There are usually obstacles that arise when you first buy a cat. Finding a pet without preparing first is a terrible mistake. Sometimes problems will arise no matter what you do. The best thing to do is to read this article, but be ready for anything.
You never want to leave the cords of your drapes dangling down. Whenever cats jump on these cords, they might get tangled up in them. This may harm or kill them. Make sure drapery cords are kept back to avoid this.
Groom your cat. Brush your cat’s fur often to help it be shiny and healthy. This will help them maintain a clean and healthy coat. In addition, it helps decrease shedding, which results in less hairballs. Regularly grooming your cat will help keep it and your home looking great.
You can keep your cat away from electrical cords by spraying them with some bitter apple. Cords should be covered, especially if your cat tends to chew on them. Tuck loose cords into old toilet paper or paper towel rolls. Put your electronics away so your cat is not tempted to chew on the cords.
Normally cats are nocturnal animals. They get very active at night. If your busy kitties are keeping you up into the wee hours, try simply closing your bedroom door. This should help them from waking you during the night, pouncing on your feet under the covers.
Avoid bladder crystals and stones by feeding high quality food. Passing these crystals is painful and the vet bill to have this corrected is expensive. Make sure your cat’s food is not high in magnesium. Read the label. Fish products tend to be higher in magnesium than poultry products.
Cat Owners
When something seems amiss with your feline friend, speak with other cat owners. You may try to handle it yourself, but you might need input from other cat owners. You can find several cat forums online where you can ask questions, or you can choose to simply call your vet for advice too.
You should never punish your cat for not using the litter box. If this happens, it may be because you have not kept the box as clean as you should. Your cat will become afraid of you if you punish it or scold it too often.
Feed canned food to your cat. Yes, dry food is cheaper, but canned food really has a lot more benefits. There is more water in canned food and more protein and fat too. For older feline’s, it’s also quite a lot easier to chew. Canned food is usually a great option for your cat, but talk with your vet.
If you are bringing home a new cat, make sure to give him time to adjust to your current cat. It usually takes about three weeks. In the early days, you may see a lot of posturing from the cats including hissing and swatting at each other. After a bit of time, you’ll have two cats that will tolerate, and possibly enjoy, each other.
No matter how old or young your cat or where you live, the tips in the article above will help you with training your cat. You also need to get to know your cat better so you can adapt to its needs and habits. More important than anything else is to enjoy every precious moment with you new little kitten.