Cats are awesome pets, but they are also very finicky felines! Some need special diets, and that is only the beginning. The information below will help you raise a happy and healthy feline friend.
If you have an outdoor cat, make sure he is fitted with a tag and collar. Cats sometimes travel a bit when outside, and a tag prevents any mishaps due to your cat being lost. Some required information on the tag would be the cat’s name and your personal phone number.
Think about putting a microchip in your pet. Even indoor cats get out sometimes. Cat collars are a great thing to have in case your cat gets lost, but they also pose a risk if they get caught on something. Microchips are tiny and contain all your contact information. Every shelter and most veterinarian offices have microchip scanners that can read the chips, and best of all, they chips can’t be lost.
Most cats prefer to be mostly nocturnal. In other words, they’ll be up and about late into the night. One way to deal with a kitten’s playful activity at night is just to shut your door. This will prevent them from entering your sleeping space and awakening you.
Litter Box
Pick a good spot for the cat’s litter box. Place the litter box away from high traffic areas. Additionally, the litter box should be placed away from your cat’s food and water. You’ll want to place the box in a spot with good ventilation to avoid unpleasant smells. Both your cat and you will appreciate this.
Give your cat lots of attention and love. They usually offer us warm companionship, and they require the same. Like many people, cats need to socialize with people so that they feel like they are an important part of their family’s lives. Cats want to feel loved and needed.
Unlike most humans, cats love heights. Your cat will appreciate being on top of a cupboard, fridge or anywhere they can surrey their environment. You can give your cat on a shelf to accomplish this. You could even place a small bed or blanket on the shelf to make your cat feel more comfortable.
When something seems amiss with your feline friend, speak with other cat owners. Other cat owners may have had experience with what you’re going through right now. Participate in online discussion boards for cat owners, or pick up the telephone and speak with your vet.
You cannot teach a cat to use a litter box. This is natural to them and does not need to be taught. While some folks think you should pick up your cat and place their paws against the litter, this can actually be traumatic.
Don’t punish cats for making messes outside the litter box. Your cat probably did not use the litter box because it is not well taken care of. Your cat will become afraid of you if you punish it or scold it too often.
Don’t buy cheap cat food. Read the ingredients, and make sure a source of protein, like fish or chicken, is near the top. Steer clear of food made primarily of corn and fillers. Cats are carnivores so it is important for them to get enough animal protein in their diet.
If you’re adding an additional cat to your home, give the cats a few weeks to get to know each other. Cats usually do not like change, especially when it comes to another cat. Therefore, they may hide, hiss, or even fight one another. Your cats will grow used to the presence of the other animal and will eventually get along.
Taking care of cats may seem simple at first, and if you’re lucky enough to get one that doesn’t present any issues they are, but most require a lot of attention, TLC and a few vet check-ups. Use what you learned here to be the best you can be. Reading this article will better your relationship with your furry friend.
