How To Put Your Cat’s Things At Home?
When we decide to adopt a pussycat, one of our first actions should be to prepare our home for their arrival. A safe environment and a routine are the keys to favor the adaptation of the feline to its new home. Therefore, we give you some tips on how to place your cat’s things at home.
How to prepare the home and arrange your cat’s things?
Before the cat comes home, it will be essential to prepare a special environment where it can feel safe and comfortable. Initially, it is advisable to reserve an exclusive room for the feline, in which there is no excessive noise or a lot of movement of people. If this is not possible, a space can be reserved especially for him, such as a quiet corner.
In his environment, the cat will need to find the basic utensils, such as a feeder, a drinking fountain and a bed or a hiding place to rest. In addition, we will need to add some accessories to stimulate him to play and explore his new home, such as a good scratcher and some toys.
Additionally, we can leave a cardboard box at the disposal of the kitten, with a blanket and some toys inside. Cats love cardboard boxes and they are a great inexpensive shelter or hiding place option.
In another space we will need to place the litter box where the feline will relieve himself. As cats are very clean animals, it is essential that the litter box is far from the feeding and resting area. Otherwise, the animal may reject the box and make its depositions in inappropriate places.
How to prepare the home if I already have other cats?
When there are already cats in the home, it will be essential to separate the spaces of each feline to avoid fights over territory. The interaction between your kitties must occur naturally and progressively, so we must not force coexistence between them.
Each cat should have its own complete equipment, objects and utensils, so as not to be forced to share them with a strange individual. Little by little, your felines will become curious to interact and, through a good socialization process, they will be able to interact positively and peacefully.
How to promote the adaptation of your cat to the new home?
During the first days it is quite common for the cat to stay hidden for several hours and avoid interacting with the other members of the house. At this stage it is a serious mistake to try to manipulate the feline or force it to receive our caresses.
After some time, your kitten should be more comfortable and active in its environment. This will be the perfect time to ‘invite’ him to play and discover the other areas of the house.
It should be noted that there is no correct or predetermined time for this to happen. Each cat is a world and its personality is unique, so each individual will need their own time to demonstrate the self-confidence and security necessary to explore their environment.
As responsible owners, we must not force the animal to interact or reprimand it for not doing so. To give our contribution during their adaptation process to the new home, we will need to stimulate their curiosity and show that they can trust us.
Tips that favor the integration of the cat
Here are some tips to help your kitty adapt:
1. Enrich your environment
Cats are remarkably intelligent animals, and while they love a good nap, they also enjoy playing and testing their senses. Our home must offer them the possibility of exercising their body and mind, to fully develop their cognitive, emotional and social skills.
An enriched environment ‘invites’ the cat to express itself, have fun and feel welcome in its new home. In addition, it helps in the management of a healthy weight and to maintain a balanced behavior, for behavioral problems and symptoms of stress or boredom.
2. Spend time with your pussy
Despite their characteristic independence, cats need and enjoy the attention and company of their owners. An excellent option is to present some homemade intelligence games to your feline, which will allow you to have a good time with them and stimulate their mind.
We also advise you to reserve a special time of your days to educate your cat. Contrary to the myth that cats cannot be trained, these felines tend to respond very well to positive reinforcement. With patience and perseverance, it is possible to teach the rules of the house, some basic commands and even funny tricks to your feline.
