What You Need to Know Before Bringing Your New Kitty Home

Bringing a new kitty home is an exciting step to take when your family wants to welcome a new furry companion. Taking a few simple preparatory steps will help make everything easier all around. Your new cat will adjust a lot more easily if you're prepared in advance of his or her homecoming.

Consider having a spot close to a window where you can put up a ledge or cat furniture. Being able to check out things going on outside keeps a cat occupied, especially when kittens are too young to venture outside. Cats are naturally curious and seeing birds or wildlife in the yard helps them stay amused.

Make sure any curtains are hung in ways that don't encourage climbing. Ensure that all power cords are safely tucked out of reach. Lastly, make sure your counter spaces and tables are free of objects that might hurt a curious cat.

Food is one of the most important supplies you'll get for your kitty, and keeping him or her on their current food, if known, will minimize any digestive upsets. A litterbox will help keep your home cleaner, and automatic options make it easier to keep them clean. You should have toys designed for you to use with your cat, as well as toys they can use to keep themselves occupied when you're not home available.

Introductions to other pets should be done carefully, regardless of whether they're cats or some other type of pet. Make sure the new cat and other pets are never left alone together unsupervised. If your household includes dogs, make sure they and the cats are separated from each other during meals.

A visit to the vet for a general wellness check and shots is a good idea after you get your cat. Rabies shots are required in all states, and most vets recommend that all cats receive shots for feline distemper and feline leukemia, as well as other vaccines appropriate to the cat's age, health, and indoor or outdoor lifestyle.

A new cat might experience some anxiety in new surroundings, especially if they're a kitten recently separated from their mother or a cat that has lived in a shelter. It's important to give a new pet time to adjust at their own pace. Trying to be too forceful about introductions to new people is likely to result in further anxiety.

If you are well-prepared to welcome your new kitty, everything will go a lot more smoothly for all involved.

Author Bio: Paige Jirsa– I work with Top10.Today, a shopping comparison site, where we strive to help consumers find the best quality and priced products.