Top Tips To Raise A Happy And Healthy Cat

TIP! Properly groom your cat. Just like dogs, cats require regular brushing and de-tangling.

Cats are a superb specimen of physical power, mental awareness, and tactile agility amongst domesticated animals. Cats are something that a lot of homes have and they also are outside living on the streets in some cases. Learning to coexist with your cat is quite the challenge. Cats have a very high intelligence level, which you will need to be on par with.

TIP! Make sure your cat has a collar and tag if outside. Cats can travel far, and a tag will help you find the cat easier if they get lost.

Cats can get into even the tiniest of spaces. If they’ve got a collar on, this may put them in danger as it can get stuck. A collar that is a breakaway model will detach itself if it gets pulled on. This will help you save your cat’s life.

TIP! Your home furnishings can fall victim to your cat’s sharp claws. Think about a scratching post or kitty tower if your cat’s claws become a problem.

You should take your cat to the vet on a regular basis to maintain optimum health. They should have a routine check-up once a year or more if important shots are due. Don’t hesitate to take your cat to the vet immediately if you notice anything unusual about their health or if they are injured.

TIP! Most cats tend towards nocturnal behavior. This means nighttime is an active time for your cat.

It can be tricky to keep a cat off the kitchen counters. Cats like to be up high, where they can watch everything going on. Give them an alternative. Placing a cat tower by the kitchen can keep cats from getting on counters.

TIP! When you get a cat for your kids, make sure your kids know the rules in advance. Let your kids know where the cat can go.

Think about putting a microchip in your pet. Even indoor cats can decide to run away at a moment’s notice, escaping through an open window. Tags and collars can help you cat return home, but cats can wiggle out of them or risk injury by snagging them on a tree branch or bush. A microchip is tiny, similar in size to a single rice grain and capable of holding plenty of information. Nearly all veterinarians and shelters now have scanners capable of reading the information on these chips, and since they are under the skin, there is no chance of the chip getting lost.

TIP! Be careful when leaving your cat with your children. A cat should not be left alone with a child under five years of age.

Eventually, you’ll get the hang of outsmarting your cat. They will soon figure out what they need to avoid and where they can have a free reign. Although cats are tougher to train then dogs, they can still turn into well behaved animals that respect their owners.