Cat Care and Info

Just jumping in and adopting a cat or kitten is a great thing. Especially if you rescue your new pet from a shelter.  Here are some quick links about Cat Care that will help you to prepare for your new family member.

Escondido Humane Societies brochures:

• Your new cat or kitten: Helpful information to ensure
  your cat becomes a loving, lifelong member of your family
• Declawing cats: More than just a manicure
• Keeping your cat healthy and happy
• When good cats do bad things: Tips on feline house soiling
• Forging feline relationships: Tips on introducing your newly adopted cat to your resident felines
• Dogs and cats: Living in perfect harmony
• Moving with your cat: Pack away your cat’s moving-day troubles with these tips and tricks
• Why do cats scratch? Preventing destructive behavior

Abby is STILL looking for her forever family!

Necessary Items for Cats:

• Food and water bowls
• Food (canned and/or dry)
• Litter box and scooper
• Kitty litter
• Collar
• ID tag with your phone number
• Hard plastic carrier
• Nail clippers
• Feline toothbrush and toothpaste
• Brush or comb (depends on your cat’s coat length and type)
• Super-absorbent paper towels
• Sponge and scrub brush
• Non-toxic cleanser
• Enzymatic odor neutralizer
• Variety of toys (toys including catnip are a favorite)
• First-aid supplies