The poet T.S. He said households depend on cats, which is sort of true. A home can benefit from a healthy, good cat. Unfortunately, some cats do not fit this “perfect” mold. The tips below will help you enjoy your cat as much as possible.
Drape Cords
Keep your drape cords away from your cats. Whenever cats jump on these cords, they might get tangled up in them. This could seriously injure or even kill them. All drape cords should be fastened and kept away from any harm that might come to the cats.
Cats need a certain amount of grooming to stay healthy and presentable. Brush your cat’s fur often to help it be shiny and healthy. This will help them maintain a clean and healthy coat. It will also limit shedding and may cut down on hairballs. In order to keep shed hair down to a minimum, plus have a beautiful cat, you must groom your cat regularly.
Regular visits to the vet will preserve your cat’s health. Cats should go to a vet at least once each year for a check up, and more frequently for required shots. When the cat seems to be acting abnormally, take it to the vet immediately.
Don’t try using dog food or products for your cat. Your cat will have a bad reaction to anything that has been specifically formulated for a dog. One product in particular to pay close attention to is any remedy for fleas and ticks. Your cat may die if you use dog flea products on it. If you own a dog, and they’ve been given a flea treatment, you should separate them from your cat for a few hours.
Create a little tablecloth for your cat. Cats often take food from their bowls to eat on the side. This means food spillage that you will have to clean later. Use a placemat under your cat’s bowl or cut some fabric to create a small tablecloth. Shake the placemat or cloth over the garbage regularly.
Tell your kids what the rules are about your new kitten. Make sure everyone understands which parts of the house the cat is not allowed in. If you’re planning on keeping your kitty inside full time, make sure your kids know their pet shouldn’t go outdoors. If your children know the rules beforehand, mishaps are less likely.
Try as hard as you can to understand the reason your cat meows at you. Over time, you will pick up on the reasons why your cat is making this gesture. It could be she’s hungry or needs to go outside. Understand your cat’s preferences, and you’ll be that much better off.
Don’t teach the basics of using a litter box. This should come naturally for your cat. You cannot teach it to do this. Many people believe that taking your cat to the box and rubbing their paws in the litter is a good idea, but it may actually traumatize them.
Take the time to make your cat familiar and comfortable with a carrier. Dogs and cats will respond differently to punishment. They prefer encouragement instead. Place a blanket or favorite toy inside the carrier to make your cat more acclimated to the carrier. Your cat will want to inspect the carrier and probably enjoy hiding inside. In the future, your cat will not get scared when you put him in the carrier.
It’s very rewarding to own a cat, though it’s not always easy. You need to get to know your cat better so you can focus on the kind of attention it needs the most. With any luck, you will hear more purrs and less meows.