Hello, dear readers!
I am glad to welcome you to the pages of the “Cat City” blog.
I live in the capital of Western Siberia, in the city of modern new buildings - Tyumen.
The city's population is already approaching six zeros. After all, the future millionaire is leading in housing construction and comfortable living, albeit after Moscow and St. Petersburg. But still, this does not discourage the progressive youth of Russia from becoming native Tyumen residents. The capital also takes residents of the local, rural surroundings under its wing.
Why does the cat have to go in first?
The connection of cats with invisible matters and energies could not escape the vigilant gaze of man. It was from this connection that the tradition of being the first to let the animal into a new home arose. Our ancestors believed that if there is negative energy or a destructive program in the house, then the entire family, or even the entire clan, will sooner or later simply disappear.
They tell you where it’s safe
When our ancestors let a furry pet into the house, they began to closely monitor it. The place where the animal would lie down, curl up and sleep peacefully, was considered the most favorable.
And all because cats subtly sense the energy of the house. They pick up the slightest negative vibrations and know how to skillfully bypass them.
Thus, in the place that the cat has chosen, the safest and brightest aura is. This is where you need to place a crib, desk or sofa where the whole family will gather.
How to properly let a cat into the house?
It would seem that what is so difficult here? Getting a cat into the house is much easier than running a car engine in the cold. However, here too there are rules that should be followed in order for the sign to work as it should.
It is worth remembering that the breed, age and gender of the cat do not matter. You can bring a small kitten with you, or you can invite a respectable cat to your new home. The main thing is that this cat is yours. Not just an animal borrowed from neighbors, but one who will live in a new home with you.
What exactly does the procedure look like and when should you introduce a cat to a new apartment? Everything is very simple:
A friend asked
A friend from the suburbs is planning to move into a new apartment soon. So he asked me a question: listen, is it true that the cat is the first to be let in? Or is this custom outdated?
I thought and answered that folk traditions have long been centuries old, and it’s not without reason that they are remembered. Believe it or not, this is also a good reason to get yourself a four-legged friend: the holiday will be double. This is definitely better than using the services of a special moving service, that is, renting someone else’s cat.
What do you think, readers?
What if you don't follow the sign?
Modern science makes fun of superstitions associated with cats in every possible way. But you shouldn’t think that our ancestors, who managed to carry traditions through the centuries, understood nothing at all about the relationship between nature and man. The existence of energy is a proven fact, so why shouldn’t a cat feel negative programs, because its animal instinct is almost impossible to deceive!
If you neglect the rule of introducing a cat into a new home, sooner or later you will have to prepare for the move again. And all because the accumulated and unspent negativity within the walls of the house will certainly lead its residents to quarrels and malaise. It’s difficult to feel cozy and comfortable in such a house, which means you’ll have to look for a new option. Believe it or not…
Source
Since the times of Ancient Rus'
There are five traditions, namely:
First version
is connected with the fact that the Slavs since ancient times believed that evil and good spirits lived in their world. And people have endowed and are endowing the cat with the ability to communicate with otherworldly forces.
That’s why they let the animal into the house first, so that it gets to know and make peace with the invisible creatures of the house.
The third custom is related to the brownie.
They say that the “invisible owner of the house” must ride in on a murka. The well-being and abundance of the home depends on his presence and good disposition. The brownie will choose a corner for a new home on his own, but for order, there should be a broom in the corner with the whisk facing up.
The fourth sign
“drawn” on the cat’s forehead in the form of the letter “M”. After all, according to the old belief, the Mother of God herself awarded the furry one with a letter sign in gratitude for the fact that the kitty warmed little Jesus in the bitter cold.
This is why many peoples consider the cat to be an almost divine creature. That she is capable of protecting the family hearth from all negative wickedness that has accumulated in the secluded corners of the new home.
Fifth interpretation
the most modern: if a cat walked around the house and found a place to lie down, then there should be a bed for sleeping. After all, purrs will not sleep anywhere.
