Being a cat parent is not an easy job. It requires responsibilities and commitment on a large scale. Taking care of your cat is not only about providing her shelter and good food. Average life span of a cats varies between 15 and 25 years which makes this a long-term commitment and you have to be prepared. Therefore, before adopting a cat consider the idea carefully, discuss it with your family or the people you share a flat. Your kitty needs attention and quality daily time. More importantly, regular veterinary care must be provided. Your kitty has to be vaccinated, and if she or he gets sick or injured, medical care should be provided instantly. A balanced and nutritious diet is essential for every pet's well-being. A healthy cat is one in good physical condition, free of disease, illness and injury. Naturally, when your cat grows happy and healthy, she will live longer.
Here are some things you can do to provide the best care for your fluffy pal.
Good hygiene
Maintaining good hygiene is essential for your cat's health. Regularly groom your cat and trim his or her nails. Get the pet used to these procedure, especially nail trimming from an early age. It will save you a lot of trouble in the future. Brushing your cat's teeth is another important aspect of good hygiene. It is with pets as it is with people: dental care plays vital role for common health. Use brush paste made specifically for cats. Brushing your pet's teeth regularly helps against plaque developing and also prevents from gum disease which can cause serious illness later on.
High-quality diet and regular exercise
Most domestic cats today tend to get obese or overweight. Obesity can lead to heart disease, diabetes and other serious illnesses which you as a cat parent need to prevent from happening. You can easily do that by providing your feline friend with high-quality food and sufficient mental and physical stimulation. There quite wide variety of interactive toys for pets on the market that will help you keep your fluffy pal in good shape mentally and physically.
Spray and neuter
Neutering and spaying are medical procedures of removing reproductive organs. This can boost your cat's immune system. Pet parents usually prefer to have their cat altered to eliminate the dangers of potential health issues with high fatality rate, such as pyometra, uterine infection, testicular, urine, breast and ovarian cancer have your cat altered as soon as possible. In addition female spraying lowers the risk of mammary cancer. Besides, your cat won't get pregnant so you won't have to worry what to do with the brood.
Protection through vaccination
Vaccinations are based on location and your cat's exposure to outdoor environment and other cats. The one who can give yuor the best advice on what type of vaccine should you choose is your veterinarian. Have an honets conversation with him or her. Together you will work out what is the best to accomplish the orginal goal - keeping your cat hearty and hale, and disease free. Vaccines will protect your pet from fleas, parasite infestation, and mosquito bites.
Secure your house
Home environment can be hazardous for a kitty. Before you bring your new feline friend into the house make sure it is cat-proved. This means keeping cleaners and chemicals in a safe place where your kitty won't reach them. Secure them in a cabinet with child-safety locks. More importantly, some plants are very toxic for cats and dogs. Do a research and learn more about the plants you keep at home. Get rid of the ones that are dangerous for your cat, or move their position to a place your pet can't reach.
