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Before a new cat arrives, what house rule should a family decide?

Who does each care job: feeding, water and the litter tray.

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  1. What color the cat's collar will be
  2. Who does each care job ✔
  3. Which TV shows the cat watches

Why: International Cat Care suggests setting house rules before the cat comes home, starting with which family member feeds the cat, gives fresh water and cleans the litter tray.

Huh, didn't know that: International Cat Care says kids should leave a cat alone while it eats, uses its litter tray or rests.

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Answer: Who does each care job. International Cat Care suggests setting house rules before the cat comes home, starting with which family member feeds the cat, gives fresh water and cleans the litter tray.

  1. International Cat Care: Introducing cats to children icatcare.org/articles/introducing-cats-to-children
    Which family member is responsible for each aspect of care (e.g. feeding, providing fresh drinking water, litter tray cleaning)?
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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