What to pay attention to when adopting a cat
1, After adopting a cat, it is necessary to ask whether the cat has been vaccinated. If the cat has not been vaccinated, be sure to take the cat to get vaccinated as soon as possible after it is suitable for vaccination. This is the key to preventing some common cat diseases. And after adoption, you should take the cat to the veterinary hospital for a physical examination as soon as possible to ensure that the cat is healthy before taking it home.
2. The owner can prepare cat bowls, cat toilets, cat litter
, cat litter and other supplies for the cat in advance, so that the cat will feel comfortable after coming to the new home, and at the same time, he can give the cat a small cardboard box, which is beneficial to Enhance your cat’s sense of security. Note: Domestic cats must provide cats with a fixed toilet, because cats love cleanliness and can prevent the house from getting dirty and smelly. Generally, adult cats know how to use the litter box. If the cat is relatively young and does not know how to use the litter box, the owner needs to train the cat to use the litter box. In addition, the owner should clean the cat litter box in time and keep the cat litter box clean, otherwise the cat will think it is dirty, which will cause the cat to defecate anywhere.
3. Adopted kittens are very afraid of life, they are not familiar with the owner and the environment, they will feel very scared, Therefore, the owner should be careful not to forcibly approach the newly adopted cat, and give it some time to familiarize itself with its new home. The cat may hide under the bed or the cat’s litter because of fear. This is a normal phenomenon. The owner does not need to care about it. Don’t force it to come out. Just provide it with enough water and food. Get used to it and approach you proactively.
4. Try to be gentle with the cat, talk to it as quietly as possible, stroking as gently as possible, and don’t stare at the cat’s eyes all the time to avoid scaring the cat. If the cat takes the initiative to come to you, you can gently stroke its fur, I believe that the cat will recognize the owner soon.
5. If you adopt a kitten, you should feed it with kitten food to meet the kitten’s nutritional needs and prevent indigestion. For a newly adopted cat, don’t rush to bathe it, otherwise it will easily lead to cat stress. Before the cat is familiar with the environment and itself, you can use the brushing method to clean it.
6. After raising cats at home, be sure to close the doors and windows to prevent accidents such as cats getting lost or jumping out of windows. .
7. If there is no plan to let the cat give birth, it is recommended to sterilize the cat in time, otherwise the cat will be in estrus frequently, the possibility of reproductive system diseases will be greatly increased, and the cat will become very irritable during the estrus time. And urinating and urinating anywhere at home may cause pet owners to be at a loss at that time. Generally speaking, female cats are sexually mature at about 6 months and begin to estrus; males will mature later, usually around 8 months. If the cat is found to be in heat, it is recommended that the cat be neutered after the cat is in heat.
