Bringing Your New Baby Kitten Home with You...
Welcoming a Bengal Kitten HOME...
Welcoming a new Bengal kitten to your family can be a really exciting time and moment in both you and your kitten's life. But before your new furry friend arrives in his new home, there are some important things you should know to make this new adventure a great experience for both of you. Let's go over some of the questions we are asked a lot here before your new baby leaves our home.
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STEP 1:
Being prepared for the kitten’s arrival:
We always suggest isolating your new Bengal cat in a small, calm and stress-free room as soon as he arrives. Make sure you ‘kitty-proof’ the room before bringing your kitten home. In this room he will need:
- Water
- Toys
- A secure place to hide (his pet crate or a box with a blanket inside for example. Cats love hiding and comfort!)
- Litterbox (uncovered)
- Scratching post
- Make sure his food is ready.
By isolating your kitten in a quiet room, you make sure to reduce stress due to moving or traveling. Give him the opportunity to get used to his new environment, new smells, etc. This acclimatization usually takes a few days. Your new Bengal kitten can meow for the first two days, which is perfectly normal. During this period, there must be no contact between any resident cats/pets and the new kitten. Keeping him in a small room also means avoiding pee or poop outside of the litterbox.
STEP 2:
Make every moment with him the best moment of his day.
As your new Bengal cat gets used to his new room, you will also have the opportunity to meet and get to know each other. Your kitten may feel lonely the first days, so your mission will be to make every moment the best time of his day. Introduce some games that you can play with him, like a feather stick, for example.
Bengal cats are totally crazy about this particular toy. Give your new Bengal kitten all the attention and love you can give. Petting him and making him purr will quickly make him more comfortable. Please do not rush step 2.
Respect your new Bengal kitten and let him come to you. This will make the connection between you stronger. Your new Bengal friend will come to you when he is ready. Also, be calm every time you enter his room. If you have young children, make sure they stay calm and respectful at all times. Avoid as much as possible sudden movements and screams.
Reaching the bonding step can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Each kitten or cat is different. Some will take longer to adapt and others will arrive in their new home as if nothing had happened. Make sure your Bengal kitten is completely comfortable with you before taking him out of his room.
STEP 3:
Exploring the surroundings.
Once you have a relationship of trust with your new kitten, you can let him out of his room for a small excursion into the house. He will probably be scared at first, so show him one room at a time over a short period of time.
After each discovery, always bring your Bengal back to his small room for the first few days. When he comes out, keep an eye on him to avoid any unwanted behavior. When you sleep or leave for work, make sure he goes back to his room as well. This process must take the necessary time. If your Bengal kitten is comfortable in the house, finds his litterbox and does not hide every time he hears a sound, you’ll know he’s ready to stay outside of his room and enjoy his new loving home.
If you complete step 3 too quickly, there is a good chance that your kitten will miss the litterbox.
STEP 4: Introducing your Bengal Kitten to your other pets
You might be impatient and excited to introduce your new Bengal to your other four-legged family members, but this step will require patience and time.