Krystalzkris:
yeah. I read up that milk is bad for them. What do I do when they cry? What do I do when I'm going out? I'll need a litter box for now until I relocate cause she'll be indoor. I don't trust the people around me. So basically, I can feed her what I eat minus the things that Google listed. I have actually checked that out too. Heard they cry a lot at night. Is that true? But I read if you feed your cat and play with them exhausting their energy before nightfall they'd be too tired to disturb. I think I'll try the kulikuli thing then. She's just a newborn and the owner can't release her yet until next month end. So I want to be sure I'm not caught unawares. Soon I'll prepare for the litter box thing. Plastic or carton which do you suggest?
Thank you

Also. Do they eat pineapples? I've seen the fruits you listed that they don't eat. Rice? Beans? Garri et al? Yam? My friend had a cat and he didn't have trouble with feeding it. I checked the market for cat food. I can use it as treats sometimes too.

This feels exciting but I'm scared too

Lol
Getting a kitten might be overwhelming at first cuz there's a lot to do and a whole lot of things you shouldn't do.
As for the litter box I'll advice you use a plastic litter box cuz using cardboard box won't be so healthy or easy to manage. It'll quickly get soiled cuz of urine thereby making your house smell. When i got my cat at first i used a medium sized cylindrical cover with low sides as her litter box and i filled it with fine smooth sand ( those kinds you find by rivers) and she prefered that. So whenever she pees on that sand it simply forms like a clump and she burries her poo underneat it but remember i earlier said my cat has no need for a litter again cuz she never uses it. Except her kittens though (whenever she has any)

As for the noise part, i can't say for sure cuz just as humans every cat has individualistic personalities. Some will be loud while some will be quiet. Some will be strongly attached to humans while some will be independent. You get the whole idea.
If you eventually get a kitten who is a noise maker then whenever it is crying just ignore it. It'll grow out of that habit after it gets used to living with you. But if you always regularly pay attention to your kitten when it cries, then it'll take crying for getting your attention, which will be a bad behavior and it might not go so well with your neighbours.

Lastly, for the foods the eat.
I don't know if cats eat pineapple or if it is toxic to them. I've never tried giving that to my cat. My cat seems to do well and readily eat rice, beans, rice & beans (however way it is cooked), yam cut in small pieces buh I only feed her fried yam in very very very small quality. And noodles (indomie) buh I always top her indomie with 2-3 spoons of raw crayfish.
I don't frequently feed her noodles sha. Its just an occasional feeding...


I actually recently moved to another state so I'm not living with my cat anymore. She now lives with my extended family members. She really loves them and they love her too.
I would've brought her with me but pets aren't allowed where I stay. I'll soon relocate to a place where pets will be allowed and I'll start afresh with getting 2 new kittens. Or I'll get a female and when she gives birth, I'll keep 2 of her male kittens. It'll be somewhat of our own cat pride. I love lions but since i can't easily own one then I'll start a cat pride & just maintain 3 or 4 cats..........

Sijiade77:


Lol
Getting a kitten might be overwhelming at first cuz there's a lot to do and a whole lot of things you shouldn't do.
As for the litter box I'll advice you use a plastic litter box cuz using cardboard box won't be so healthy or easy to manage. It'll quickly get soiled cuz of urine thereby making your house smell. When i got my cat at first i used a medium sized cylindrical cover with low sides as her litter box and i filled it with fine smooth sand ( those kinds you find by rivers) and she prefered that. So whenever she pees on that sand it simply forms like a clump and she burries her poo underneat it but remember i earlier said my cat has no need for a litter again cuz she never uses it. Except her kittens though (whenever she has any)

As for the noise part, i can't say for sure cuz just as humans every cat has individualistic personalities. Some will be loud while some will be quiet. Some will be strongly attached to humans while some will be independent. You get the whole idea.
If you eventually get a kitten who is a noise maker then whenever it is crying just ignore it. It'll grow out of that habit after it gets used to living with you. But if you always regularly pay attention to your kitten when it cries, then it'll take crying for getting your attention, which will be a bad behavior and it might not go so well with your neighbours.

Lastly, for the foods the eat.
I don't know if cats eat pineapple or if it is toxic to them. I've never tried giving that to my cat. My cat seems to do well and readily eat rice, beans, rice & beans (however way it is cooked), yam cut in small pieces buh I only feed her fried yam in very very very small quality. And noodles (indomie) buh I always top her indomie with 2-3 spoons of raw crayfish.
I don't frequently feed her noodles sha. Its just an occasional feeding...