Advice from our ancestors: why the cat is the first to be let into a new apartment
There are many folk signs and beliefs about what you need to do when moving to a new home so that your life in it will be long and happy. Some people believe in them and try to unquestioningly follow the traditions of our ancestors, others believe that signs are relics of the past.
We have selected the most interesting customs that many families followed when moving to new homes several centuries ago.
It was believed that when leaving an old house, it was necessary to leave a few coins in it so that the new owners of the property could live in abundance. Coins were also tossed before moving into a new home so that there would always be money in it.
Another obligatory tradition when moving was cleaning. The garbage that was left in the old house could be damaged, so all the rubbish was burned or buried in a deep hole so that no one could find it.
Old ladies and cats
Our ancestors believed that a cat or an elderly person should be the first to enter a new house. Cats, entering a new apartment, carried positive energy and made friends with the spirits who patronized the family. It was also believed that along with the residents, old problems would move into the new house and haunt the first person to enter it. In addition, the cat is a symbol of wealth and well-being. According to popular belief, if a pet crosses the threshold first, there will never be a need for a home.
If the kitten is stressed due to addiction
In the first days of your kitten's arrival at your home, he may experience severe stress. Anxiety and restlessness on the part of the “mustache” can be easily determined by a number of symptoms outlined below.
Meow
If a pet constantly meows, then he simply misses his mother. In a couple of days, maximum a week, the condition should stabilize. Just in case, the process can be accelerated with a special fumigator with cat pheromones.
Hyperactivity
Mainly appears at dusk. It is better to ignore it for the first days. The feeling of freedom will help your pet settle in faster. But later, night runs that interfere with sleep should be stopped so that unwanted behavior does not have time to become a habit.
Shyness and secrecy
If the “mustache” moves around the apartment sideways with fluffy fur, crawls on its belly or simply hides, try not to put pressure on it. During the adaptation stage, interact with the baby only during feeding. In this case, you will gain a foothold in the cat’s head in a purely positive way.
Aggression
It is caused by fear, which prompts you to defend yourself from strangers located around you. This reaction is normal if someone tries to pet or pick up a pet. In this case, you just need to leave him alone.
Lack of appetite
Fasting for a few hours or even a whole day is not dangerous, so just make sure your pet drinks water. If this does not happen, forcefully inject it through a syringe.
Toilet problems
They occur even more often than loss of appetite. Mostly constipation is noted. If there is no stool for more than 1-2 days, and the baby looks completely healthy, then there is nothing to worry about.
How to properly “introduce” a cat into a new apartment?
Friends, tell me how to properly “introduce” a cat first into a new apartment: immediately after renovation before moving in the furniture, or after moving in the furniture and final cleaning on the day we spend the night there for the first time?
Isn’t it easier to run 2 cats before and after just to be sure?
Ezhachok wrote: when will we spend the night there for the first time?
Hedgehog, have you transported the brownie? then after the brownie
What will a poor cat do in an empty, dusty apartment? Collect the remains of all sorts of sawdust and other “construction” dust on yourself, and then poison yourself by licking it off yourself, and go crazy from the absence of the owners in an unfamiliar room?
Cindy wrote: What would a poor cat do in an empty, dusty apartment? Collect the remains of all sorts of sawdust and other “construction” dust on yourself, and then poison yourself by licking it off yourself, and go crazy from the absence of the owners in an unfamiliar room?
Hmm, the 21st century is here, and people believe in “omens”.
Preparing the house for the cat's arrival
Cats are territorial animals, and new habitats make them anxious. Such a large unknown territory, and who knows what enemies and monsters may be hiding there!
Therefore, do a good deed: prepare a small room for the cat for the first time. This could be a bathroom or a separate small room or even a cat cage. Of course, in the immediate vicinity of the cat there should be bowls with food, water, a tray with filling, maybe a cozy bed...
But it’s better for people and other animals not to bother the cat too much during the first days in a new home - let it get used to it.
Cats love to sit in secluded places, and it is advisable to provide one for your new pet. If you brought it in a carrier, it will work perfectly for this purpose.
You can provide the cat with a box (what cat doesn’t like to sit in a box?!) or buy a special cat house.
