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Everything You Need To Know About Cats! Cat ownership is an adventure with countless rewards. It is naturally a lot of work as well. There are special considerations that need to be considered when you own a cat. This article list some tips and responsibilities that a good cat owner should know. Continue reading to learn more. Cats love to get into tight, small spaces. If they have a collar on, this might prove to be a safety risk if they happen to get stuck. A breakaway collar has the ability to release its hold if the cat pulls tightly on it. This could save your cat's life if the collar gets caught in some branches. If your kitty is a female, make sure to plan a spaying once she is of age to breed. It does not matter if you an indoor cat; if she gets out when in heat, you can end up with many kittens. Your best bet is to have your female cat spayed. Don't use items on a cat that are meant for a dog. Cats have very strong, negative reactions to products formulated for dogs. Flea products are a prime example. Flea products that are intended for a dog can kill a cat. In fact, it is a good idea to separate your cat and dog for a few hours after your dog has taken flea medication. A tagged collar is essential if you let your cat outside regularly. Cats can go far from home and without a tag they could become lost forever. The tag needs your phone number and cat's name at the minimum. It can be hard to prevent your cat from jumping on the counter. Cats like to climb on things and a counter can look very inviting. One way to nip this problem in the bud is to give your cat a dedicated perch of their own as an alternative to using your space. A carefully placed cat tower in the kitchen will keep cats away from the counter. You might find that your cat sleeps all day and wants to be active at night. This means their behavior is quite active during the night. Try closing the door if your cats are keeping you awake at night. This will ensure you sleep much better, without cats jumping into bed with you. When it comes to litter boxes, placement is everything. The litter box should not be kept in an area with a lot of traffic. In addition, it does not need to be near the cat's food. Also make sure the area is well ventilated to keep the smell to a minimum. Your cat will be more comfortable and you will too. Be attentive to your cat and give them your love and company, often. Your cat will enjoy your company if you pet and play with her. Similar to people, cats like to socialize and feel as if they are important to their family. They probably would like to feel as though they are a wanted part of the family. Be careful as small kids may treat kittens too roughly. Teach your kids the right way to hold a cat. Give them examples of how to be gentle with it and what should and should not be done. Keep in mind that a cat's bones are much more fragile than a dog's. It is important for a cat to have play time. Many animals like to play, and that includes humans and cats. Even older cats like to play. Make sure you and your cat are thoroughly enjoying each other. Are you getting overwhelmed with all the cat hair in your home? Cats shed considerably; therefore,

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Everything You Need To Know About Cats!

Cat ownership is an adventure with countless rewards. It is naturally a lot of work as well. There arespecial considerations that need to be considered when you own a cat. This article list some tips andresponsibilities that a good cat owner should know. Continue reading to learn more.

Cats love to get into tight, small spaces. If they have a collar on, this might prove to be a safety riskif they happen to get stuck. A breakaway collar has the ability to release its hold if the cat pullstightly on it. This could save your cat's life if the collar gets caught in some branches.

If your kitty is a female, make sure to plan a spaying once she is of age to breed. It does not matter ifyou an indoor cat; if she gets out when in heat, you can end up with many kittens. Your best bet is tohave your female cat spayed.

Don't use items on a cat that are meant for a dog. Cats have very strong, negative reactions toproducts formulated for dogs. Flea products are a prime example. Flea products that are intendedfor a dog can kill a cat. In fact, it is a good idea to separate your cat and dog for a few hours afteryour dog has taken flea medication.

A tagged collar is essential if you let your cat outside regularly. Cats can go far from home andwithout a tag they could become lost forever. The tag needs your phone number and cat's name atthe minimum.

It can be hard to prevent your cat from jumping on the counter. Cats like to climb on things and acounter can look very inviting. One way to nip this problem in the bud is to give your cat a dedicatedperch of their own as an alternative to using your space. A carefully placed cat tower in the kitchenwill keep cats away from the counter.

You might find that your cat sleeps all day and wants to be active at night. This means their behavioris quite active during the night. Try closing the door if your cats are keeping you awake at night.This will ensure you sleep much better, without cats jumping into bed with you.

When it comes to litter boxes, placement is everything. The litter box should not be kept in an areawith a lot of traffic. In addition, it does not need to be near the cat's food. Also make sure the area iswell ventilated to keep the smell to a minimum. Your cat will be more comfortable and you will too.

Be attentive to your cat and give them your love and company, often. Your cat will enjoy yourcompany if you pet and play with her. Similar to people, cats like to socialize and feel as if they areimportant to their family. They probably would like to feel as though they are a wanted part of thefamily.

Be careful as small kids may treat kittens too roughly. Teach your kids the right way to hold a cat.Give them examples of how to be gentle with it and what should and should not be done. Keep inmind that a cat's bones are much more fragile than a dog's.

It is important for a cat to have play time. Many animals like to play, and that includes humans andcats. Even older cats like to play. Make sure you and your cat are thoroughly enjoying each other.

Are you getting overwhelmed with all the cat hair in your home? Cats shed considerably; therefore,

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it is very important you brush them frequently. The more a cat sheds, the moor they should beproperly brushed. This will make your cat's coat nice and smooth.

You need to carefully consider where you put the litter box for your cat. You may believe that thelitter box should be kept in a small place so that you won't smell it. However, it is important to keeptheir litter box in an area they can easily get to. You want your cat to feel comfortable using theirlitter box. If the box is placed on a cold floor, place a mat under it.

Let your cat give birth in a large space. The kittens will arrive within three or four hours, so try to bepatient. If it drags on for six to eight hours, call your vet immediately to talk to them about it.

Try relocating your cat's litter box if it's refusing to use it. A cat knows that when it's going to thebathroom it's in a vulnerable situation, so you should make sure the box is in a calm, secure location.The best places are basements and laundry rooms.

Certain foods may be fine for you to eat daily, but not for your cat. Grapes, onions and garlic are afew of the food items. If your cat eats these things then it can become ill or even die. Your cat shouldalso steer clear of dairy products.

Dry food is a good choice for your cat. When cats are young, they require wet food due to the factthat their teeth have not grown in yet. However, as their teeth grow, the hardness of dry food allowstheir teeth to get stronger. Your cat might enjoy eating more if you mix dry and wet food.

Though taking your cat to the vet is inevitable, the bills can be costly. You can save money onmedications by ordering them online. There are a few companies that will deliver the medicationsright to your house. This is beneficial for monthly medications your cat takes, such as heart wormpills or flea treatments.

In conclusion, there are many benefits from being a cat owner. But good care is key to enabling yourcat to maximize the duration of its life. Be sure and use the information provided if you areconsidering making a cat a part of your life.