5 Essentials You Need to Consider Before Bringing Your New Cat Home
Bringing a new kitty home is, without any doubt, an exciting moment for every pet lover. So, it should come as no surprise that some people get carried away by the thrill of it and completely forget about an essential step: prepping your home for the new family member.
If you want your cat to enjoy his new home, you need to make sure it’s a safe environment for him to explore. With that in mind, here are the things you need to consider before bringing your new cat home:
Make sure you share with them a short yet concise list of what it means to take care of a cat. You can even start dividing cat related chores such as changing the litter or taking the cat to the vet. You don’t want to bring your new cat home only to discover that you’re the only one excited about this.
Check this infographic below and share it with your family to ensure everyone knows what it means to get a cat:
Other essential items you should purchase also include a cat nail trimmer, brush, a cat carrier, a cat collar and an identification tag.
That might mean putting small items out of reach to keep them from being swallowed by your kitty, as well as chemicals, medicine and cleaning products. Research about the plants you have and make sure none of them is toxic for cats. Also, make sure no wires or strings might tempt your kitty – and yes, that includes dental floss.
Last but not least, keep your cat away from warm but dangerous places, such as the garage or the washing machine.
There’s a reason cat are such great companions: they are loving, fun, and will comfort us when we are in emotional distress. But, before you bring your new furry friend home, make sure you are up to the task.
If you want your cat to enjoy his new home, you need to make sure it’s a safe environment for him to explore. With that in mind, here are the things you need to consider before bringing your new cat home:
- Ask Yourself the Important Questions
- Prepare Your Family
Make sure you share with them a short yet concise list of what it means to take care of a cat. You can even start dividing cat related chores such as changing the litter or taking the cat to the vet. You don’t want to bring your new cat home only to discover that you’re the only one excited about this.
Check this infographic below and share it with your family to ensure everyone knows what it means to get a cat:
- Stock up and Get Your Basic Cat Kit
Other essential items you should purchase also include a cat nail trimmer, brush, a cat carrier, a cat collar and an identification tag.
- Prep Your Home
That might mean putting small items out of reach to keep them from being swallowed by your kitty, as well as chemicals, medicine and cleaning products. Research about the plants you have and make sure none of them is toxic for cats. Also, make sure no wires or strings might tempt your kitty – and yes, that includes dental floss.
Last but not least, keep your cat away from warm but dangerous places, such as the garage or the washing machine.
- Make Your House Fun
There’s a reason cat are such great companions: they are loving, fun, and will comfort us when we are in emotional distress. But, before you bring your new furry friend home, make sure you are up to the task.
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