As any cat lover can attest, having one of these cute creatures running around your home is an absolute joy. But what about two kittens? Or three? That’s exactly what I found myself wondering when my fiancé asked me to take care of her daughter’s cats while she was away on vacation. The idea of taking care of two kittens never mind three struck me as being quite the challenge, but one that I knew I couldn’t refuse. After all, who could say no to these adorable faces? And it turned out to be much easier than I thought, too!
Let’s talk about the loss
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If you’ve ever experienced loss (and if you’re human, that’s more than likely), then you know just how incredibly difficult it can be to cope with - especially when dealing with pet loss. I lost my beloved cat over 8 months ago, and I still don’t quite understand what happened or why she was taken from me so soon.
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The following is my account of her death and how I coped with it afterward. Let’s talk about it folks: sometimes humans need to too!
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My cat was roughly 1 year old when I lost her - my only pet at that point in time. Sadly, she had been suffering from some sort of respiratory infection for a few weeks before it started to really affect her health: her breathing got heavier and more rapid over time…and she struggled to eat or drink much either (which isn’t normal for a cat).
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Her health deteriorated quickly after that - she was struggling to breathe so I took her to my local vets (who I’d always taken my cat to for routine check-ups). It turns out that she had an upper respiratory tract infection…and there was nothing they could do to save her from it. They did what they could though - and gave me some antibiotics in case I wanted to treat her at home.
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Sadly, my cat didn’t make it much longer - she passed away in my arms just a few hours after I took her home…and I couldn’t have been more devastated when it happened. She’d gone so quickly that I hadn’t really had time to come to terms with what was happening: one moment she was fine (if somewhat under the weather) and then suddenly she had died in my arms.
Getting a kitten can help
Having someone to talk to (or play with) can be great for our health it’s been linked to reducing stress and anxiety. Plus, in my experience as an animal lover, I’ve found that animals are more than just sources of entertainment; they’re also wonderful companions!
When I decided to get my first cat, it was to give my mother’s cat company while she was at work, because she often felt lonely without her canine counterpart around. I had no idea how much having a furry friend would improve my day-to-day life too! Having someone to talk to (or play with) can be great for our health it’s been linked to reducing stress and anxiety.
One study even found that having pet rats decreased participants’ levels of loneliness by 40 percent! Plus, in my experience as an animal lover, I’ve found that animals are more than just sources of entertainment; they’re also wonderful companions! When I decided to get my first cat, it was to give my mother’s cat company while she was at work, because she often felt lonely without her canine counterpart around.
However, I soon noticed that he provided something even more valuable than a company: friendship. He was an excellent listener; if I ever had a problem or feeling to get off my chest, he’d be there for me with loving purrs to help me calm down and sort things out. One study even found that having pet rats decreased participants’ levels of loneliness by 40 percent!
Her health deteriorated quickly after that - she was struggling to breathe. | so I took her to my local vets (who I’d always taken my cat to for routine check-ups). | It turns out that she had an upper respiratory tract infection. |
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Sadly, my cat didn’t make it much longer | and gave me some antibiotics in case I wanted to treat her at home. | and there was nothing they could do to save her from it |
They did what they could though | When I decided to get my first cat, | If you’ve ever taken up an athletic activity, |
Small steps lead to great gains
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If you’ve ever taken up an athletic activity, odds are good you know what it’s like to take small steps that ultimately lead to big gains. After all, some athletes have reached peak physical conditioning by focusing on doing one thing well over and over again instead of trying to do everything at once.
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When it comes to fitness, you can approach weight training with that same sense of focus: taking one exercise and mastering it before moving on to another.
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You don’t need to adopt an all-or-nothing mentality; you can take small steps in your workout routine that lead to greater gains later on.
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What are some small steps you can take to help improve your fitness? For instance
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Instead of doing intense cardio training every day, you can work on building endurance by walking around your neighborhood at an easy pace for 20 to 30 minutes each day; and by working in short bursts of increased intensity (e.g., speed walking) every 3 minutes or so as you walk along. This approach could help you achieve all of your fitness goals.
Love them as much as you would any other pet
When adopting pets, many people’s first instinct is to shower them with extra affection—to be super-duper careful around them at all times because they’re so tiny. That may be well-intentioned, but in reality, it can be harmful to cats.
The truth is that all pets require care, but there are some specific things you should keep in mind when introducing cats to your home. You don’t want to over- or underdo it with your love or attention!
While you should absolutely shower your cats with as much love and affection as you would any other
pet, it’s equally important to treat them like cats—even if that means not holding them all day long! You don’t want to stress them out in their new environment. They need time to adjust just like humans do when we move into a new home.
Cats are curious animals, but they also need their space—just like you do! If you shower them with attention while they’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed out by their new environment, you run the risk of introducing unhealthy habits into your relationship early on.
