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 There are some purchases that justify spending the extra dollar and what your cat eats is definitely one of these The difference between your "good food" and the "cheap food" is phenomenal Just stick to buying the natural, healthy food from the beginning and you won't ever have to be worried about a picky kitten
 
 To help prevent tapeworm infestation in cats, feed handful of food grade diatomaceous earth for 14 days out of each month About a quarter of a teaspoon per cat per day is adequate Food grade diatomaceous earth kills internal parasites and causes them to be expelled from the machine
 
 Let kittens and cat-friendly most dogs get to know one another slowly Put up a baby gate to keep dogs in one room while your new kitten gets used to its surroundings Supervise carefully when the kitten ventures to the gate to meet up the dogs Once the kitten feels safe, it'll climb the gate If it feels threatened, it'll pop right back out to safety
 
 Keep a clean litter box As if you, a cat will generally not use a bathroom that is filthy Find a quiet area out of the way that the box can stay static in, and do not move it unless absolutely necessary Scoop solids out a couple time of day Make sure to dump the whole box, wash it with a gentle detergent, and refill it once a week
 
 When your female cat is old enough, it's vital to get her spayed While your cat could be an indoor one, there is always the possibility it can escape and you wind up with kittens one day Getting your cat spayed is the greatest in regards to prevention
 
 To help keep your cat happy and healthy, its important to schedule regular visits to the vet Not only are regular checkups good for catching problems early, but regular visits can insure your cat keeps up-to-date on its vaccinations If you don't know once the last time your cat had its shots, schedule a scheduled appointment for booster shots immediately
 
 For a healthier, happier cat choose plain litter over scented litter Cats like nice, clean, clumping cat litter Scoop your cats kitty litter box daily and change it out completely every three days roughly Once you change the box, wash it out with water and dish soap Don't waste your money on liners as cats tend to destroy them
 
 If you find you cat is harming furniture or other objects, it could be bored Keep a few safe toys around for the cat to play with Scratching posts can also deter your cat from scratching your furniture Or, build a small cat house out of cardboard Your cat will like having a place to hide, and the cardboard could also be used to scratch on
 
 Give your cats easier access to a window in order to keep your curtains from getting scratched Putting vertical blinds up will allow the easiest access for your cat, but if you need to keep your curtains, work with a lightweight rod which will fall if your cat attempts to climb the curtains It'll keep both your curtains and your cat safe
 
 You really should have a microchip implanted in your cat Indoor cats could run out your door or jump out the window Although they offer the information needed to find your beloved pet, they are able to also accidentally get caught and even be wiggled out of Microchips are no more than a rice grain and also have all your important contact information Nearly all veterinarians and shelters will have scanners capable of reading the info on these chips, and being that they are under the skin, there is absolutely no potential for the chip getting lost
 
 If your cat appears to want to avoid his food bowl, try obtaining a different sort of bowl Plastic can sometimes turn a cat off if it is not cleaned constantly, and can hold on to certain scents Try glass or perhaps a metal bowl for best results, which means that your cat will keep eating
 
 There's always a chance that you cat can slip outside your house and become lost This is often prevented with a breakaway collar The collar includes an ID, featuring your name, contact number, and address If the cat is found, anyone can simply contact you and return the cat for you thanks to the information on the collar
 
 Cats are all unique plus some cats prefer different types of food than others and there is nothing harder to please when compared to a picky feline As you become familiar with your pet, experiment with different foods and treats until you learn what they do and don't like to eat You will likely find that you both enjoy a number of the same foods