Got a new cat ? Do this steps.
Bringing home a new cat can be exciting and overwhelming. There is so much to buy and do to get ready. Your new cat may be frightened and confused as she enters a new living space, but you can help to ease her transition by getting everything ready, taking good care of your cat, and considering any special needs she might have before you welcome her into your home for the first time.
1 Purchase supplies for your cat. Before you bring your kitty home, you will need to make sure that you have everything she/he needs to be healthy and happy. Basic supplies that you will need for your cat include:[1]
- Food and water bowls
- Food and treats (age appropriate)
- Litter boxes (one for each cat in your house plus one extra)
- Litter (fine grain, unscented, clumping litter is best)
- A collar and identification tag with your cat’s name plus your name and phone number or address
- A brush
- Cat toys
- Cat bed or furniture
- Scratching post or cardboard scratching blocks
- Cat carrier
2 Choose a room in which to keep your cat. It may be best to confine your cat to one room when you first bring them home. This will allow them to adjust to the smells and sounds of their new home without being overwhelmed. Make sure you provide food, water, a hiding place, litter box and toys. After a few days, when your cat appears more confident, you can leave the door open and allow the cat to explore at their own pace.
