People have had cats as pets since the beginnings of recorded time. Musicals, books and even movies have been written about cats. It's not surprise, because cats think they are the boss. Read on to get some input on how to establish yourself as the one in command of your household. You may even pick up a few other essential tips as well.
Keep your drapery cords out of the reach of your cat. Do not allow your cat to play with these. The cords may be looped and a cat may get them wound around their neck. This could hurt or kill them. Pin the cords of your drapes up where your cat can't get to them.
Cats need a certain amount of grooming to stay healthy and presentable. Cats have to be brushed or combed on a regular basis. If you do this frequently you'll be able to help the cat have clean fur. It helps your cats shed much less too, which keeps them from spitting those hairballs up. Brushing your cat will keep your home cleaner, too.
Regular vet checkups for your cat are very important. There are shots and vaccinations that are standard and necessary for your cat. Try using one veterinarian consistently. They will understand your cat and its issues better this way.
Don't use items on a cat that are meant for a dog. Cats don't like dog products. This warning applies to products for getting rid of fleas. When used on your cat, flea products for dogs can be lethal. You need to separate your pets when you treat them for fleas.
Electrical Cords
Lessen the chances of your cat becoming harmed or killed by spraying all electric cords with something to keep them from chewing it. Bitter apple is a good choice and can be found at most pet stores. If your cat likes to chew cords, hide the cords as best you can. If you have loose electrical cords, you can bundle them up and stow them away in a cardboard tube (think toilet paper or paper towel rolls). Any electrical cords that are really thin (and very tempting) should really be hidden whenever possible.
A cat's claws can cause lots of damage to your home. If you find your cat shredding your furniture, consider purchasing a scratching post or cat tower. You should scold your cat when it scratches your furniture and direct its attention to the scratching post or tower. It may take some time and some corrections, but it can usually eliminate the problem.
It can be hard to make your cat stay off the counter. They love to be able to look around from up high. You can try to combat this problem by designating some high-up places for your cat to hang out. An excellent tool for preventing your cat from jumping on the counter is a cat tower that is in the kitchen.
Make sure your cat is not too bored. Cats require plenty of exercise. Unfortunately there are too many cat owners who don't properly exercise their cats. A bored cat runs the risk of developing depression and obsessive compulsive disorders that may harm them or something in your home. Give them time and space where they can exercise and toys they can play with. You need to provide your cats with something they can climb and scratch.
Crystals form in urine from male cats. This can be prevented with good food choices. Passing such crystals is a painful experience for your cat, and your wallet isn't going to enjoy the vet bill. Make sure your cat's food is not high in magnesium. Go over the label carefully. Fish products can have more magnesium when compared to poultry.
Make a tablecloth that your cat can use. Often, a cat will remove food from his bowl to eat on the side. This habit means you will end up with cat food on the floor to clean up. There are two ways to do this. You can either put a placemat under the food bowl or use some stray fabric that you have lying around. Either way, you can easily get rid of debris by dumping them in the garbage.
It is common for cats to get the impression that they rule the world at large, and especially their own environment. But, if you use what you have read here, you may be able to show your pet who the boss is supposed to be. Cats are great pets and can bring joy to your life if you follow these tips.