With that in mind, it’s important to set boundaries for your cats early on in their life together. It’s just like bringing home any new pet: you want to be fair with your furry friends so they know what is expected of them from day one!
It’s also important to remember that your cats are still going to experience new things that may feel overwhelming—no matter how much extra attention you give them. The good news is that it only takes time and patience to teach them healthy habits in their new home!
Summary
John started kindergarten when he was five years old, but there was one big problem: no sooner had he started school than John fell deeply in love with his teacher - who just happened to be much older than him! In fact, she was twenty-two years older than him! Every day after class ended (as soon as he walked through those double doors) John would stand behind her desk; pretending to grade papers as they chatted away about how much they loved each other! Eventually Mr.
Diet can also make your cat more sociable
If you’re looking for more ways to bond with your pets, try changing their diet to increase their sociability. Some cat owners claim that adding fish oil to a cat’s daily meal makes him more likely to want to be near humans.
This trend is due in part to omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil which reduce aggression and increases trust; in turn, reducing fearfulness or shyness. Not only can it make your cat friendlier toward people but also toward other cats!
There are other ways to make your cat more sociable as well that you may be interested in trying out. Consider switching to a different diet if you’re unhappy with how your cat behaves around people or other pets.
If you notice any major personality changes after switching your cat’s food, it could be due to any number of things including bad dietary choices or inadequate nutrients from their current food source.
If you want to try changing your cat’s diet in an effort to increase its sociability level, consult your vet before making any drastic changes. Your cat may need certain nutrients from their current food in order for them to be healthy; switching abruptly could make them sick which defeats the purpose.
Depending on your cat’s age, breed, and health concerns it might be easier to switch gradually by adding new foods to his current diet rather than replacing it all at once.
In addition to adding fish oil to your cat’s diet, try changing their food source or brand if you’re not happy with how sociable they are.
You could also try eliminating certain foods from their diet if you think that’s causing behavioral problems you never know until you try!
Playtime is important
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You need to get your cats used to each other slowly so they can learn to play together. If you throw them in together right away, then you’re almost guaranteed that they won’t be able to live peacefully together as they age. Start by getting one cat used to an ex-pen or a kitty cube with lots of fun things for it to explore while you play with its sibling separately in another room.
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While your cats are still young enough to enjoy it, get them used to play together. Let one cat play in an ex-pen or kitty cube while you play with his sibling elsewhere in another room. Make sure they can see each other through a window or door so they feel like they’re still together even though they’re not touching at first.
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As your cats get older, they’ll become less interested in playtime with you (as many cats do). That’s okay—they can still play with each other. Cats are experts at keeping themselves entertained when you aren’t available to play with them for extended periods or on demand (like dogs do).
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Do your best to give your cats plenty of opportunities to chase and pounce on each other as well as toys. If they’re properly stimulated when you aren’t around, they’ll be less interested in playing with each other inappropriately when you can see them.
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Most cats will eventually stop playing with each other, but that doesn’t mean they no longer like each other. They may still cuddle together or groom one another as part of their normal routine, so don’t be alarmed if your two cats get along better than you expected them to! Just enjoy their new relationship together and keep providing lots of opportunities for playtime between them even if it seems unlikely at first.
Some cats need more affection than others
If you have a cat that’s less than sociable with strangers or other animals, it can be challenging to give them what they need. One way to make sure your cat doesn’t get shortchanged on snuggles is to go above and beyond: Spend twice as much time with her as you usually do, play games twice as long—whatever it takes for your pet to get his fair share of affection.
When your cat needs more affection than you can give her, such as when she’s sick or injured and needs extra TLC to get better, you may need to seek out help from someone else—which could mean hiring a pet sitter or nurse to provide hands-on care while you tend to other responsibilities. That’s because cats are creatures of routine who don’t like surprises very much; they need consistency in their lives so they feel safe in their surroundings.
How much affection you need to provide will vary based on your cat’s temperament and personality. For example, an anxious feline may need daily belly rubs while another cat may prefer to receive only hourly pats during playtime.
Understanding how much attention your pet needs at each stage of her life will help you make sure she feels loved no matter what life brings—and that could be as simple as cuddling up with her in bed every night!
If you’re looking for more information on giving your cat what he needs, make sure to check out our in-depth report on cat care: How to Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy. We cover everything from brushing your cat’s teeth and trimming his nails to picking up after him in the litter box—so you can give him all that extra TLC he deserves
Is there anything you’d like to add about how much affection your cat needs? Leave us a comment below! We would love to hear from you!
Each cat has its own personality
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Daniel is more than willing to let me hold him whenever I want, but that doesn’t mean he enjoys it. He’ll nuzzle up to my chest if I ask for it or stretch his body out as far as he can go if I am lying on the floor with him.
