My husband and I will be welcoming a 16 week old kitten to our home the end of August/beginning of September. We're extremely excited! We lost our old boy in February, and our girl, while doing well now, is missing feline company and we finally are at a place where we are ready to add another cat to our home again. We decided a kitten was the best choice because Cocoa likes other cats, is very gentle and shows great interest and concern to kitten sounds when she hears them on the TV.
So, while we're both quite expert in introducing an adult cat to another adult cat and, the care of adult cats; kittens not so much. My husband has had kittens but it's been many years since he's had one and it was so long ago and feline care has changed dramatically since those days. I have never had a kitten so this will be all new for me.
I know the usual stuff, like "baby" proofing the house and of course, how to do introductions but could use some tips and tricks for other things. I imagine the breeder will clue me in on much of it (she's a purebred Maine Coon) but I'd love to also hear what has worked from the community here, what to watch out for and things like what toys are particularly appealing to a 4 month old cat.
Can a young cat even climb stairs? See how little I know LOL!
I intend to take that first week off from work to be with her so we can bond and keep an eye on her and make sure Cocoa also gets plenty of attention too. My husband is retired, so he'll be there also.
Many thanks in advance. We can't wait to spoil her rotten (within reason, of course).
So, while we're both quite expert in introducing an adult cat to another adult cat and, the care of adult cats; kittens not so much. My husband has had kittens but it's been many years since he's had one and it was so long ago and feline care has changed dramatically since those days. I have never had a kitten so this will be all new for me.
I know the usual stuff, like "baby" proofing the house and of course, how to do introductions but could use some tips and tricks for other things. I imagine the breeder will clue me in on much of it (she's a purebred Maine Coon) but I'd love to also hear what has worked from the community here, what to watch out for and things like what toys are particularly appealing to a 4 month old cat.
Can a young cat even climb stairs? See how little I know LOL!
I intend to take that first week off from work to be with her so we can bond and keep an eye on her and make sure Cocoa also gets plenty of attention too. My husband is retired, so he'll be there also.
Many thanks in advance. We can't wait to spoil her rotten (within reason, of course).