following my previous thread....

[MissusMayhem]

okay cat people to follow on ....
WHEN i eventually find a baby that needs a home and is "allowed" to live with such a savage beast....

what would you say the best way to intro was ....
at hand i have a big dog crate i have two baby gates up ect...

and

what will i need to buy when i go kitten shopping?! eeek

[kaz25]

There is a very handy page that talks about intros and how to do them but not got the link to hand - hopefully someone else will. When I got my two they were in my spare room for a few days before letting Benny see them. We took him in on the lead and let him see them. Did this a few times and then stayed a little longer and allowed them to come to him when ready.

We then put a baby gate on the door so that Benny could go up the hall and see them and they could see him but he couldn't get to them. Then one day Skye decided to take the plunge and came out - got covered in slobber from Benny and they have been best buddies since. Spencer wasn't as confident and needed a little help from us. We took Benny in the room again and let them speak to each other and Benny gave Spencer a kiss, then we took Spencer through to the living room and he sat on one of our knees and then became more confident and started nosing about. He was soon going to Benny for head cuddles and now all 3 get on quite fab

Benny hadn't had much to do with cats though apart from my neighbours which he saw when we went on a walk and spoke to, licked etc. I think you said in your other thread that your dog is quite used to cats and just ignored them? This is a good sign, especially when it comes to intros. Every intro is different though and only you will know when your dog and kitten are ready. Using the crate to put the kitten in after it has settled could be good, it allows the dog to see the kitten and vice versa but can't get to them but you could also use a gate too like I did.

As for what you will need - litter tray, litter, same food that they are currently on, other food if you wish to change them on to better quality, scratching post, lots of toys (simple things like ping pong balls, rolled up tin foil etc can be fab), I would say a bed but most cats don't use them lots of cosy blankets, my two will definitely be up for a cuddle if you have a cosy blanket on your lap. A cat tree can be good but if the kitten is very young I'd look at getting a small one first as they can be very dangerous if they fall when little. Sure I've probably missed something obvious!

[AlfiesArk]

You asked a very dangerous question there... what do I buy

Think most of us Cat Slaves would point oyu in the direction of Zooplus

But basics...

Litter tray
litter
bowls
mat
Food (try to stick to what they have been used to to start with)
bed
blanket
toys (balls... lots and lots of ping pong balls)
Scratching post

Non essentials

More toys
Water Fountain
Catit Track
Cardboard box (this will be free with a zooplus order )
drinking straw (good for sore little teeth)
Brush
Foaming kitty shampoo(one gets rid of stinky kitteh smells but also hilarious " Alfie scowls at mummy slave and walks off")


The list is endless and I'm sure lots of people will add to it

[MissusMayhem]

yaaaay keep the shopping list coming its the best part!
well until you bring the little one home that is!!
i loved puppy shopping and my not so little man was and is spoilt rotten!

[buffie]

This may be the link that Kaz was referring to Living Together - Introducing a New Cat if not it is very good non the less.Intro's to dogs is further down the page.Will leave the shopping list as it seems to be will in hand already



Will add no kitty toy box is complete without Da bird http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/sh...y-store-rod-38 a must for every cat

[kaz25]

Originally Posted by buffie

This may be the link that Kaz was referring to Living Together - Introducing a New Cat if not it is very good non the less.Intro's to dogs is further down the page.Will leave the shopping list as it seems to be will in hand already



Will add no kitty toy box is complete without Da bird Da Bird - GoCat Da-Bird Cat Toy - 2 part easy store Rod a must for every cat

That is the link I meant - thank you

[AlfiesArk]

ohh and a cat box for collecting the furbaby and for vet trips.

Dreamies are an essential when they are old enough!

Laser pen!

Cat cube!! Google it or go to ebay and type it in! these are the best toys ever... cheap and give hours of fun!!