Owning a kitten or a cat is a great opportunity to teach
your child to love and respect animals! Of course, you can
teach your child to love any animal -- a dog, bird or fish --
but a cat can be a special opportunity for a young child!
In fact, the view your child has of her own children
when she grows up will be *strongly* influenced by what you
teach -- and show -- her concerning her new cat.
Begin by telling her about the vaccinations her new kitty
will need and *why* she needs them If you are unclear
yourself about your new cat's medical needs, my new book
"Your New Cat's First 24 Hours", http://www.yourcatsecrets.com talks
about it in detail, or you can check with your local
veterinarian.
Then you can tell her about your new kitty's needs: her food
bowl, cat scratching post, litter box, toys, and bed. In fact
you can take your child shopping with you -- either down at
the local pet store or online.
Once you have purchased everything you need, you are now ready
to go get your new kitty. Take your child to the animal shelter
or pet store, and let her play with a few of the animals.
Remember, though, that if the kitty is to be your child's cat
--and not yours -- make sure you choose the animal your child
bonds with, not another one for other reasons.
When you bring your new cat home, be sure to closely supervise
your child while she plays with her new kitty. Make sure she
is not too rough. Teach her to be gentle by *showing* her what
that means.
Help your child feed her and when it comes time to scoop out
the (you know what) from the litter box, make sure your child
is involved.
If you spend time with your child in each aspect of cat
ownership, she will develop love, respect and responsibility
that will last her entire life!
© John Young, http://www.yourcatsecrets.com, All Rights Reserved
Hi! My name is John Young. I'm a writer and a cat lover, having owned one cat or another since I was four, and that was over 57 years ago. I've written a new ebook, "Your New Cat's First 24 Hours", and have packed into it every shred of information I could find to help you introduce your new cat to your household and care for it from then on. Please check out my website at http://www.yourcatsecrets.com and sign up for my free newsletter, "Your Cat's 9 Secrets". Thanks!
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