How to Be An Awesome Cat Parent

Cats may be cute and cuddly, but they also can be a challenge to care for, especially if they are indoors all the time. Felines are natural hunters and get bored easily, so they have a tendency to be curious. That can cause some problems, like when they decide to scale your curtains to get a better view of your living room.

When you understand a cat’s basic needs, you can raise a healthy pet and live with them in harmony.

1.make time to play and bond with your cat.
Fact: Bonding with your cat can reduce anxiety and unwanted behavioral problems. 15-30 minutes of bonding daily will result in a happy cat.

2.give your cat some personal space. Cats need a private spot to rest in comfort.
Fact: Feline stress comes from environmental changes more than emotional factors. Thunder and strangers scare cats and make them anxious.

3.groom your cat regularly. Your cat will enjoy the attention.
Fact: Grooming stimulates the skin, remove dear hair, and prevents hairball. Hairballs swallowed by cat may require surgery to remove.

4.keep your cat away from human foods,
Fact: Chocolate is toxic to cats. Theobromine and caffeine increase blood pressure and stimulate the central nervous system.

5.take your cat to the vet at least twice a year.

Fact: Heartworms are more serious in cats than cats can cause sudden death. The average lifespan of heartworms in untreated cats is 2-3 years.

6.observe your cat’s behavior and signs of aggression.
Fact: Sudden aggression in cats can mean he/she is suffering from an injury. Cats bite 750,000 people in the U.S. every year.

7. choose safe toys for your cat. Toys that can be chewed apart are not suitable.
Fact: String, yarn and ribbons are unsafe toys for cats. Cat toys do not come with warning lables.

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8.brush your cat’s teeth daily.
Fact: Tartar buildup can damage gums and lead to tooth loss.95% of cats will have dental disease at some point in their lives.

9.an indoor cat is safer cat.
Fact: Outdoor cats are more prone to infectious diseases. An outdoor cat’s life expectancy is less than five years.

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10.keeping balanced diet make cat in good health.
Fact: Benefits of a healthy diet can be seen throughout many aspects of your pet’s health, and skin and coat is a good indicator of health.