At a minimum, choose food that meets AAFCO Food Trial testing standards to ensure that the pet food you buy contains adequate nutrients. It’s common to recommend a combination of dry and wet foods and calculating the appropriate total caloric intake for your cat. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feeding-your-cat
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/spaying-and-neutering
Keep their claws on their paws!
There's No Reason to Declaw. From scratching posts to nail caps, explore ways to keep your cat happy and healthy today.
https://pawproject.org/about-declawing/faqs/
https://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/why-declawing-bad-your-cat
Vaccinations and comprehensive feline parasite control (good ones treat and prevent fleas, ticks, heartworm, ear mites, round/hookworms) are important for overall pet health.
https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/preventive-pet-healthcare

Bringing a new cat into your home is a time of great excitement and joy, but it’s important to make the transition as smooth as possible. The 3:3:3 rule explains some general expectations for the transition process and some tips on how to support your cat through each stage.

Introducing to cats:
https://www.americanhumane.org/public-education/introducing-cats-to-cats/
Introducing to dogs:
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/resource/how-introduce-dog-and-cat



Many plants are toxic to our feline friends.
Please make sure you don't accidentally expose them!
If you don't know what your plants you have, "Picture This" app is a good resource, but when in doubt, throw it out.
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/cats-plant-list
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