Clawtastic Tips For Better Cat Care And Love
Feral cats are those without a home. These abandoned cats make up about half of the entire population of domestic cats, and are often a nuisance in urban locations. Dealing with this issue costs businesses a lot of money due to lost customers.
Scratching Post
Cats can really scratch up your home. Think about a scratching post or kitty tower if your cat’s claws become a problem. When your cat scratches inappropriately, redirect him to the scratching post. They may not take to it overnight, but they should eventually.
Male felines tend to get crystals in the urine that can be prevented with proper diet. A cat passing the crystals can be very hurtful with an expensive vet bill to boot. Food with a low magnesium content will help. Check the ingredients list on the label. Fish-based foods usually contain more magnesium than poultry-based foods.
Set a tablecloth under your cat’s food bowl. Cat’s will often remove food from their bowl to eat it. This can lead to a big clean-up. There are two ways to do this. You can either put a placemat under the food bowl or use some stray fabric that you have lying around. Either way, you can easily get rid of debris by dumping them in the garbage.
Reconsider having an outdoor cat. It might not be safe for your cat to go outdoors. You cat might pick up pests or fleas. There is the possibility they may get injured by another animal, even people and cars too. If you must let your cat outside, do so in a very small area of your backyard or lawn.
Are you the proud owner of both a cat and dog? Dogs will always try to eat a cat’s food. If you’re having a problem with this, make your cat’s eating area high enough that your dog cannot reach. This also has the effect of stopping fights over the water before they start.
Cats feel safest in an elevated location. To keep your cat healthy, provide your cat with a high place to sit. If a cat tree is not in your future, providing a stable shelving unit with no small items on it will do very well. You could even place a small bed or blanket on the shelf to make your cat feel more comfortable.
Be sure to carrier train your cat. Understand that cats don’t react to punishment as well as dogs. Encouragement is usually a much better option. Place a blanket or favorite toy inside the carrier to make your cat more acclimated to the carrier. Your cat will start to venture into their carrier more often, until they are completely comfortable with it. Transporting the carrier with your cat inside makes your next trip out much easier.
A battered appearance isn’t a good reason to discard a beloved cat condo or scratching post. Cats typically like older posts compared to newer posts. Removing the post could cause your cat to look for something else scratch, possibly damaging your furniture.
Give high quality canned food to your pet cat. Dry food can be less costly, but there are quite a few benefits to canned food. The moist food gives your cat water, and it usually has more protein and fat in it. Aging cats find it makes it much easier to chew. Ask your vet, though canned food is often better for your cat.
Prior to adopting any long-haired cat, make sure you understand the extra work involved. Even though that nice coat of beautiful silky fur looks great, it can leave a mess on your floors, furniture and clothing. Don’t get a long haired cat unless you’re prepared to do a little extra cleaning. Long-haired cats also often have hairballs.
Litter Box
You need to carefully consider where you put the litter box for your cat. You are surely tempted to put it where the smell will affect your surroundings the least. This litter box must stay in an easy-to-find spot for your cat. Cats can be picky, so you should be sure that you put its litter box in a spot that isn’t difficult to access or unpleasant in some other way. If your litter box is on a cold surface, place a rug or mater underneath it.
Taking your cat to the vet regularly to get proper vaccinations and check-ups will ensure that your pet enjoys a long and healthy life with you. A kitten is not so different from a child. It needs properly-scheduled check-ups and immunizations to prevent medical complications down the road. Your cat is a member of your family, so treat them like any valued member of your home.
If your cat stops using the litter box suddenly, take note. There are a number of health conditions that can make your kitty urinate and go to the bathroom in places other than the litter box. A urinary infection or a kidney problem could be responsible for your cat’s behavior. If this happens, you are advised to take your cat to the vet.
Dogs let you know when they are excited and/or happy when they wag their tails. Cats wag their tail as well, but have different reasons psychologically. Tail wagging in a cat usually indicates a mental conflict that your cat is mulling over, such as deciding whether to flee or attack. If your cat wags his tail while you’re holding him, putting him down keeps you safe.
It should now be possible for you to come out of your house and fight any stray cats that are trying to invade your yard. Cats can get unruly and ruin many things we love. It takes a certain level of basic preparation and know-how to handle a cat properly. Maybe you’ll find one you fall in love with.