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Learn about animal shelters, humane societies & breed rescue groups. Visit your neighborhood Petco pet care center & meet adoptable pets in your area.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
The transition from the shelter to your home could prove challenging for a cat—especially during the first day.
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Do you know what to consider when shopping for the best litter box? If not, learn the importance of the size, material, and box types available for your cat.
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Cat litter comes in a range of types, textures and scents. Learn about the different types of cat litter options available and how to transition new litters.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Before your new kitten or adopted cat comes home, take a cat's-eye tour of your house and yard and make any necessary changes to keep your new cat safe in their new environment.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! I would ask your Veterinarian for an oral sedative for you to give 2 hours before travel. I would use the Feliway spray in his carriage. Once you arrive at your new home, he should be kept in a room by himself away from the other animals for a week then use a baby gate at the door for the him to see and greet the other cat and dog. Do that for a week, then remove the gate. be sure he has access to this room to run away if he needs to. This room can be your bedroom. Use the Feliway diffuser in this room. If there is aggression between the cats use the Feliway Multicat I wish you the best! https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=37241 https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=37240 https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=37242
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Sorry, should have been more clear. You’ll pick these items up at your local grocery store or supermarket. Regular human benefiber (odorless, tasteless fiber powder). And any zinc-oxide baby diaper cream like Desitin is fine. Best wishes!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Congratulations on the newest family member. Time and the ability to be alone will be most important but here are some other suggestions for reducing stress in cats. -Feliway- calming cat pheromone- comes in many forms from pet stores or online. - Adding a litter box. Studies show that the ideal number of litter boxes for a home is #of cats +1 . This is regardless of how clean you keep his current litter box. - making sure he has plenty of “high space”. The safest (and therefore least anxiety-inducing) place for a cat is up. If you don’t already, get a cat tree or put up a shelf or two that he can go perch on. Best wishes to you and Mousewhisker!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about your kitties! I would recommend getting some Feliway multicat diffusers https://www.feliway.com/us/Products/FELIWAY-MultiCat-Diffuser which are a pheremone releasing product that can help these situations. A calming supplement such as Zylkene can also be helpful. Ensure the cats each have places they can hide/get away if needed as well as adequate numbers of litter boxes (one more than the number of cats in your household), water and food available where they can eat/drink without being disturbed by the other cat. If they are still fighting despite this, some training may be needed. You can read this article by a veterinary behaviorist for details on this: https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/feuding_felines/
Updated on August 12th, 2025
I would recommend using the Feliway products, which can be found online or at your local PetCo. You can also try NaturVet Quiet Moments Calm Chews with Melatonin which can also be found online or at your local PetCo and see if this helps calm her. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions and I would be more than happy to help you further. Please remember to rate this answer as helpful or not. Thank you!
Updated on August 12th, 2025