I actually recently moved to another state so I'm not living with my cat anymore. She now lives with my extended family members. She really loves them and they love her too.
I would've brought her with me but pets aren't allowed where I stay. I'll soon relocate to a place where pets will be allowed and I'll start afresh with getting 2 new kittens. Or I'll get a female and when she gives birth, I'll keep 2 of her male kittens. It'll be somewhat of our own cat pride. I love lions but since i can't easily own one then I'll start a cat pride & just maintain 3 or 4 cats..........

your comment has helped me more than Google. Thank you very much..
Also what do I do when I have to go out like maybe run some errands. What if I want to travel with her. How do I carry her around? Yunno, Nigerians and their fear for cats?

Krystalzkris:
your comment has helped me more than Google. Thank you very much..
Also what do I do when I have to go out like maybe run some errands. What if I want to travel with her. How do I carry her around? Yunno, Nigerians and their fear for cats?

You're highly welcome

Whenever you want to go on errands, you simply just leave your kitten and attend to other important things. You can help your cat by leaving out a toy that can't be swallowed (so he/she won't choke) that way, your cat will be preoccupied in your absence. You really don't have to do much cuz cats are masters of entertaining theirselves.

Travelling with your cat isn't really a good idea. Cats are territorial animals and they always establish a territory wherever and around whereever they live. Travelling with your cat will be stressful on the cat because you are taking it to a completely new environment, away for his/her old environment where he/she has already established a territory of their own. So, if u must travel, just find a trusted caretaker who can go to your house to feed & give water to your cat. Though there are cats that won't really be stressed. Everycat is different. But it is easier to travel with a small kitten since they probably wouldn't have established a serious territory just yet.

Sijiade77:


You're highly welcome

Whenever you want to go on errands, you simply just leave your kitten and attend to other important things. You can help your cat by leaving out a toy that can't be swallowed (so he/she won't choke) that way, your cat will be preoccupied in your absence. You really don't have to do much cuz cats are masters of entertaining theirselves.

Travelling with your cat isn't really a good idea. Cats are territorial animals and they always establish a territory wherever and around whereever they live. Travelling with your cat will be stressful on the cat because you are taking it to a completely new environment, away for his/her old environment where he/she has already established a territory of their own. So, if u must travel, just find a trusted caretaker who can go to your house to feed & give water to your cat. Though there are cats that won't really be stressed. Everycat is different. But it is easier to travel with a small kitten since they probably wouldn't have established a serious territory just yet.

okay. Thank you

Krystalzkris:
I actually just got a cat and that's why I'm on this thread. I've not picked it up yet though and the cats siblings are still available as at yesterday. I'm in Benin too. Drop your contact.

Anyway, I need tips on what to prepare before bringing my new cat home.

It's a feline am needing and I live around Ekewuan road axis and my number is 08097997273 thanks

thanks alot.zoom off to shoprite

one last thing,my cat always bring out his claws all the time.hereby using his nails on me whenever we cuddle. How can i correct this?

"bring out his claws" how? Na 'pop-up' camera?

gudvibz:




It's a feline am needing and I live around Ekewuan road axis and my number is 08097997273 thanks

sorry dear. The guy said none is available again.

CassieV:
All everyone is talking about are dogs I like dogs but I prefer cats. Please I need advice on how to take care of a cat. I want to get a kitten soon. Please, what do they eat? How often do they eat? How do I potty train them? Is it okay to lock them in a room for like 6 hours or more? Please guys help

I have cats for sale in ibadan.. WhatsApp 0 9 0 2 7 7 6 5 5 0 5.

Please, I just got a cat and she's 2 months old. I'm relocating from where I am currently staying. I want to know how I can travel with a cat in a public transport.

please who here sells local cats around Giwa? white and black striped preferably and still a kitten

blasiangurl85:
I don't know why people think getting a foreign cat is better than a Nigerian cat. All my cats are all local Nigerian cats but they are all well taken care of and look good. To me cats are the easiest animals to have because they only need feeding and that's it. They take care of other things. I have cat litter that I put in certain places around the house so they can do their business and change it weekly.

