1. Like dogs, cats need to be fed good, nutritious food regularly, at least once a day. Don't overfeed or you will find yourself with a fat cat.
2. Cats also need plenty of cool, clean, fresh water. Adult cats do NOT need milk, which might make them fat and give them diarrhea.
3. Keep your cat inside your home with you. But keep him in a separate room from birds and fish, which cats will attack. Also keep him away from house plants, which cats may destroy. Certain plants are also poisonous to cats.
4. Do NOT automatically have your cat declawed. Declawing has been compared to removing your finger at the knucle that contains the fingernail. . Would you like it? To prevent your cat from scratching or tearing your furniture, trim his claws regularly and provide him with a small rug or scratching post. Verbal scolding can also work wonders.
5. Unlike dogs, cats do NOT need to go outside. Cats are almost always naturally housebroken and will use a litter box even at an early age. Allowed outside alone. cats often get lost or hurt and sometimes get killed. Also, don't leave your cat alone in a room with an open window.
6. Make sure your cat always wears identification, even if you never let him outside. Agile and clever, cats sometimes manage to get outside by themselves. Provide the animals with a comfortable, expandable collar and an attached identification tag with your name, address and phone number on it. Consider purchasing a dog license for your cat. Also consider having your cat tattooed by a qualified veterinarian.
7. Unlike most dogs, cats do NOT need to be bathed. A healthy cat keeps himself clean and well groomed. To decrease shedding and matting routine brushing is crucial. Please do not get a long haired cat if you are not going to brush the cat daily. Matts can develop and are very painful for the cat
8. Make sure your cat gets good veterinary care, including all necessary examinations and shots. Shots will prevent and control the spread of feline dieseases, many which are fatal if contracted.
9. Have your cat spayed or neutered by a veterinarian or at the ASPCA once the animal reaches maturity (usually after six or seven months of age). Your cat will enjoy a longer, healthier life, there'll be fewer strays on the streets and you'll be spared the hassles of a cat in heat and spraying males.. There are 45 cats born for every one person born. PLEASE SPAY OR NUETER.
10. Give your cat plenty of love and affection. Though cats are more independent than dogs, they thrive on your companionship. Cats can even learn to do tricks with some patiance. |
