Hi all! Yesteray I was lucky enough to rescue/adopt 2 gorgeous Scottish Folds that someone gave away on Craigslist. Both 4 years old and stunning. They are both healthy and spayed/neutered. Strictly indoors cats. I am unsure if shots are up to date so we will be making a vet visit soon. But I have some beginner questions.
1. Stress- of course the cats are very stressed. They had been with living the prior owner since they were kittens. But they had only been at their last house 1 month so had already been shedding like crazy from the stress. So they are in a new house again with new owners. Surprisingly they let me pet them, but they are hiding under my bathroom sink. One even ate a bit during the night. Other than giving it time and brushing, is there anything I can do to help them adapt quickly? They are very plush and fluffy but clumps of fur come right off with every stroke. I don't want the poor things to go bald!
2. I was told one of them by nature is extemely shy. Funny enough, he took to my husband right away, even rubbing up against him. And he's the one who ate! Maybe my hubby is a cat wisperer lol. Anyway, any tips for helping kitty shyness?
3. Lastly, how and when do I change their food? We only got them last night and the female hasn't even eaten yet. The previous owners gave them half a can each of publix sliced beef daily which isn't THAT bad on the label. But the bulk of their food was free eating all day long of hairball meow mix. Looking at the label....it's pretty bad. I was thinking about trying the wellness health one for hairballs (though rice is third ingredient on that one).
How do I switch them over and can I start immediately or wait awhile since they just got here? The boy is very prone to hairballs and with all this stress shedding, I'm worried! Plus I haven't been able to brush them since they are hiding under the sink. The most I can do is pet their heads and chin.
Any tips welcome!
1. Stress- of course the cats are very stressed. They had been with living the prior owner since they were kittens. But they had only been at their last house 1 month so had already been shedding like crazy from the stress. So they are in a new house again with new owners. Surprisingly they let me pet them, but they are hiding under my bathroom sink. One even ate a bit during the night. Other than giving it time and brushing, is there anything I can do to help them adapt quickly? They are very plush and fluffy but clumps of fur come right off with every stroke. I don't want the poor things to go bald!
2. I was told one of them by nature is extemely shy. Funny enough, he took to my husband right away, even rubbing up against him. And he's the one who ate! Maybe my hubby is a cat wisperer lol. Anyway, any tips for helping kitty shyness?
3. Lastly, how and when do I change their food? We only got them last night and the female hasn't even eaten yet. The previous owners gave them half a can each of publix sliced beef daily which isn't THAT bad on the label. But the bulk of their food was free eating all day long of hairball meow mix. Looking at the label....it's pretty bad. I was thinking about trying the wellness health one for hairballs (though rice is third ingredient on that one).
How do I switch them over and can I start immediately or wait awhile since they just got here? The boy is very prone to hairballs and with all this stress shedding, I'm worried! Plus I haven't been able to brush them since they are hiding under the sink. The most I can do is pet their heads and chin.
Any tips welcome!