How to Help Your New Cat Adjust to Your Home

Providing the right start lays the foundation for a trusting bond. These articles offer guidance for those critical first days and weeks with your new kitten or cat.

11 Signs Your New Cat is Adjusting Well

What are the signs your new cat is adjusting and settling into their new home? This article will help you know what to look for, and what to expect.

How to Train a Kitten or Cat to Use the Litter Box

Training a new cat to use the litter box is something you must do from the day you bring yours home. Here’s a comprehensive guide for how to succeed.

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Using a Safe Room to Help Your Cat Adjust to a New Home

Getting a cat? Or moving your cat to a new home? Here’s how to use a dedicated safe room for a smooth transition.

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Guide to the Big First Day Home with Your New Cat

What to do on the day you bring your new cat home. From pickup and the car ride home to saying goodnight for the first time. Here’s your guide to Day 1.

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How to Introduce Your New Cat to the Rest of the House

Using a systematic approach, room-by-room, helps build confidence and positive associations with each space.

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New-Cat Shyness, Stress, and Fear – What to Expect in the Beginning

Most new cats display stress through hiding and cautious exploration. Here are some ways you can help a shy new cat.