Kitten getting used to the house. Adaptation of a kitten in a new home - useful recommendations
It is desirable that the kitten spends the first day in the new house with its owners - the baby has just been torn away from its mother, and it is under serious stress. It is necessary to try so that from the first days of a kitten in a new home, he feels protected, then he will immediately learn to trust the owners and it will be easy for him to instill the necessary skills.
Even before the delivery of the kitten, you need to take care of its safety:
Remove wires that wind around the floor;
Hide detergents and other chemical compounds;
Higher put trinkets and everything that is expensive.
A kitten is the same child, and he will definitely explore the "locality", get acquainted with the surrounding objects, try everything by touch, smell and taste - he must not be allowed to injure himself.
Tray and bowl for food and water should be prepared in advance. The breeder or the former owner should be asked what he fed the baby and what kind of filler he used - it is undesirable to transfer to something “more suitable” in the first days of the kitten in the new house, so as not to provoke an allergic reaction.
It is advisable to bring a new tenant to the house before the weekend - it is very important not to leave the pet alone at first. Stressful situations negatively affect the psyche of the animal, the baby can hide in a corner or, conversely, “cry” when the owners leave, which will cause a lot of inconvenience to the neighbors.
Disputes about how to bring home the baby - in the hands or carrying - have been going on for a long time. It is believed that the baby will take the move more calmly in his arms, but experienced cat owners believe that the ideal way is to transport the pet in a carrier with a closed view. (Whichever method you choose, don't forget an absorbent diaper - babies are unpredictable when they leave the house, and it's best to prepare in advance). This will facilitate the initial adaptation: the carrier is placed in the room where the kitten is planned to live and left until it calms down and leaves it on its own.
The bowl with food and the tray should be installed immediately at the place where it is planned - the approach to them at any time should be absolutely free. If you first put the tray in the room where the kitten was placed in the first days, then you will have to spend time on weaning and money on buying Antigadin. By the way, this tool quickly disappears, and if a stable habit is formed, it will be quite difficult to get rid of it.
In the event that the new tenant does not orient himself and forgets about the tray, the place with the puddle should be wiped with vinegar solution as soon as possible - the absorbed smell is a signal for the animal that there may be a toilet.
From the first days of your stay in the apartment, the baby should be accustomed to the scratching post - you should not admire how the kitten sharpens its claws on the carpet. After 1-2 months, all objects that he touches with his claws will be hopelessly damaged.
The kitten in the new house will smell the familiar smell of the filler and run to the tray itself - this will help solve the important task of accustoming a new family member to the toilet: you don’t have to spread newspapers all over the apartment and run with a rag for a naughty baby.
All animals sacredly observe the "table of ranks" - a kitten at home from the first days begins to understand who it is main host and who is in secondary roles. You need to be prepared for the fact that he will obey someone, and “show his claws” to someone.
Especially often this behavior is demonstrated by cats of those breeds, the ancestors of which were animals from wildlife. Therefore, you should immediately indicate to the kitten its place among the domestic ones and not allow aggression towards the “weak” family members.
In the early days, it is better not to introduce the baby to other members of the "pack" - if any - or children. Let him be the first to take the initiative and establish contact, depending on his own desire.
In order for the kitten to be imbued with sympathy and quickly get used to new people, it is advisable to pay attention to it - to stroke it in those places where you like it, to scratch behind the ears. You should not accustom a new family member to hands or sleep in your own bed, even if he “cries” at night. It is enough to lower your hand to his “house” at night or put something warm and soft in it - an old downy scarf or an old hat.
It is very important to observe the feeding regimen - give food at the same time and do not allow households to feed from the table - even if breakfast or lunch coincides at the same time. Begging is not only ugly, but also dangerous - human food is not suitable for animals and can provoke an allergic reaction.
The nails of small kittens are trimmed every 7-10 days - they grow very quickly. If the breeder has not accustomed the baby to this procedure, you should proceed to it very carefully. First, the animal is stroked, then the paws are gently massaged, spreading the fingers - cats do not really like such touches - and only then do they go directly to the haircut. At first, you should choose the right moment while the baby is not awake enough - then the procedure will be easier for both parties.
Physical punishment with causing pain is unacceptable - this causes reverse aggression and leads to a violation of the animal's psyche. To explain to the pet that he is wrong, use:
Rolled up newspaper;
Spray jet;
You can lightly click on the ears - cats really do not like this.
It is very important to teach the baby to his name and teach him to respond - from the very first days, you should discard all "kit-kitty" and affectionate nicknames, and address, clearly naming the nickname. When calling a pet to the table, you need to say that “such and such is going to eat”, when playing, say the name again - for 2-3 days the kitten will already know his name.
