When we talk about adopting a pet we are presented with many questions, including a cat or a dog, large or small, these are some of the simplest questions to answer for those who come for consultation so that, as veterinarians Let us help you make the right choice for your family.
On our site we want to help you with this uncertainty and thus be able to adopt with complete peace of mind. There are certain advantages of adopting a puppy cat, especially in a family with children as they will enjoy it more and learn at the same time.
We will also see the differences with an adult cat and we will reach interesting conclusions both for those who are already in the cat world and those who will be "new parents", so go ahead.
How to be a good adoptive parent?
There are certain considerations that we must take into account to avoid some consequences, mainly related to the physical and psychological development of the feline. Whenever possible, we should find out when kittens can be separated from their mother. It is important to leave the little ones with their mother com or at least until they are 6 weeks old
Of course we love raising them from a young age and sometimes the challenge of continuing to bottle-feed our new member is very tempting, however, separating them early can havenegative consequences for your he alth and can encourage behavioral problems.
Premature separation of kittens
For its proper development we should respect the child's age, although sometimes circumstances lead us to have to parent a small feline orphan. Either because the mother has died or we found him abandoned on the street.
The first thing to keep in mind is to try to calculate his age, since the first month of life is critical. For this we can take it to a veterinarian to guide us and guide us on this new path. In any case, we have below a small guide that can guide us where we are:
- Between 10 - 12 days old will open its eyes, before that it will just crawl. At this time he begins to explore and walk clumsily.
- Between 14 - 20 days of age the tips of their incisor baby teeth will poke through the gums andfrom 20 days fangs and molars will appear.
This information is indicative, so we must be guided by the advice of a professional. What we cannot fail to mention is that the little one cannot thermoregulate only his body temperature, so it will be necessary that where he is, especially in his crib, have a constant temperature of 28 degrees. This is something that, being together with his mother, she will take care of, in the case of artificial breeding, we are responsible for offering the care of a puppy cat
We welcome the kitten at home
One of the main advantages of adopting a young kitten is Watching him grow, Teaching him according to our tastes and adapting him as best as possible to our family human. We will begin to discover the games with him, always respecting his will and curiosity when learning. Before receiving the kitten at home it will be essential to prepare for his arrival and buy the bowl of water, food, his toys or the bed among others.
Teach your children that the kitten is not a toy
If there are children in our home we have an extra commitment, to teach our children to respect them as living beings, it is not just another toy. They should not shake it or hurt it. Children usually understand it perfectly and, depending on their age, are the commitments that we can make for the education and training of our kitten.
It is one more way to focus their attention and to improve the relationship with other children, since when they invite friends to the house they explain how they should relate to a kitten and the games according to the age of the quadruped. It also strengthens our children's immune system, especially reducing allergies.
And the elderly?
Just as we highlight the benefit of raising our children with a small kitten, the same does not happen when choosing the age of the feline for older peopleThis usually causes some uncertainty and some fear when it comes to thinking if something happens to them, who will take care of their kitten. We recommend discussing it very well with older people, since many times the option would be an adult cat to accompany them and not generate so much commitment at the time of their upbringing.
Remember…
- Respect his socialization period so that he develops the correct temperament (around 8 weeks old).
- Do not humanize it, know that it is a feline.
- As a kitten know his food and hygiene needs
- Choose long hair only if we have time to brush it, otherwise short hair is better.
- Prepare home security before the little one arrives, so there will be no regrets and we will all live in peace and harmony.
- Adopting is a gesture of love, and your little feline will always be grateful.
