Cats are sophisticated animals. These felines are one of the most common household pets and flood the streets of every major city when active. Sharing your home with a cat can be quite the challenge. They’re powerful, smart, and agile, which makes them hard-headed. You’ll need advanced techniques to deal with them.

Keep your drapery cords out of the reach of your cat. Do not allow your cat to play with these. The cords may be looped and a cat may get them wound around their neck. This may harm or kill them. Secure your cords so they are out of the way and out of sight.

TIP! Visit your local shelter if you’re thinking about getting a cat. Shelters have lots of great cats available, and your adoption fee often covers key veterinary services.

Be certain your cat has regular vet visits. They should go at least once yearly for a check-up, and more often if they need any shots. Cats should go to a vet immediately if they have any conditions, health problems, or injuries that need to be tended to right away.

Use bitter apple on your electric cords to keep your kitty away from them. If they like to chew on cords, try covering them as much as you can. If you have loose electrical cords, you can bundle them up and stow them away in a cardboard tube (think toilet paper or paper towel rolls). The cords on electronics should be hidden as well.

A microchip will allow you to find your pet if it is lost. Even a house cat may end up lost outside, no matter how careful you are. A collar and identification tags can help bring your pet back to you. But experts point out that collars that do not snap apart quickly if your cat gets it caught on a branch or even a bush can accidentally strangle your cat. Microchips are very small, and you can note your name, address and phone number in there. Most vets and all shelters can scan these chips to get your contact information and there is no risk of losing the chip.

TIP! It’s crucial that your pet gets checkups from your vet regularly. Cats require special shots to prevent illness and the vet can check their overall health.

Don’t allow your cat become bored. Play is important to the health and vitality of your cat. Sadly, this is overlooked by many cat owners. A lack of stimulation can lead to psychological or medical problems for your cat, including depression, compulsive disorders, and chronic misbehavior. Give them time and space where they can exercise and toys they can play with. If they stay indoors make sure they have a scratching post for climbing.

Your cat needs love and attention. Cats are by nature companion animals, but that companionship goes two ways. Cats need a social life with people just like you do with other people. They wish to be a happy and valuable family member.

When you get a kitten for kids, you have to set up a few rules first. You can then teach your kids which areas your cat can go into. They should know that indoor cats can’t go outside. It’s important to remind them as often as necessary, and when you plan ahead of time to teach your children, you will less likely to have issues.

TIP! If you own a female cat, make sure the cat is spade when she’s old enough. Even if she stays inside all the time, she could get out when in heat and end up pregnant.

Carriers are great devices for you to have as a cat owner. You cannot train a cat the same way you train a dog because they react differently to punishment. They respond better to encouragement. Take their favorite blanket and place it within the carrier. Then leave the carrier with the door ajar in a frequented spot. This will teach your cat that the carrier is a good thing. Once the cat is in the carrier, they will be so much easier to transport.

Vary your cat’s diet just a tiny bit to keep them from being picky. If you start them off eating the same type of food all of the time and you never change it up, this will most likely be the only food they will eat in the future.

Feed your cat top quality food. Read the ingredient label, and make sure a protein from meat tops the list. The foods to avoid are those with a large amount of corn and low amounts of protein. Since cats are carnivorous, they require animal protein to stay in the best health.

TIP! Some cats like to scratch up floors and furniture. If your beloved feline friend is shredding and damaging parts of your home, try investing in a cat tower or a scratching post.

Make canned food the mainstay of your cat’s diet. Dry food may cost less, but canned food has more benefits. It has water content, which is good for cats with bladder issues. For older feline’s, it’s also quite a lot easier to chew. Speak with your vet, however generally speaking, canned cat food is better for your cat.

Keep a collar with ID on your cat. Even if your cat is a house cat, this is still a good idea. Cats tend to be curious and open doors and windows can be inviting. Tags with your veterinarian’s info and your contact number should be worn. This is very critical if your feline has specific medical issues.

Is cat hair getting into everything you own? Cats can shed quite a bit; therefore, it’s important that you maintain proper grooming habits by brushing them often. How often and how much your cat sheds can give you a good idea of how often he need to be brushed. This can also stop their coats from becoming tangled up.

TIP! Never let a cat become bored. Cats need to exercise and play.

You cannot be the boss of you cat, it’s hopeless! Soon, your cat will understand its role in your home. Although cats cannot be trained quite as easily as dogs, the majority of cats can be trained to be well-behaved pets.

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