Curiosity is what cats are famous for. They seem to be able to get by without you, but they tend to like to be around you at times too. Through all the confusion, you cannot overstate the joy of a purring, happy cat. The following advice will help you care for your pet.
Keep your cat away from your drapery cords. Keep the cat away from these cords as they tend to form loops when the cat is playing around, and it could accidentally go around their neck and strangle them. They could be seriously hurt or even killed. Pin the cords of your drapes up where your cat can’t get to them.
Cats love to get into tight, small spaces. There are ways to make sure that their collar does not get stuck. Put a breakaway collar on instead. This will help you save your cat’s life.
To help your aging cat feel cozy, place a warmed tile under his bed. You can heat a terracotta tile in the oven at 200 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Wrap it in an old towel and put it under your cat’s bed or blanket. Switch towels every few hours if you need to.
Electrical Cords
Spray bitter apple on electrical cords to keep cats away from them. If that doesn’t work, cover those cords up however you can. An inexpensive way to hide electrical cords is to thread them through used paper towel rolls. Whenever you aren’t using any thin, electronic cords, you should store them away.
Keeping your cats away from the counters can be hard. Cats enjoy going into high places so that they can see what’s going on around the house. One way to nip this problem in the bud is to give your cat a dedicated perch of their own as an alternative to using your space. A carefully placed cat tower in the kitchen will keep cats away from the counter.
Microchip your cat. Even an indoor cat could someday jump through an open window. Even if you put a collar or tag on your cat, be careful as they can wiggle out of these very easily and can be dangerous if they get caught on a foreign object like a tree branch. A teeny microchip can hold your contact information. The chip will never be lost because it is under the skin and it can easily be read by any shelter or vet.
Be sure to show your cat affection as much as possible. They give us love, and we need to return it to them. Cats have a need to communicate with others to show they are part of the family. They need to feel as though they are an important part of the family, as well.
Try not to let your cat go outside. It can be unsafe. Your cat may get fleas or something even worse than that. Additionally, your cat is likely to be injured by cars or other animals. If you allow your cat outside, make sure you live in a reasonably safe area.
While cats make excellent pets, be prepared to be thrown off balance sometimes! Make your cat’s life, and yours, easier by following these tips. By properly caring for your cat, you can help ensure that he is a happy cat.
