What do you do the first day of a cat?

General Tips for Bringing a New Cat Home

1. Prepare a safe room.
2. Cat-proof the safe room.
3. Give kitty a place to hide.
4. Help your new cat get to know you.
5. Equip the safe room with cat food, water and litter.
6. Give your new cat a new post.
7. Feliway saves the day.
8. Give your cat some cat toys for entertainment.

Should I sleep in room with new cat?

As tempting as it may be, avoid letting your kitten sleep on your bed or with the kids. As well as being dangerous for your kitten, cats carry some diseases that can be transmitted to humans. To avoid injury, it’s best to keep your kitten in a secure space while you’re both sleeping.

Should I sit in the room with my new cat?

New cats and kittens often bolt under furniture. Some may spend hours or even days hiding. Sit and talk quietly to the cat. If you must take the cat out of his hiding place, carry him gently to a quiet protected area where he will feel secure.

Where should a new cat sleep?

Your kitten might prefer to sleep on your lap, on your chest or even on your shoulder nestled into the crook of your neck. We found that Eddie preferred to sleep on a folded blanket on the ottoman in front of the sofa, while Annie preferred to sleep as close as she could get to us.

How to prepare for your new cat’s first few days?

Here’s our guide on how to prepare for your new cat’s first few days! Pick a small, quiet room for your cat to stay in for the first 7-14 days. A bedroom is perfect. Your cat has likely been living in a confined space while he has been at the animal shelter.

How do I get my new kitten to come out at night?

She may only come out at night when the house is quiet. Give her time. Your newly adopted cat may not eat much or at all at first. It’s best to give your cat the same food she had at the shelter or in her foster home, at least at first. Keeping some things familiar will make her feel more secure.

How do you introduce a new cat to a new home?

And it is important to allow them to widen their territory slowly over the coming days or weeks [after adoption].” For example, a bedroom with separate areas for the cat litter box and food and water bowls is preferable to opening the entire house to the cat in the first week or so.

What are the first 30 days of adoption like for cats?

When adopting a cat, the first 30 days are very important for setting up your new family member for success. These first weeks should be used to establish a strong bond between you and your cat and create healthy routines.