Use slow, calm motions and he ll relax and maybe even will enjoy it. Once he is lathered, you ll need to rinse him off. Make sure to get all of the shampoo out of his coat as anything left on him will irritate his skin. Next, do the same with the cat s conditioner. This step is optional if the cat has short hair. But, if you end up with a few black or brown specks, this too is a sign that they are hiding somewhere on the pet s body. To find them, run your hands over the cat s body. Look for raised spots on him. If you find one or more, check it closely to see if it has little legs. If so the cat has ticks. You ll need to ask your vet about having the tick removed as you can not do this yourself without risking the tick s head staying behind in your pet s skin. When your cat lives solely outdoors, it must be provided with some form of shelter, such as a barn. What you should not do is to keep a cat inside a cage. This will drive your cat crazy. Cats treasure the freedom to move freely. When it comes to the food of your cat, you may give free-choice feedings or scheduled feedings. Feed her small meals throughout the day, as she is can carry around a few kitties in her belly, her stomach will be crampt for space! Make sure you change her to a special diet full of vitamins and minerals to put her in top condition for pregnancy and always have plenty of water available. Find an out of the way place, such as a warm cupboard for mother to be able to escape away before and after birth with the kittens. A difficult choice since the kitten of today is going to be a member of your household for a long time. Perhaps it is better to get an adult cat since it has already developed a personality and you will know what you are getting. Adult cats easily adapt to a new home and get attached to the new owner as easily as a kitten. You can also use a pet repellant spray such as Bitter Apple on the furniture that the pet is clawing at. Take the time to test the spray on a non visible area of the furniture before using it though. Or if you do not want to spray the furniture, then cover the material with aluminum foil or tape that is placed sticky side up.