Looking after my new cat can be a dawdle one day, difficult the next. It depends on his needs. Each one is different, like people or dogs. While mainly independent, a few matters crop up for all felines at one time or another.
Sure, he learns who feeds him and where to find warmth. Just do not expect this guy to roll over or play dead. He may want a cuddle now and then or actively seek attention through yowls or even by batting your hand as if to say you must stroke him now.
Learn about the character of this new pet slowly. If he arrived straight from the mother, a playful kitten side will take over first. Snatches of his mature self will emerge until finally everyone knows if this is a cautious or mischievous animal.
Your new cat may have belonged to someone else. He could have come from a shelter or a relative too old to care for him any longer. In this case, personality is a mixture of nature and situation. Harsh treatment may have caused fear and mistrust. A quiet life and a few years under her flea collar might mean this cat just wants a cozy corner and a lack of noise in general. It pays to meet an older feline before taking him home. This way, he can decide if he likes you.
Little guys need to play. Give them string that will not catch their tiny claws. Offer balls to chase and chewing toys, plus a cat scratching and climbing post. For a while he will have a litter box, or this might become the norm if you live in a high rise or an area surrounded by cougars and coyotes. Otherwise, wean him off of the box and let him wander, explore, perhaps even through a cat door of his own. This will happen when he has come to associate home with safety and food. He must also be neutered and vaccinated first to protect him and other animals.
Water provides the best drink for a cat. Special milk designed for them makes a tasty treat, but only sometimes, and not dairy. Food should be a mixture of wet and dry. Perhaps at breakfast give him the dry so he can brush his teeth. Save the wet for supper, maybe, with a few crunchies later to brush once more.
Sure, he learns who feeds him and where to find warmth. Just do not expect this guy to roll over or play dead. He may want a cuddle now and then or actively seek attention through yowls or even by batting your hand as if to say you must stroke him now.
Learn about the character of this new pet slowly. If he arrived straight from the mother, a playful kitten side will take over first. Snatches of his mature self will emerge until finally everyone knows if this is a cautious or mischievous animal.
Your new cat may have belonged to someone else. He could have come from a shelter or a relative too old to care for him any longer. In this case, personality is a mixture of nature and situation. Harsh treatment may have caused fear and mistrust. A quiet life and a few years under her flea collar might mean this cat just wants a cozy corner and a lack of noise in general. It pays to meet an older feline before taking him home. This way, he can decide if he likes you.
Little guys need to play. Give them string that will not catch their tiny claws. Offer balls to chase and chewing toys, plus a cat scratching and climbing post. For a while he will have a litter box, or this might become the norm if you live in a high rise or an area surrounded by cougars and coyotes. Otherwise, wean him off of the box and let him wander, explore, perhaps even through a cat door of his own. This will happen when he has come to associate home with safety and food. He must also be neutered and vaccinated first to protect him and other animals.
Water provides the best drink for a cat. Special milk designed for them makes a tasty treat, but only sometimes, and not dairy. Food should be a mixture of wet and dry. Perhaps at breakfast give him the dry so he can brush his teeth. Save the wet for supper, maybe, with a few crunchies later to brush once more.
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