Many people think that knowledge about raising pets can be learned after bringing the pet home first, but often after bringing the pet home, they find that they have not had time to ponder the knowledge, and problems may occur one after another. Not only will this make newbies unprepared and lose their initial enthusiasm and confidence, but it will also cause the relationship between people and pets to be less beautiful than imagined. Before raising a pet, you should first learn relevant pet-raising knowledge and make corresponding psychological preparations, and then decide whether to accept a new life to come to you.

When you decide to get a cat, what preparations do you need to make to welcome it?

(Note: This article is only suitable for novice reference in cat-free households)

Cat’s dietary considerations:

What to eat: Before taking the cat home, you should first understand the cat’s usual eating habits with the owner, maintain their consistent diet, and do not easily change the food they are used to eating. If cats who eat canned cat food want to switch to raw meat, they should change it step by step after the cat is familiar with the environment. Otherwise, improper operation may cause them to have diarrhea or vomiting.

The choice of job:

Materials that are prone to bacteria can cause black chins in cats, so it is not recommended to use plastic utensils, and avoid choosing rice bowls with narrow and deep mouths. Rice bowls should be cleaned and disinfected daily, and water bowls should be replaced with fresher water at all times.

Note:

· The eating area should be fixed in a certain location and cannot be in the same area as the cat litter box. If they are in the same room, place the food bowl and cat litter box diagonally.

· Don’t let cats eat the buffet. Food exposed to the air for a long time is not only easy to breed bacteria, but also affects the taste and causes cats to stop eating. In addition, only by developing good eating habits can you reduce troubles in the future. It is recommended to place it at regular intervals and discard it after half an hour.

· It is recommended to feed 3-4 times a day for underage kittens and 2-3 times a day for adult cats.

Cat’s living environment:

I believe that many owners are attracted by the various dazzling cat nests on the market and buy them, but after buying them, they find that the cats do not go in to rest as honestly as you thought. We must know that cats spend a lot of time sleeping throughout the day, so first we need to provide an area where cats can sleep peacefully without being disturbed. You can pay more attention to the area where your cat likes to lie down and rest, and setting up a cat nest where it likes will be more accepted by them.

It is recommended to use corrugated paper when choosing a cat nestMaterials such as boards, non-woven fabrics, terry cloth, and foot mats, because these materials will leave a strong smell after the cat sleeps, which will make them feel at ease and comfortable.

Of course, the moods of owners are ever-changing. Maybe the various cat nests you buy are not suitable for their cats, but they like to sleep in all kinds of weird places. At this time, all the owners have to leave it to fate.

Cat’s defecation:

We should be familiar with the fact that the ancestors of cats came from the desert, so imagine their environment in the desert. Only by simulating that environment as much as possible can they better use the toilet in the home environment.

1.Choice of cat litter box:

There are various types of cat litter boxes on the market. Generally, open single-layer/double-layer cat litter boxes and closed cat litter boxes are more widely used. It is especially important to choose a litter box that is large enough. Try to ensure that the cat can easily turn around in the litter box, so that it is less likely to bring out the cat litter. Most cats prefer open litter boxes because closed litter boxes may make them feel "caught".

2. Cat litter selection:

Most cat litters on the market are made of the following materials for everyone to choose from:

Owners can choose suitable cat litter according to their actual needs. We also introduced how to choose cat litter that cats like in (Portal: Big trouble! My strict cat owner suddenly started peeing randomly...).

Note:

· The cat litter should be spread thick enough, at least 7cm.

· Shovel poop frequently, at least once a day. Change cat litter once a week, no longer than two weeks.

· The litter box should be placed in a dry, quiet environment.

· A cat should prepare more than one litter box, usually two are enough, depending on the home environment.

Cat’s Fun:

If the cat’s range of activities is not restricted, then the cat’s range of activities in a day can reach the size of a circle with a radius of 500m. I believe this data will shock many owners. It can be seen that our home environment is actually far from enough to satisfy cats, so cats will have some annoying behaviors, such as destroying furniture, scratching and biting, or pushing things over. Then it is necessary to provide some play space and purchase some toys.

1.Claw grinding: Cats’ favorite claw grinding materials include sisal, corrugated paper, non-woven fabrics, woven rattan, etc. You can choose items made of these materials and place them in places where cats like to hang out, or place them near furniture that you don’t want them to damage. Prepare a few more A cat scratching post is also necessary.

2. Toys: Owners should interact more with cats. This not only promotes the relationship between humans and cats, but also consumes a lot of cats’ energy. It can also play a certain role in cats destroying furniture and scratching and biting. You can buy a few more cat toys as spares. Playing with one toy may make you get bored and choose to ignore it. Laser pointers are also a good choice, but some cats don’t get too cold or only use laser pointers to interact for a long time, which can easily cause frustration in cats.

3. Create space: Although it is difficult for the owner to satisfy the cat's large range of activities, he can choose to create some vertical space at home to increase the cat's range of activities, such as nailing some wooden boards to the wall so that the cat can jump freely on it. A certain hiding space is also necessary to allow cats to simulate hunting behavior during the interaction, making it more interesting.

Things to note when traveling with cats:

A cat bag is used when bringing a new cat home or taking the cat to the pet hospital on weekdays. You can choose a favorite cat bag based on the owner's personal preferences. However, if your cat is easily nervous and has the urge to rush out, it is recommended to use a cat bag with a harder material and a larger capacity. If there is a need to transport it on an airplane, a flight case with suitable space is also necessary.

I would like to remind all owners in advance that cats may not be able to get into the cat bag and be taken out of the house so smoothly. At this time, they will have to compete with them in a battle of wits and courage.

After preparing the above, you can take your cat home!

When a cat comes to a new environment, everything is very strange to it. Most cats may have stress reactions, such as not eating or drinking, not going to the toilet normally, and always hiding under the bed or in the closet. Many owners will also choose to bathe cats that have just entered a new home. This may lead to a strengthening of the stress response. If the cat is a young cat, the resistance will be even worse. It is extremely not recommended to bathe the cat at this time, because it is very likely to cause the cat to Get ill.

Don’t worry, cats will usually adapt within 1-2 days. Give them enough time and wait patiently. I believe you will become familiar with it soon.

Note: If the cat is unwilling to eat for more than 3 days, please send it to the doctor immediately. Kittens should be sent to the doctor if it is 2 days old. Conduct a comprehensive physical examination promptly.