How to quickly adapt a kitten to a new environment
If parents understand this knowledge in advance, they can avoid accidents before they occur, reduce the probability of accidents, and also help the kitten integrate into the new environment more quickly The personality of cats is very sensitive and fragile, and each cat’s personality is different. What parents may not understand is that cats also have emotions, and if they are unhappy for a long time, they can also suffer from depression, especially when they are away from their cat mother and the familiar environment they grew up in In a strange environment, one may feel scared, curious, skip meals, or hide in a corner, and their emotions are very sensitive. Being able to quickly integrate into a new environment is actually a very difficult task for cats. Even lively looking kittens need to constantly monitor their emotional changes What should parents do specifically
Establish a safe atmosphere
Regardless of whether there are indigenous people at home, it is recommended that parents isolate themselves in a separate room for at least 3 days.In this small space, one will gradually adapt to the environment, become familiar with the odors in the new environment, and adapt to temperature and humidity
Learn to use a new litter box Cats that have been transported by air or on long journeys will also rest well and recover their energy in these days My physical strength has recovered well, and I am naturally full of vitality. My resistance will not be affected What if there are indigenous people at home If there are indigenous people at home, during this period, both cats can better familiarize themselves with each other’s smells and presence, and observe whether the kittens have health problems After observing for 3 days without any problems, let the two cats come into direct contact What should I do if I have health problems If the kitten experiences discomfort upon arriving home, such as mild sneezing, mild skin disease, diarrhea, or vomiting Parents must not panic The solution at this point is not to go to the hospital immediately, but to observe at home now. Going to the hospital is also stimulating, and it may make small health problems more serious under the stimulation. The safest option is to observe for a day. If the situation does not improve and becomes more serious, it is not too late to go to the hospital again Because often it is due to the inability to adapt to a new environment that leads to a weakened immune system. At this point, there is no need for injections or medication, just take a good rest
. Go to the hospital again for vaccine antibody testing, cat plague and other infectious disease testing, and corresponding symptom checks to promptly eliminate problems Once any health problems arise, be sure to communicate with the cat owner as soon as possible and ask about the cat’s previous situation in a timely manner Of course, as a responsible cat owner, I will inform parents of all the health conditions and possible situations of the kitten before any problems occur Here is a small strategy for parents: it is best not to easily take cats home without completing immunization, because the vaccine has not yet formed an immune mechanism in the body, and the immunity is not strong enough at this time Being able to get the kitten vaccinated before returning home is also one of the factors that consider whether the cat shelter is responsible Is drinking water important
Important! Be sure to place water bowls in the quarantine area, and it would be better if two or more water bowls could be provided Due to the tense environment, cats tend to drink a lot of water. If there is not enough water source or a water source that cats find comfortable and enjoyable, it is easy to cause dehydration The nose turns white, there is secretion in the eyes, and the mouth opens and keeps panting (similar to a small dog). Urine problems: yellow urine, urine crystals, hematuria These situations all reflect environmental maladjustment to stress or a certain degree of dehydration
Gradually adapting to a new family
What about timid cats?Patience is needed to gradually open up a larger space. You can adapt to the open space for two hours first, then adapt for four hours the next day, and so on Gradually increasing space can greatly reduce the probability of stress reactions occurring Where are the bold cats You can directly open up a larger activity space, allowing cats to gradually adapt and integrate into the entire family life, and adapt to the parents’ daily routines
Enhancing trust
Firstly, interacting with cats right after entering the house is not a wise decision; At this time, the kitten did not adapt to the stressful environment. The new toy is also an unfamiliar stimulus that only makes the kitten feel scared What would be more appropriate to do when you first arrive home First, bring the newly arrived kitten into the litter box to familiarize it with the environment and location of the litter box Then the cat rests alone in the quarantine area and does not disturb the kitten Let the kitten familiarize itself with the environment first, establish a sense of security, and let it know that this is a safe place
Build the confidence of the kitten
After a period of time, the kitten has started to eat normally (three days to a week). At this time, you can play with the kitten for a while every day and feed it some catnip or freeze-drying.. Make the little cat trust you more and feel more love How to guide cats When the kitten has adapted to its new home, it can play happily and have a laser pointer to chase and guide it to adapt to more places in the house Kittens are naturally timid and curious, and can guide and accompany them to explore more fields. Once familiar, there is no need to worry about accidents such as cats breaking vases due to curiosity. Half an hour of companionship every day will make the kitten trust and like you more Establish more emotional connections with parents to make kittens more confident! In the future, I will be better able to adapt to changes in new environments, and the process of taking my cat out and bathing will become easier