If you have to introduce a kitten to other cats on the first day in a new house, then it is advisable to take a rag and wipe the “owner” with it first, and only then the migrant. The likelihood of aggression from the old-timer decreases if the baby has the same smell.
Unfortunately, it also happens that a kitten does not take root in a new house - the owners are disappointed in their expectations and want to get rid of the animal. Even if the baby is "naughty", you should not throw it out into the street - it is advisable to return it to the breeder or transfer it to good hands, because it is not his fault that the owners were not prepared for his appearance.
By the time you bring a kitten home for the first time, he will be very lonely after being separated from his mother and siblings. It is necessary to prepare everything in advance for the appearance of this fluffy miracle in your house in order to make it easier for the baby to get used to the unusual environment and the new family.
PLAN YOUR KITTEN IN THE HOUSE FOR THE WEEKEND
In the first days in a new place, your little pet will need extra attention. On weekends, when all family members are relatively free, you can spend more time with your four-legged baby than on weekdays. Surround him with love and care, and your kitten will soon realize that you are his owner and friend.
TRANSPORT THE KITTEN IN A SPECIAL PORTABLE CONTAINER
Transporting a kitten just in a car is dangerous - both for him and for other passengers. Therefore, take safety measures by using a special carrying container. You can lay a soft bedding on the bottom so that the kitten is comfortable in his little house. Remember that even a short trip becomes stressful for the baby.
Be prepared for minor road "troubles" and don't forget to grab a roll paper napkins and spare pad. Buy a carrier that is large enough to use in the future when your British kitten grows up. It is also necessary to take care of protection from external light stimuli - this will enable the kitten to feel calmer during transportation.
● Soft carrying made of dense synthetic fabric, very light, fastens with a zipper, has a shoulder strap and handles, the end opposite the entrance is tightened with a mesh. Similar to travel bag, suitable for those who move without a car on their own.
● Rigid collapsible plastic carrier with plastic fasteners and a metal grill-door. It is convenient for those who do not care about weight, for example, for traveling in a car (you can put something on top of it without fear that it will wash out) and for air flights abroad, because. This is an international design. It is easy to disassemble and wash. In the cold season, something warm creeps inside. You can also sew a carrying case made of fur, batting or a blanket.
So, there comes a significant moment when a four-legged baby gets acquainted with an unusual environment, your family and other animals (dogs or cats that already live in the house). These first, most important contacts lay the foundation on which the kitten's life in his new home is built from now on.
Getting used to the house should take place gradually, over a long time, step by step. The appearance of a restless little tenant in the house puts you in front of the need to acquire some good habits and make a number of changes in the environment of the house in order to protect the baby from the dangers lurking in him.
It is necessary to prepare accessories for the comfort of your little pet in advance. Think about how to properly place the kitten's "things" in the house.
AVOID EXCESSIVE EMOTIONS
Do not forget that the baby was in a completely unfamiliar world for him. He is looking for warmth and protection from you, so treat him calmly and affectionately, without giving vent to excessive emotions.
Do not pass the kitten from hand to hand. If there is constant noise and fuss around him, he can grow up cowardly and timid, and this must be explained to the children. Try to find mutual language with your little pet and provide him with emotional balance so that he becomes balanced and sociable - the way you dream of!
Getting to know the family
LEARN TO PROTECT IT
Now you and only you are responsible for the safety of your kitten. In the former life of this tiny creature, his own mother and a breeder, and now the baby is looking for love and protection from you. Take care of the kitten: it will ease the difficulties transition period will ensure further growth and full development your pet.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN
Children often treat a little furry friend like a living toy - they loudly admire, squeeze him excessively, grab him, pull his tail ... An adult cat perfectly knows how to "escape" from children's tricks, and the kitten is defenseless. It is necessary to explain to the children that it is impossible to treat him like that, the animal needs to sleep a lot and it is unacceptable to wake him up for the sake of wanting to stroke his fur and play. If there are small children in the house, it is best at first even to forbid them to play with the kitten in your absence, so that he does not have to use his sharp claws for protection.
RIGHT ACTION
UNACCEPTABLE
● Pull the kitten by the tail.
● Grab him by the head.
● Pick it up by its front paws with both hands. Learn to be gentle with your kitten. Sharp or rough movements can frighten him greatly.
Carry a kitten. The best way lift a kitten - support with a hand from below, under the stomach, and with the other hand hold its hind legs (for large breeds).
