Should I get a second cat? It is important to think carefully before getting another cat. Cats are a solitary species, meaning they don’t necessarily need ‘friends’ to be happy. Your time, play and an understanding of your cat’s needs are usually enough. However, if you do want to get another cat, it is importantContinue reading “A Harmonious Household”
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Mature Cats Are Calm, Wise And Experienced
Kittens are sweet and adorable, but they’ve got boundless energy in their tiny frames. They won’t leave you alone when it’s time for bed, have to be trained, and devour things left on countertops. Older cats have already lived in homes with other humans. They know how to use their litterboxes and are considerably calmerContinue reading “Mature Cats Are Calm, Wise And Experienced”
Prepare Before You Actually Bring Your New Pet Home
Start by shopping for basic pet supplies and specialized senior pet supplies. Then, prepare a small room with a little food, drink, a litter tray, some toys and a warm bed which is enclosed on three sides (you can use a cardboard box and line it with old clothes or a blanket). First day inContinue reading “Prepare Before You Actually Bring Your New Pet Home”
Preparing For The Outside World
Once your cat has been introduced to your family and pets and seems settled and content in your home, only then can you allow them to explore outdoors. We usually advise between three and four weeks, as this will ensure they have spread their scent around and will be likely to know their way home.Continue reading “Preparing For The Outside World”
How To Say Hello To Your New Cat
Each cat is different and with a new home to get used to, you might find that your new feline friend is a little nervous. When you approach your cat, ensure the following: make sure you get down to their level put out your hand call their name softly always ensure they come to youContinue reading “How To Say Hello To Your New Cat”
Setting Up Your Cat’s New Space
Before you even think about letting your new pet out of its cat carrier, you’ll need to set up a safe space with everything they need. A quiet room away from busy areas of the house is ideal – it’ll give them a chance to relax before exploring everywhere. The room should include: an areaContinue reading “Setting Up Your Cat’s New Space”
Getting Your Cat Settled Into Their New Home
Adopting a new cat or kitten is an exciting experience, although there can often be a lot to think about too. When you first take them home, you’ll need to help them gently settle into their new life. A change of environment is often stressful for a cat and it can take a few weeksContinue reading “Getting Your Cat Settled Into Their New Home”
Keeping Your New Cat Safe and Healthy
Before you bring your cat home, you’ll need to think about getting them prepared for the outside world. All cats adopted from Cats Protection will have received a mandatory level of veterinary care, including: a health check carried out by a veterinary surgeon treatment against fleas and worms at least one vaccination against cat fluContinue reading “Keeping Your New Cat Safe and Healthy”
Welcoming Home Your New Pet
For this last segment of Re-homing a pet, I compiled a package to give to the new parent to help provide them with all the information they needed. Welcoming a new cat or kitten into your home is an exciting experience and can be the beginning of a wonderful companionship. Adopting a cat also comesContinue reading “Welcoming Home Your New Pet”
Tips on Adopting a Senior Cat
We’ve compiled a list of steps that will help you during your first day and weeks of adopting a cat: Adoption cost and processing The first question that you might have is how much does it cost to adopt a cat? An adoption fee covers a lot of services which may include: a veterinary wellnessContinue reading “Tips on Adopting a Senior Cat”