How do you prepare the cat litter? Do they also urinate on it

okay

Good evening all. Please I have a cat who am in love with but I don't have much money to purchase cat food for her. What local foods will be safe for her to eat. She's a local cat

Precyann:
Good evening all. Please I have a cat who am in love with but I don't have much money to purchase cat food for her. What local foods will be safe for her to eat. She's a local cat

smoked fish. But I'm still amazed why they love beans too and also Moi Moi or any beans related meal.

Resurrection.

Youngzedd:
Resurrection.

Hahaha.
Funny how this made come across the page

Ok so here's my problem, my feline had her kittens abt 3weeks ago (5 of them) it's her first and am finding it hard to leg go as I don't have any where to put them , can't throw th hem away but I don't have space. And they're so adorable. What do I do?

gudvibz:
Ok so here's my problem, my feline had her kittens abt 3weeks ago (5 of them) it's her first and am finding it hard to leg go as I don't have any where to put them , can't throw th hem away but I don't have space. And they're so adorable. What do I do?

Letting go of young felines can be really really hard, most especially when it's your first set of kittens... well, you can try asking around your neighbourhood to find someone who'll be interested in owning a kitten & taking good care of them. You can also post pictures of them here on Nairaland and invite anyone that shows interest, so they can take the kittens & raise them as their own.

Hello new here

So I have a cat I wanna giveaway, it's about 2years and some months old.

I getting very busy with work and really don't have time for the cat anymore. As such I'm looking for folks who is willing to adopt the cat, it has calm personality, plays and cuddles as well. We call it Lisa.

If interested please hit me up on 90933624842

I'm in Yaba Lagos

Thank you

I will like to own a kitten, but don't know how to introduce the idea to my parent

Meet my cat, her name is Milo. She is just 2 months.

Very playful, I am looking forward to spaying her because I don't think I am ready for babies.

She only eats dried/fried fish I have tried feeding her other foods but she wouldn't take it.

gudvibz:
Ok so here's my problem, my feline had her kittens abt 3weeks ago (5 of them) it's her first and am finding it hard to leg go as I don't have any where to put them , can't throw th hem away but I don't have space. And they're so adorable. What do I do?

Hello,
Are you in Lagos?
If you are I could assist in rehoming them.

Disposing of them is out of the option, please. There are many people not just even in Lagos but across Nigeria who will jump at the opportunity of owning a pet for free.

And once they’re all regimes, I’d advice you have your female cat spayed to avoid another occurrence.

Clawfrican:

Hello,
Are you in Lagos? Ni
If you are I could assist in rehoming them.

Disposing of them is out of the option, please. There are many people not just even in Lagos but across Nigeria who will jump at the opportunity of owning a pet for free.

And once they’re all regimes, I’d advice you have your female cat spayed to avoid another occurrence.

I've tried to get them spayed but can't really get anyone to help me with the contact. If u can plz help me with it

This one can sleep for Africa

Avast:
This one can sleep for Africa

lovely,pls what do you feed your cat,i got a cat of 8weeks but it refuses any human food only eats fish,meat,egg,cheese.

Abusk:
lovely,pls what do you feed your cat,i got a cat of 8weeks but it refuses any human food only eats fish,meat,egg,cheese.

Same here, but she eats white rice now mix with soup.

She likes fish bone line tomorrow no dey.

I am looking for someone to adopt my MILO, I am in Ibadan quote me if you are interested.

My wife is not comfortable with cat, i thought she would get used to it, but it is getting worse day by day.

Avast:


Same here, but she eats white rice now mix with soup.

She likes fish bone line tomorrow no dey.

so how do you keep up with this,i've been able to keep up on fish and meat for almost two weeks now,but im going broke i dont like seeing her hungry while we have food at home

Sijiade77:



Letting go of young felines can be really really hard, most especially when it's your first set of kittens... well, you can try asking around your neighbourhood to find someone who'll be interested in owning a kitten & taking good care of them. You can also post pictures of them here on Nairaland and invite anyone that shows interest, so they can take the kittens & raise them as their own.

pls what do you guys feed your cats mine eats meat and fish but refuse other food

Abusk:
so how do you keep up with this,i've been able to keep up on fish and meat for almost two weeks now,but im going broke i dont like seeing her hungry while we have food at home

I am trying my best. If you want your cat to be able to eat other foods just let it get hungry, then give it other food.

You can start with beans or rice and soup. Just a small quantity is okay