We teach submission. To demonstrate his authority, the owner may take the kitten by the scruff of the neck, as a mother would; it won't harm the baby.
IF OTHER ANIMALS ARE NEARBY
It is very important to introduce the kitten to everyone who lives in the house as soon as possible in order to help him settle in. It hardly makes sense to accustom him to rodents and birds, since they rarely get along together. Acquaintance with other animals should take place correctly and always in your presence.
The kid may encounter manifestations of anger or jealousy, sometimes even an old-timer animal has to temporarily live somewhere outside the house until the kitten grows up a little.
■ DOGS. As a rule, a sociable, balanced dog is very tolerant of the appearance of a kitten in the house. In old age, some dogs find it more difficult to get along with a newcomer under one roof, but such an argument in a skirmish as cat's claws pacify aggression, and over time the animals get used to each other.
■ OTHER CATS. In such a situation, relationships can develop much more difficult. An adult cat will most likely not like the appearance of a kitten on its territory. Not wanting to change established habits, she will threaten the newcomer. Full reconciliation may take from several days to several months.
When meeting animals, do not allow any manifestations of aggression. Introduce them to each other on neutral territory. Repeat your attempts to establish peace and harmony in the house until adult cat will not begin to tolerate the presence of a kitten nearby.
Kitten accessories
The better you prepare for the day the kitten first enters new house, the more comfortable and calmer a four-legged baby will feel in an unfamiliar environment. All necessary accessories can be purchased at pet stores.
■ BASKET OR COUNTER. A comfortable bed where the kitten will feel safe (or the kitten can choose its own bed).
■ TOILET TRAY. The tray should be large and comfortable so that there is room for clean filler. Remove cat feces with a scoop in a timely manner. If your cat likes to rummage from the heart, then it is better to get an indoor box litter box, so it is easier to deal with the smell and keep the floor clean where the litter box is located.
■ TWO BOWLS. One is small, for dry food (only 25-60 grams per day is enough for a kitten), the other is larger, for water. fresh and pure water should always be in a place accessible to the kitten. Place both bowls at such a distance that the food does not fall into the water.
■ SCRAWLING POT. It is necessary to protect your furniture from damage. Cats love to climb, so let it not be your curtains, but a special “cat tree” (rack wrapped with a rope, with shelves) that you can make yourself (for example, dry branched birch with old bark) or buy in a store.
■ "CAT TREE". Kittens love to deftly settle down between its branches and climb higher in order to survey the entire territory from their dominant position. This will protect your furniture from constant attacks, because the kittens are very active and their favourite hobby- games.
■ COLLAR AND LEAD. For traveling or walking without a portable container, a collar and leash are required.
■ SPECIAL DOOR. If you give the cat free access for walking (this is only allowed after the end of the vaccination cycle), then with the help of such a device it will be convenient for her to leave the house and come back without any help. It is also convenient for the cat to go out onto the balcony.
When you first release a kitten into the yard, do not lose sight of it. Gradually, he will begin to mark with urine and cat's secret its territory in the garden, as well as leaving claw marks on tree trunks.
■ TOYS. Each item should have its place in the house. Explain this to your kitten. First, show him where the litter box is so that he can send his natural needs right away.
Then go to the couch, which will become for him a safe haven, providing peace and security. And finally, toys and accessories.
Toys, like all other goods, are now a great variety. Primarily, greatest preference cause the toys out natural fur and wool. Sultans (a wreath of feathers or a fur ball on a flexible stick), a fur rat on a spring stand like a punching bag, a fishing rod on which another fur rat is tied on an elastic band, and again fur rats and mice without additional devices.
Also very popular balls with bells inside, and with feathers tied to them, and sparkling from bouncing, with and without catnip. Of the toys not purchased at pet stores, the most beloved ones are a laser pointer, behind a speck from which everyone, regardless of age, is ready to run and jump until they fall, and a feather boa purchased at the Tkani store. When choosing toys for your pets, please do not forget about safety precautions.
Space exploration
Prevention is better than cure! The new house is mysterious world for a small kitten let him take care of everything. A curious baby will tirelessly explore the world, get used to things and smells to feel safe. But we do not always realize how many dangers lie in wait for a kitten in the house. Our oversight or forgetfulness can lead to an accident. To prevent this from happening, you need to develop some new habits and change your daily routine a little.
Cats love to play with electrical wires. household appliances, computers and in the heat of the moment can bite through the insulation of the wire and get an electric shock. It is best to hide the wires in flexible plastic corrugated pipes, they can be purchased at any construction market. They are easily cut lengthwise and put on electrical wires. This way you will keep your pet safe.
