Catopia |
Welcome to Catopia, a website designed to help people
who have adopted a cat or kitten or are considering
adopting a cat or kitten for the first time, and also for
anyone who has questions about caring for a cat. If you
have already adopted a cat or kitten, Congratulations! I
hope the information on this website will be helpful to you
while you are getting to know your new companion.
If you are considering adopting a cat, please make sure
you understand at least a little about feline behavior. Most
cats are much more independent than dogs and may not
be as instantly smitten with you as a dog or puppy would
be. That being said, the sound of a happy, purring cat is
one of the most beautiful sounds in the world.
Your cat or kitten needs food, fresh water, and a clean litter
box. While grocery store brand cat food will satisfy your
kitty’s hunger, it is not the healthiest option for your pet.
Premium brand cat food, which is a bit more expensive, will
provide better nutrition for a healthier pet which will, in the
long run, save you time, money and worry. You should
feed your cat a combination of some dry food and some wet
food. Please do not give your cat or kitten a bowl of milk.
This is a common misconception. Although most cats love
the taste of milk, it is not really good for them. Some cats
are even lactose-intolerant, and it will make them sick.
Please give your pet fresh water every day.
It is very important to keep the litter box clean. Cats are
fastidiously clean creatures, and if the litter box is dirty or
smelly, your cat may choose to go elsewhere. A clean litter
box will also be more pleasant for you. When you first get
home with your new pet, place your cat in the litter box once
or twice so he/she knows exactly where it is, and leave it in
the same place all the time.
who have adopted a cat or kitten or are considering
adopting a cat or kitten for the first time, and also for
anyone who has questions about caring for a cat. If you
have already adopted a cat or kitten, Congratulations! I
hope the information on this website will be helpful to you
while you are getting to know your new companion.
If you are considering adopting a cat, please make sure
you understand at least a little about feline behavior. Most
cats are much more independent than dogs and may not
be as instantly smitten with you as a dog or puppy would
be. That being said, the sound of a happy, purring cat is
one of the most beautiful sounds in the world.
Your cat or kitten needs food, fresh water, and a clean litter
box. While grocery store brand cat food will satisfy your
kitty’s hunger, it is not the healthiest option for your pet.
Premium brand cat food, which is a bit more expensive, will
provide better nutrition for a healthier pet which will, in the
long run, save you time, money and worry. You should
feed your cat a combination of some dry food and some wet
food. Please do not give your cat or kitten a bowl of milk.
This is a common misconception. Although most cats love
the taste of milk, it is not really good for them. Some cats
are even lactose-intolerant, and it will make them sick.
Please give your pet fresh water every day.
It is very important to keep the litter box clean. Cats are
fastidiously clean creatures, and if the litter box is dirty or
smelly, your cat may choose to go elsewhere. A clean litter
box will also be more pleasant for you. When you first get
home with your new pet, place your cat in the litter box once
or twice so he/she knows exactly where it is, and leave it in
the same place all the time.
Also, please invest in a good, sturdy scratching post, assuming that your cat has not already been
declawed. The ones covered with sisal rope will outlast the ones covered with carpet. De-clawing
should be considered an absolutely last resort. Declawing not only makes your pet less able to defend
itself. It also deprives your cat of the ability to properly exercise its chest muscles, which can lead to
health problems later in life. Rub catnip on the scratching post to attract your cat to it. Take your cat’s
paws and rub them gently on the scratching post a few times, until she gets the idea. You can also play
with your cat around the scratching post to get your pet in the habit of using it. Reinforce good
behavior by praising your pet whenever you see her using the scratching post.
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