| All of our kittens
are fully socialized, love to play, explore, and interact with
people. They also love their littermates, so don't be surprised
if they cry when they first arrive home. |
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You will be provided with a
supply of kibble and litter when you pick up your kitten. If
you choose to change the diet, please do so gradually over a
week. Start with the original food and sprinkle the new kibble
over the top. Gradually increase the proportion of new food
until it is 100%. To avoid urinary tract and digestive problems,
please do not use a clumping litter. The wood pellets are much
healthier for your kitten. |
| When you first bring your kitten
home, confine him or her to a single room in
your home that contains a litter box, food bowl, fresh water,
blanket or pet bed and stuffed toy to cuddle with. It is best
if this room does not have a good hiding place (e.g. under a
bed or dresser, behind the washer and dryer) so that your kitten
doesn't get scared and learn to start hiding. |
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Spend time
playing with your kitten and hugging and loving him or her.
Be sure that he or she is drinking and eating. If it is interested
in exploration, go ahead and let it. Each kitten will behave
differently in this initial period. While some kittens are very
nervous and take their time to explore, others adapt quickly. |
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| Put away your fragile
items. Bengals love to climb and jump as much as they
love people and water. Find a safe place to stow your valuable
breakables at least until you are confident about where your
kitten likes to climb and jump. We have found that a 6-foot
cat tree is indispensable; our cats spend more
time on it than anywhere else in the house. |
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If you have other pets, please
quarantine your kitten for the first week to
allow his immune system to develop fully and him to adjust to
the environment. When you are ready to introduce your other
pet, place the kitten in the carrier and allow your pet to sniff
and examine the kitten from outside. Allow this adjustment to
occur for up to several hours to allow your existing pet to
adjust to the new scent. Supervise their interactions closely
for the first few days and weeks to be sure that there is no
harmful play or overly aggressive behavior. Even if they seem
to hate each other, they will adjust and soon be best friends. |
| If you choose to let your kitten
sleep with you in your bed be certain that there is a litter
box handy (in the room). You can gradually move the
box to the location you prefer when you are confident that the
kitten knows exactly where it is. Be watchful of hidden corners
or spots under furniture; if your kitten forgets where the litter
box is, these are likely alternatives that can be damaging to
your property and habit forming for your kitten. |
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You must not let your kitten roam outdoors without
supervision (see contract).
If you do, your cat is susceptible to disfiguring fighting
wounds, disease, theft or death. These cats are expert climbers
and will climb any tree and jump any fence. We highly recommend
harness and leash training. Our cats can now go for a walk
to the park with us, an activity they love. Start right away
with the smallest harness you can find; use a safety pin or
clothes pin to tighten the harness until your kitten grows
into it.
If you do, your cat is susceptible to disfiguring fighting
wounds, disease, theft or death. These cats are expert climbers
and will climb any tree and jump any fence.
We highly recommend harness and leash training.
Our cats can now go for a walk to the park with us. This
is an activity they absolutely love. Start right away with
the smallest harness you can find; use a safety pin or clothes
pin to tighten the harness until your kitten grows into
it. |
| If you want to give your kitten
treats, go for the CET chews that are not only palatable but
help clean their teeth. These can be purchased at the veterinarian's
office. |
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