Monday, May 10, 2010
Cat Care
Although your cat may seem highly independent do not forget that they still require you to provide food, water, shelter, veterinary care and companionship. The following essentials will help to maximize you and your pet cats relationship.
Provide your cat with a collar and ID tag. There's always a chance your inquisitive pet may climb into the back of a van and an ID tag greatly increases the chance that your cat will be returned home safely.
Take your cat to the vets for regular check-ups. If you do not currently have a vet, ask your local animal shelter or a pet-owning friend for a referral.
Spay or neuter your cat. This will help to keep your pet healthier and will help to reduce the problem of cat overpopulation.
Give your cat a nutritionally balanced diet, including constant access to fresh water. Ask your vet for advice on what and how often to feed your pet.
Groom your cat often to keep you pets coat healthy, soft, and shiny. Even short-haired felines need to be groomed to remove as much loose hair as possible. When cats groom themselves, they tend to ingest a considerable amount of hair, which can lead to hairballs.
Set aside time to play with your cat. While cats do not need the same level of exercise that dogs do, enjoying regular play sessions with your pet will provide them with the physical exercise and mental stimulation they need.
Make sure the expectations you have of your cat are reasonable and remember that the vast majority of behaviour problems can be solved. If you are struggling with your pet's behaviour, contact your vets or local animal shelter for advice.
http://www.endsleigh.co.uk/home/pet/Pages/caring-cat.aspx
Provide your cat with a collar and ID tag. There's always a chance your inquisitive pet may climb into the back of a van and an ID tag greatly increases the chance that your cat will be returned home safely.
Take your cat to the vets for regular check-ups. If you do not currently have a vet, ask your local animal shelter or a pet-owning friend for a referral.
Spay or neuter your cat. This will help to keep your pet healthier and will help to reduce the problem of cat overpopulation.
Give your cat a nutritionally balanced diet, including constant access to fresh water. Ask your vet for advice on what and how often to feed your pet.
Groom your cat often to keep you pets coat healthy, soft, and shiny. Even short-haired felines need to be groomed to remove as much loose hair as possible. When cats groom themselves, they tend to ingest a considerable amount of hair, which can lead to hairballs.
Set aside time to play with your cat. While cats do not need the same level of exercise that dogs do, enjoying regular play sessions with your pet will provide them with the physical exercise and mental stimulation they need.
Make sure the expectations you have of your cat are reasonable and remember that the vast majority of behaviour problems can be solved. If you are struggling with your pet's behaviour, contact your vets or local animal shelter for advice.
http://www.endsleigh.co.uk/home/pet/Pages/caring-cat.aspx
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