{"id":466,"date":"2025-09-13T07:16:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T07:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/petcare\/?p=466"},"modified":"2025-09-13T07:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T07:16:15","slug":"10-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-adopting-a-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/petcare\/?p=466","title":{"rendered":"10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Adopting A Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sctuy_arPMg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I haven\u2019t always been an expert on cat behavior &#8211; in fact, I was pretty clueless when I adopted my first cat! Join me as I reflect on the things I\u2019ve learned over 30 years of working with cats so hopefully you can avoid making the same mistakes I did. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned cat guardian or considering a feline family member for the very first time, these tips will help prepare you for a rich and fulfilling life with your cats.<\/p>\n<p>What are some things you wish YOU had known before you brought cats in your life?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>0:00 Introduction<br \/>\n0:29 Introductions take time<br \/>\n2:58 Nail trimming<br \/>\n4:18 Proper nutrition<br \/>\n5:38 Cats need enrichment<br \/>\n7:02 Cat-proofing<br \/>\n9:07 Finding a team<br \/>\n10:29 Pet insurance<br \/>\n12:00 The cat community<br \/>\n11:12 Emergency planning<br \/>\n13:46 The history of cats<\/p>\n<p>What is Catification?<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Catification and why it\u2019s crucial for your cat-loving home!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4mi_l2w3a8s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Cat Proofing<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Cat-Proof Your Home!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h6ZyRTQbWR0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Introductions<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cat Introductions Gone Wrong: They Will NOT Work it Out Without You\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gxlNfh5ukMw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Nutrition<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/youtube.com\/live\/9uP6IZe6gWk<\/p>\n<p>What to Do For Your Cat When You Go Away on Vacation!<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What to Do For Your Cat When You Go Away on Vacation!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WziPsGmuyZU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd14 Don&#8217;t forget to subscribe and ring that bell! \ud83d\udd14<\/p>\n<p>Join this channel to get access to perks:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCheL-cUqfzUB8dfM_rFOfDQ\/joi<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a\ud83d\ude3a<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc08\u200d\u2b1b Calling all pet parents! \ud83d\udc08\u200d\u2b1b<br \/>\nShare your video moments with me&#8230;and maybe the world!<br \/>\nUpload your clips here \u25b6\ufe0e https:\/\/www.jacksongalaxy.com\/submit<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude3a My Favorite Cat Products (naturally!) \ud83d\ude3a<br \/>\n\u25bahttp:\/\/jacksongalaxy.com<\/p>\n<p> \ud83d\udc08 Follow Me Here! \ud83d\udc08<br \/>\nINSTAGRAM \u25ba https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thecatdaddy<br \/>\nFACEBOOK \u25ba https:\/\/www.fb.com\/JacksonGalaxy<br \/>\nTWITTER \u25ba https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacksonGalaxy<br \/>\nTIKTOK \u25ba https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jacksongalaxy<br \/>\nREDDIT \u25ba https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/jackson-galaxy<\/p>\n<p> \ud83d\ude3b The Jackson Galaxy Project \ud83d\ude3b<br \/>\nWe make a difference for at-risk animals and the people who care for them. 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