{"id":284678,"date":"2026-11-12T16:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T06:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/?p=284678"},"modified":"2026-11-12T16:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T06:29:12","slug":"settling-a-new-puppy-or-kitten-in-the-first-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/blog\/settling-a-new-puppy-or-kitten-in-the-first-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Settling a New Puppy or Kitten in the First Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Settling a new puppy or kitten starts in one quiet, secure room first, with a bed, food, water and a litter tray or toilet area, and PetCloud<\/a> puppy sitting<\/a> or cat sitting<\/a> can help once a routine is in place. Keep the first days calm and predictable, and open up the rest of the house gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Settling a new puppy or kitten in one quiet, secure room first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prepare one room before the pet arrives, with a bed, food, water and a litter tray or toilet area. Remove cords, toxic plants, small objects and escape routes. For kittens, that includes securing windows and balconies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A familiar blanket or unwashed bedding from their previous home can help them settle. Our guide to seven essentials a kitten can’t live without<\/a> is a useful checklist if you are bringing a kitten home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the first days calm and predictable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stick to the food and toileting routine they already know, and keep new visitors to a minimum at first. Speak softly, let the pet approach in its own time, and introduce other pets slowly. Our guide to introducing a new puppy to a cat<\/a> covers that particular mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open up the rest of the house gradually<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once the puppy or kitten is eating, toileting and resting well in the safe room, give it short, supervised access to other rooms. Do not rush this step. A slow introduction is kinder than giving a new pet the run of the house on day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to book help, and when to call a vet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once a routine is in place, PetCloud<\/a> puppy sitting<\/a> or cat sitting<\/a> can help if you need to go out. Book puppy socialisation<\/a> only when your vet says it is safe to do so. If appetite or toileting suddenly changes, contact your vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How do I settle a new puppy or kitten at home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Settle a new puppy or kitten in one quiet, secure room first, with a bed, food, water and a litter tray or toilet area, and PetCloud<\/a> puppy sitting<\/a> or cat sitting<\/a> can help once a routine is in place. Keep the first days calm and predictable, and open up the rest of the house gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n