The Basic Cat

In this episode, we discuss what every cat needs to live a healthy, happy life with their human family. We start with bringing a new cat into your home and move on to basic care and feeding, monitoring health at home, safety, and what to expect at an initial or annual vet visit, including discussion about vaccines,  spay/neuter surgery, and dental care. We talk about managing stress and handling shy cats, feline body language, play, and general behavior. This episode covers all the basics of your everyday cat!Time stamps:01:45: Getting a new cat or kitten(s)10:00: Choosing a breed13:11: When a cat adopts you16:20: Kitting out your kitty - supplies to buy for health, hygiene, and enrichment27:48: Introducing a new cat to your home30:00: Using pheromones to help reduce stress32:10: Introducing cats to other cats38:10: Introducing cats to dogs41:40: Resources every cat needs: litter, food, dishes, puzzle feeders, furniture and scratching surfaces 1:07:40: Indoors or out?1:13:00: Enrichment and limited outdoor exposure1:26:10: Safety1:35:40: Basic health monitoring at home1:42:44: Health maintenance1:54:30: Establishing care with a vet, vaccinations, dental care, spay/neuter2:22:50: Medicating cats2:31:22: Cat behavior