Cats and Food Variety
Cats are interesting creatures. Like humans, they very much like to have variety in what they eat. Cats also like to snack frequently. Sometimes you may try to buy a special expensive meal for your cat, only to open to can, serve it, and have your cat stick its nose up and walk away. Many times, cats prefer the simple things.
It is a good idea to avoid serving your cat foods that have a low temperature, or that have just come out of the fridge or the freezer. Items to be ingested should first be left to warm on a bench before serving.
In nature and the wild, cats are able to create a good balance in what they eat by taking in every part of what they catch – usually a mouse or rat, or perhaps even a lizard. Different parts of the prey contain different nutrients, giving cat hunters a wide range of goodness. The problem with domestic cats eating wild prey they catch is that many diseases may exist in the prey, and the cat may ingest these. Often these problems are a result of internal parasites in the dead target. Read more…
Categories: Diet and Nutrition Tags: Cat Care, Diet and Nutrition, kitten-health
Dry or Moist Cat Food?
Like everything, there is an increasing amount of options when it comes to what to feed your cat. However, most of these can be grouped into a couple of basic categories, these are dry foods, and moist foods.
Dry cat foods can be served dry, or optionally moistened with water if you suspect your cat prefers it that way. Such dry foods contain moisture content of approximately 10%. A great benefit of dry foods is that it is possible to leave them in your cats bowl for extended periods of time – allowing your cat to peck away at the food as it desires. This is something that cannot be done with moist foods, which will lose their moisture over a period of a few hours.
Cat foods that are moist generally are found in cans, while dry foods are more commonly found in boxes. Moist foods have a good balance of fat, protein, and a majority of liquid moisture. Read more…
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Himalayan Cat Care
A is for annual check-ups. Himalayan cat care must include an annual visit to the veterinarian. This can be for a routine check-up, annual vaccinations, and a time to discuss any concerns or issues you may have. If your Himalayan is still a kitten, make sure that you discuss spaying or neutering (if you are going to be having this done) at your initial appointment to ensure that all the shots are up to date before the surgery is scheduled and when the vet recommends the surgery takes place. This is not to say that you should be waiting for your annual appointment if you do have any health concerns regarding your cat, in that case make the call and talk to your vet about when you should bring in your cat.
B is for brushing, and a lot of it. For your Himalayan cat care regimen to be complete, your cat will have to be groomed on a daily basis. This includes a good brushing to keep this long-haired breed’s fur from tangling. You should also schedule a bath at least once per week, if you start bathing your cat when it is a kitten it should get used to this ritual in time (but may never like it).
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Persian Cats and Kitten Tips
Probably the first thing you need to do is baby-proof your home. Persian kittens are just like having a new infant in the home. Try getting down on the floor, looking around in about every crook and corner your new Persian kitten could get into. Remove items that could cause harm. Things such as:
• Buttons
• Rubber bands
• Beads
• Electrical cords
Be sure household chemicals are in a secure place away from Persian kitten's little paws. Household plants can be toxic to Persian kittens. You will need to place all household plants in a location too high for him or her to reach. Secure all your fragile and treasured items in places where the Persian kitty cannot reach.
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Taking Care of Your Cat
Providing proper veterinary care and regularly grooming your cat are good ways to practice preventative care. Routine grooming, assessing your cat's health and watching for any changes in her condition will help keep her healthy and happy.
Most areas require your cat in a household to be registered. Keep your cat inside your home for their safety. Train them to wear a collar with your cat's name and your telephone number to distinguish your cat from street cats. Identification helps someone to contact you if your cat is lost.
Kitty cats should be neutered or spayed. Female cats come into their first heat cycle between five and seven months. Spaying eliminates the problem of a female attracting male cats. A male cat who is not neutered can spray urine, which has a strong odor. Keep your cat well fed by giving them a balanced diet. Take it to your vet regularly.
Vaccinations should be current.
Caring for Cats The Easy Way
You will need a great deal of commitment in order to own a cat as they do require some care (although not as much as dogs!) and can live as old as 15 years (or even longer in some cases).
Cats require feeding (daily), care and ‘play time’ on a regular basis. You will also have to take into consideration, before getting your cat, that you will have vets’ bills to pay for annual vaccines, worming and if treatment is required for any illnesses. These bills can sometimes be very costly, but you can purchase insurance for pets – it may be a good idea to ‘shop around’ to get the best deal.
Before getting your cat, you should purchase bowls for food and water, a collar (if you want the cat to wear one), a bed (or pet quilt), a few suitable toys, and some food.
A kitten should be fed throughout the day 4 times with a small amount of food each meal, reducing to 3 times a day at 3 months old, then at 6-8 months 2 meals per day. Older cats (over 12 months) should only be fed twice in the day (usually morning and early evening).
