Learn About Cats With These Simple To Follow Tips

Cats are one of the most independent pets you can
own. However, this doesn't mean you can simply
let them live their lives without caring for
them. A lot goes into owning a cat and the
following article has some great tips to show you
exactly what you need to know. Read on and learn.

If you have a male cat, it is important to have
him neutered before he goes into heat. When male
cats start maturing, they will begin to spray
around the house. It smells like ammonia and is
hard to remove. Having your male cat neutered can
help to prevent this from happening.

Realize that cats do not normally pant. Dogs pant
to keep cool. If a cat pants, it's a sign of
trouble. Your cat could be very anxious or in
pain. Likewise, rapid breathing is a sign of pain
or anxiety. Be sure to contact your vet right
away if your cat starts panting.

Cats frequently groom themselves. If your cat is
long haired, this may cause hairballs. Buy your
cat specialized food to prevent this problem.
There are foods on the market for cats that
specifically deal with the hairball problems and
are good for the cat.

Protecting your cat from household chemicals is
something that you may already know, but did you
know that protecting them from medications is
just as important? Common over the counter
medicines such as ibuprofen can be toxic to your
cat, even in small doses. Keep your medication
safely out of the reach of your cat.

Consider getting your cat a scratching post.
Scratching is something that comes extremely easy
to cats; it is part of their nature. Don't force
your cat to play with it. Rather, interest him in
it by spraying catnip spray on it, or by dangling
a string from the top. Soon he'll get the idea
that it's there for a reason!

Give your cats easier access to a window in order
to keep your curtains from getting scratched.
Putting vertical blinds up will allow the easiest
access for your cat, but if you need to keep your
curtains, use a lightweight rod that will fall if
your cat attempts to climb the curtains. It will
keep both your curtains and your cat safe.

Owning a cat is not easy. There are a number of
things you need to be responsible for. Luckily,
the advice in this article has taught you many of
those important things. Be sure and implement
what you have learned so that your cat will live
a long and happy life.


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