Cats are mysterious animals. Though they are independent, cats do need time with their owners as well. They can be confusing sometimes, but there is nothing like a purring cat on your lap. These ideas can help with your cat friend.
Put a heated tile beneath the bed of an older cat. You should heat a terra cotta tile with your oven, at about 200 degrees, for around fifteen minutes. Wrap the tile in a towel and then put it under the bed. Change it frequently if you like.
Make a free toy for your cat by placing a little dry rice or a few dry beans inside an empty pill bottle. Close the lid and roll the rattly toy across the floor. Most cats can’t resist the sound and motion. You can also tie a length of twine around the neck of the bottle to make a pull toy or a dangly toy.
Clip your cats nails regularly. Cats do have to scratch. However, when cats scratch, their nail sheaths come off and their sharp, pointy claws are exposed. Clipping your cat’s claws every two to three weeks keeps them blunt and helps keep harm to furniture, humans, and other pets to a minimum.
Do not assume that because a medication is okay for you to take, that it is safe for your cat as well. Many medications made for humans are lethal to cats, such as acetaminophen containing drugs and aspirin. Always check with your veterinarian before you give your cat anything.
Cats love to be clean. Long hair encourages hairballs. To assist your cat if it has this problem, you should get food that’s special. There are foods on the market for cats that specifically deal with the hairball problems and are good for the cat.
Is your cat constantly destroying your toilet paper? Make sure that your bath tissue is stopping it from rolling over the top. You can also make or buy a toilet paper cover. These covers are not expensive and will save you money if your furry friend insists on playing with your tissue.
If your cat seems to want to avoid his food bowl, try getting a different kind of bowl. Plastic can sometimes turn a cat off if it isn’t cleaned constantly, and can hold on to certain scents. Try glass or a metal bowl for best results, so your cat will keep eating.
Give cat box liners a try. These may not work for everyone, but they can be helpful if they work for you. Line the litter box with one of these liners, and then put cat litter in as usual. If it works correctly, you should be able to gather the liner and dispose of the litter. Unfortunately, sometimes cats just scratch the liner to pieces as they are doing their business.
Cats have a natural instinct to hunt small prey. This can sometimes be a problem if you have other small animals in your home. Make sure that bird cages are hanging from the ceiling. If you have a gerbil or hamster, make sure their cages are secure and up high out of your cats reach.
You should feed your cat food out of a can. It sometimes has more benefits over dry. Canned food provides more water content for your cat as well as more fat and protein. Aging cats find it makes it much easier to chew. Speak with the vet, but food in cans tends to be better.
Most cats are prone to wax build up and ear mites. You can purchase a solution at the pet store that will clean out your cats ears. You put a couple drops in each of your cats ears and then hold them closed while massaging them for a minute. When you let go, stand back or you will get covered in the liquid when your cat shakes its head.
Your kitty’s litter box should be strategically placed. It’s sometimes tempting to put the box somewhere that you don’t have to smell or see it. You have to accept the fact that easy access for your cat is the first priority in choosing a spot for the litter box. It helps to make life easy for the cat, as they can be quite picky about things. Keeping litter boxes on cement floors that are cold can be remedied by placing a rug or mat under it.
If your cat is not getting trained to use the litter box as fast as you would like, there are sprays available that can make things a bit easier. These sprays have a scent that will attract your cat to the box, which means they will be more likely to go there when they need to use the bathroom.
Never let your cat venture outside if something like rabies, fleas or fungus makes you nervous. An outdoor cat is much more likely to be affected by these dangers than a cat who stays indoors all the time.
Do not give your cat any products that were made to get rid of fleas or worms if you know that she is pregnant. While you want to get rid of these pests once and for all, it is not worth placing your cat’s health in any type of jeopardy.
Cats are very interesting creatures and you could spend the rest of your life trying to figure them out. Use the advice you have just read to give your cat the care it deserves. Owning a cat is a wonderful experience but you need to make sure that your friends is happy and healthy.