Cat Considerations: Auburn feline expert shares adoption tips during Adopt-A-Cat Month
New university findings highlight potential implications for cats, vaccine, and veterinary practice.
Diane Delmain fully believes “nothing is cuter than a kitten,” there are other factors to consider when bringing a new cat into your home.
June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, an initiative of the American Humane Society to help cats find loving homes during kitten season.
A clinical professor of community practice in the College of Veterinary Medicine with an advanced certificate in feline behavior, Delmain has a soft spot for soft paws.
She shared a few tips for those looking to add a wet nose (or two) to the family: Pairs.
If you plan to have more than one cat in the future, it can be advantageous to get two kittens at the same time, especially siblings.
Siblings are pre-bonded pairs and make great playmates that can match each other’s energy levels.
This can prevent behavior issues that may come with introducing a new cat into a one-cat household.
Make sure you have enough independent resources for the number of cats in your home, including food, water, litter boxes, toys and scratching posts.
Cats also need hiding places to feel secure.
In multi-cat households, provide separate safe spaces for each cat to rest, hide, eat and use the restroom.
Plan a visit to the veterinarian to make sure your new cat has proper vaccines and parasite prevention.
The report adds to ongoing university-led research relevant to veterinary medicine, animal health, and clinical decision-making.
Source university website: Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
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