The poet T.S. Eliot thought that cats were a core component of the household. A home can benefit from a healthy, good cat. Unfortunately, cats aren’t the easiest pets to live with. These tips can help you and your cat exist better together.
Animal Shelter
When looking for a new cat for your home, contact a local animal shelter. Shelters have tons of great cats and their adoption fee will generally cover necessary vet care. By choosing a cat from an animal shelter, you can do your part to help with overpopulation. Also, you become a lifesaver!
Good grooming is important for cats. Brushing is a very important component towards taking care of your cat. This can keep them clean. It helps your cats shed much less too, which keeps them from spitting those hairballs up. Brushing your cat will keep your home cleaner, too.
Cats like sneaking into small spaces. If they have to wear a collar then there may be a risk because your cat could end up getting stuck. If your pet is wearing a breakaway collar, it’ll detach if it’s pulled too hard. Using this collar will prevent your cat from injuring itself.
Don’t use dog products on your cats ever. Cats can have strong negative reactions to a product that is formulated for a dog. Flea products should not be used on cats in any circumstance. Products used for flea prevention in dogs can be very harmful to your cat. You should keep your cats and dogs separated after using a flea treatment.
If you have an outdoor cat, be sure he or she has a tagged collar. This can help if your cat becomes lost while wandering in the great outdoors. You have to be sure you have your pet’s name and number written on the tag.
It’s very rewarding to own a cat, though it’s not always easy. Whether you have a cat that’s hyper or one that sleeps too much, you can use the tips above to help you take better care of your cat. Those meows will be replaced with purrs in short order.