You just found out there are kitties needing homes and it is taking everything in you not to rush out the door to adopt them all. They are different than living with a dog and here are a few things to consider before considering Ragdoll kittens for sale in Tennessee.
Call several veterinarians and take notes as they answer your questions. When several of them agree on common sense care, set up an appointment to meet them in person. Visually inspect the building while there and rate it on cleanliness, smelliness and overall aroma.
Kitty proof your home putting locks on cabinet doors and move heavy objects to floor level and move potentially poisonous houseplants are often poisonous to cats so put them in a room where the cats can't go. Also remove leaves that have fallen and keep them away from the cat.
A litter box and food and water dishes are the most important items your cat will need. Make sure to get a litter box that is plenty big enough even if the kitty doesn't grow big. Keep it away from the food and water dishes. Glass, stainless steel and ceramic are best and avoid sudden food changes to prevent diarrhea.
Cat carriers are the only safe way to transport a cat or even take them outside. If a loud noise spooks them, the carrier keeps them restrained and safe from harm. Training them is easy. Just open the door to it, put in soft bedding and clean dishes and walk away. Curiosity will do the rest and don't get excited and slam the door shut. Just leave it for them to enjoy at their leisure until it's time to transport them anywhere.
Cats seem to be masters at creating toys from nothingness. And they find quite a lot of things about the house to entertain themselves with. You really don't need to purchase a ton of toys until you know your kitten better and just let it play with safe household items like TP tubes. Anything big enough to stay out of their throat is possible toy.
Introduce your new feline family member to the rest of the animal kingdom in your home by letting them take their own time. Of course, if you have an aggressive or over eager dog, it's a good idea to put it on a leash, or maybe inside it's crate and let the cat do the honors of satisfying curiosities.
Most cats do not like traveling and you need to provide for them at home if you go on vacation. Have someone in the family or good pet friend come tend the kitten if you must leave home without them. Attempting to carry them with you could prove disastrous.
Cats are assumed to be self-sufficient but they are not dogs. Cats want to investigate, even when making friends. And it takes them longer to adjust than canines. Just be patient, kind and understanding and they will adjust quite nicely to their new home.
Call several veterinarians and take notes as they answer your questions. When several of them agree on common sense care, set up an appointment to meet them in person. Visually inspect the building while there and rate it on cleanliness, smelliness and overall aroma.
Kitty proof your home putting locks on cabinet doors and move heavy objects to floor level and move potentially poisonous houseplants are often poisonous to cats so put them in a room where the cats can't go. Also remove leaves that have fallen and keep them away from the cat.
A litter box and food and water dishes are the most important items your cat will need. Make sure to get a litter box that is plenty big enough even if the kitty doesn't grow big. Keep it away from the food and water dishes. Glass, stainless steel and ceramic are best and avoid sudden food changes to prevent diarrhea.
Cat carriers are the only safe way to transport a cat or even take them outside. If a loud noise spooks them, the carrier keeps them restrained and safe from harm. Training them is easy. Just open the door to it, put in soft bedding and clean dishes and walk away. Curiosity will do the rest and don't get excited and slam the door shut. Just leave it for them to enjoy at their leisure until it's time to transport them anywhere.
Cats seem to be masters at creating toys from nothingness. And they find quite a lot of things about the house to entertain themselves with. You really don't need to purchase a ton of toys until you know your kitten better and just let it play with safe household items like TP tubes. Anything big enough to stay out of their throat is possible toy.
Introduce your new feline family member to the rest of the animal kingdom in your home by letting them take their own time. Of course, if you have an aggressive or over eager dog, it's a good idea to put it on a leash, or maybe inside it's crate and let the cat do the honors of satisfying curiosities.
Most cats do not like traveling and you need to provide for them at home if you go on vacation. Have someone in the family or good pet friend come tend the kitten if you must leave home without them. Attempting to carry them with you could prove disastrous.
Cats are assumed to be self-sufficient but they are not dogs. Cats want to investigate, even when making friends. And it takes them longer to adjust than canines. Just be patient, kind and understanding and they will adjust quite nicely to their new home.
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