With a little time and patience, you can teach your cat-chasing dog to accept (and even enjoy) having a kitten as a member of the household.
Things to keep in mind: If you haven't yet introduced your kitten to the litter box, now's a good time to start. For playtime fun, you can also introduce toys.Week 5 Physical development: Your kitten's premolars come in, which means they are ready to wean onto wet food. Once they...
Here is what I recommend when I have a client who is introducing a new cat to the house: I usually recommend keeping the new arrival in a separate room like a bedroom for several days. Go into the room and spend time with him often. But, don't let Cookie see him for a few days....
Kitten socialization means getting your kitten used to human — and animal — interaction. Start socializing your new kitten right away by handling them every day.Introduce themto the rest of the household.Playing with your kittengives them an outlet for their abundant energy and can help the tw...
So you’ve adopted a new cat or kitten. Now it’s time for befriending, bonding and developing the lifetime of love between you and your feline friend. Here’s how.
(pet #1) is a dog and the new pet (pet #2) is a cat, or pet #1 is an adult cat and pet #2 is a kitten … or a rabbit, or a bird … there are steps you can take to ease the transition. By taking a little time before your new pet arrives, you’ll be able to prevent...
Because of risk of suffocation, never allow a cat to sleep with an infant. Simply close the nursery door and use a baby monitor. If your prefer leaving the baby’s door open, consider installing an inexpensive screen door. Gradually introduce new baby furniture, bedding, and equipment before...
How to cat-proof a new home When planning for a new baby, most people will start early to baby-proof their space — to make it as safe as possible for the new infant. The same planning should apply to anew kittenor cat. Cats (especially kittens) are naturally curious and will get in...
Introducing your cat to a new home or other house pets can be a stressful experience. Learn how to properly introduce cats while creating a safe, stress free environment.
Imagine opening the door to a harmonious home where your dog and cat live peacefully together, defying the old tale of "fighting like cats and dogs". Does that sound too good to be true? While it can be a challenge, it's not impossible. If you're wondering how to introduce a cat to...