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In order to assure a smooth transition for your new cat and your family, plan ahead for Kitty's arrival. Avoid the last-minute scurry to gather supplies and make decisions about caring for your new pet. You will need a cat carrier to transport your new pet home, and the home must slos be prepared before the cat's arrival.
A cat adopted from a shelter has been living in stressful conditions. Confinement, close proximity to strange people and animals, and noise can easily stress a cat. To help your new pet adapt to your household, try to keep its first days in the home stress-free.
Allow the cat to explore its new home. Show the cat its litter box. Introduce pets and people gradually. Supervise the cat's activities, and confine it when your attention is needed elsewhere.
Shelter adoptes can be devoted companions for many years. But they may need special consideration during the first few weeks. If you have any questions or problems, contact your local animal shelter for advice.
Incorporating a new pet into a family that already has pets is usually easy, but occasionally a newcomer presents a challenge. This meshing of old with new requires patience and planning. Before acquiring a new cat or kitten, evaluate the feline, canine, avian and any other pets in your home.
Make notes on each pet, assessing the temperament of each. Is Fluffy or Scrufffy likely to openly accept the new cat, act indifferent or be outwardly aggressive to the newcomer? Identofy potential problems. Spend extra time interacting with existing pets before the new cat comes to live with you. Grooming a resident cat, or practicing obedience exercises with a dog, will help to reinforce your dominiance, while it boosts the confidence of the pet at hand. Added attention will help create a feeling of security for your pets, so that the arrival of the new family member will be less threatening to your established pets.
Whether your household includes members of several generations or just you, all members of your family must come to agreement about the niceties and annoyances of a feline addition.
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