YOUR FIRST KITTEN:10 TIPS TO PREPARE YOU TO WELCOME A KITTEN
You've made up your mind: after a long time thinking about it, looking at photos of adorable puppies, imagining yourself spending long hours on the sofa lulled by purring, the time has come. Akitten will soon be part of the family.
But if the moment to welcome a puppy into the house is always exciting, it certainly brings with it some doubts: What can I do to make the new kitten feel at home What should I buy if it is my first cat How should I behave on his first day at homesa?
Legitimate questions and we are here to help you make itthe arrival of your first cat an unforgettable moment. So here it is10 tips:
1) Equip yourself with thekit of the perfect cat owner, which comprises:
- a comfortablepet carrier
- alitterof adequate size and litterin abundance
- bowls for food and water. Cats don't drink a lot and don't like standing water, so it's best to provide them with a bowl that always supplies fresh water..
- Wet and dry baby food.
- Get yourselfasoft plush bed that gives him his own place to sleep - although that won't stop him from snoring in any other corner of the house!
3) Pay attention toany delicate ornaments: cats like to play and find any object placed near an edge irresistible. Touching it with the tip of the paw and seeing it fall into the void is a source of inexhaustible satisfaction. If you have your Swarovski collection in plain sight on the shelf, we recommend that you move it..
4) Secure any balconies and windows with nets or mosquito nets and, especially the first days when the cat is at home, make sure to keep doors and windows closed to prevent it from escaping or falling by mistake.
6) Cats haveneed to get your nails done, and he really likes to do it. It's a matter of instinct, and you can't help it. Or rather, you can only do something to save your furniture, like rgive your cat a scratching post, even better if in version "climbing gyma".
7) When you take the micietto home,grant him his time: whether he has recently been separated from his mother or has an unknown background, arriving in a new home is always a trauma. Let him settle down calmly: open the pet carrier and let it come out by itself, without forcing it, at the most entice it with a little baby food. When he's out, have him explore one room at a time, not worrying about hiding for hours or not wanting to eat. Slowly, perhaps when you are not in the area, it will begin to make the territory its own.
9) Set the rules early. If you notice unwelcome behaviors such as the infamous scratches on the fabric of the sofa or you want to establish off-limits areas, let them know with a dry and decisive NO, firmly but without screaming.e.
10) Dedicagl the weather! Now that the puppy is home, remember that he is a real member of the family.in need of pampering and attention. Play with him! There are many nice games available that can make you have fun together. Have you ever seen a cat play with alaser pointer? We guarantee you a lot of laughs!
To conclude, we can only tell you that sharing your home and life with a cat or even more than one is a great thing. THEI cats know how to give much more love than anyone who has never had it would think. Get ready for this adventure and know it: who has lived once with a cat will never be able to do without it.
If you want to find out 10 reasons why living with a dog will improve your life, readhere!
- Author: Alice Sironi