As some of you know, I am thinking of getting a grown indoor cat (at least a year or two old) for our family (my wife is warming up to the idea). Once we bring the kitty home, what do we need to do to "introduce" him/her to our family (3 boys ages 16, 12, 6) and house? We'll have already done the basic introductions, how are you doing, and hand-shake thing at the shelter
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Do we need to show him/her where the litter box is and food and water tray at first? What are some of the things we need to do, in order of priority, to make sure he's comfortable and adjusts quickly to his new situation?
Should we make a vet appointment right away? Should we give the cat a bath before letting it loose in our home?
Also, what do we need to be aware of to ensure that we're able to adjust quickly to a new pet in our home? Other than some goldfish, water frogs, sand crabs, and a pet tarantula, we've never had a pet wondering around our house before.
Thank you.
Do we need to show him/her where the litter box is and food and water tray at first? What are some of the things we need to do, in order of priority, to make sure he's comfortable and adjusts quickly to his new situation?
Should we make a vet appointment right away? Should we give the cat a bath before letting it loose in our home?
Also, what do we need to be aware of to ensure that we're able to adjust quickly to a new pet in our home? Other than some goldfish, water frogs, sand crabs, and a pet tarantula, we've never had a pet wondering around our house before.
Thank you.