| are some cat care tips we’ve compiled that | | | | the litter box. Place the litter box in a place your cat |
| will make life for both you and your cat happier and | | | | likes. The number one reason adult cats are brought |
| healthier. | | | | to shelters is for unresolved litter box problems. Place |
| Handle your cat frequently. Some cats just | | | | the box in a relatively quiet area that your cat likes |
| don’t like to be picked up. If you can start | | | | to frequent and make sure there are multiple escape |
| handling your cat when it’s a kitten, chances | | | | routes. Also make sure to provide enough litter |
| are better that it will enjoy the handling later in life. It | | | | boxes for your cat. We suggest following the one |
| will also be easier when it comes time for check-ups | | | | plus one rule - one litter box for each cat in the |
| at the vet, having claws trimmed, etc. Also make | | | | house plus one more. |
| sure you massage your cat’s feet and toes | | | | Play with your cat daily. Play with dangle toys and |
| often so your cat gets used to having it’s | | | | chase your cat around the house as much as |
| paws restrained. | | | | possible. Get your cat exercising daily and it will help |
| To prevent hairballs, improve the look of your | | | | lower risks of diseases and minimize vet bills. |
| cat’s coat, and give yourself an excuse to | | | | Give your cat at least 10 minutes of physical |
| check on your cat’s well-being, groom your | | | | attention every day. Take time to pet, stroke, |
| cat at least once a week. Most cats learn to enjoy | | | | scratch or brush your cat for at least 10 minutes |
| the grooming process, although some will become | | | | daily. It will calm and relax both not only your cat but |
| over-excited by it and can only take so much. | | | | you too. Recent evidence shows that contact with |
| Use weekly (or more frequent if possible) grooming | | | | cats may actually reduce your risk of heart attack by |
| sessions to examine your cat for common health | | | | as much as thirty percent! What a great bonus for |
| problems. Check your cat’s gums, teeth, | | | | giving good cat care! |
| eyes, ears (look for signs of ear mites), skin, and | | | | Allow your cat to choose favorite spots to hang out |
| limbs for possible problems. Check for signs of pain, | | | | around the house, then make them more |
| swelling or injury. Clip your cat’s nails regularly. | | | | comfortable with blankets and pillows.. |
| If your cat’s claws get too long, they may | | | | Feed your cat premium cat food. High quality cat |
| curve back into the toe pad. It’s also more | | | | foods meeting AAFCO cat food standards will ensure |
| likely that your cat’s claws will get caught on | | | | that your cat gets a balanced diet with the right |
| something if they’re not trimmed. | | | | nutrients. Feline diets deficient in certain nutrients can |
| Every major cat care organization recommends | | | | cause diseases, including blindness. |
| keeping your cat indoors for safety, better health | | | | Take your cat to the vet for a check-up at least |
| and a longer life. | | | | once a year. |
| One of the most important cat care tips is regarding | | | | |