bookworm21
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My bf and I are considering adopting a kitten or cat. Several questions for you cat lovers out there:
I love cats, more so than dogs. I love how they can be affectionate and independent at the same time. There are several concerns that we do have prior to making the decision to adopt. I know that cats need to scratch in order to keep their claws in good working order. I''ve also read that it helps them destress. My concern with scratching is our new couch. How many of you cat owners have a problem with your cat(s) scratching the furniture?
The location of the litterbox. If we do adopt, I''m planning to place the litterbox in the office, away from the kitchen and living room, because we have an open floor plan in the front of the house. How much of a mess will the litter be? We have carpet in the office. Should I place a scratching mat right outside of the litterbox to prevent litter from being tracked all over our house?
Houseplants. We have quite a few houseplants. I''ve read that plants are toxic to cats. Is this true?
My bf works all day, and when I go back to work, I''ll pretty much be gone all day too. Would adopting an older cat be better than a kitten? How much attention does a kitten need in order to prevent behavioral problems?
I really would love a cat in our household, but I want to be sure that we are ready for one. All comments welcome. Thanks in advance.
I love cats, more so than dogs. I love how they can be affectionate and independent at the same time. There are several concerns that we do have prior to making the decision to adopt. I know that cats need to scratch in order to keep their claws in good working order. I''ve also read that it helps them destress. My concern with scratching is our new couch. How many of you cat owners have a problem with your cat(s) scratching the furniture?
The location of the litterbox. If we do adopt, I''m planning to place the litterbox in the office, away from the kitchen and living room, because we have an open floor plan in the front of the house. How much of a mess will the litter be? We have carpet in the office. Should I place a scratching mat right outside of the litterbox to prevent litter from being tracked all over our house?
Houseplants. We have quite a few houseplants. I''ve read that plants are toxic to cats. Is this true?
My bf works all day, and when I go back to work, I''ll pretty much be gone all day too. Would adopting an older cat be better than a kitten? How much attention does a kitten need in order to prevent behavioral problems?
I really would love a cat in our household, but I want to be sure that we are ready for one. All comments welcome. Thanks in advance.