A2R Family Blog
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- Help me with these cats! (3)
- New Cat (3)
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- General Information (5)
- Help me with these cats! (3)
- New Cat (3)
I have a new cat – now what?
Day 1 in a new home is scary for cats – maybe a few days after that too. Your new cat doesn’t know what just happened to them. Although it’s
Food and Water
Choosing a food for your new cat is important – if you know what they were eating before you got them, you should slowly switch over – see formula below.
Everybody poops
Litter types – cats are very sensitive to smell so avoid all fragrant litter. Your cat may avoid the litterbox if the litter contains perfumes or if they don’t like
New cat essentials
Probiotics – your new kitty will likely be nervous with so much change and this can kill important gut flora. Probiotics are crucial for the first week to help avoid
Naughty kitty
Scratching – cats need to be able to stretch their entire body. Some cats enjoy scratching vertically and some enjoy scratching horizontally. Pay attention to this to know what type
Cat immune issues – guest blogger
Meet Goose. Goose is a year old cuddly, orange tabby cat. He is technically a sanctuary cat because he has immune system issues. He was left outside as a kitten
One cat’s journey with FIP Treatment – guest blogger
In November 2021 we rescued Goose. He was an exuberant young kitten who was returned to the rescue by his first adopter. He was sick when we took him in,
STOP the Kitten Crisis: Where to Find Sterilization Assistance
The issue of cat overpopulation is a growing concern, leading to countless kittens born without homes each year. One effective way to combat this crisis is through sterilization or spaying/neutering.