Bringing A Kitten Home
If you are going to be getting a new kitten to join your family in the near future, you will want to be prepared by learning about tips for caring for your new friend. Kittens are relatively easy to care for, and they make great pets for adults and children alike. Here are some guidelines you can use to help you through the process of bringing the kitten into your home.
Getting A Ride
When you go to pick up your kitten, make sure that you have a pet carrier available for transporting it to your home. It is safer to place the kitten inside the carrier, as this will keep it from wandering around your vehicle, perhaps causing an accident. It will also feel safe if it is inside a smaller space. Put a blanket or towel inside the carrier to keep it feeling warm as it is brought to your home.
Take A Pit Stop
It is best to bring the kitten to a veterinarian to have a complete physical before you bring it into your home. This will ensure that your kitten is healthy enough to be able to be around people and other pets. A veterinarian like those at Hawthorne Animal Health Care will also be able to answer any questions that you may have pertaining to feeding and caring for your kitten.
Arriving At Home
When you first introduce the kitten to its new home, have it confined to one room. You will be able to look after it better if it is not able to walk around your entire home so early. It needs time to become accustomed to your home and to people who live with you, so it is best to start off slowly. Open the carrier and allow the kitten to walk out on its own to explore the new area.
Items In The Room
You will want to make sure that the room has been kitten-proofed before bringing your new friend home. Make sure there are no items lying around that the kitten can eat or become tangled in. Get down on the floor and look at the area from a kitten’s view to see what things look dangerous, then move them to a higher level.
Place a small cat bed or cardboard box with a blanket inside to be used for sleeping quarters. You will also need to have a litter pan with cat litter inside so the kitten has an area to go to the bathroom. Place a food dish and water bowl in an area that is easy accessible for the kitten as well.
