Rules for caring for a cat
There is a huge number of catsrocks and, probably, even more simple, mongrel. However, purebred beauties and stray domestic pussies need your care. How to take care of a cat?
Here, finally, you brought a furry littlea lump to his home. He is still frightened and strives to escape as soon as possible and hide in a secluded place. It's okay, let him go, let him begin to settle in your house.
Rules for caring for a cat
Check if you are ready for the convenience of your new family member. You must be prepared special feline toilet, if you plan to keep the cat in the apartment. The toilet is better to choose, made of plastic, rather than wood or cardboard, which very quickly damp. The size of the tray must be sufficient to allow the cat to unfold in it and not to disperse the filler.
Which one cat litter choose, decide for you. There are special fillers, you can use dry sand, some cover the tray with bits of soft toilet paper, and some owners accustom their animal to do without filler. But in any case, you should be ready for frequent cleaning of the toilet. It is advisable to clean after every visit to the toilet by the cat, as the cats are very clean and do not sit on the tray if it has a smell. Then the cat can find another place for its needs.
Teach your kitten to go to the toilet ina specially designated place is not difficult, but you need to show patience. First, the place under the cat's toilet should be allocated in advance and should not be changed. Secondly, the filler is also better to choose one and not to change it. To teach a kitten to the toilet should be started from the age of 4-6 weeks. Within 1-2 weeks the kitten should get used to its tray.
Cats are not dogs, and usually their place is consideredall House. Unskilled cats can climb on dining tables, beds, climb on cabinets. But even if your cat does not go out for a walk on the street, do not let her walk on tables and beds. At once accustom a kitten to the order.
Feed the animal in the evening, preferably at the same time. What to feed the cat? If your cat is blue blood, then her diet should meet the requirements for her breed. This can be asked in detail by the seller or a veterinarian. If you are the owner of an ordinary mongrel pussy, it does not mean that you can eat it all the same as you. Try not to give the cat fried, sharp or salty dishes. Special food for cats is better to choose quality. If you take dry food for the cat, then take care of enough water - the cat will need it more than usual. The water in the water bowl should always be fresh and clean, preferably boiled.
You can not force a cat to eat, allow outsiders to feed your animal. Cat food should be at room temperature. You should not allow a cat to beg.
Usefull give the cat a bite of sprouts of cereals, for example, oats or millet.
You should take care of the cat's fur, even if your pet has a short one. Comb the cat fur regularly with the help of special combs. Check the coat and cat skin for diseases or parasites, such as fleas or ticks. Cats usually support the purity of their bodies themselves, licking themselves. However, no more often than once in 2 months a cat can be redeemed in warm water with a special shampoo. After bathing, the cat must be dried with a towel, protected from drafts and not let out into the street.
It is also necessary to look after the ears, eyes andclaws of a cat. A cat usually sticks its claws, for which you can make it a special wooden column. To accustom a cat to sharpen claws on this column follows at once. But the claws can still grow very long and, clutching everything, will interfere with the animal. therefore claws need to be trimmed. It is advisable to do this before bathing. You need to take the cat by the paw, holding it with your fingers, pull out the claws and gently trim it with special scissors, trying not to touch the skin next to it. Cut the claws of an adult cat every two weeks.
Ears Your cat should be cleaned with a cotton swab dipped in mineral oil or alcohol. It is necessary to remove dirt and surplus sulfur from the auricle, but you can not get into the ear canal.
Eyes Cats should be cleaned daily with a soft cloth soaked in warm water to remove accumulations.
Well if the cat will his bed: pads or baskets, a special house. Sleeper cats should be regularly ventilated. You can not put the sleeping place of your pussy in a draft. Clean her bed regularly.
Do not forget that your pet needs activity. Play with it. It is not necessary to buy expensive toys. You can make something yourself. Almost all cats actively react to something rustling, rustling. Even a simple candy wrapper from candy can become your favorite toy of your pussy!
