Cats can be tough to please at times. From the time they sashay into your home, they can be a mystery. But even if you don’t know how to make your cat happy, you can take excellent care of them if you know what you’re doing. The advice below will help you give your pet what it needs.
Taking your cat to the vet is part of being a responsible pet owner. They need a check-up and possibly vaccinations. Cats must see their vet right away if they start having health issues, injuries or other problems.
Make sure you purchase medicines and treatments specifically for cats. It is possible that a dog’s product could cause a serious adverse effect on a cat. This will especially be true if it’s a product for fleas. Canine flea products can be lethal to a cat. Once you use flea prevention products on your dog, it should be kept separately from the cat for hours.
Your furnishings and belongings can easily be ruined by a cat’s claws. If your beloved feline friend is shredding and damaging parts of your home, try investing in a cat tower or a scratching post. Place this device into an area that your cat frequents, and attempt to get your cat to scratch it rather than the furniture. This will take some time but will be a valuable investment.
You can also consider outfitting your cat with a chip so you can monitor its whereabouts. Even an indoor cat can get the urge to run out of a door or leap through a window. Although collars and tags are beneficial, some cats may even wiggle out of them. Your name and the best way to contact you can be encoded on the chip, which is tiny. They are impossible for your pet to lose, and most vets and shelters have equipment that can read these chips.
It’s important that you don’t forget your cat and allow them to become bored too easily. Cats need to play and get regular exercise. Too frequently this need is overlooked by owners. Bored cats are more prone to depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, as well as many other behavioral issues. Make sure you give them lots of toys and room to play. If they are indoors, give them a scratching post or something to climb on.
Your cat needs lots of affection and love. They usually offer us warm companionship, and they require the same. Cats, just like people, want to feel like a loved part of a family. Socialization is important to them. They wish to be a happy and valuable family member.
Male cats often develop crystals in their bladder that come out in their urine. This can be prevented with a proper diet. This problem is painful for the cat and to your wallet, as well. To stop this from happening, make sure your cat’s food doesn’t have much magnesium in it. Read the label. Foods that contain fish usually have more magnesium.
You should not train your cat to use a litter box. This is a natural instinct for felines, and it need not be taught. It’s not a good idea to rub your cats paws in litter. Some people think this is the way to train. It isn’t.
Although your cat’s old scratching post may look very worn out, you shouldn’t throw it away. To your cat the post is just right. When you bring in a new post, the cat may ignore it.
Your cat deserves a high quality food. You should check the ingredients and make sure the food you give your cat includes a healthy source of protein, such as chicken, fish or beef. Don’t feed your cat food that includes corn or other fillers. Because cats are carnivores, their diet need only consist of a good source of protein.
Your cat may always seem miffed at you, but these tips will help build your relationship. Keep them in mind as you care for kitty. Once the needs are met, your cat may be happier with you. Do not hesitate to get help from your veterinarian if you need to.