Basic Cat Care

Although they may look like very independent animals, cat lovers know that the effective bonds that are created with cats through care and play are very intense and last forever. In this post, you will find some useful tips for your cat to have a long and happy life.

1. How should I feed my cat?

You can feed your cat with dry food, wet food or balance of both. There are many flavors, presentations, and brands. Choose the right food for your age (kitten, adult or senior) and your physiological state (breeding, pregnancy, lactation, gelding, etc.).

You should leave food all day in a place that is easily accessible to him and where there are no insects or rodents. You have to have fresh, clean water in another container, although cats love to drink from flowing water streams, like small droplets that fall from a badly closed tap. You should stick to food that is made for them specifically and not to try homemade or table food since it is more complicated to guarantee a correct nutritional balance.

2. The best way to take care of my cat’s health

You must vaccinate and deworm your cat following the directions from your veterinarian. In general, an adult should be vaccinated annually against respiratory diseases, leukemia, and rabies, although the guidelines vary depending on the place you resided and dewormed 4 times a year to avoid internal parasites.

Now for external issues such as lice,ticks or fleas, there are several products that are easy to apply. Before using them, you should consult with our veterinarian to choose the product that best suits your cat and your needs. Another fundamental aspect to keep your cat healthy and happy is hygiene. You must have a sanitary litter box and clean the cat litter daily since they do not like to use it when it is dirty and will probably look for another place to do their necessities.

3. What are hairballs?

Although some cats do get bathed, it is not necessary since cats are very clean animals that groom themselves continuously throughout the day. However, the more you brush it, the better it will be for their skin and hair. It will have a stronger, thicker, brighter, healthy mantle without hairballs.

Cats that live on the street subjected to changes in seasonal temperature and variations in light lose less hair compared to those living at home at a constant temperature and artificial light. This loss of hair and the washing or licking of the cats often causes these accumulations of hair form. Usually, they are normally expelled, but if this does not happen, their presence in the gastrointestinal tract can cause alterations such as vomiting, diarrhea, obstructions and lack of appetite among other symptoms.

4. How often should I brush and bathe my cat?

Brush your cat frequently to eliminate dead hair and give feline malt to prevent the formation of hairballs. With 2 or 3 times a week will be enough, and you will help maintain a good gastrointestinal transit. There are also special feeds for these cases. They are called Hairball, they are not medicated, and there are several flavors and brands.

Cats are very clean animals that groom themselves continuously throughout the day. Remember daily brushing will have a stronger, thick, shiny, healthy hair and without knots. If you want to bathe it, you can do it with a special shampoo for cats and dry it with a towel or a manual hair dryer. Generally, cats do not like water. Usually, the owner ends up wetter than the cat after the bath!
If you are new to the experience of having a cat, you will discover how fascinating these little cats are and how easy and fun it is to live with them.