{"id":199,"date":"2017-09-12T10:26:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T10:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aptsatdenverplace.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2018-04-23T12:55:28","modified_gmt":"2018-04-23T12:55:28","slug":"5-steps-for-preparing-your-apartment-for-a-new-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aptsatdenverplace.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/12\/5-steps-for-preparing-your-apartment-for-a-new-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"5 STEPS FOR PREPARING YOUR APARTMENT FOR A NEW CAT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pets $\"\"$ <\/strong>
\nCat Looking UpBringing home a new cat can be exciting, but it can also be a big responsibility. Whether you’ve owned cats in the past or are getting a cat for the first time, proper preparation is important. These tips will help you get your apartment ready for the arrival of a new four-legged friend.<\/p>\n

BUY SUPPLIES<\/strong>
\nCats need a variety of supplies. Before your pet comes to live with you, make sure your apartment is stocked with the necessary supplies, such as:<\/p>\n

Bed
\nFood bowl
\nCollar
\nCarrying crate
\nCat food<\/strong>
\nLitter box and litter
\nCat toys
\nCAT PROOF<\/strong>
\nCat proofing involves putting all toxic chemicals (like cleaning products) and poisonous house plants (like lilies) out of your cat’s reach. Cats also like to play with electrical cords, so keep yours hidden in an inaccessible place to prevent your cat from getting hurt.<\/p>\n

PICK A SPACE FOR YOUR CAT<\/strong>
\nCats can be solitary creatures, so your new cat will need a place of his or her own for sleeping and spending time. Pick an out of the way room for your cat’s bed and toys. If you have a guest room or an extra room, this is a good place to put your cat. If you have a one-bedroom apartment, put your cat’s bed in an out-of-the-way corner of your apartment.<\/p>\n

KEEP YOUR BELONGINGS SAFE<\/strong>
\nCats, especially kittens, can get very playful with certain household items. Clothes, blankets, hair ties, feathers, strings and other items are a favorite plaything of cats. Leaving these items out when your new cat comes to live with you can lead to destruction and frustration. To avoid problems, put things away that your pet might find attractive.<\/p>\n

PUT UP A CAT CARE SCHEDULE<\/strong>
\nIf you live in an apartment with other people, dividing cat care responsibilities is a good way to ensure that your cat receives proper care. Before bringing your cat home, divide up cat care responsibilities and put up a schedule so that everyone in the apartment is aware of their role with the new cat.<\/p>\n

HAVE FUN WITH YOUR NEW CAT<\/strong>
\nAt The Apartments at Denver Place, our community is pet-friendly and we welcome cats and their owners to our apartments in Denver. To find out more about our available floor plans, contact us today at (866) 995-0446.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pets Cat Looking UpBringing home a new cat can be exciting, but it can also be a big responsibility. Whether you’ve owned cats in the past or are getting a cat for the first time, proper preparation is important. These tips will help you get your apartment ready for the arrival of a new four-legged… <\/p>\n