The first days of a kitten in a new home

 So, you have made all the necessary preparations, and everything is ready in the house for the solemn meeting of the new household. This is an important point, and your excitement is understandable, but excessive enthusiasm should be “muted” a little so as not to create additional stress for the kitten. After all, for sure, being in a new environment, away from mom and brothers, the baby will be nervous. It is great if in the first days of a kitten in a new house the baby will have the opportunity to hide, if desired, in a quiet place. But at the same time, the kitten should have access to everything necessary: ​​a tray, a bed, water and food. 

Take a piece of bedding from your home from the breeder and put it on the couch. The baby will inhale the familiar smell, and this will give him confidence and optimism.

 Think in advance which places are fraught with danger. For example, toxic household chemicals are often stored in the bathroom. Limit the kitten’s access there from the first day. The same applies to the rules of the hostel. If you immediately several solid “No!” stop attempts to climb curtains, subsequently you will not have to have long and tedious discussions on this topic. If you plan on keeping your cat indoors, don’t let him slip outside. If you have a well-fenced garden (or don’t leave your pet unattended there), you can let your cat roam around when she gets used to the house. However, make sure that you use only natural fertilizers so that the pet does not get poisoned by pesticides or herbicides and that rodent poison is not decomposed there. 

Some owners put a mechanical clock next to the kitten’s bed (but not an alarm clock!) Their ticking, reminiscent of a heartbeat, soothes the baby.

 If a new pet, frightened, climbed onto the top or hid in a shelter, do not try to pull it out by force. You will only make him more nervous. Try to lure the cat with a treat or just leave it alone for a while – when it calms down, it will come out on its own. Don’t be intrusive in your kitten’s first days in a new home, but be around when the kitten has overcome her shyness and ventures to get to know you better or explore new territories. As your kitten gets used to you, take him in your arms more often. But not by the collar! Yes, his mother did exactly that, but you are not a cat, and you can inadvertently harm the baby. The kitten is taken with one hand under the breast, the second – under the hind legs. If you notice that the new pet is worried (twitches its tail, spins its ears or presses them, catches a hand with its front paws, releasing its claws), it is better to leave it alone. In matters of domestication, more is not better. Show a little patience in the first days of a kitten in a new home, and soon the pet will become a wonderful friend and companion for you.