The shelter should be located so that the animal can observe what is happening in the room.
Add litter and place the litter box in a safe place where your cat can use it without being disturbed.
An extremely important piece of cat furniture is the scratching post. Cats just need to sharpen their claws, and you probably don't want him sharpening them on the sofa.
There are different options for scratching posts: wall-mounted, floor-mounted, and in the form of posts. They can be upholstered with carpet, sesal or made of cardboard. It is better if the cat has more than one scratching post. To attract your animal to the scratching post, you can sprinkle catnip on it.
Look around your apartment with a cat's eye. Does it have the opportunity to run, jump and have fun? Once your new cat gets comfortable, you'll probably find him on shelves, cabinets, or tables. Therefore, it is better to move objects that he can throw off or break into inaccessible places.
Check if there are any places in your apartment where the animal can get in but not be able to get out (for example, open vents or plumbing holes), and close them. Calling the Ministry of Emergency Situations and breaking down walls to get a kitten is not the most pleasant task.
If you have the opportunity, purchase a cat complex.
Assess the safety of your apartment for a cat. Are there screens installed on the windows to prevent the animal from falling out of the window? Are there hidden wires that an animal could chew on? Have the chemicals, plastic bags, Christmas tree rain and tinsel that animals love to eat been removed?
If you have other animals, take time to introduce your new pet to them. Do not introduce them by pushing them nose to nose, and do not immediately introduce a new animal into the apartment, bypassing the adaptation stage. This can cause aggression among regular residents and frighten newcomers. It is often difficult to overcome the consequences of the first conflict. Animals need to be introduced gradually and carefully.
Why is the cat allowed into a new apartment first?
Why is it a cat, and not some other animal, that is allowed into the apartment? The fact is that every living space has a certain energy. If every wall is saturated with negativity, then the apartment will begin to crowd out its guests.
New residents, when entering the open spaces of their next place of residence, will begin to feel discomfort; it will always seem to them that there is someone else in the house besides them. Cats perfectly sense the charge of bad energy; they will not stay long in an apartment where there is negativity. Consequently, if a furry animal has begun to actively explore territory unknown to it, then the apartment does not have negative energy.
There is another sign that also has historical roots. It is believed that with a change of owner of an apartment, all the hardships experienced by the old guests accumulate within its walls. According to ancient tradition, all the negative moments accumulated in the apartment will fall on the one who first steps over the threshold of the apartment. Therefore, since ancient times, an elderly person was allowed into the acquired premises.
Parapsychologists' version
Most parapsychologists agree that felines sense energy well and can understand which places have positive and negative effects. Therefore, they pay attention to which areas the pet likes most and which ones he avoids. Most often they are remembered and, if possible, they try not to spend a lot of time there. It is not recommended to place chairs, sofas or tables there. If the cat has chosen a spot where it wants to lie down, that will be the best place for the bed. If the room does not allow placing a bed there, it is recommended to place a cat bed there.
Why bring a cat into a new apartment?
Now, it has become clear why when moving to a new place of residence, it is the cat that is brought in. However, it is worth understanding why else this needs to be done. There are several reasons why you need to let a cat into your apartment:
Many years of practice have proven that cats can really help the owner learn a little more about the premises he is purchasing. Therefore, if you are in doubt about which apartment out of several that are being considered for you to choose, then turn to your sweet creature for help.
Main reasons for castration
What does sterilization do, and why do many veterinarians advise it to be mandatory? Let's look at a few reasons that demonstrate the benefits of castration:
In the natural habitat, reproduction is the raison d'être of any sexually mature animal . Males expand their areas of influence and try to fertilize as many females as possible. As a result, animal clashes are inevitable. In serious fights, cats not only risk getting injured, but can also catch all sorts of infections.
What happens if you ignore this sign?
We managed to find out why the cat is the first to be brought into a new home. But what happens if this ancient sign is ignored? According to statistics, people who neglect this procedure are forced to look for a new place of residence after a while. They experience discomfort in the purchased property and cannot stay in it for a long time.
