TOP 10 TIPS FOR NEW CAT OWNERS

2. Visit the Vet

Find your cat a great veterinarian، schedule a checkup، and make sure his vaccines are up-to-date. Consider getting him a microchip too. Keep the microchip number and a photo of your new cat on your phone in case he ever esc.apes. You'll be glad you did.

3. Introduce Your Cat to Other Pets Slowly

When you bring home a new cat، slowly introduce her to your other pets، such as your dog. Keep your new cat in a separate room and feed your pets on either side of a closed door. Put each pet's blanket in the other pet's room and swap rooms sometimes so they get used to each other's smells. Eventually، graduate to feeding them on either side of a closed gate and then try supervised visits. Watch their body language each step of the way so you can separate them if needed.

4. Try Different Kinds of Litter and Boxes

It's typically a good idea to have one litter box per cat، plus an extra box.1 Cats can get a little terri.torial about their litter boxes، so make sure your new cat has enough space.

You might also want to try different styles of litter and boxes. Some cats prefer softer litter، while long-haired cats might prefer crystal litter that doesn't stick to their fur. Cats may like covered boxes، uncovered boxes، boxes with low edges، or other varieties. Keep the litter boxes away from heavy foot traffic or loud noises. Remember to spot clean your cat's litter every day and do a deeper clean once a week.

If your new kitty isn't bur.ying her po.op، try these steps to help encourage that behavior.

5. Use High-Quality Food and Keep Your Cat Away from Anything Dan*gerous

Cats thrive on high-quality food. AvoDerm's wet and dry food for cats is a great place to start. You'll find a lot of flavors to choose from.

Be sure to avoid human foods that are to*xic to cats، and only keep house plants that are safe for your kitty. Cats are really good at getting into everything، so lock up anything that might ha.rm your fur baby، like cleaning products.