Leila
There are several things that you should do to make a new kitten feel at home. First of all they need a good place to sleep that is private and they can feel safe.
Fortunately there are many different types of beds and baskets that are available. The area that the kitten will be sleeping needs to be free from drafts and as warm and comfortable as possible.
It will need a litter box initially as it will have to stay inside until it becomes accustomed to its surroundings.
The litter box can have shredded newspaper for a cheap alternative but the best content for a litter box is commercial cat litter as it will absorb urine better and won’t smell as newspaper will tend to do. Continue reading
Cats are territorial in nature, however, domesticated cats handle this differently than cats in the wild. Here are the reasons why your cat very well may be territorial.
The first reason your cat may challenge an unfamiliar cat is to protect it’s food and living area from intruders. A domesticated cat normally has plenty of food and a secure place to live, so there is no need to be territorial, but they often revert to their wild, instinctive nature.
The second reason why cats are territorial is because in the wild they will be vying for the attention of a female in heat. This situation is eliminated, in most cases, as the domesticated household cat has been neutered and a desire to be territorial for this reason is no longer present. Continue reading
What should you be feeding your cat? You need to consider what cats will need in the wild to determine the best food sources for them.
In the wild, cats will eat mice and birds, and drink water. Obviously this is a diet high in protein and it is essential that your cat gets sufficient protein to maintain a good healthy diet.
What many people don’t realize is that cats can get diabetes from having a diet that is too high in carbohydrates.
By constantly feeding your cat carbohydrates it can become insulin resistant and unable to keep its blood glucose levels at a suitable level. Continue reading
