Understanding Cats And Their Cat-like Behavior

Cat Care Made Easy With These Tips
A good diet featuring lots of meat protein is very important for your cat's well-being. If you feed your cat improperly, he may gain weight or become malnourished. Read the piece that follows to understand the proper diet for cats.

Drape cords should be kept distant from cats. If your cat plays with looped drape cords, they could get caught around its neck, which presents a suffocation hazard. This could hurt or kill them. Therefore, ensure that drape cords are pinned away from your cat's reach.

Check-ups are an absolute must for any pet cat. Not only will a veterinarian give a general physical exam, he or she will also make sure they have necessary vaccinations. If you can, stick with one vet for your cat's entire life. This person will be more knowledgeable on your cat's history.

Spritz a little bitter apple on electrical cords to protect your cats. Cats who love to chew need to be kept away from cords. Bundle electrical cords together inside a tube. Any electrical cords that are really thin (and very tempting) should really be hidden whenever possible.

Put your cats' litter box where it is most acceptable to him. The box should be out of the high traffic areas and a good distance from where your cat eats. You'll want to place the box in a spot with good ventilation to avoid unpleasant smells. Your cat and your nose will thank you for the effort.

Cats are usually more active during the night. They are often active at nighttime. Close the door to prevent the noise from getting to you. This will keep them from pouncing on you and trying to play in the middle of the night.

Don't try and teach your kitty how the litter box is supposed to be used. Using the litter box will come naturally to your cat. It's not a good idea to rub your cats paws in litter. Some people think this is the way to train. It isn't.

Look online for cat medicine. There are some times when this isn't a good idea, like when you're dealing with a pet related emergency. However, if your pet gets regular prescriptions for a chronic or ongoing issue, you can often save up to 50 percent by shopping online.

Don't get mad at your cat if it urinates outside the litter box. Check out the box instead and see if it has been neglected; this is often a cause of accidents. Your cat will become afraid of you if you punish it or scold it too often.

Don't buy cheap cat food. Read the ingredients, and make sure a source of protein, like fish or chicken, is near the top. Try avoiding foods that have non-protein elements like corn. Since cats are carnivorous, they require animal protein to stay in the best health.

You shouldn't be training your cats for litter box use. This is natural to them and does not need to be taught. A common misconception is to rub your cats paws into the kitty litter however this isn't a good idea.

A happy cat means a cat that purrs, so that is why all cat owners must take of their cats the best they can.