The pros and cons of adopting a kitten

If you are looking for a feline companion, you are probably wondering which to choose between a kitten or an adult cat.

Maybe you're torn between the wisdom of an older cat and the clumsiness of a junior, and I totally get it!

Without taking anything away from senior cats, it is true that adopting a kitten is a joyful experience. Just looking at their little chard fills us with joy. It's not for nothing that the web is full of videos of them! But, before making a decision, it is important to know that, like all things, there are also disadvantages to adopting a kitten.

Here is a compilation of the two sides of the coin to guide you in your choice.

Benefits

A young kitten will tend to adapt much more easily than an adult, since it is still in learning mode and is more curious. So it's much easier to present him with different stimuli without him being too upset. For example, a kitten embedded with children or other animals will generally be more comfortable than an adult cat that has never seen one, or a kitten will be more likely to have a good response when learning to walk on a leash and wearing a harness.

If you are interested in an adult cat, don't panic, nothing is impossible! It might just take a little more patience. Then, if you have other animals in the house, especially other adult cats, they will probably feel less intimidated by a baby, so they will be less likely to engage in bullying or aggressive behavior.

Accompany your kitten during all the phases of its life

Well, we won't hide that accompanying a kitten in all phases of its growth is really cute. Watching your little companion grow up can make us really proud, and we can feel a certain sense of accomplishment seeing that he is growing up happy and healthy.

Longer life expectancy

A cat lives on average 12 to 15 years. Adopting a kitten gives us a few more years in its company than an adult cat.

A kitten is cute

A kitten melts all hearts! Do you need more explanation?

The inconvenients

mister the blunder

A young kitty is very blundering. Since he is full of energy and curiosity, he spends his time climbing everywhere, knocking down anything lying around, nibbling on papers or decorative plants. Phew! A real little tornado! Expect to have to pick up the damage from his clumsiness. Oh how we must love these little beasts!

Need more attention

Always related to their overflowing energy, kitty needs much more attention than an adult cat. With him, any time of the day is a game. You will have to spend more time showing him what is right and wrong and making him spend his energy, day and night! Don't take the rush, it will eventually calm down one day. However, you will need to be patient as it matures.

Potty training

A few weeks old, some kittens have not yet acquired the notion of cleanliness. So you need to help him understand this concept. Put his litter box away from his play or eating area, and bring your kitten to his box when he finishes his meal.

If you surprise him when he escapes elsewhere, do not quibble with him, but take him directly to his tank so that he makes the association. If you punish him, you risk stressing him out more than anything else. Again, arm yourself with patience. The cat is an animal that learns cleanliness quickly, so it would be surprising if this education took a very long time.

Their temperament is constantly changing

A kitten's attitude changes throughout its life. For example, if he is cuddly when he is young, he can become very independent as he grows up, and vice versa. It is therefore difficult to choose a kitten according to the temperament you are looking for. When you adopt an adult cat, you are almost guaranteed that their personality will remain stable and you know what to expect.

All in all, in one case or the other, I am convinced that you will be able to create a strong bond of friendship with your kitty, because the strongest common point between a kitten and an adult is their recognition. If you give the best care to an animal, it will give you all the love in the world in return. Happy and long life with your new friend!