Keeping Your Cat Safe From Deadly Diseases

If you had the chance to save an animals life, would you do it? There are literally millions of cats who are stuck in shelters through no fault of their own, and they need a loving forever home. Simply bring one home, make a friend for the rest of the cats life, and use the advice in this article.

Your cat might not come running when you call, but most cats enjoy cuddling on their terms and time. Cats love to have their heads and backs pet. Not all cats like their tummies rubbed so be careful. Spending quality time with your cat will make lasting memories to look back on someday.

Clip your cats nails regularly. Cats do have to scratch. However, when cats scratch, their nail sheaths come off and their sharp, pointy claws are exposed. Clipping your cats claws every two to three weeks keeps them blunt and helps keep harm to furniture, humans, and other pets to a minimum.

If your cat takes all the ornaments off the Christmas tree, dont fight it. Begin collecting attractive cat toys and unbreakable ornaments to decorate the tree next year. Be sure not to decorate with potentially dangerous items like tinsel and garlands. Tinsel is a choking hazard for cats and garlands can cause strangulation.

Exercise

Cats love to play so make sure that you provide them with lots of toys. Cats enjoy batting around a fake mouse or little ball around the room. Some cats even develop a favorite toy. Playing with your cat is not only fun, it helps them to get exercise too.

A great toy for your cat is a laser pointer. Cats love to chase the laser around and try to catch it. This will help you give your cat some exercise, while your cat is having fun at the same time. It will also help to fine-tune their hunting skills.

Its important that you dont forget your cat and allow them to become bored too easily. Cats need play and exercise. Sadly, this can be easily overlooked. Bored cats can develop depression and other harmful health conditions. Give them exercise space and a lot of toys. If you have an indoor cat, offer him a variety of toys, scratching post or objects he can climb on.

Nutrition

Choose a high quality food. The key to a healthy cat starts with nutrition. Take a look at the ingredients label. If you look at most "popular" commercial cat foods, you may be surprised to see the top ingredient listed is corn. Cats are carnivores, so look for a food with a real meat as the top ingredient. You may pay more up front, but these foods are often more nutritionally dense, meaning your cat eats less and the bag lasts longer.

Although depicted in countless movies and cartoons, milk is not the best source of nutrition for your cat. Once cats have grown, they do not need milk as a regular part of their diet. Milk can cause stomach distress and bloating. Instead of giving your cat milk, always have fresh, clean water available to them instead.

Purchase good quality food for your cat. Read the ingredient label, and make sure a protein from meat tops the list. Steer clear of food made primarily of corn and fillers. Cats in the wild are meat eaters, and domestic cats need meat to ensure optimum health.

Giving your love and attention to a cat is an admirable pursuit. Afterall, you have opened your home to a cat that needs your love and care. The bonds that you form with your cat will last a lifetime. Take good care of your cat and she will be your companion for years to come.