Caring for Your Cat

How to introduce your new pet to their new home and look after them

Introduction to a New Home

When introducing a cat to a new home it is recommended to confine the cat to a single room until they become used to the sounds and smells of the new environment.

If you have resident cats in your home, introduce them to your new cat by scent alone initially. This can be done either by feeding them on either side of the same door, or by exchanging towels or blankets covered in their scent.

The next stage for a successful introduction, is to confine your resident cats to a room away from their usual living area, and allow your new cat to roam their primary living area for 15 minutes, one complete return the new cat to their original room. This allows the new cat to become familiar with the new environment and the presence of your resident cats' scent. It also allows your resident cats to recognize a new cat in their living area.

Once this routine has been completed two or three times a day for several days, then you can introduce the new cat to your resident cats for a limited period, again two or three times a day for several days. Depending on how they react, you will be able to determine when they are ready for full immersion.

Veterinary Care

Adopting a cat brings the responsibility to keep them free from disease and discomfort. All cat parents are strongly recommended to purchase insurance to cover medical bills for emergencies and illnesses.

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