Welcome Karim,
We are the furriest forum around and we love cats, too!
Make a nest in the “Safe Room.” It doesn’t need to be a separate room, but could be an empty closet, a corner of your bedroom with a protective screen, or a seldom-used bathroom. The important thing is that your new cat has a place he can call “home,” where he can retreat and rest. Kittens cannot regulate their body temperature so they must be kept warm. I think the best way is to place a heating pad, on LOW, covered by a towel and a soft blanket in the nest. Be sure to provide a “cool” spot for the kitten to crawl if they get too warm.
Kittens/cats are lactose intolerant and can’t digest cows milk. Goats’ milk is full of nutrients, probiotics and gentler on their tummies. This can also regulate their poop. You can find it in the dairy section or the concentrate in the baking aisle. Mix the concentrate 1:1 with water or pedilyte. If, at any time, they seem lethargic put a dab of Karo syrup or honey in their mouth. Sometimes this is all they need to give them the added energy boost to get them eating. Buy the best quality cat food you can afford but do avoid Meow Mix. A vet. friend has had cats that have a serious problems with the food.
Have friends over and ask them to play with her and give her treats
Provide appropriate scratching alternatives (such as scratching posts) and reward her with toys, praise or a treat when she uses them. Do not use your hands/feet as playthings because you’ll be setting both of up for behavioral problems.
Cat-Proofing Your Home
You’ve stocked up on essentials, and you’ve prepared kitty’s “safe room.” There’s only one step left before Homecoming Day – Now cat-proofing your home to save wear and tear on the household as well as the new arrival. Although it will take a bit of time, cat-proofing your home isn’t rocket science. It only requires your willingness to get down to a cat’s level to spy out hazardous temptations, along with the ability to think like a cat. ouse. Paper bags are great fun, as are cardboard boxes. Jaspurr, pictured here loves to play “box sled” and will let Lance drag him around the floor for hours. As you can see, he is very serious about his play.
Here is one of the best links for cat care:
http://messybeast.com/catarchive.htm
The Cafe is a bit lonely today but other TDKers will stop by that have different advice for you.
Good Luck
PG