A New Member Has Arrived at Home: How to Help a Kitten Adapt to the New Environment
Nothing is more exciting than introducing a new member to your family. Yes, when you bring in a kitten as a new member of your household, the happiest are the children. However, cats need a process of adapting to the new environment, during which they may scratch or bite other family members, causing harm. So how do you help a kitten adapt to the new environment?
Raising a Norwegian Forest cat means providing care for at least 10 to 15 years, including considering the costs of keeping a cat, as well as veterinary care, pet licenses, food, toys, litter, and other miscellaneous expenses. All these help you plan reasonably and then turn the plan into specific actions, so you can patiently help the cat adjust to its new home.
If you have other pets, you can help the kitten get to know them. You can place the kitten in a room and let the other animals smell the kitten's scent, allowing them to become familiar with each other. This can encourage the animals’ curiosity and help them get used to each other's smell, which often makes it easier to introduce a new kitten or another resident dog. However, sometimes introducing a new kitten can cause quite a bit of trouble for the residents, so this needs to be noted.
Whether a cat can better use its new environment also depends on the cat’s personality. With time and patience, they can accept each other and live harmoniously. If they simply cannot get along well, don’t be anxious. After all, it takes time, and the kitten may be unfamiliar with the new environment and hesitate to approach the new owner. Therefore, you must have enough patience to guide the kitten.