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Taking Care Of Your Cat: A Short Guide

By Teresa Young


Cats are wonderful companions that you can spend hours playing with. May you are looking for a new way to entertain your cat. Understand that a cat requires a lot of care, but entertaining them doesn't cost a lot. Follow along and you should have no problem with things.

Shop at your local pet shelter for your next cat. There are so many great cats at shelters. The fee you will have to pay typically includes vet care. Adopting a cat this way helps to save their life and cut down on unwanted animal births.

Keep your cat properly groomed. A cat's fur must be brushed or combed on a regular basis. Doing it constantly can help you keep their coats clean. Doing this will also help alleviate hairballs and excessive shedding. Keeping a cat groomed properly can help them and your home look great.

Your cat might not come running when you call, but most cats enjoy cuddling on their terms and time. Cats love to have their heads and backs pet. Not all cats like their tummies rubbed so be careful. Spending quality time with your cat will make lasting memories to look back on someday.

Do not feed your cat any kind of human food that contains bones in it. If you are giving your cat chicken or fish, be sure to remove the bones beforehand to prevent a choking hazard. Chop the food that you serve into small bits to make it easier to digest for your cat.

Feed your cat a proper diet. Cats are carnivores and have specific dietary needs. Feed them quality cat food that has been approved by AAFCO or the Association of American Feed Control Officials. If you wish to make your cat's food yourself, make sure you speak with a vet about necessary supplements or specific recipes that your cat needs to eat.

Attend cat shows for tips about your cat. A cat show only costs a few dollars to attend. But when you attend one, you see vendors selling cat items, and show pet owners that give their cats the best of everything. You can get ideas for best brands to feed your cat, as well as ideas for grooming and caring for your cat.

Is there a dog in your home, as well as a cat? Dogs often take advantage of dining on the cat's food. Feed your pets in different areas of the house, and monitor them while they eat. This is a good way to keep your pets from fighting over food and water.

Go pick yourself up one of those water fountains for cats. Cats like running water in the wild, as well as in the home. Cats usually like to drink from a water stream. In fact, the running water in a sink garnishes more attention from a cat than their water bowl usually does. A drinking fountain is a more environmentally-friendly way to allow them to drink naturally.

If you're adding an additional cat to your home, give the cats a few weeks to get to know each other. They might hide from each other or hit each other. Cats usually learn to enjoy having a companion or at least put up with another one in their home.

If you have more than one cat, you should have as many litter boxes as you have cats. If too many cats have to share the same litter box, it can mean disaster! The cats may choose not to share their eliminating space, instead, using other areas, such as clean laundry or hidden corners of the home to do their business.

Try any of the games suggested and see how much fun it can be playing with your cat. These tips won't work for every cat, but most felines will find them to be favorable. Take care of your cat, and your cat will reward you in so many ways.




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