Many kittens like to nestle in cupboards, drawers, laundry baskets, under furniture, very often they climb into washing machines or dryers. If you try to predict where your four-legged friend might be hiding, then the risk of an accident will be significantly reduced.
Get in the habit of always looking down at your feet to avoid stepping on the kitten. Before you slam the door, check if a small fluffy lump has settled on the threshold.
HOUSEPLANTS
Usually british cats instinctively avoid poisonous plants, but still it is better not to keep them in the house. If you need advice, please contact your veterinarian first.
List of the most common plants that are potentially poisonous:
● Azalea
● Aucuba
● Wisteria
● Dieffenbachia
● Sweet Pea
● Figs
● Oleander
● Mistletoe
● Holly
● Nightshade
● Ivy
● Poinsettia
● Rhododendron
● Philodendron
● Cyclamen
● And others...
Ration in the first days
In no case do not change the kitten's diet, otherwise he will suffer from digestive disorders. In the first week, it is better to give him the food that the baby is used to from the breeder. Transferring your pet to another food is possible only after the stress from the new environment has passed.
When you take a British kitten home, ask in detail about the previous diet (number of feedings per day, serving size, taking into account the animal's appetite, type of food).
If you want to change the diet of your four-legged friend, then do it not immediately, but within a week so that the baby can adapt. A gradual transition reduces the risk of softening of the stool and diarrhea, which is dangerous for the health of the kitten.
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Never give food from your table because he will get used to begging and stealing her. Kitten food should contain all the necessary ingredients for a growth period of about a year. The type of product and the daily portion should be selected according to the age of the animal. Cats eat little by little several times a day, so a dry ration is ideal as it can stay in the bowl and not spoil. Make sure that the kitten always has fresh water, and put the bowls of food and water in a quiet place.
First night
The first night in a new home is often the most difficult for a kitten.
Left for the first time without a mother, the baby gets a bitter experience of loneliness.
WHERE SHOULD THE KITTEN SLEEP?
Kitten Health Check
A kitten can be taken from the breeder not earlier than three months old when the baby is already relatively independent, received the first vaccinations and has a brand or a chip. When purchasing a kitten (especially a thoroughbred one), you need to get a pedigree and a veterinary passport from the breeder, where there are data on vaccinations and veterinary examinations. If you are shopping at a pet store, take the time to talk to the manager to find out where the kitten is from. In any case, you need to take your new pet to the veterinarian.
● First visit to the veterinarian
First visit veterinarian(usually even before the transaction) - not an ordinary consultation, but a thorough examination of your pet, allowing you to give a qualified conclusion about the kitten's health. This visit to the veterinarian should be seen as a confirmation of the seriousness of your intentions regarding the purchase. It is important that an examination by a specialist will help eliminate the risk of any hidden flaws(diseases, malformations, etc.).
If the animal was presented to you, you should make sure that all the necessary vaccinations and studies have been done to it. Your veterinarian will make a health assessment and give you advice on feeding, grooming and any behavioral issues associated with the breed.
● Identification
Two methods are used to identify animals: branding and subcutaneous microchip injection. Information about the owner is recorded in the central archive, so if your lost or runaway cat is found, it will not be possible to find you special work. Ask your veterinarian what you need to do to identify your pet using one method or another.
BEHAVIOR
practice tests
These are very simple tests help you better understand the character and temperament of your new friend.
● Communication test
Follow your kitten from a distance:
- If he runs up to you to play with your shoelaces or rub against your legs, then this means that the kitten has social communication skills.
- If he behaves timidly and tries to run away when you approach him, then there is a problem of the kitten's socialization. It is necessary to help him adapt to the world around him, and for this, play with him more often, provide more toys and living space.
● Foil ball test
Make a ball of aluminum foil and roll it in front of the kitten. If your pet does not react immediately, then he is shy or indifferent to what is happening around.
● Dominance Test
The kitten, which, lying on its back, allows you to stroke its tummy, perceived your authority as an elder: it will invariably demonstrate its obedience and complaisance to you. If your pet resists or tries to scratch, it means that he is capable of unwanted reactions, such as aggression syndrome in response to affection.
● Test using loud sounds
Clap your hands loudly so that the kitten does not see it. If he reacts to sound, but remains calm, then the baby grew up in a stimulating environment where he could actively explore the world around him. If the kitten is afraid, runs away, you will have to accustom him to sound stimuli and other manifestations of the outside world, expand social contacts, gradually revealing to him a variety of new life sensations.
Kitten in a new place.
