What should be considered when choosing a cat?

Length of commitment. A cat is a living being that will require your care and devotion for 10-20 years.

Feline Age. Do you want a kitten or adult cat?

Family Age. Cats are part of the family, so it’s best to consider each existing family member before adding another.

Attitude.

Appearance.

Space.

Gender.

Health Care.

What should a first time cat owner know?

Here are 10 great tips that all new cat owners should know.

• Help Your Cat Feel Safe and Secure.
• Visit the Vet.
• Introduce Your Cat to Other Pets Slowly.
• Try Different Kinds of Litter and Boxes.
• Use High-Quality Food and Keep Your Cat Away from Anything Dangerous.
• Get Creative with Food and Water Bowls.

What to prepare before owning a cat?

Things you’ll need for your new cat

1. One food bowl.
2. One water bowl; remember to place your food and water bowl away from each other.
3. Food and water.
4. A soft, warm and comfortable bed put somewhere quiet and safe.
5. A litter tray, kept away from your cat’s food and water area.

How much does a cat cost per month?

How Much Does a Cat Cost per Month? According to the ASPCA, you can plan to spend around $634 annually on your cat. This breaks down to around $53 a month.

How do you take care of a new kitten?

Grooming time is a fine time for bonding with your cat or new kitten. Look for a fine-toothed comb and a rubber-backed pin brush. A nail clipper designed for cats is a plus. If you start clipping your kitten’s nails early, it will make the task much easier when she is grown.

How can I Make my Cat’s life easier?

Invest in small, affordable cat furniture to increase spaces kitty can spend time in. Just the same way you can use a cat cube to create an instant spot for your cat to sleep and hang out in, you can also use a variety of different cat furniture to do the same. Take for instance a cat perch/window seat.

How do you transport a kitten without a carrier?

Don’t ever try to transport a cat without one. A simple cardboard carrier (available from your vet) is fine for bringing a new cat or kitten home, but you’ll need to replace this eventually with a solid-bottomed fiberglass or tough plastic carrier with secure latch and a screened opening the cat can look through.

What should I look for when buying a cat for adoption?

Catnip mice are a perennial favorite. Kitty houses and climbing posts can run the gamut from simple cardboard creations to custom built “cat furniture” combinations running several hundred dollars. Grooming time is a fine time for bonding with your cat or new kitten. Look for a fine-toothed comb and a rubber-backed pin brush.