Bringing Your Kitten Home
Picking Up Your New Kitten
- I send your kitten home with the following:
- spay/neuter contract and health guarantee,
- complete shot records,
- The TICA blue slip (individual registration papers)
- will be sent upon proof of spay/neuter
- before 6 months of age - as per our contract.
BASIC KITTEN SUPPLY LIST
- Cat Carrier
- Cat Bed
- Food/Water Dishes
- Food
- Litter box, litter and scoop
- Toys and scratching post
- A cat tree
For the ride home
A cat carrier should be used every time your kitten/cat is riding in the car.An unrestrained cat can be a driving hazard, especially if he climbs down by the pedals, or jumps onto your shoulder. I suggest purchasing a carrier that is large enough for your kitten to use when it’s an adult.
Visiting Your Vet
Settling In At Home
Food/Treats
Your new kitten will go home with the food that the kitten has been eating since being weaned. It is very important to continue to use the same food – as a sudden diet change can cause diarrhea (which can be devastating to a young kitten). If you choose to change the brand of food when they are older, you must slowly transition 25% / 50% / 75%, etc…
Fun with your Bengal
There are a few things that I suggest to make sure your Bengal is happy.
Cat trees are a must! They incorporate the Bengal’s desire to climb with the scratching posts to keep them from scratching furniture, etc… I have found that Overstock.com has very reasonably priced cat trees in a variety of styles and sizes.
Bengal's LOVE feather teasers!
These types of toys encourage them to leap and chase…unleashing that natural prey drive. Lasers are also fun but be careful where you are leading them as they are totally focused on that beam of light and don’t watch where they are going. A general rule of thumb for Bengal’s is to make sure the toy is secure, meaning there are not any loose parts, bells, strings that can be chewed off…Bengal’s are very rough on their toys and this tip could avoid a trip to the vet if something gets swallowed.
Catnip is safe for Bengal's
I have found that some LOVE it and others could care less. You will know pretty quick if you have one that loves it. Generally young kittens don’t respond as strongly as an older kitten.
Hazards/Precautions
There are many plants that are toxic to cats, check this web site for a complete list.
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
In addition to plants, there are several other hazards that should be noted...especially while your kitten is young and growing up.
- Never let your kitten/cat outside without a leash
- Use extreme caution with reclining furniture
- Always check appliances before operating them
- Cats love warm laundry - check your dryer
- Protect electrical cords from chewing
- Sever or tie up vertical blind cords
- Avoid tinsel or other dangerous decorations
- Supervise when burning candles