Have Cats On The Brain? Let These Tips Guide You!

Have Cats On The Brain? Let These Tips Guide You!
There are lots of reasons why owning a cat is a great idea. They are comforting and relatively independent. However, owning a cat also requires a lot of work on your part. The following article will teach you everything you need to know about proper cat care. Read on and learn.

Keep your cat properly groomed. Regular combing and brushing is usually all that is required. If you brush cats on a regular basis, it will keep their coats clean and attractive. It's also helpful in reducing how much cats shed and how often they spit out those dreaded hairballs. If you groom your cat with care, both your pet and your home will look their best.

Give your new cat some space. Moving to a new home can be stressful on a cat, especially one who is no longer a kitten. To help them adjust, give them a quiet place that they can call their own, such as a spare bathroom or laundry room. This gives them a safe space they can retreat to until they have become comfortable with exploring the whole house. Depending on the cat, this process may take a few days up to a month or more.

Cats love to play on kitchen counters, and it can be hard to break them of the habit. Cats like to climb on things and a counter can look very inviting. One way to combat this behavior is to proved your cat with an elevated place it is okay to climb on. Having a cat tower near your kitchen will keep them off your counters.

It is important to only feed your kitten food specifically made for kittens. Kitten food contains more fat and protein to help keep your growing cats body healthy. Adult cat food is leaner and is not specially formulated the same way as the kitten food. Your kitten will grow really fast in a short time-frame, so it is important that they eat right.

If your cat has a tendency to eat your plants, you can stop him. You can either purchase bitter apple spray and spray the pot, or you can put a bit of clove oil on a cotton ball and bury it a bit in the soil. Your cat will avoid both.

The chances are good that your cat will come running for their favorite treat. There are many different recipes out there specifically for homemade cat treats. This is a fun way to spoil your cat. There is also the benefit of knowing what exactly your cat is consuming, to ensure that it is healthy for them.

Is your pet's scratching post starting to look beat up? Don't toss it out! It's in this condition that cats tend to love it the most. Even if you throw it away and buy a new one, your cat may opt for tearing up your upholstery instead.

Feed your pet canned food. Dry food is less expensive, but there are added benefits to be had in canned cat food. They have more water, protein and fat too. If your cat is getting older, canned food is easier to chew as well. Speak with your vet, however generally speaking, canned cat food is better for your cat.

Ensure that your new cat is spayed or neutered. This is important even if your cat will not be outdoors or around cats of the opposite gender. Studies show that spayed cats are less vulnerable to uterine, mammary, and ovarian cancer. Neutering your male cat decreases his risk of developing prostate cancer. Another benefit of neutering is that your cat will not feel compelled to mark his territory by spraying.

As was mentioned earlier in this article, there are many benefits to owning a cat. However, every cat owner should understand what it takes to take care of your feline friend. Be sure and use the advice given above and both you and your cat are sure to live happily together for years to come.