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BRINGING YOUR KITTEN HOME
Have A Cat Carrier
You should have a carrier for the drive home, and any time you go
driving with your cat. Even a brave kitty can be startled by
strangers, passing cars, and barking dogs. It's not worth
risking your kitten getting frightened or running free in an
unfamiliar environment. And if you should have car trouble or a
fender-bender, a carrier will be very handy while you straighten
things out.
Begin With Isolation
You should have an isolated room prepared before your new kitten
arrives, as described on our page about
preparation.
It is important to keep your kitten isolated at first, and it's a
necessary condition of our
health guarantee.
Introductions
You should make introductions slowly, and in a controlled
setting. A kitten who is frightened by a barking dog or a
shrieking child will take longer to feel comfortable again.
Parents usually know the
best way to maintain calm around the new kitten. Don't
worry, Bengals are brave and playful by nature. Soon they'll
be playing until the children are tired!
Pets can smell each other even though the kitten is
in an isolated room. We find that after a few days, animals get
used to each other's presence, and introductions are easier.
Health Examination
Remember, your kitten must be examined within 72 hours of leaving
our care, or else the health guarantee is void. Holidays and weekends do count in your 72
hours. We don't
intend to inconvenience you, but after 72 hours your
kitten could begin showing symptoms of infections they've caught after
leaving our care. Bacteria and viruses don't respect holidays!
If your veterinarian finds anything unusual or concerning, please let
us know right away. We are also happy to help or offer advice
with any health or behavioral concerns you may have.
Remember, it's not unusual for kittens to sleep a
lot. For the first day or two, they may not eat very much.
But before they really start eating, check out our
diet
page because one of the most common problems is over-feeding.
High quality cat foods are very concentrated, and most kittens will
try to eat more than they can digest.
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