The pretty kitten that you have been dreaming of adopting for weeks will soon arrive at your home? To welcome this little ball of fur in the best possible conditions, you must ensure that you properly prepare its new living space!
Prepare your living spaces
Your kitten’s new environment must be ready before you receive it so that he can adapt to it upon his arrival. It is essential for him to quickly find his bearings in this new place of life which will quickly become his home and his territory.
Before arrival, it is recommended to define the different living spaces of the cat. These living spaces must always remain identical (so as not to disturb the cat subsequently) and be chosen carefully. There are 4 of them: a rest area, a cleanliness area, a space for eating and a space for playing.
Potty training is an ESSENTIAL step in a kitten’s life. To make this learning easier for him, place the litter box in a quiet (and preferably ventilated) place in your house. The cleanliness place must be far enough from the space where the cat feeds (or sleeps) so that it can feel comfortable there, who would like to eat or sleep and defecate in the same place?
In order to help the kitten learn to do its business in a litter box, it is recommended to clean it completely (plastic tray and change the sand) once or twice a week and to remove stools and areas soiled by the litter box. urine daily. A clean litter box makes the cat want to go back there more.
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A place dedicated to food
The kitten must be able to identify its dining area easily. Most often, owners place it in the kitchen. There is no obligation, except keeping the litter box away. Choose one convenient placee for you and easy to access for your furball.
You can anticipate his first meal and place the two bowls before his arrival. A bowl for water and one for food. Additionally, be aware that the water bowl should be changed at least once a day. In fact, the kitten must always have access to fresh water.
Kittens and even cats are generally very playful. If you have enough space, a dedicated play area will make your kitten very happy. Install a cat tree (essential) and some toys.
The rest or sleeping area is vital for the well-being of the kitten. Indeed, a cat must have a personal, quiet space with its bed. A kitten sleeps a lotso he will need a comfortable place to rest at will. Choose a space away from places of passage and its litter. If your kitten chooses a new resting place over time, do not hesitate to move its bed, it is up to him to choose it.
Secure the premises
The cat is a particularly curious species. So, you shouldn’t blame your kitten if his thirst for adventure leads him to explore every corner of your house. Remember to secure all the spaces in which he will live so that they are free of any danger. So, pay attention to objects that you leave at his disposal. Indeed, a kitten likes to play with everything it has under its paw.
To begin with, close all windows and possible outcomes so that he cannot escape or fall voluntarily. Block access to corners where it could get stuck, such as the back of furniture. Be wary of your own plants, some can be toxic to him (see the full list). Finally, protect electrical wires lying around or any kind of potentially dangerous object or installation.
