With their playful personality and affectionate demeanor, the cat can be the perfect pet. But, despite public opinion, cats are not without the maintenance! To keep your cat healthy and happy, you need to know how to take care of it.
Tip #1. Groom your cat regularly
Whether your cat has a short or long coat, regular brushing benefits not only you and your home but also your health. This removes dead hair from his coat so he doesn’t ingest it while grooming himself. Grooming also gives you the opportunity to notice any changes in your skin and to detect parasites (ticks, fleas, etc.) and signs of disease. Brushing is much easier if you train your pet to accept this activity from an early age. Many products exist to groom your cat. There is in particular the Vetocanis carding brush which untangles knots and removes dead hair and under hair, to leave a shiny and pleasant coat.
Cat’s ears and eyes: Understand his body language
In a cat’s body language, its eyes help to better identify its emotions. A slow blink indicates that the cat is relaxed. If you close your eyes when you talk to him, it is not disrespect or negligence. He trusted you because he was defenseless. Joyful and alert cats have dilated pupils and wide eyes.
As for the ear, its movements are soothing if it is not high. Leaning forward, expressing interest. Turned back and flat ears create a sense of danger and the need for self-protection.
Tip #2. Give him fresh water every day
Clean, freshwater is essential to your cat’s good health. If your cat doesn’t seem to drink from a bowl, consider providing a tall glass (some cats don’t like to bend down to drink) or a cat fountain. Be sure to provide fresh water every day and change the water when it’s no longer clean. Also, make sure to give him a sufficient amount of kibble. A good diet allows your pet to maintain good health.
Tip #3. Make sure you have enough litter
How much litter for your cat?
As a general rule, you need as many boxes as there are cats in the house, plus one. If you have two cats, then you must have three litter boxes. To encourage good litter habits, keep litter boxes clean. Regular cleaning will also help you notice any changes in your pet’s urine or stool, which could indicate a Cat Health problem.
Tip #4. Notice if your cat begins to urinate outside of its litter box
Litter problems.
Sometimes a kitten urinates outside its litter box if it is dirty. Before blaming the condition of the litter box or your cat’s bad behavior, schedule a trip to the vet. A change in litter box habits sometimes means a cat has a UTI or other medical condition.
Tip №5. Teach your cat to use a scratching pad
If you don’t have time to trim her nails often, consider getting a scratching board. Your cat will feel the need to stick its paws into something so it doesn’t attack your furniture. Not only will this prevent damage to your furniture, but it will also help your cat stretch his muscles and keep his paws in good shape. Regularly scraping a suitable surface, such as carpet, sisal, or cardboard, can help remove the old layers of the cat’s paws.
Tip #6. Using a cat cage in a car
Does your cat need a visit to the vet? Are you moving to a new house? Keep your cat in a pet-friendly crate. Allowing your cat to roam freely in the car distracts you from safe driving, which can lead to accidents that can harm you and your cat.
Tip #7. Keep your cat’s teeth clean
Cleaning your cat’s teeth
Like humans, cats can develop tartar on their teeth, which can lead to jaw pain and cavities. To keep your cat’s teeth in good condition, plan to see a veterinarian once a year. Many cats do not refuse when it comes to brushing their teeth, and if you are in this situation, we recommend that you find alternatives such as toothpicks or chewing toothpaste for cats.
Tip #8. Choose a veterinarian who loves cats
It seems to go without saying that cats are not small versions of dogs. That said, it follows that cats have different veterinary requirements than dogs. A health and anatomy veterinarian can be a valuable ally in keeping your cat in the best possible health.
Tip #9. Schedule regular vet visits
Like any member of the family, a cat needs regular medical visits. Unlike humans, cats can’t let us know when they’re not feeling well. They rely on humans to take them to a vet. It is important that a cat sees a veterinarian at least once a year, for an examination of teeth, ears, eyes, heart, booster shots, and treatments for worms.
Tip #10. Sterilize your cat
Why sterilize your cat?
Reproductive diseases can affect cats of both sexes, male and female. Sterilization prevents uterine infections and ovarian cancers, while castration prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems in males. The operations also reduce the urge to wander in the male.
