No cat lover can resist the call of a kitten.
But it's inevitable to feel a bit overwhelmed when it's your first time owning a cat.
Is being a pet owner really that easy?
Let's step into the second season of the Chinese version of "My Cat".
"The Adventures of a New Pet Owner" Special Edition
What challenges do first-time cat owners encounter?
New pet owners Tian Chuan and Fei Fei
I adopted a cat this year named "May Day".
But the two did not expect
The cat was already pregnant when I brought her home.
It soon gave birth to four kittens.
This also led Tianchuan and Feifei to become cat parents.
They were promoted directly to maternal grandparents.
However, taking care of kittens every day
This made the two of them increasingly powerless.
So they decided to find new homes for the kittens.
Fortunately, friends soon expressed interest in adopting the child.
The most lively dog in the family, "Dog Egg".
Kittens that were born not long ago
It's easy to feel anxious when entering a new environment.
Fortunately, Gou Dan'er wasn't taken away by his new owner too soon.
Pet experts recommend that kittens and their mothers should ideally...
It's more appropriate to stay together for more than 56 days before separating.
After the kitten arrives at its new home, its activity area can be appropriately restricted.
To reduce stress response
Owners should also spend more time interacting with their cats.
Let them grow in a safe environment
The same applies to bringing an adult stray cat home.
The stray cat adopted by the academically gifted couple, Zeyang and Jinlin.
"Hulu" had been abandoned by its owner twice.
Treating these insecure kittens
Owners need to be more patient and loving.
Let the cat gradually accept its new family.
In terms of feeding, kittens are treated just like human babies.
The body has a fast metabolism, so it needs to eat more frequently.
To consume enough energy
Cat owners can make their own nutritious cat food.
Alternatively, choose a nutritionally balanced cat food.
Ensure adequate intake of trace elements and nutrients such as taurine.
Myfoodie goat milk and fresh meat cereal is also a good choice.
Added whole sheep milk and fresh meat
Make up for nutritional deficiencies during the transition period
Help kittens transition from breast milk to solid food
Provide warm care
Meet their nutritional needs during their growth period
Inheriting the protective power of motherhood, the choice of a loving mother when raising a cat.
Sihui and Guofeng are a newlywed cat owner
They adopted a two-month-old golden chinchilla.
And it was named "rice ball".
Unexpectedly, two weeks later, Rice Ball suddenly stopped wanting to eat.
There were also many ulcers on my tongue.
It was only after a check-up at the vet that we learned that Fantuan had been diagnosed with feline panleukopenia
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious disease.
Besides the cat's own living environment
Humans can easily carry viruses when they go out and return home.
Early symptoms of feline panleukopenia include:
Loss of appetite, fever, lethargy, etc.
In severe cases, it can lead to endocarditis or even sudden death.
Therefore, pet owners must take this seriously.
The veterinarian explained that the reason Rice Ball contracted feline panleukopenia was...
Because he only received the first dose of the vaccine at the time.
The body has not yet developed enough antibodies
To fight the virus, thankfully after a week of treatment
The rice ball was finally cured and regained its vitality.
The detective kindly reminds you that after bringing the cat home...
Their various physical indicators should be checked promptly.
For cats with incomplete immune systems
Get vaccinated as soon as possible to prevent illness.
Adopting a cat presents many unknown challenges.
But as long as cat owners take the initiative to learn about cat care...
Treat cats with love and sincerity.
I believe all the problems will be solved.
Besides the cases of the families mentioned above,
What other problems might you encounter when raising a cat for the first time?
