Caring for a Kitten in your Gainesville Apartment

Kittens can be great companions and pets, but like all pets, they are a serious responsibility. Taking good care of your kitten will ensure it develops good social behaviors, and has a long and healthy life. One of the first and most important things to do is kitten-proofing your residence before bringing a feline into your home. Get down near the ground for a “kitten-eye” view of your home. Look for dangling curtains, window blind strings, exposed wires, and other objects that a kitten may like playing with, but could be dangerous for them. Remember that cats are natural jumpers and you may have to secure areas much higher than you expect.

Litter box training is another important aspect of kitten training. Cats naturally try to hide their scent from predators but pointing your kitten to the right direction can help. Choose a low-sided litter box that’ll be easy for kitty to enter and exit. It’s also a good idea to place them in the box following meals or whenever you catch them relieving themselves outside it, and scratch at the litter to help them get the idea.

One final important kitten training technique is to exercise them regularly. Make sure you occupy your kitten’s attention with toys and human interaction, so your kitten won’t become destructive toward other items in your Gainesville apartment. This is especially important before you go to sleep because unless you have a very tired kitten, it may well be bright eyed and bushy tailed at 3:00 a.m.

Finally, be patient with your kitten. It will take at least a couple years for your kitten to mature into a cat, and during the growing up process, there’s a good chance that your kitten will be rambunctious.

These tips can help your have a clean, safe, and social kitten that will brighten up your life. For information on the pet policies at Bellamay Grand, contact our leasing office today.