Advice needed about an adult cat adoption!?

Asked By: ImUrWILDESTDrm 36-40, F 3 years ago

I have just adopted an older cat. this is my first time adopting a grown cat. So far so good, any advice on making the transition easier for her would be appreciated. pics of her are in my pet gallery, thanks!

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Posted by AshleySue Nov 9th, 2009 at 12:37AM

I have adopted several adopted cats. As a matter of fact, that's I've ever adopted. The best thing would be to just make sure you are consistent with where you put the food, water, and litter box. And make sure you give lots of love and attention, which I'm sure you are already doing :)

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Posted by MISTRESSROXY Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:51PM

And get it a scratching post or your couch will have scars...

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Posted by unicorn59 Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:08PM

Feed her a quality cat food....Read labels...stay away from anything that says "by-products"....meat should be the first ingredient....cats HAVE to have meat, to survive....

Poor diet is a major reason for disease....and don't think because the vet sells you Science Diet, you're doing good....it's one of the worst culprits.....

You're best buying something marked "holistic" or "all natural"....Keep her inside....so, she can live a long, healthy life....Good luck....this kitty is lucky you found her.

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Posted by sdsammie Nov 6th, 2009 at 10:08PM

I am a "foster mom" with humane society and have brought home lots of cats at different age. Older cats are great. Beside food and water, they just need someone to love them and a warm place to sleep. They don't get in trouble like kittens. Just make sure the house he has come from and is familiar with, is similar to yours like existance of children and other pets. I have adopted four cats from humane society so far and would not have anyother way : )

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Posted by Burgereater Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:54PM

Be patient. Some cats will fit right in to your world in a few days and some take quite a while to be comfortable. Lots of attention and keeping a food and water schedule so she will learn what to expect could help too.

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Posted by alightinthedarkness Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:36PM

Make sure you keep it indoors where it is nice and safe!

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Posted by apolo Nov 5th, 2009 at 1:33PM

No advice, It is like marriage unpredictable.

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