Mr. Eliot, a famous poet, T.S. Eliot once called cats a crucial element to a home, and this statement rings true today. Make sure that your cat is healthy so that it can stay energetic. Cats are quirky though. Keep reading for some valuable tips on cat care.
Shop at your local pet shelter for your next cat. Shelters have great pets available for adoption, and the fee isn't that high. You're literally saving their life.
Electrical Cords
Put bitter apple on all electrical cords. Cats who love to chew need to be kept away from cords. Bundle electrical cords together inside a tube. Put away electronics that have tempting, thin cords when you're not using them.
Microchip your cat. Even an indoor cat can get the urge to run out of a door or leap through a window. A collar and identification tags can help bring your pet back to you. But experts point out that collars that do not snap apart quickly if your cat gets it caught on a branch or even a bush can accidentally strangle your cat. A microchip is tiny, similar in size to a single rice grain and capable of holding plenty of information. Nearly every vet and shelter owns a scanner which can read a microchip, and since they're implanted, there isn't a risk of the chip falling out or getting lost.
Become Bored
Don't allow your cat become bored. It is necessary for them to play and get exercise. Unfortunately, many owners do not realize this important part of ownership. Cats who become bored often have issues that can affect them in a big way. Some of these issues are obesity due to eating out of boredom, OCD issues, fighting with other pets and depression. Give them room to play and a large number of toys. Be sure your cat has something they can climb and something they can scratch if they stay inside.
It's very rewarding to own a cat, though it's not always easy. No matter what type of cat you have, these tips will assist you in a more positive experience with your pet. You'll hear less meowing and more purring then.