How To Take Care Of Your Feline Friend

TIP! When considering a new pet, make sure you visit the area shelter first. Many shelters have more cats than they can handle and the fees associated with adoption take care of vet visits.

Many people really are not prepared for the full responsibility of cat ownership. It is a bad idea to get your pet first and then make plans. Lovably unpredictable cats can still come up with ways to flummox even the most well-prepared new owner, though. The best solution is to prepare yourself with tips like these and then expect the unexpected!

TIP! Keep your cat groomed. Cats must be brushed and groomed frequently.

Cats enjoy finding small spaces to fit into. If they have a collar, this can be a safety issue if they get stuck. If your pet is wearing a breakaway collar, it’ll detach if it’s pulled too hard. This kind of collar can turn a potentially-dangerous situation into a merely exasperating one.

TIP! Spraying the electrical cords in your home with a bitter apple solution helps keep the cats from chewing on them. Cats who love to chew need to be kept away from cords.

If your cat is female, then ensure you spay her as soon as you can. It is best to spay your cat, even if you want to keep it as an indoor pet. Spaying the feline is really the optimal way of dealing with this.

TIP! It may prove quite a challenge to make your cat stay off counter tops. They love being above everything so that they can watch it all.

Your cat’s claws can wreck havoc on your furniture. If your kitty is doing this, one way to redirect his behavior is to purchase a scratching post or cat tower. It is much better if your cat uses his claws on that, rather than your furniture. Your cat will eventually understand they should only use the post or tower for scratching.

TIP! Make sure your cat is not too bored. They need exercise and they get it through play.

It is a good idea to microchip your cat. Even cats who live completely indoors may someday decide to bolt out the door or escape out of a window. Other measures like tags and collars are better than nothing, but your cat may wriggle out of them or they may be torn off by outdoor hazards. A microchip, on the other hand, is inserted near your cat’s shoulder blades, takes only a second to do, and all of your current contact info can be read through the chip. Almost every vet and shelter has a scanner these days, and they can retrieve your contact information should they find your pet.

TIP! Put the litter box in an ideal location. Put the litter box in a secluded area, and make sure that it is not near the cat’s food.

The tips contained here are great for any cat. You have learned basic information that makes raising a cat much easier. Remember though, everyone’s cat and circumstances are different requiring certain adjustments. Just remember to offer lots of love and companionship to your cat. This is the key instruction to follow.