Since isolation can be boring at times, we recommend that you choose times during the day and evening when you dedicate yourself to spending high quality time with your new pet. Be patient, gentle and receptive. Offer toys and intend to make him purr. Bengal cats are completely feather gaga at the end of a stick. Take the time necessary for the kitten to become familiar with you in a space of calm and openness. It is important not to rush the integration into your environment so we recommend that you follow the rhythm of the kitten.

Once the bond of trust is established, take care to accompany him in his explorations of the other rooms of your house. After each new room, bring the kitten back to his room so that he understands that it is “his” space to relieve himself and sleep. It is recommended to present him one piece at a time and over a short period of time. Check his actions when exploring outside his room; jumps or hiding when he hears sounds as well as needs made elsewhere than in his litter box are signs of insecurity so do not jostle him to tame the complete house too quickly. When the kitten is used to doing its business in the right place and is comfortable hearing sounds, it will be ready to live freely with you. The introduction to other pets living in the house should be done in stages too. The isolation of the newcomer allows the animals to understand the presence of one and the other and to feel under the door. An ideal time for presentation is when it’s time to eat. Always observing them closely and being ready to intervene if necessary, we make sure to feed the new kitten first and then the others a few meters away. When they have managed to share a meal in front of each other without inconvenience, the trick will be played. When the meal takes place in peace, free movement in the house can be done, always under supervision of course. It is important to bring the new kitten back to its room when supervision is not possible, especially at first until acclimatization is complete and harmony reigns between everyone.

It is particularly important to listen to your kitten, this adaptation period can take from a few days to several weeks, so respecting the rhythm proposed by the kitten is essential for a successful integration. Remember that a happy cat walks with its head and tail held high; he knows how to eat well, sleep peacefully, play alone and with us.

In order to be both happy, a few elements are essential in your environment.

Be sure to provide a safe and personalized space for the kitten.

• The scratching posts (claw posts) are a “must” since our kittens leave the cattery with their claws
• His toys, his hiding places and his gym are essential to his happiness
• One or more litter boxes are required depending on the size of the home environment. Avoid placing the boxes in noisy places so as not to stress the kitten, this could cause unwanted behavior and we prefer to avoid this. It is recommended to use a clumping litter since the kitten is already used to it.
• An annual visit to the veterinarian can be part of your routine to ensure the good health of kitty.

And There you go! We have taken a look at what is important to put in place so that your kitten has a fulfilling life in your home. Enjoy your moments filled with love and affection with your new companion!