If you intend to adopt a cat, whether from a shelter, from the street or from a private home, it is very important that you know that during the first day, even the first week, the animal is going to feel a little disoriented.
To help you adapt as soon as possible, I will tell you what to know before adopting a cat.
Hide dangerous objects
Before taking the furry home it will be very necessary that make sure that you have hidden everything that could harm him: cables, heavy objects and / or objects that could be dropped and broken, small balls or pins (or anything else that could be swallowed) and toxic plants.
Provide a safe place
Cats like to be able to go to a room to be alone. In it there must be a bed, a scraper, a drinker and feeder, and, to make the transition easier, you can also put a litter tray, and a carton box (you will love it). In this way, the new member of the family will quickly realize that they have ended up in a good home 🙂.
Do not force anything
From the first day it is normal that you want to caress him and take him in your arms, but you have to think that before that he needs to trust you. Therefore, it is highly recommended give him treats and play with him a lot so that your relationship starts off on the right foot.
Spend as much time as you can with him
The cat can spend a few hours alone, but if you are absent for many hours and then even if you are at home you do not share your free time with him, it will not take long to have depression. Because of that, it is very important that you keep him company, that is to say, that you pamper him, that you play with the cat, that you let him sleep with you. Only then can he see you as what you decided to be when you adopted him: his family.
Take him to the vet
Although it is an animal that generally enjoys very good health, the truth is that it is still a living being like any of us. Throughout his life may have illnesses, fractures, and other problems that will need to be fixed by a veterinarian. In addition, it is important that you take it to put the necessary vaccinations, microchip and, also, for neutering or spaying him in order to avoid unwanted litters.
We hope these tips are useful to you 🙂.