Properly training your new cat takes a unique skill-set that no other animal can prepare you for If you hope for your pet to be well-behaved, house trained, and playful with others, you then need to spend as much time with it as you possibly can and practice the tips you find in the next paragraph It's not like a dog that you could leave outside on the chain for weeks
 
 Make a free toy for the cat by placing just a little dry rice or a few dry beans in a empty pill bottle Close the lid and roll the rattly toy across the floor Most cats can't resist the sound and motion You can also tie a length of twine round the neck of the bottle to create a pull toy or perhaps a dangly toy
 
 Part of looking after your cat is taking it to regular veterinarian checkups They ought to have a routine check-up one per year or even more if important shots are due Cats should go to a vet immediately should they have any conditions, health issues, or injuries that require to be tended to right away
 
 If your dog and cat are close friends, make sure you keep them separate after flea treatment Your dog's flea products have become hazardous for cats Cats which come in touch with dog flea products often die Be sure you use only cat products on your own cat and only dog products on your dog
 
 Protecting your cat from household chemicals is a thing that you know, but did you know that protecting them from medications is simply as important Common over-the-counter medicines such as ibuprofen could be toxic to your cat, even in small doses Keep your medication safely out of the reach of your cat
 
 Save your furniture with scratching posts and pads It really is natural for cats to desire to stretch their claws out and scratch This will not mean that a cat owner will need to have damaged furniture Provide your cat with places that it's okay to scratch and redirect them there if they decide to try out your sofa Cat scratching posts can be found in many shapes and materials plus some cats prefer a specific type so it may take some learning from your errors before you find the right combination for your kitty
 
 Never have your cat declawed Many people misunderstand declawing, thinking it is the simple removal of a cat's nail This is simply not true Actually, the veterinarian must remove the top knuckle combined with the claw during the procedure This may result in arthritis pain later in life and several behavior problems, such as biting There are many alternatives from scratching posts to glue-on claw caps that may protect your belongings from a cat's claws without resorting to such a harsh surgical solution
 
 Protect your cat from choking Be sure you dispose of fish and poultry bones safely Wrap them in a paper or plastic bag and put them in your outdoor garbage can with the lid tightly secured Alternately, place them in a plastic bag and freeze them until garbage grab day
 
 If your cat kicks litter all around the floor, simply use a bigger container A big, roomy tote with high sides makes an excellent litter box A large round tub also makes a good kitty litter box A restaurant size bus tub is really a capacious kitty litter box Providing higher sides and more space will solve your cat's litter kicking problem
 
 Use petting to check on your cat's health Petting isn't just a way for you as well as your cat to invest time together, but it is a great way to find anything abnormal on the body It is possible to pet them to feel for bumps, lumps, or sores This is also a great time that you can check their ears
 
 Cats are pretty zero-maintenance pets They do not need just as much attention and one-on-one time as dogs do Cleaning the kitty litter box is one of the most dreaded chores in the house Purchasing a good self-cleaning litter box can help reduce the quantity of times you should clean it out
 
 Get your cat a breakaway collar Make sure it has tags that reflect a telephone number, even if you are uncomfortable with an address Cats can run outdoors or slip away, and you don't want to worry that you'll never see your cat again Guarantee that there is adequate information to help you be reached
 
 It is important to make certain that your cat always has fresh water available You should refill your cats water dish everyday with clean water There are drinking fountains offering your cat with a continuing stream of fresh water, and that means you do not have to be worried about changing it as often
 
 Your first cat will be your hardest, but the ones that follow will all be pretty difficult as well Each cat has its unique attitude, habits, and back-story All that that can be done is try your hardest to teach them properly and implement the tips you have read above
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