Poet T.S. Eliot once made a quote about cats. Eliot said that a household will depend upon a cat. A well-behaved, healthy kitty is a dream to your household. Unfortunately, cats can be hard to live with sometimes. Here are some tips on how you and your pet can better co-exist.
You can make your old cat feel better thanks to a hot tile placed under its bed. Bake a one-foot tile made from terra cotta in the oven at 200 degrees F for around 15 to 20 minutes. You should wrap it with a towel and place it under the bed your cat uses. If you want, you can change it for a newly warmed tile a few hours later.
Spay your female cat. Even if she is an inside cat, you need to spay her because she could get out. You can prevent this by spaying or neutering your cat.
Your cat needs a collar and tag if it goes outside. A lost cat is much easier to locate if they are properly tagged. Ensure that you at least put the name of your cat and your personal phone number on this tag.
The claws of a cat can really destroy parts of your house and furniture. If you are having problems with your cat clawing up furniture, then purchase a scratching post or kitty tower. Encourage your cat to scratch where you want them to. It might not happen overnight, but the problem should eventually stop.
Contact Information
Think about getting a microchip for your feline friend. Even an indoor cat can get the urge to run out of a door or leap through a window. A tagged collar might help get kitty home, but it can just as easily come off if snagged on a branch. A teeny microchip can hold your contact information. Almost every vet and shelter has a scanner these days, and they can retrieve your contact information should they find your pet.
Pick the right location for your cat’s litter box. Try and put it in an isolated area away from the cat bowl. Make sure it’s properly ventilated to keep smell down. Your cat and your nose will thank you for the effort.
Your cat can take lots of time to groom themselves to what they consider “perfect.” If your cat is long haired, this may cause hairballs. There are foods which help combat this problem. Certain cat foods are made just for decreasing hairballs, benefiting both your cat and yourself.
You can sometimes find better prices for cat medication online than getting it from your veterinarian. There are some times when this isn’t a good idea, like when you’re dealing with a pet related emergency. If you are buying cat medicine often, you can usually save up to 50% online.
Place a “tablecloth” under your cat’s food bowl. Sometimes cats prefer to remove food from their bowls and eat it from the floor. This means food spillage that you will have to clean later. To simplify your clean up duties, place a ready made placemat under the dish or purchase some inexpensive fabric and use it like a tablecloth.
Speak to your peers about your cat issues. Other cat owners may have had experience with what you’re going through right now. There are online cat forums that allow you to ask questions as well.
Brush your cat’s coat often. This will help spread the natural oils within their fur while stimulating their skin’s blood flow. It’ll also remove all that loose hair. This avoids the hairball problem, which may lead to choking and a buildup of hair in the stomach.
Don’t get rid of an old scratching post. This is the condition that cats most appreciate. Removing the post could cause your cat to look for something else scratch, possibly damaging your furniture.
Identification Tags
Ensure that your cat wears a collar and identification tags at all times. Even if it’s an indoor cat, this is important. Cats are inquisitive and will explore an open door or window if it is presented to them. Your cat’s identification tags should provide your contact info and that of your veterinarian. Also make sure to note any unusual medical requirements.
It’s not easy to be a cat owner sometimes, but is is very rewarding. From a cat that knocks dishes off shelves or one who likes to pee on the couch, there are solutions for all of your problems. Sounds of contentment are bound to arise more often.