What can I get my cat?

Question

I took my cat Fonzie to vet to get neutered, microchipped and shots this morning. He can come home tomorrow. I don't know much about cats I've only had him a couple of months. The vet said he'd be ok but I'd like to hear from cat owners. How did you take care of your cat when he got home from the vet? Also, Fonzie was catknapped by this crazy cat lady down the street. that's why I got him chipped. I want to do right by him. The poor guy was living in a dumpster when I got him. What are things I can do to help him out?

Answer 1

When he gets home from the vet, he'll be tired and may be quieter than usual. Keep him inside for a few days, until he is feeling well again.

You're a great owner! Make sure the lady down the street KNOWS you (introduce yourself) and tell her he's chipped, friendly, and neutered, and loved, and to please let you know if he is bothering her or anything. That should scare her out of snatching him in the future.

Get toys - go to a craft store or fabric store, and get little pom-pom balls for him. Cats LOVE those and you get a package of like 30 or 50 for a few bucks. Also, get a pack of pipecleaners (for about $1) and twist them into spirals, and give those to him. Then sit back and watch the fun.

Always keep your cat away from strings, pins, Christmas tree tinsle (just don't use it on your tree with pets around). If he's young watch that he can't play with the curtain cords or cords from shades or blinds. The #1 cause of accidental death in kittens is cords from blinds - they hand themselves accidentally.

It is especially important with a cat that he have fresh water available to him at all times. Feed him cat food, nothing else.
Have him to the vet 1 time per year for shots and to get his teeth cleaned.

Answer 2

Okay, first off, the microchip was a good idea. But you do realize that the microchip will only help when he has been scanned with the detector right? So if he does get taken again you would have to talk to animal control. Second when you bring a cat home, espically from nuetering, they need to stay calm, no rough housing, or anything that could cause more damage. To treat him, get him a treat like some cxanned food, and some toys. Your so caring to have taken him in like they way you did!

Answer 3

If the woman down the street might kidnap him, keep him inside. Cats adapt surprisingly well to being 100% indoors.

If you do let him outdoors, either buy a _breakaway_ collar and tag for him, or make them. Make a collar out of elastic. Fit it to be slightly loose, but not so loose that it will go over his head without stretching. Make a tag out of "shrink art" material, available at a good arts and crafts store and attach it to the collar with the smallest keyring you can find. It is important that a cat be able to get out of his collar! They craw through small spaces and can get stuck. One time, my cat's collar was found hanging in a tree. If he had not gotten out of it, he might have suffocated.

Wal-Mart has cat trees for about $30. That is a very good value. Cats love them.

My cats never tire of playing with practice golf balls that have holes in them--whiffle golf balls.

Another toy they never get tired of is a 72" leather boot lace (it must be leather) with a ribbon tied on the end. Tie it on with a sheet bend and trim the ends to 2". The ribbon will get shreded, but the cats don't mind.

I had one cat at first. But after a year, he was so dependent on me that I felt bad for him. I was his whole world. I got another cat and that changed. He became a lot calmer and was obviously happier. Now, I always have two cats.

Answer 4

First, keep him in the house. They live longer, are healthier, and happier.

Second, when he gets home, all he's going to really want to do is sleep. Let him. He should perk up in about a day.

As far as training, basically all you really need to do is give him attention, plenty of food and water, and keep his litterbox clean.

Oh, if he rolls over and exposes his belly to you, don't rub it. You may think he wants his belly scratched but what he's really saying is that he trusts you. If you reach for his belly then, he'll feel sorta betrayed and probably give you a good chomp.

For more info you can find LOADS of stuff online.

Answer 5

Keep him indoors, make sure he has a warm place to snuggle into, he may not feel like himself for a few days.
I was happy that my vet usually keeps my cats overnight - - for the most part they come home just fine.
Don't play too aggressively with him, he has stitches that do need to heal.

Answer 6

When we brought our cat home after having his surgery he just seemed a little tired and very thirsty. Just keep a close eye on him. A scratching post is always a good idea... and of course some little toys to play with.

Answer 7

cats like it when tthey get stuff an play so maybe you can get him a toy from the pet store,something he can chase ...an leave it in the packege till he gets home an when he gets home say"i got you a present " then open it in front of him an then u just start playen with the toy....ooor u can get him some cat treats or just sumtin

Answer 8

if ur where my age and my neighbor we'd probably be in love because i Love cats all cats need is unconditional love and their happy as for the stupid lady call ur local animal humane society so the other cats can be taken to good homes

Answer 9

He'll be feeling a little groggy, and very unhappy. Get him a nice, soft catbed to sleep in, and maybe some catnip-scented toys.
Sounds like he already gets plenty of love.

Answer 10

To make your cat happy...I suggest you DIY (do it yourself) toys. I use a rubber band to tie some ribbons, or strings to a stick (you can use wooden chopsticks). And swing it around....cats go crazy about it. Suggest...use some shinny ribbons... I bought many toys for my cat....and he only loves toys that my mom made for him.