Cats are so cute, and it’s normal to be conquered. More and more people want to raise a cat, hoping that it can accompany them and heal them. So for new cat owners, are you ready for this?
Step one
When you plan to raise a cat, you must first be mentally prepared. Although cats are cute, raising a cat is not as simple as imagined. In addition to the financial expenditure required to raise a cat, there are other essential issues that must be considered, such as: cat shedding, cat illness, damage to furniture, etc. If you plan to raise a cat, you must think carefully and see if you can really accept it. We are not only responsible for the cat but also for ourselves.
The second step
After thinking about raising a cat, it’s time to choose a healthy and cute cat.
First, look at the cat’s eyes to see if they are clear, bright and free of tears, and whether the eye area is dry and there is no eye mucus.
Second, look at the ears, whether the ears are pink and whether the inside of the ears is clean.
Third, touch the cat’s nose to see if it is moist and cool, and if there is any mucus or other secretions around the nose.
Fourth, check whether the cat’s teeth are clean and whether there is any peculiar smell in the mouth.
Fifth, check whether there are hair loss, dandruff and other symptoms on the hair and skin.
Sixth, play with the cat to see if the cat is in good mental state.
Step 3
In addition to confirming the cat’s health, you also need to know more about the cat, such as: the information about the cat’s parents and mother, and when the cat’s birthday is. Whether the cat has been vaccinated, how many shots were given, and when. If the cat has been vaccinated, remember to ask for the vaccine booklet. Was deworming done? Which kind of deworming medicine was used? When was it dewormed? After asking about the cat’s basic information, you can discuss when to pick it up and prepare to go home.
Step 4
Before bringing the cat back, you first need to create a safe and comfortable home environment for the cat.
First, carry out a general cleaning, especially the corners under the bed and sofa, and then disinfect them with pet-specific disinfectant. When cats are not accustomed to a new environment, they will often go into a corner to observe secretly.
Second, seal the windows and balconies to prevent cats from falling or being lost.
Third, if there are plants at home, the owner needs to know whether the plant is poisonous to cats and remove the plant or move it to a room where cats cannot enter.
Step 5
When picking up the cat, prepare a flight box to put the cat in, and bring home at least one item that the cat has used before. Then prepare the food, water and cat litter box in advance. After the cat arrives home, don’t rush to get close to it. Give it time to gradually become familiar with the smell and environment of the home to prevent the cat from being stressed due to sudden changes in the environment. During this period, you can Interact with cats through cat funny stick , snacks, etc. and build a relationship with cats.
The best age for cats is over three months. Cats over three months old can eat cat food directly. If for special reasons, cats under two months old are brought back, it is recommended to feed cats goat milk powder .
Step 6
Follow up and observe the cat’s condition to see if the cat can adapt to the new environment. If the cat hides, do not let it be touched, and do not force it to be petted. Let it adapt and become familiar with it for a period of time. If you have been refusing to eat or drink, the owner should pay attention to whether the cat food is not suitable for the cat's appetite. You can choose a cat food with high palatability and high meat content for the cat, which can increase the cat's appetite.
Conclusion: What kind of cat do you have?
