Cats are naturally curious. Your cat may seem to be very independent, but keep in mind that she needs you. Though your cat may confuse you, nothing beats him or her sitting on your lap, purring. The following tips can help you deal with your cat’s confusing behavior.
If you have an outdoor kitty, make sure to invest in a break away collar with an identification tag. Tags can save you a lot of trouble if your cat gets lost. Make sure at a minimum to put your pets name and your phone number on the tag.
It can be hard to prevent your cat from jumping on the counter. Cats like heights and like to see everything happening around them. Therefore, you should create high areas for resting. Placing a cat tower near the kitchen will help the cats to not lay on the counter.
Do not allow your cat to stay bored all of the time. Cats need play and exercise like other pets. Unfortunately there are too many cat owners who don’t properly exercise their cats. Bored cats can become depressed and inactive, causing harm to their well-being. Make sure you give them lots of toys and room to play. You need to provide your cats with something they can climb and scratch.
Put your cats’ litter box where it is most acceptable to him. Do not place it in a busy area or close to where your cat eats meals. To minimize odors, keep it in a spot that’s well ventilated. Your cat will appreciate it and so will you.
A tablecloth for the feeding area can be quite useful. Cats like to make a mess when they eat. This creates extra work since you must then clean up the leftover loose food. Simply place a cloth placemat that will grab at the food under their plate and then shaken out over the trash. You can put a vinyl one underneath that can be picked up wiped down easily if you prefer.
Cat Outside
Think twice before letting your cat outside. Letting your cat outside greatly increases his risk level. Your cat can pick up fleas, or worse. They can get in a fight or be hit by a car. If letting your cat outdoors is important to you, let them out in a safe fenced area.
Do you have both a cat and dog? Dogs love to eat cat food! Consider placing the cat food on a location away from where the dog can reach. The added benefit is that you will prevent fights over the other animals food and water when one of them runs out.
Avoid spending too much time trying to train your cat to utilize its litter box. They will do it on their own and don’t need to be taught. You may have heard that rubbing your cat;s paws in litter will help them learn, but that may have a traumatizing effect.
Purchase a drinking fountain for your cat. In nature, a cat prefers to drink from running streams. House cats prefer this as well. Streaming water is much easier for your cat to take in. Running sink water is another alternative that you can use. A fountain will allow your cat to drink like he or she is in the wild.
Give high quality canned food to your pet cat. Although it is usually more expensive, canned food offers real nutritional advantages. The water content is higher, and there is more protein and fat in the canned food. It is easier for older cats to chew. Speak with your vet to determine the proper course of action to take.
Though cats may be confusing, they can also become your best friends. Work with these tips found here to make their everyday lives as good as they can be. If you know how to care for them, cats are unique, enjoyable pets.