The first days in a new place are the most difficult for a kitten. He just lost his home. There was loving mother, who washed him with a rough tongue and made sure that he did not get into trouble. There were familiar smells. There were brothers and sisters. There were Old Masters who also loved the kitten and the kitten was not afraid of them. And here, in a new place, everything smells wrong, there is no mother, no other kittens, no former Owners, everything is unfamiliar and terrible. Therefore, the normal reaction of a British kitten is the search for what he has lost. The kitten is used to crying and calling for help from her mother. Mother cat always came. And again it became calm and comfortable. But now he cries, but no one comes to him. Only some strange huge creatures on two legs speak with irritation:
Well, what are you yelling?
They also try to put him in some kind of box, where there is no mother or other kittens, and force him to lie there. They close one in the room and force him to sit there.
- Why are you getting out?
These completely alien, terrible people grab him in their arms when they please, poke a finger at him, laugh.
- Stupid kitten! The kitten is not stupid. He was in an alien world. How would you behave in the new world? For example, if you were dragged to a foreign spaceship? They would probably tremble with fear too! The new home for the baby is exactly the same spaceship, just the wrong scary place. And time will pass before curiosity allows the kitten to start exploring this alien world.
Want to make things easier for your kitten? Then, taking him away from his mother, take some rag, a piece of bedding that smells like home for the kitten, put it in the box that was assigned to him for living. This is the smell of my house, the kitten will understand, and he will not be so scared. Feeling the native smell, he curls up and falls asleep.
But he won't forget about his mother. He will still look for her the first time. Would you too
you were looking for your mother, who would save you from all troubles and misfortunes if you were taken away from her at his age!
- Mom, mom, bad uncles and aunts dragged me into their apartment and are not allowed to see you!
This is what the kitten tells everyone with its plaintive voice.
An older kitten does not just cry in a box, he also climbs onto the windowsill or runs to the door:
- Mom, mom, why are you nowhere? I want to go home!
Having got used to it a little, usually having received the first food from the hands of new owners, the kitten understands with satisfaction:
At least I won't die of hunger here.
- This makes me happy. Therefore, having become relatively cheerful, he can already look around with less panic in his eyes.
- Wow, and here it is even interesting, and he begins to explore the world around him. The one that just recently was so terrible. It doesn't seem to be that terrible. You can live. Only how lonely after a native home!
- Mom, mom, and I'm here for a long time?
- Mom, mom, did you leave me?
And in the end, realizing that there is no mother and it is unlikely that she will be found. What is left of the mother is only the smell in the box, the kitten seeks to find any other creature, warm, to which you can snuggle in the same way as to mother's belly. That's when he tries to snuggle up to a person. It is also warm, although it does not purr.
Do not push away - the kitten will understand that YOU are his only hope and protection. And he will be fine.
Push away - the kitten will understand that he has no protection, all hope for his own strength. And he will feel bad.
And your words- Something does not add up with the cat, he shied away from us???????????
After all, he was looking for warmth and protection from you, he wanted to appoint you as his mother. And you?!
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Do not rush to buy, choose a really worthy animal.
First of all, what is especially important - for whom is the kitten purchased? For one of the spouses or for small child? Then, where will he live, who will feed him, and who will change the filler in the pan? When purchasing a kitten for a child, do not think that you will be able to blame the child for all the worries about him. You will have to take full responsibility for the care and well-being of the cat, because you are an adult and are able to take responsibility for your actions, but your child is not yet. Gather in family circle and calmly discuss everything related to the future pet. Not forgetting to emphasize that the baby requires a careful and caring attitude towards himself, must respect each of you, including other pets, and also discuss with the children the following questions: where the kitten will sleep, who will feed him; who will clean the toilet and wash pallet; who will take care of the baby if you and (or all family members) have to leave him alone in the house? According to the rules, the return or exchange of sold animals is strictly prohibited. Therefore, immediately tune in to perceive the kitten as a gift of fate, and not as a temporary phenomenon in your home. A kitten is not a toy that can be returned without hassle. He depends entirely on you and is able to love you faithfully and sincerely over time, if you want it. We get pets because we need them, not us.
Preparatory chores
Before you take a kitten, do not forget to purchase everything you need for his stay. Your baby will need:
Bowls for food and water. You will need at least 3 bowls, preferably nickel-plated or Teflon-coated,
or ceramic. Choose a secluded feeding spot with little traffic or noise. For complete nutritional advice for your pet, contact
breeder, so do not rush with an independent choice of food.
Toilet. For a small kitten, do not buy a tray with very high sides - it may be difficult for him to climb into it. Think ahead where
there will be a tray.
