What You Need To Know About Owning A Cat

  You consider your cat to be very precious to your family. You have to keep them from becoming infested with bugs. These are just a few of the problems you need to defend your cat against. Keep reading to better care for your cat. You consider your cat to be very precious to your family. You have to keep them from becoming infested with bugs. These are just a few of the problems you need to defend your cat against. Keep reading to better care for your cat.

To keep your cat happy and healthy, its important to schedule regular visits to the vet. Not only are regular checkups good for catching problems early, but regular visits can insure that your cat keeps up to date on its vaccinations. If you don't know when the last time your cat had its shots, schedule an appointment for booster shots as soon as possible.

Avoid eye contact to make friends with a cat. Ever wonder why cats seem drawn to the person who likes cats the least? The answer lies in cat body language. To cats, staring is "rude" and can be considered a challenge. Looking away shows that you respect their space and are not going to be a threat. So next time you are looking to meet a new feline friend, look away and let them approach you.

For a healthier, happier cat choose plain litter over scented litter. Cats like nice, clean, clumping cat litter. Scoop your cats litter box daily and change it completely every three days or so. When you change the box, wash it out with water and dish soap. Don't waste your money on liners as cats tend to destroy them.

Keep dangerous chemicals away from your cat. Just like children, cats need to be kept away from items like cleaning materials since they could harm them. These chemicals are basically poison and if your cats consumes some or gets some on them, they could get very sick, get burned, or possibly die. Store these items in a place where your cat can't find them or use a child-proof lock on their location.

Cats are hunters by nature. They love to chase mice and other small animals and insects. Buying little fuzzy mice filled with catnip and batting them around with your cat is a great idea. Your cat will feel as though they are really hunting prey. This will also help you to connect with your cat better.

If your cat is pregnant, set up a comfortable, safe place for her to have her kittens. A big cardboard box equipped with a pillow and blanket is good. Place it in the back of a closet or other out of the way place. Keep food and water dishes nearby.

Happy Cat

Cats enjoy high places. For a happy cat, make sure you establish a safe environment for them to scan their surroundings. You do not need a big cat tree in the living room; simply provide a solid shelf next to a window. For an extra treat, place a blanket or small bed up there too.

Your cat, just like every other cat in the world, is susceptible to getting many different parasites. When this happen, you should help your cat get rid of the pests. Owning a cat can be an incredible experience. Take good care of your pet, and it will appreciate it.