Looking after my new cat can be a dawdle one day, difficult the next. It depends on his needs. Each one is different, like people or dogs. While mainly independent, a few matters crop up for all felines at one time or another.
Sure, he learns who feeds him and where to find warmth. Just do not expect this guy to roll over or play dead. He may want a cuddle now and then or actively seek attention through yowls or even by batting your hand as if to say you must stroke him now.
Kittens, like babies and children, show character slowly. It emerges as baby habits wear off and confidence takes its place. You cannot say what kind of cat you have until time has gone by and you are clear to him as a friend.
When your new pet is older to start with, perhaps a rescued or inherited animal, the situation is different. He must learn to trust you. His life before might have been very pleasant, or maybe traumatic. Give him time to get to know you and decide for himself if his true personality will shine through. Often potential owners are chosen by the felines themselves. It might be other people who suffer the cold shoulder.
Kittens must stay indoors at first and just play. A bit of wrestling, biting, scratching is all part of developing life skills. He may never need them, but should home be a farm with other cats around, it pays to know how to defend yourself among the others. He will remain inside, however, until he is vaccinated and neutered. He should know home and the hand that feeds him. Keep him at home all the time if lots of predators roam surrounding green space.
Food and drink should be kept simple, though not boring. Even pets can go off of their food when it is the same every day. Feed him just water most of the time, plus specially made cat milk as a nice treat. Give wet and dry food, either together or alternately, and not too much. He needs the moisture of wet and its flavor, plus the coarseness of dry to brush those sharp teeth.
Sure, he learns who feeds him and where to find warmth. Just do not expect this guy to roll over or play dead. He may want a cuddle now and then or actively seek attention through yowls or even by batting your hand as if to say you must stroke him now.
Kittens, like babies and children, show character slowly. It emerges as baby habits wear off and confidence takes its place. You cannot say what kind of cat you have until time has gone by and you are clear to him as a friend.
When your new pet is older to start with, perhaps a rescued or inherited animal, the situation is different. He must learn to trust you. His life before might have been very pleasant, or maybe traumatic. Give him time to get to know you and decide for himself if his true personality will shine through. Often potential owners are chosen by the felines themselves. It might be other people who suffer the cold shoulder.
Kittens must stay indoors at first and just play. A bit of wrestling, biting, scratching is all part of developing life skills. He may never need them, but should home be a farm with other cats around, it pays to know how to defend yourself among the others. He will remain inside, however, until he is vaccinated and neutered. He should know home and the hand that feeds him. Keep him at home all the time if lots of predators roam surrounding green space.
Food and drink should be kept simple, though not boring. Even pets can go off of their food when it is the same every day. Feed him just water most of the time, plus specially made cat milk as a nice treat. Give wet and dry food, either together or alternately, and not too much. He needs the moisture of wet and its flavor, plus the coarseness of dry to brush those sharp teeth.
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