Filler. The breeder will tell you which filler their pets are accustomed to and will give some of the used filler with them - kitten
upon arrival in a new house, he will quickly figure out where his toilet is now. In our cattery we use FRESH STEP OR "CASSPISS" litter.
Carrying. What will you carry your pet in? In the future, the carrier will come in handy for trips to the veterinarian, for trips to exhibitions, if you
are going to pursue your pet's career, as well as trips to the country, etc.
Toys. Games are an important part of a kitten's life, they are necessary for a harmonious physical and psychological development animal. Not
neglect toys for cats - these can be different mice, balls, often kittens use plastic corks and lids as toys.
Avoid toys such as long ribbons, string, christmas garlands and "rain", metal foil.
Scratching post. Cats need to sharpen their claws - it's an instinct. You won't like it if the cat begins to correct its instincts about your favorite sofa.
or new carpet. When buying a scratching post, you need to consider the habits of the kitten. Ask the breeder what kind of scratching post the kitten is accustomed to.
Cat house. Now pet stores offer a wide range of houses, baskets, beds and bedding. Decide what you like
Your pet is very difficult. Therefore, first give the kitten the opportunity to find its own place, and lay some kind of homemade bed there.
bedding, and only then buy a suitable house.
FIRST DAYS IN THE NEW HOUSE
Adaptation
So, you have a kitten in your house. At first, he is afraid in an unfamiliar environment, new smells, new sounds, new people are everywhere. Give a kitten
time to get comfortable, he will try to hide in a secluded corner - make sure that this is an accessible place for you. Literally the next day
the kitten will begin to explore the new territory with might and main - let it be small at first, limit it to one room or kitchen. Take in hand
kitten with caution without sudden movements. The best way to get to know each other is the game, in the game the kitten relaxes and forgets about his fears.
The breeder will definitely give you detailed recommendations on feeding. On the first day, the kitten may refuse to eat at all - do not be alarmed, just
the animal is stressed and does not want to eat or drink and does not go to the toilet.
First trip to the potty. Place the kitten in a litter box filled with used litter from the kitten's "native" potty.
Do not worry, the kitten may not immediately pee in the tray, but he will remember this place and next time he will definitely come to pee in the tray.
To be sure, you can repeat the "training" several times.
Important:
Avoid sudden movements, do not yell at the kitten and do not wear it constantly in your arms.
Explain to the children that a kitten is not a toy and should not be chased, squeezed or dragged by the tail.
Make sure the trash can, toilet, washing machine and oven are closed.
Learn to watch your step and gently open and close doors.
Upbringing
Remember simple rules which will help you in cultivating the right habits in your pet.
1. Never play with a kitten with your hand or tease him with your hand. When you let the kitten fight and attack your hand, you
By doing so, you stimulate the wrong behavior, and the kitten learns that the hand can be bitten and scratched. Use special toys for games:
tinkers (teaser sticks), mice, balls, etc.
2. If you caught a kitten in an unacceptable act, in any case, do not swing at the kitten, never hit the kitten,
whatever he does. Otherwise, instead of trust, the kitten will experience fear from the outstretched hand.
Better clap your hands and say "Fu!" in a stern voice. - this is usually sufficient.
3. Remember, the cat perfectly understands the intonation of your voice and will always understand when it is scolded and when it is praised. The main thing is that she
understood why she was scolded or praised. Therefore, if you come home and find that the cat has been naughty somewhere, you should not drag it to the place
crimes, screaming and stamping their feet - most likely she will not understand why she got it. Catch a cat in a malicious activity, scare it away,
clapping your hands, and scold - she will understand everything.
beautiful kitten
So, you have a kitten in the house for the first days, let's not talk about responsibility and other blah blah blah, which you can read about on other sites if you type in the search engine the query: "kitten in the house for the first days." We will immediately get down to business and consider the most common mistakes.
early weaning
Weaning a kitten is carried out at the age of 1.5-2 months, when he is already accustomed to solid food and can digest it normally without complications. In practice, kittens are often taken at the age of several weeks, as a result, digestive disorders begin, in best case at worst, serious illness can occur.
When a kitten feeds on mother's milk, he receives not only all the necessary nutrients in order to grow and replenish energy, it also receives antibodies that protect it from most infections. In addition, the gastrointestinal tract is tuned for the processing of milk and the best food during this period is mother's milk.
Due to early weaning, the animal has to adapt to a new type of nutrition for which it is not yet ready, and as a result, we get complications.
