that cats are independent and unfriendly. There are some cat breeds out there that just don’t like tons of attention and cuddling. However, there are also some cat breeds that love be affectionate, love […]
We are now living with our first cat. He’s a beauty and I can’t believe I thought I wasn’t a cat person before!
Introducing your new cat to your family can feel tricky because cats love to hide. This is a really helpful post.
I can’t imagine life without my kitty. They can be a lot of work but they are so lovable.
[…] to dogs, people are under the assumption that cats are independent and unfriendly. There are some cat breeds out there that just don’t like tons of attention and cuddling. However, there are also some cat breeds that love be affectionate, love […]
These are some great tips. We have two and did most of this when bringing them home.
This is great advice! We adopted a new cat a month or so ago and we made sure she had her own room!
Introducing your new cat to your family can feel tricky because cats love to hide. This is a really helpful post.
I have thought about maybe getting a cat when we don’t have dogs anymore. I have never been a cat owner, but I think I’d love having a cat in my home!
These are great tips! We have a cat and I always toy with the idea of adopting another one.
I can’t imagine life without my kitty. They can be a lot of work but they are so lovable.
These are some great tips. We have two and did most of this when bringing them home.
This is great advice! We adopted a new cat a month or so ago and we made sure she had her own room!
I have thought about maybe getting a cat when we don’t have dogs anymore. I have never been a cat owner, but I think I’d love having a cat in my home!
These are great tips! We have a cat and I always toy with the idea of adopting another one.
We’re planning to have a new cat in our family. Thanks for sharing your ideas. 😀
Great tips for a kitty, cat or any pet. I love that you emphasize the responsibility that it requires because some people minimize this fact. going to your vet is also so important and unfortunately costly. It is all worth while when you have such a cute muffin like you have.
These are some good tips. I find cats much trickier than dogs at becoming established in the home.
We’re planning to have a new cat in our family. Thanks for sharing your ideas. 😀
Great tips for a kitty, cat or any pet. I love that you emphasize the responsibility that it requires because some people minimize this fact. going to your vet is also so important and unfortunately costly. It is all worth while when you have such a cute muffin like you have.
Yes, the vet appointment is so important. Sounds over the top to some but you truly never know, health wise, what’s going on with an animal. Further, many times, the previous owners won’t divulge much of that info either.
These are some good tips. I find cats much trickier than dogs at becoming established in the home.
Yes, the vet appointment is so important. Sounds over the top to some but you truly never know, health wise, what’s going on with an animal. Further, many times, the previous owners won’t divulge much of that info either.