Hello, I'm new here!
I am looking at adopting a cat around the new year--at that point I will have all my ducks in a row, so to speak, to take on the responsibility of a pet. It has been almost 8 years since my parents and I lost our 13-year-old tabby, Sophie, and in those years I have moved out, have a steady job, live in an apartment, and am ready for another furry companion--now finally with the funds to do so! I had outdoor cats for most of my childhood (food and water was kept in the garage, had access through a kitty door), but I am inexperienced with an indoor cat--my parents said absolutely NO to an indoor pet when I was growing up. So, I have a few questions:
-What type of household cleaners should I use? Can I still use things like Windex and keep the cat out of the room for a certain amount of time, or should I use something else?
-What is your best idea for keeping kitty off the kitchen counters? All other areas are fine with me (tables, furniture, etc), but I draw the limit at food prep surfaces.
-I keep hearing the debate about wet vs dry food; I will be out most of the day, so should I feed kibble in the morning and wet at night?
-I think adopting an adult cat would be the best for me, but what would you say are the pros and cons of adult cat vs. kitten?
-Speaking of me being at work a lot during the day, should I adopt 2 adult cats so they should keep each other company? Or would one be ok?
-Any other advice for a first-time indoor cat owner?
Thanks in advance for your answers!
I am looking at adopting a cat around the new year--at that point I will have all my ducks in a row, so to speak, to take on the responsibility of a pet. It has been almost 8 years since my parents and I lost our 13-year-old tabby, Sophie, and in those years I have moved out, have a steady job, live in an apartment, and am ready for another furry companion--now finally with the funds to do so! I had outdoor cats for most of my childhood (food and water was kept in the garage, had access through a kitty door), but I am inexperienced with an indoor cat--my parents said absolutely NO to an indoor pet when I was growing up. So, I have a few questions:
-What type of household cleaners should I use? Can I still use things like Windex and keep the cat out of the room for a certain amount of time, or should I use something else?
-What is your best idea for keeping kitty off the kitchen counters? All other areas are fine with me (tables, furniture, etc), but I draw the limit at food prep surfaces.
-I keep hearing the debate about wet vs dry food; I will be out most of the day, so should I feed kibble in the morning and wet at night?
-I think adopting an adult cat would be the best for me, but what would you say are the pros and cons of adult cat vs. kitten?
-Speaking of me being at work a lot during the day, should I adopt 2 adult cats so they should keep each other company? Or would one be ok?
-Any other advice for a first-time indoor cat owner?
Thanks in advance for your answers!