For example, a case from practice, a kitten in the house for the first days - everyone is happy, he is about a month old, several days pass and the baby is no longer so active. The belly is swollen, the kitten cannot go to the toilet, she constantly screams. In such cases the best option will be the return of the baby to mother's milk, and then the gradual accustoming to solid food.
Even if you notice one or two fleas, do not rush to destroy them with drops, give them a few days to adapt. The fact is that any drug can be allergic reaction and suddenly a coincidence - after the move, the kitten manifests itself infection. What then to assume and what to treat? Wait at least a week before anthelmintic, let the animal get used to your home and food. And then carry out treatments at intervals, that is, not from everything at once.
Transfer to another diet
A kitten in the house will adapt faster in the first days if he receives the food he was accustomed to. Let the food be wrong, let him be fed differently than you will feed, in spite of this, continue to give the same foods for another week. An exception may be in cases where the previous owners (breeder) went to extremes, gave sausage, smoked meats, sprats in tomato and other, as I say, disgusting things. Of course, harmful products no need to give.
In the first hours, do not feed the kitten at all, give only water, especially if he had to spend several hours on the road. Then give him half the usual portion. Find out in detail from the breeder how much and what exactly the kitten ate, ideally he should supply you with food for the first time. Provided that he was accustomed to industrial feed.
Vaccinations
Toilet and dishes
By default, you should have these items of care, and most likely you have already purchased a tray in advance, which is logical. As for dishes, it is better to use ceramics or high-quality stainless steel, but refuse plastic, it is difficult to wash it even with the use of detergents.
Also on plastic utensils over time, scratches form in which food particles remain, and this is a breeding ground for microorganisms. You can easily wash a greasy ceramic plate with hot water, which you cannot do with a plastic bowl, at least it will not be easy.
Results
So, the kitten is in the house for the first days, we will make a check list as they say:
Friends, these are not tricky advice will help you survive the time when the kitten is in the house the first days without complications. If you have any questions, write them in the comments, I will definitely answer everyone.
And here is a video on the same topic, a kitten in the house for the first days, in it I repeat the material presented in the article with some additions, and you can also see a cute kitten, enjoy watching.
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The appearance of a kitten in the house is a joyful and long-awaited event. But how exactly the fluffy pet is going through the arrival to a new house - we can only guess.
Taking the kitten home
The first step is to take care of the issue of transporting the future pet. Buy a carrying bag or a special basket for this. Get it immediately for an adult animal. In the future, you can use it for trips to the exhibition, visits to the veterinarian or moving. Lay a soft and fluffy fabric on the bottom of the carrier so that the kitten can fit comfortably and feel most comfortable. If your pet suddenly decides to go to the toilet during a trip, you can easily get rid of the fabric without soiling the baskets.
For a trip for a kitten, it is better to choose a day off - devote a whole day to a new family member, because he will have to go through so much and your support will be most welcome. It is best to lead a kitten by car or taxi, try to take the shortest path and refuse to use public transport. The kitten will leave the apartment for the first time, and besides her, he has not seen anything yet. There will be hundreds of unfamiliar smells, loud sounds around, the carrier will swing and shake every now and then and it will be difficult for him to keep his balance. For an animal, this is a lot of stress - the faster you get home, the less negative impressions your pet will have.
Before picking up a pet, get all the necessary recommendations and information from the breeder:
- the documents;
- certificate of vaccinations, if any;
- find out what the kitten loves and what they fed him;
- what toilet filler was used.
It's okay if you get carried away with a new friend and miss something - experienced breeders consider it their duty to supply the owner necessary information, and often keep in touch with him to inquire about the condition of the ward. As a last resort, call the previous owner as soon as you arrive home and clarify the necessary details.
In a new house
There are some things that your new pet will need - "What a kitten needs", it is better to buy them in advance.
Choose the quietest room, and this is where you begin to introduce the kitten to the house. Having survived the trip, the kitten is already quite scared, so you need to give him maximum peace.
Place the carrier on the floor and open the door. It is very important for the kitten to take the first step and risk leaving the shelter. If you try to pull it out, the kitten will get scared, and its first memory of you will be like a scary monster.
At first, the baby will hide in a corner, and will listen for a long time - he will be interested and at the same time frightened by every unfamiliar sound and smell. As soon as the first fear is defeated, the kitten will come out of hiding in an attempt to find its mother or brothers. Of course, when he sees a large unfamiliar room in front of him, he will immediately duck under a sofa or closet to find a new secluded corner.
Ask your family not to make noise, turn off the music, create a quiet and peaceful environment in the apartment. It is better to protect the kitten from acquaintances with the whole family or other animals on the first day - wait for the moment when fear is replaced by curiosity and the kitten himself will not mind getting to know each other.
