Tips for Caring for your cat
- Spay or neuter your pet. [There is a lower incidence of cancer (uterine and testicular) in pets that have been neutered and spayed]. As well, animals that have been spayed or neutered are less likely to be aggressive or mark your home.
- Many cats die each year from contagious diseases caught outdoors, traffic accidents, cat fights, or poisoning. Consider keeping your cats indoors or installing an enclosure outside.
- Provide fresh food and water for your cat daily. Canned food is much healthier for cats as cats do not like to drink for more information on this go to Maxhouse's Website There is a shift within the veterinary community to move back to canned food diets for pets. If you are concerned about dental health expose your pets to regular teeth cleaning at home.
- Feed your animal a quality pet food. Speak to your vet about which foods are recommended. There are many local pet stores that carry good quality pets food. Generally it's best to go to a petstore to get food than to go to a grocery.
- Clean cats litter boxes at least once a day. Proper maintenance will help you to monitor any health problems such as urinary infections or constipation). Ensure you have at minimum of one litter box per cat.
- Set aside time every day to play and groom your pet.
- Take your cat to the vet every year for a checkup. Make sure their vaccinations are up to date. Once your cat has reached the age of 8 it is advisable to take your cat at least twice a year and have their bloodwork monitored.
- Make sure you do not have any poisonous plants in your home. Cat Fanciers has a detailed listing of toxic plants.
- Do not leave any pins, string, tinsel, ribbon or yarn, around the house.
- Ensure the items in your garbage are secure and that your cat cannot get into the garbage.
- To prevent cats from scratching your furniture install a tall cat tree for your cat to climb up and perch on.
- Brush their teeth and groom their nails on a regular basis. Brushing their teeth on regular basis prevents a number of illnesses.
- Do not give your cat medication without consulting with your vet many medications that are safe for humans and dogs are toxic to cats (i.e.: Tylenol).
- Do not feed your cat any foods containing garlic or onions they can cause anemia.
- Most importantly.. Love your pet.
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