Getting a cat can be a very exciting experience. After all, you finally get the chance to look after something in your home and the kids will probably love it as well. There are however a couple of things that you have to think about when you get a cat, and if you are not careful then you may end up making the wrong decision.
If you want to find out more about getting a cat or if you want to give your decision some more thought then you can find some important pointers in this post.
Kids
If you have kids who are under the age of 5 then you may want to give your decision some more thought. Kittens can inflict painful scratches on kids who don’t really know how to act around pets and this can cause you a bit of drama. If you want to get a cat and you have kids then you may want to look into adoption. When you do this, you can get an older cat and you can also feel confident knowing that they have been around kids in the past.
Pack of 14 cat toys.
Furniture
If you have really expensive furniture then you won’t want this to get scratched up or ruined. If cats don’t have the right toys around them then they may resort to your furniture so you have to make sure that you are prepared to invest in things like this.
Some of the items you should be prepared to invest in include a litter box, nail clippers, scratching posts and more. Of course, even with all of this, sometimes your cat will turn to the furniture so you have to make sure that you are willing to live with this.
Vet Bills
Another consideration that you have to think about is the vet bills. You have to think about whether you are going to be willing to spend the money on neutering, vaccinations and even care when required.
So many people get a cat thinking that it is going to be way cheaper when compared to having a dog and this may be the case but that doesn’t mean that there are zero costs involved.
When you get a cat, you are essentially welcoming another member of the family so it is important that you are able to look after them in the way that you would everyone else, and sometimes that means footing bills that you may not be expecting.
It would be wise to get cat insurance so that your new pet is covered if the unexpected happens.
Outdoor and Indoor Cats
When you get a cat, you never know what its personality is like. Some cats NEED to be outdoors and there is nothing that you can do about it. Other cats prefer the indoors and will never usually go outdoors at all.
You can’t predict what your cat is going to be like, so you have to be ready to not see your cat for hours on end during the afternoon before you go and pick them up. After all, cats have a mind of their own and this is why they are such magnificent animals.
Cats are full of surprises as well, and this is one of the many reasons why they are so sought-after in a family home. Making sure that you are prepared for your cat, however, is the key to a successful experience.
Such a good post. Lots of people just jump into getting animals without thinking of all the consequences!
Thank you for sharing this article. It is a reminder that animals have to be treated with respect and patience. Some families get pets to help teach their children responsibility, which can be a good teaching experience with the right outlook and guidance. They are a long term responsibility and must be looked at in that way.