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Cat Care Tips for New Pet Owners

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No matter where your new cat comes from - a shelter, breeder or rescue centre - their first twenty-four hours in your home are critical. During these crucial first moments they experience human contact, other animals in their household environment as well as finding their place and lifelong home. As soon as you arrive home, place your cat in an isolated room to allow them to adjust. Provide them with premium cat food and ensure there's a litter box nearby; most cats will likely start using it right away! It may also help having high spots like cat trees available for them to climb up on for physical exercise; toys with feathers, crinkle paper, or catnip will provide mental stimulation too! Once your cat seems settled into their new home, slowly introduce them to any other pets you own. They must become acquainted with each other's scent and body language - starting by keeping them separated until their scent and language can be detected by each other; occasionally swap rooms be