Cats are amazing. You are responsible for learning and using what you have learned to provide the best life for your cat. Read on to find out more.
If you want to have the love of a cat, get one from a shelter. Sometimes, you may find the cat of your dreams at a shelter. Adopting a cat this way helps to save their life and cut down on unwanted animal births.
Cats enjoy getting into spaces that are small. If your cat gets caught on something wearing a traditional collar they could end up hurting their neck trying to break free. Therefore, use a breakaway collar that will come undone whenever it’s being pulled very tightly. Purchasing one could be the difference between whether your cat lives or dies when he gets stuck.
An outdoor cat must always wear a tag on its collar. This way, if your cat gets lost and is found by a stranger, that person will know how to contact you. Ensure that you at least put the name of your cat and your personal phone number on this tag.
Make sure your cat is not too bored. Your cat needs plenty of exercise. Unfortunately, lots of people who own cats neglect this. Bored cats tend to develop emotional and mental disorders that may negatively impact their health. Give them lots of space for exercise and plenty of toys they can play with. Be sure your cat has something they can climb and something they can scratch if they stay inside.
Keep your cat’s litter box in the right location. Don’t put it in a busy area, and keep it away from your cat’s food. Choose an area that is well-ventilated to avoid bad smells. Your cat will appreciate it and so will you.
Use quality food to prevent crystals from forming in a cat’s urine. Passing these crystals is painful and the vet bill to have this corrected is expensive. Feed your cat food that is low in magnesium. Check the ingredients list on the label. Poultry-based foods are generally lower in magnesium than fish.
Check prices online for your cat’s medication to see if they are cheaper than at your vet’s office. There may be times when you cannot purchase medication online, such as in an emergency; however, monthly medication, such as flea medicine, can be bought online. Most of the time, you will get great discounts if you purchase on the web.
Remember to take care of your cat’s ears if you travel with him. You may love loud music, bit it might be bothering your cat. Therefore, keep your music or other sounds at an acceptable level.
As was mentioned in the opening paragraph of this article, cats make great pets. But they should be treated as the special species they are. They behave differently and have different nutritional needs. Keep the tips you’ve read here in mind and enjoy your feline friend. Your cat will love you more for this!