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Yet no matter what position we are in, he usually keeps his eyes open or partially open to make sure I don’t try anything crazy like pulling his tail or petting him above his head.
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Grayson is an entirely different story though. He will actively try to avoid me if he knows I am coming towards him with arms outstretched to pick him up or pet him in any way.
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He’ll turn around, run off somewhere else in his cage or just flat-out ignore me if he doesn’t want to be held or petted at that particular moment. This is surprising because I remember as a kitten Grayson was always so willing to let me pick him up or pet him for long periods - not so anymore!
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They each have their own preferences for playing as well. Grayson is more than happy to sit on your lap while you are watching TV or doze off with his head in your hands during car rides whereas Daniel is more likely to be jumping up and down on his cat tower at 3 am trying to catch moths that don’t exist.
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They even like to eat different foods! Grayson’s favorite food is Temptations treats while Daniel’s is Meow Mix Max Cat Food. Each cat has his own favorite toys too - Grayson likes anything that makes noise or something that is stuffed with catnip for example but Daniel will only play with his little feather toy if it’s moving really fast in front of him - otherwise, he doesn’t care at all!
Most cats will eventually stop playing with each other | But that doesn’t mean they no longer like each other. | Along better than you expected them to! |
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They may still cuddle together | so don’t be alarmed if your two cats get | and keep providing lots of opportunities. |
or groom one another as part of their normal routine, | Just enjoy their new relationship together | for playtime between them even if it seems unlikely at first. |
Summary
There was once a family who lived in an apartment with two cats. The mother had just finished high school when she found out that she was pregnant. Shortly after giving birth to their son and naming him John, her husband left her for another woman leaving her to raise both John and their two cats on her own until John started kindergarten after which point it would be much easier for him to help around the house. But despite these obstacles (and many more), both mother and son loved each other very much!
Frequently asked questions
Here are some important points to know:
Does Each cat has its own personality?
Daniel is more than willing to let me hold him whenever I want, but that doesn’t mean he enjoys it. He’ll nuzzle up to my chest if I ask for it or stretch his body out as far as he can go if I am lying on the floor with him.
Does Some cats need more affection than others?
If you have a cat that’s less than sociable with strangers or other animals, it can be challenging to give them what they need. One way to make sure your cat doesn’t get shortchanged on snuggles is to go above and beyond: Spend twice as much time with her as you usually do, play games twice as long—whatever it takes for your pet to get his fair share of affection.
Was Playtime important?
You need to get your cats used to each other slowly so they can learn to play together. If you throw them in together right away, then you’re almost guaranteed that they won’t be able to live peacefully together as they age. Start by getting one cat used to an ex-pen or a kitty cube with lots of fun things for it to explore while you play with its sibling separately in another room.
Let’s talk about the loss.
If you’ve ever experienced loss (and if you’re human, that’s more than likely), then you know just how incredibly difficult it can be to cope with - especially when dealing with pet loss. I lost my beloved cat over 8 months ago, and I still don’t quite understand what happened or why she was taken from me so soon.
Getting a kitten can help?
Having someone to talk to (or play with) can be great for our health it’s been linked to reducing stress and anxiety. Plus, in my experience as an animal lover, I’ve found that animals are more than just sources of entertainment; they’re also wonderful companions!
Is Small steps leading to great gains?
If you’ve ever taken up an athletic activity, odds are good you know what it’s like to take small steps that ultimately lead to big gains. After all, some athletes have reached peak physical conditioning by focusing on doing one thing well over and over again instead of trying to do everything at once.
would you Love them as much as you would any other pet?
When adopting pets, many people’s first instinct is to shower them with extra affection to be super-duper careful around them at all times because they’re so tiny. That may be well-intentioned, but in reality, it can be harmful to cats.
Was Diet can also make your cat more sociable?
If you’re looking for more ways to bond with your pets, try changing their diet to increase their sociability. Some cat owners claim that adding fish oil to a cat’s daily meal makes him more likely to want to be near humans.
Would Some cats need more affection than others?
**If you have a cat that’s less than sociable with strangers or other animals, it can be challenging to give them what they need. One way to make sure your cat doesn’t get shortchanged on snuggles is to go above and beyond: Spend twice as much time with her as you usually do, play games twice as long—whatever it takes for your pet to get his fair share of affection.
Conclusion
You’re going to want a 100% biodegradable litter box so that your kitty’s bathroom habits don’t end up polluting your home. 1B2K can help you with all of your cat-related inquiries here are some common litter box questions for which we have answers: I have two kittens what should I buy to contain their waste? Are those expensive self-cleaning boxes worth it? How often should I change my cat’s box?
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