Recommendations for the care of cats

The cat needs more than just bowls of food and water, a tray and a cozy place to sleep. He needs more of your attention. In this article, we have provided recommendations for the care of cats that will help ensure the health and comfort of the pet.

Hygienic procedures are the key to a cat's health

Proper care involves regular hygienic procedures:

• Bathing. Once every 2 months with a special shampoo from a pet store. Normal water temperature - 38-38.5 ° C. After the animal must be dried so that it does not catch a cold. This will help you hair dryer and, ideally - the weakest mode, so as not to scare or burn your pet.
• Combing. Short-haired cats are combed once a week, long-haired - every day to prevent the formation of fallen areas of hair or remove them. The softer the coat, the softer the brush should be. If you want to rid your pet of excess hair, you can consult a groomer.
• Brushing teeth. Once a week with a special paste and brush.
• Claw haircut. As it grows back, be careful not to damage the blood vessel in the nail cavity.
• Wiping the eyes with a damp cotton pad.
• Ear cleaning. Once a week with a special solution. The sulfur of a healthy cat is light.

It is important to notice changes during hygienic procedures. For example, suspicious blackheads on the fur and scratches on the skin may be a sign that the animal has fleas. Purulent discharge from the eyes, dark color and an unpleasant odor of sulfur - a reason to visit a veterinarian.

Visits to the doctor are an important part of caring for a cat

The pet should be shown to a veterinarian at least once every six months, because many diseases do not appear in the beginning. Having detected the disease in time, the veterinarian cures it without negative consequences for the patient.

Even if your cat is purely domestic, it is possible that he may be infected with viruses, bacteria or helminth eggs brought from the shoes. Be attentive to your pet. Notice any deviation from habitual behavior, whether it is lethargy and refusal to eat, whether vomiting or suspicious discharge.

The cat needs to communicate with you

All recommendations for the care of animals contain a section on communication. Give your cat your affection. She has no one to talk to within your apartment, so don't ignore your pet, play with him and pet him. Lack of attention in a cat can cause stress, and the psychological state is interrelated with the physical.

Do not treat your pet rudely, do not beat. Raising his voice will not help to wean him from small cat pranks. You can make a cat's life happy and joyful, and he will respond to you with a cozy purr.