Like people, cats require balanced diets with good nutrition. If you do not feed your cat properly, they may become malnourished. Read the piece that follows to understand the proper diet for cats.
Drape Cords
Keep your drape cords away from your cats. Never let your cats play with drape cords, as they could seriously injure themselves. This accident could trap or injure your cat, or even be fatal. Pin and hide drape cords to avoid this.
Your home likely has no small spaces a curious cat won’t want to investigate. There are ways to make sure that their collar does not get stuck. Breakaway collars are made to come off if tugged on vigorously. This can make the difference in whether your cat have nine lives or only a couple of them.
If your cat is female, you need to get it spayed at the proper age. You may not think it’s necessary if you have an indoor cat, but your cat may escape. Your best bet is to have your female cat spayed.
Be certain your cat has regular vet visits. They need a check-up one time a year, or more if they require certain shots. If your cat has any health issues or injuries, you should try and have them seen right away.
Flea Products
Don’t try using dog food or products for your cat. They can have very strong and possibly negative reactions to dog products. Flea products should not be used on cats in any circumstance. Flea products that are intended for a dog can kill a cat. You should keep your cats and dogs separated after using a flea treatment.
If your cat ventures outdoors, it’s key to get your cat a collar which has a contact tag. Cats can travel far, and a tag will help you find the cat easier if they get lost. Ensure that you at least put the name of your cat and your personal phone number on this tag.
Most cats are nocturnal. This means their behavior is quite active during the night. If you have trouble sleeping because of cats, you may want to close the door to your bedroom. This will ensure you sleep much better, without cats jumping into bed with you.
Male cats sometimes have crystals in their urine, but this can be prevented with the right cat food. Your cat will experience considerable pain when he has to pass these crystals, and it’s not an easy (or cheap) problem for your veterinarian to fix. Your cat needs food low in magnesium. This means you should pay attention to labels on food. Avoid fish products.
If you’re taking a trip with your cat, be sure to protect its ears. You may prefer loud music as you drive down the freeway, blasting your stereo, but your feline friend likes softer sounds better. Spare your cat’s sensitive hearing by keeping the volume down at all times.
If your cat relieves itself somewhere other than its litter box, it shouldn’t be punished. Usually this is a sign that you haven’t cleaned the box recently. It isn’t fair to punish a cat for wanting a clean area to do its business, and you don’t want to make the cat wary of you.
Be aware that your cat’s diet is crucial for its health and well-being. If you cat eats too little, too much or eats a diet low in nutrients, it health can be adversely impacted. Do the right thing for your cat and give them the foods they need to live.