| A cat can be a pet an also a friend. If you want the | | | | forget to bring your cat at least once a year to the |
| feline to be with you for the long term, it pays to | | | | vet. This is to check on your pet's state of health as |
| know proper cat care. Before getting one from the | | | | well as giving the annual vaccinations. You should |
| pet store or animal shelter, be sure to have a bed, | | | | know that the older the cat gets, such visits to the |
| dish bowl and litter box ready. By giving them their | | | | vet should be done every 6 months because they |
| own space, they will be able to adapt to the new | | | | also get old. |
| environment that you have made for them. | | | | If there's a controversy or suspect that something |
| Since the cat will explore around the house and might | | | | isn't right, drive down to the vet even if you don't |
| even go out, it is advisable to put a collar around its | | | | have an appointment. Remember that when it comes |
| neck which has your name, contact number and | | | | to working with felines, this pro is the expert. Cats |
| address so in case it wanders off, one of your | | | | have the power to wash themselves but they can |
| neighbors will be able to return it. Another option is to | | | | only do so much on their lonesome. While they are |
| insert a microchip under their skin. Putting this device | | | | young, they should get used to the concept of giving |
| into the feline is very similar to giving it a vaccination. | | | | them a bath. Once dried, their hairs should be brushed |
| Aside from using it merely to identify the cat if it | | | | so it isn't getting tangled. |
| gets lost, it also has another purpose which is a flea | | | | You should trim their nails so they don't scratch too |
| deterrent because it has a chemical that helps keep | | | | hard and hurt themselves or even you. Since they |
| these parasites away. | | | | love to scratch and this may cause damage to your |
| You must only buy high quality cat food for your pet. | | | | furniture, make sure to also have a scratch pad |
| These should be rich in protein that may come from | | | | nearby positioned by their bed or the furniture. House |
| meat, fish or poultry. These are available either in | | | | cats should always be kept indoors. This will prevent |
| canned or Kibble and most nutritionists agree that a | | | | them from coming into contact with other animals |
| combination of both is ideal so they do not develop | | | | that may be carriers of infectious diseases that may |
| food addictions. | | | | be fatal to them. If ever you go out, make sure all |
| One thing you must never feed a cat is chocolate | | | | the windows and doors are locked. |
| because it has certain chemicals that could be fatal | | | | Long term cat care may let it live for ten years or |
| for them. Aside from food, you can also give your | | | | more. If others are able to do it, so can you. Just |
| cat food supplements such as Omega 3 Fatty Acids | | | | remember that it is a responsibility that you got |
| and Taurine which is an essential amino acid. Don't | | | | yourself into so make the most of it. |