What to prepare for a new cat owner

Before the cat arrives, first prepare the necessary items for the cat's daily life, such as: goat milk, puppy food, cat bed, cat bowl, water dish, cat litter box, cat carrier, etc. Secondly, clean and disinfect the house. Thirdly, to reduce the cat's stress response, do not play with the cat too much when it first arrives. Give the cat some alone time. Finally, after the cat adapts to the house for a week, take the cat to the hospital for vaccination and deworming.

What to prepare when the cat arrives

Don't rush to hold the cat when it first arrives home, as cats are slow to warm up and very sensitive. Give the cat time to adapt to the new environment. To ensure the cat's safety, hide fragile items and sharp objects, and make sure to close windows and doors to prevent the cat from falling out. Cats are very clean animals, so replace the cat litter and clean the bowls and water dishes regularly.

New cat owner precautions

First, prepare necessary daily necessities for the cat, such as cat litter boxes, cat litter, and stainless steel bowls for eating and drinking. Secondly, choose high-quality cat food and cat cans. Generally, the seller will send some transition food after buying a new cat to facilitate the buyer's transition. The key to changing food is to gradually increase the proportion of new cat food and decrease the proportion of transition food, with a transition time of about a week. Finally, if there are any abnormalities in the cat, consult a veterinarian in time to identify the cause and treat it early.

Cat stress response

Cats may have stress reactions in the following situations: First, changes in living environment; cats usually adapt to new environments in about two days. At this time, the cat's nerves are highly tense, and it may refuse to eat, vomit, and be less active. Generally, there will be improvement after two days. Second, newly purchased cats with incomplete immunization history; severe stress can reduce the cat's resistance and increase the risk of infection with feline panleukopenia virus.