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Cat Care Tips
Given the differences between humans and felines, it's amazing that we get along the way we do. These 10 cat care tips deal with subjects such as preventing litter box problems and letting your cat act on her instincts. Following these tips will help you and your kitty to better bond and enjoy your lives together. 1. Handle your cat as much as possible - if you do this, she'll do better when it comes time to get checked by the vet or have her claws trimmed. Some cats just don't like to be picked up no matter what. But, if you can start handling your cat often when she's a kitten, chances are good she'll better accept it later in life. 2. Check your cat for health problems - use weekly (or more often) grooming sessions to examine your cat for common health problems. Check your cat's teeth, gums, eyes, ears, skin, and limbs for obvious problems. Check for fleas, ear mites, and signs of pain, swelling, or injury. 3. Let your cat sunbathe - cats love heat. In fact, domestic cats love warmth so much that they've been known to singe their fur on a hot stove. Cats love to sunbathe, so provide a bed for your cat by a window so she can have her place in the sun. 4. Make kitty an indoor cat - following the recommendation from every major cat care organization, keep your cat indoors for better health, safety and a much longer life. Cats can live out a healthy life indoors. They can get the level of exercise they need, and survey their territory from a nice spot in front of the window. 5. Your cat wants to hunt, so let her - no, I'm not saying to let your cat hunt rats. Instead, bring out the hunting instincts in your cat by spreading some treats around the house. This will make feeding time a bit more fun. One of my cats likes it when you toss dry food bits and let her chase them down. Try it. 6. More litter boxes - the one plus one rule says there should be one box for each cat in the house plus one more. That way, there's always a fresh, available box to use when she needs it. Some cats simply don't like using a box that was recently used, even if they were the one to use it. 7. Clean the box morning and night - clean the litter box twice a day and change out the litter completely every few weeks. When you do, thoroughly clean the box and disinfect it with bleach. Keep the box sparkling clean, and this will help prevent any possible cat litter box problems that might arise. 8. Play with your cat often - dangle toys for your cat to play with, or have your cat teach you to play fetch. Chase your cat around the house whenever you can. Get your cat exercising every day and you'll help lower risks of diabetes and other diseases. 9. Provide a variety of interesting cat toys - always leave your cat's favorite toys accessible, but rotate the others to keep it interesting. You should not leave your cat unsupervised while playing with most toys, however, as injury can occur. Also, a shoe lace, belt, or rope, if used safely, can make a great interactive toy. Playing with toys provides exercise for your cat, and fun for both of you. 10. Get your cat a playmate - every cat lover knows that two cats are better than one. When you can't pay attention to your cat, another cat in the house will. A second cat around the house will offer comfort, encourage exercise, and reduce boredom. Bored kitties are candidates for behavior problems, and are more likely to cause mischief. Encouraging your cat to exercise will keep her in shape, and encouraging her instincts will make her better adjusted family member. More touching will bring you closer and make your cat more social. Keeping your cat indoors will keep her safe. The cat care tips concerning the litter box will save you some possible headache. Preventing boredom will keep her happy, and keep both of you out of trouble. |
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