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Home » Lifestyle » 4 Tips for Bringing a New Pet Home

4 Tips for Bringing a New Pet Home

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Preparing Your Home for a New Puppy or Kitten

Advanced Home Preparation & Planning

When bringing a new puppy or kitten home, a little preparation goes a long way. It only takes a little planning and forethought to make sure your home is ready for your furry bundle of joy.

Do Your Research

If you’ve never owned a dog or cat, especially a puppy or kitten, your first step is to gather information about how to care for your new pet. There are several books available on the topic as well as endless options on the Internet. Be sure you’re getting your information from a reputable source, such as websites for well-known pet food companies or pet welfare organizations. In addition, the veterinary assistants and technicians at your local veterinary clinic have a wealth of information about this. Don’t be shy—ask for advice.

Gather Supplies

Acquire appropriate bowls, foods, brushes, toys, blankets and any other necessary supplies. Potty pads for puppies and litterboxes for kittens are essential items. Pet gates (similar to baby gates) are useful for keeping young ones out of areas that may be dangerous for them. Large kennels or indoor pens are also great for keeping young puppies and kittens in a safe and secure area when no one’s available to supervise them.

Child Proof

Get down on the floor and look around your house. Seeing the room from your puppy’s or kitten’s point of view can help you determine potential trouble spots. Puppies and kittens love to explore tiny spaces, such as underneath or behind appliances and furniture. See if you can spot things that may look like toys to a young animal. Puppies and kittens can become entangled in and strangled by cords, ropes or strings. These items can also cause intestinal blockages if pieces are chewed off and swallowed.

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Cords also pose an electrocution hazard if chewed. Any small item within reach can be chewed or swallowed by your new pet. Also, train your eye to see fragile items that could be knocked down, broken or fall on your pet. Remove as many hazards as possible and block access to areas that are unsafe.

Set Up a Private Area

It’s important to set up a secure area in advance for your new arrival. Make sure she has a soft bed and the area is free from drafts. A source of warmth is also a must. Food and water must be available at all times. Set up separate areas for sleeping, eating and going potty. Toys should be available to keep your puppy or kitten entertained. Keep your new pet indoors and away from other pets at first.

Now that everything is in place, it’s time to bring your new family member home.

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  1. Faylinn says

    July 11, 2016

    I have been thinking about getting a couple of pets for my kids, because they really want a puppy and a kitten. I definitely understand why a private area would be necessary and I think that it would be a good idea to make it a rule that the kids can’t play with them while they are in that area as well. However, do you think that it is a good idea to keep the two together as they both will be new and there are no other pets?

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  2. Kyle Winters says

    June 14, 2017

    I think that it is a fantastic idea to set up a little private area for your new pet to play and sleep in. New puppies and kittens love to explore and get to know their new home, but they will tire out eventually. Because of this, they need a place that they can call their own where they can go and rest for a little while.

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