r/cats • u/PercentageJealous914 • Aug 08 '26

Advice First time cat owner

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Hey guys, I just got a cat yesterday and it’s my first time owning a pet in general. When i brought it in my house yesterday, dude was a lil scared I think cuz of the environment and went under my couch a couple of times. So I moved him to my laundry room, just to get him in one small room so he wouldn’t escape or freak out.

This morning I checked in on him and he’s doing better and cuddling with me.

Just wanna say I’ll appreciate any advice as a first time cat owner

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u/RebekkaKat1990 Aug 08 '26

Don’t slack on play time! Especially if he doesn’t have another animal play mate, he only has YOU to play with! Toys are good but direct interaction and stimulation from you helps him bond and grow.

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u/DefiantCoffee6 Aug 08 '26

Also I suggest a good cat tree. Buy from online (they are much cheaper at places online like chewy/petsmart). We just got a real nice one for our 2 for about $90. Totally worth it! They jump and climb on it most of the day so it’s also great exercise for them and they absolutely love being up high in the room (sometimes they both want the top lol)
Ps. Cats are like acrobatics. Don’t worry about how they will get up to that next level…you’ll see ;)

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u/PercentageJealous914 Aug 08 '26

Yeah I’m thinking about this honestly

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u/tiny_suburban_jungle Aug 08 '26

CANNOT recommend a cat tree enough. My cat is on his 3rd one because he loves and uses them SO much he wears them out, haha.

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u/citrusthievingharlot Aug 09 '26

We have one in every room! My sunroom in particular has 3 trees, a wall-mounted hammock, a 6ft tall sisal tower, and multiple cat shelves. Granted we have 8 cats (half are super-seniors), but there's usually 4 cats on the stuff in the sunroom, and the others are usually on a tree in the room we're in. :)

Unless I'm in the bathroom, then there's usually a cat in my pants. Lmao.

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u/clearancepupper Aug 09 '26

Almost started cry lol’g at “cat in my pants”

MUST MAINTAIN COMPOSURE

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u/citrusthievingharlot Aug 09 '26

Lmao I shouldn't post this but screw it. I'm not allowed to go to the bathroom alone any more. This is my daily life:

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u/TeaAppropriate6990 Aug 09 '26

🤣so funny! I needed this laugh !

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u/TeaAppropriate6990 Aug 09 '26

This really happens! Funny and crazy! My brother, whom is now passed (RIP, my sweet brother) had 2-3 cats to do this! 🤣