Peekaboo
So the kitten got out of the carrier, hid in hard-to-reach place, sits quietly like a mouse or meows plaintively, looking for mom - what to do now? To help the kitten settle down and find out where his toilet or sleeping place is, you need to establish contact with him. A frightened animal will not understand what exactly you want to show him or why you brought him to some strange place, so you need to get to know him better by luring him out of hiding.
It's very easy to do this:
- Place a saucer with food that the kitten loves near the place where your new pet is hiding. As we wrote earlier, you need to find out what kind of food the kitten ate in the breeder's house. A change in food can not only cause loss of appetite in your ward, but lead to negative consequences like vomiting or diarrhea. The familiar smell of food will calm the kitten somewhat, besides, the survival instinct of our smaller brothers is one of the leading ones, and, smelling food, the kitten will certainly go to “get it”.
- Do not forget about the instinct of the hunter - pick up a small toy for the kitten. It can be a small ball, a teaser stick or a piece of paper on a string, the main thing is that the toy should be proportional to the kitten ( big toys might frighten him) and interested him. At first, the kitten will run out and immediately hide, but then curiosity will still move.
As soon as the kitten begins to leave the shelter more and more boldly, take it in your arms and caress it. Right now it is important to make it clear that you do not wish him harm. Talk to him in a quiet voice, stroke, caress and treat him with something. As soon as the baby understands that he is not alone, it will be much easier for him to master an unfamiliar place.
What is what
On the first day, it is better to introduce the kitten to only one room. Although, there are kids (albeit very rarely) who are not averse to exploring the whole house on the very first day. If you decide that one room is enough, then place everything you need nearby.
Food can be placed near the shelter, even if the kitten does not immediately come out to eat, at least he will not get confused where to look for it.
Take the kitten to the tray and put it in it. Perhaps he has been wondering for a long time, “Where is the toilet?”. There are many ways to toilet train a kitten in a new home. You can use the most common method - take a handful of filler from the tray where the kitten "went" from the breeder's house. Feeling the familiar smell, the kitten will quickly understand why he was put in a new tray.
It would be useful to show the kitten a scratching post - perhaps he will not immediately start using it, but in the future he will definitely need it.
Often breeders give already accustomed kittens and there are no problems, but if you took a kitten from the street or the previous owners simply did not teach it, you will have to spend a little more time and attention on training. Do not despair if the kitten does not understand you the first time. Attention, care and patience will do their job.
Kitten named...
Many choose a name for their pet even before he arrives, but if you have not decided on the name of the pet, then it is better to hurry. There is an opinion that they remember faster and more often respond to names with hissing consonants. In fact, cats are more likely to remember the intonation of the voice with which they are addressed, which is why they run so eagerly when they hear their name.
In order for the cat to quickly get used to its nickname, it is necessary to use it every time you praise, feed or play. Hearing the sound of her name, she will understand that you are addressing her and will come to the call.
Our section "Nicknames" will help you choose a name for a kitten.
First night
Most difficult period for a kitten, this is the first night in the house. Before that, every night he fell asleep next to his mother or brothers and sisters. Now none of them are around, everything around is big and unfamiliar, and it is completely dark. And if during the day he was distracted by communication with his family or games, now everyone is sleeping, and he is all alone ...
You must immediately decide whether you will allow your pet to sleep with you or give him a separate living space. If you want your cat to sleep with you, take it with you and pet it. Feeling the warmth and caress, the kitten will fall asleep, tired of new experiences and discoveries made during this day.
If the choice was made towards the cat's house, then the kitten should be taken there. Be sure to let him get comfortable in his personal "bed". It is best to put a patch from the nest that smells like a cat there. It will seem to the kitten that the mother is not far away and was here, so the place will immediately cease to be so scary for him. It is possible that at night the kitten will come to you, because he is scared, and you were the most benevolent creature he met today. Take the kitten to the bed, and sit next to it for a while. Scratch behind the ear, talk and you yourself will not notice how the baby falls asleep.
Beware, dangerous!
As the kitten becomes more and more familiar with your home, he will meet more and more new and unknown things on his way, and, of course, you will not always be able to be there to look after the pet. Unfortunately, our apartments are full of dangers for our four-legged friends. Here is some of them:
How and what to feed a kitten
In conclusion, I would like to say that the arrival of a kitten in the house will radically change your life in better side. After all, you will receive not only a pet, but also an excellent companion, caring friend and faithful companion.
May your kitten grow strong and healthy!