How To Organize Your Cat’s Things At Home?
When we decide to adopt a kitten, one of our first actions should be to prepare our house for its arrival. A safe environment and a routine are essential to help the cat adapt to its new home. For that reason, let’s give you some tips on how to organize your cat’s things around the house.
How to prepare the house and organize your cat’s things?
Before the cat arrives at home, it will be essential to prepare a special environment where he can feel safe and comfortable.
Initially, it is advisable to reserve an exclusive room for the feline, where there is no excessive noise or much movement of people. If that’s not possible, we can reserve a place especially for him, such as a quiet corner.
Within this environment, the cat needs to find basic utensils, such as a feeder, a drinking fountain, and a bed or hiding place to rest. In addition, we also need to add some accessories to encourage him to play and discover his new home, such as a good scratching post and some toys.
Additionally, we can leave a cardboard box available for the kitten, with a blanket and some toys inside. Cats love cardboard boxes and they are a good, inexpensive refuge or hiding option.
In another space, we need to place the sandbox for the feline to do its needs. As cats are very clean animals, it is essential that the litter box is away from the feeding and resting area. Otherwise, the animal can reject the box and make its needs in inappropriate places.
How to prepare the house if I already have other cats?
When there are already other cats in the house, it is essential to separate the spaces of each feline to avoid fights for territory. The interaction between kittens must occur naturally and gradually. In other words, we should not force them to live together.
Each cat should have its own equipment, objects and utensils so that it is not forced to share them with a strange individual. Little by little, your cats will feel the curiosity to interact and, through a good socialization process, they will be able to relate in a peaceful and positive way.
How to promote the cat’s adaptation to the new home?
During the first few days, it is quite common for the cat to stay hidden for several hours and avoid interacting with the other residents of the house. At this point, trying to touch the cat or force it to receive our caresses is a serious mistake.
After a while, your kitten should become more comfortable and active in the environment. This will be the perfect time to ‘invite’ him to play and discover the other spaces in the house.
It is worth noting that there is no correct or predetermined time for this to occur. Each cat is unique and has a unique personality. Therefore, each individual will need their own time to demonstrate the self-confidence and confidence needed to explore the environment.
As responsible pet owners, we must not force the animal to interact or scold it for not doing so. So, to contribute during the adaptation process to the new home, we need to stimulate the animal’s curiosity and demonstrate that it can trust us.
Tips that promote cat integration
Below, we’ll share some tips to promote your kitten’s adaptation:
1. Enrich the environment
Cats are extraordinarily intelligent animals, and while they love a good nap, they also love to play and test their senses. Our home should offer them the possibility to exercise their body and mind, so that they can fully develop their cognitive, emotional and social skills.
An enriched environment ‘invites’ the cat to express itself, have fun and feel welcome in its new home. In addition, it also contributes to healthy weight control and the maintenance of balanced behavior, thus avoiding behavioral problems and symptoms of stress or boredom.
2. Spend time with your kitten
Despite the independence characteristic, the cats need and like the attention and the company of their owners. An excellent option is to introduce your cat to some homemade intelligence games that will allow you to have fun with him and stimulate his mind.
In addition, we also recommend that you set aside a special time during your days to educate your pet. Contrary to the myth that cats cannot be trained, felines generally respond very well to positive reinforcement.
So, with patience and perseverance, it is possible to teach your cat the house rules, some basic commands and even fun tricks.
