On the third and fourth days, give him 50 percent of each. On the seventh day, feed him percent of your preferred diet. If this happens, call your veterinarian. Decide whether you wish to feed your cat once daily, twice daily or free choice which means leaving dry food out at all times.
Many cats who are fed free choice do not properly control their food intake and tend to be overweight, which predisposes them to health problems. For most cats, twice-daily feeding is ideal. Do not start using a food-dispensing toy until your cat has completely settled into your home, after about two to three weeks.
Provide your cat with an uncovered, clean litter box. Covered litter boxes can trap odors inside the box, which is nice for you, but not for your cat. Cats are often quite fastidious; they are sensitive to the smell of urine and feces, as well as deodorizers. Reducing the smell inside and around the litter box can be very important for them.
Scoop out the litter box once daily, and empty it completely to clean it every two weeks. When you clean the litter box, use a mild soap, not strong-smelling detergents or ammonia. The most common reason that cats are brought to shelters is litter box problems.
There are many different toys that your cat might like to play with. Cats like novelty, so buy several different types of toys for her and try them out. Play with the toys with your cat; do not set them out and expect her to play with them on her own. If she is not interested in them for the first few days, give her time, and try different toys. Do not play with your cat with your hands. Using your hands as a toy teaches your cat that it is okay to bite or scratch you.
Cat enrichment ideas. If they have already lived together e. If you have other pets: Confining the new arrival can help your other furry household members adjust. While New Kitty stays in her safety zone and gets used to the sounds, routines, and smells of your home, your established pets are getting familiar with the smell of the new family member. For some felines, this takes about a week. For shy cats, this could be weeks or even months. If your cat does choose to hide, just sit in the safe room and let them get used to your presence and the sound of your voice.
Give your new cat plenty of time to adjust to their new environment. As long as they are eating, drinking and using their litter tray there is no need for concern.
Your new cat will need to be in their safe room for at least three days, but some may need longer. We suggest doing this one room at a time. Make sure your cat has access to their safe room at all times — this will be the place they go if they are feeling uneasy.
Remember to make sure the rest of your home is secure before letting your cat venture out of their room. This especially means blocking off any access to the outside world! This is usually about 4 weeks, but could be longer for some shy and timid cats. Stressed or Timid Cats Whilst your cat is settling in, they may exhibit behaviours including:.
Offering a small, quiet safe room with enough spaces for your cat to sleep, eat and go to the toilet in peace, as well as providing safe hiding places will mean that your cats can maintain a sense of control over their world. Most importantly, all of the above measures are temporary and as each day goes by, with plenty of patience, your cat will grow in confidence and these behaviours will cease. If concerning behaviour persists, please call us at the Homing Centre or contact you vet for advice.
And remember, these things take time! Introducing your Cat to the Outside World If your cat is ready to venture into the garden, you can encourage them outside for a supervised visit. Here are some tips on how best to do this:. Before your cat is ready to go outside, try to establish a regular feeding time and make some noise when putting food out, e.
For their first supervised visit, let your cat outside during daylight and about 30 minutes before feeding time. They might need a little encouragement — the outside world can look big and scary at first! But avoid carrying your cat as the scent trail they leave will be important for finding their way back inside.
You might need to repeat this process a few times before your cat is confident going out on their own. If you have a cat flap installed, you will need to show your cat how this works. Try coaxing the cat through with some food.
Avoid introducing the whole family at once. Let your cat explore his or her new room and meet other family members gradually. Let the cat decide when he or she is ready and wants to interact. Read the essential advice below about introducing other pets.
Meeting resident cats Be patient, it may take a few weeks or months for your new cat to settle in and it may take some time for resident and new cats to accept each other and get on. Here are some guidelines to help: Confine your new cat to one room with their litter box, food, water and a bed.
Gradually move the dishes closer to the door until your cats eat calmly while standing directly on either side of the door. The new cat can become familiar with the house without being frightened. Introduce the cats slowly, always monitor first meetings and separate immediately if it does not go well. Never raise your voice if confrontation occurs. Do not intervene if small spats occur a bit of hissing, growling or posturing. You can expect a mild protest, but do not allow these behaviours to intensify.
If either animal becomes fearful or aggressive, separate them and start the process again another day. Be careful when separating the cats though, if they are very worked up sometimes they may redirect their fearful behaviour towards you and may bite of scratch if you catch them by surprise for example, by picking them up suddenly when they are upset about the other cat and so in a reactive state. Give the cats a chance to calm down before reintroducing them; often it is best to wait for another day.
Speaking gently and staying calm eases tension and diverts attention. The key to keeping peace in a multicat household is to provide enough resources and space for everyone. Cat trees, cat shelves or window perches are easy and effective ways to help cats feel as if they have more physical territory.
Provide at least one litter tray per cat plus one extra tray in separate locations. Each cat will also need their own food bowl and safe hiding place too and other resources like water, beds, scratching posts and perches. Give your existing cats plenty of attention. Give your existing cats all the attention they have received in the past and make sure they still feel loved!
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