Welcoming a Siberian kitten into your home is an exhilarating experience filled with joy and anticipation. However, before you bring this delightful feline companion into your life, it’s essential to reflect on whether the Siberian breed is the perfect fit for your lifestyle.
Creating a safe and secure environment for your new furry friend is crucial, and considering a few important factors can help ensure a smooth transition. Take the time to evaluate your home and routine, as well as the needs of a Siberian cat, to foster a happy and harmonious relationship with your new companion. Here’s our top ten list.
1. Remove dangerous obstacles
Your kitten is a curious little pet that will want to play and explore. Your job is to make sure that dangerous items, such as cords, are out of harm’s way.
2. Store chemicals securely
Make sure you store any hazardous chemicals such as bleach or floor cleaner out of your kitten’s reach, as their curiosity can easily get them into a lot of trouble.
3. Organise their bed
Kittens spend a lot of time sleeping, up to 16 hours per day on average. All this rest helps with growth and development. It’s essential that you provide a comfortable bed to snuggle in that’s warm, cosy and safe.
4. Gather the toys
Kittens need lots of toys to play with as they are extremely active – have a variety of wands, catnip, and puzzle toys on hand to keep yours entertained.
5. Prepare your kids
If you have young children, it’s really important to explain that they must be gentle with the new kitten. Children will want to snuggle and play. At first, this has to be limited as your kitten needs a lot of rest and may feel overwhelmed. Ensure strings, hair elastics, rubber bands and threads are out of kittens reach
6. Find a good litter and tray
Litter is an essential on the kitten checklist and it’s best that you find a litter and tray that your kitten is comfortable with sooner rather than later, so they can start using it. You may need to trial a number of varieties of litter before you find the best one for your kitten.
7. Be ready for accidents
Kittens are very clean pets. That said, they’re bound to have the odd accident just like any other pet, so it’s best to be prepared. Have cleanup products on hand that are pet-friendly, as this is the best way to avoid mishaps with chemicals. Make sure to use enzymatic cleaners to remove scent cues to help prevent them returning to toilet in the same place.
8. Don’t forget their food
As obvious as it sounds, before you bring your kitten home, make sure you’re well stocked with food and treats. Look for food that’s specially formulated for kittens. Treats are also important, as you can use them to reward your kitten when you’re working on their behaviour.
9. A scratching post is a must
Scratching is a natural behaviour so you don’t want to discourage it, but you don’t want your furniture ripped apart either. Have a scratching post in place from day one and make sure your kitten knows that it’s okay to scratch away on it.
10. Be available
Siberian cats thrive on human companionship and, despite their independent spirit, love to follow you around the house. It’s recommended to limit alone time to just a few hours at a stretch, as these social cats flourish in an environment where they can bond and interact with their human family members.
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