Cats are fundamental different from humans Aside from them being covered in fur and walking on all fours, they have different diet requirements There are certain foods that a cat must eat, and some that a cat can't eat The following article can give you some dietary tips to aid you in feeding your cat
 
 Don't use dog portions for your cat Cats have very strong, negative reactions to products formulated for dogs When it comes to flea products this is particularly true Some products designed for dogs could be harmful to your cat Keep your cat away from your puppy after treating it with some flea products
 
 To 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 that your cat keeps up to date on its vaccinations If you don't know when the last time your cat had its shots, schedule an appointment for booster shots as soon as possible
 
 Clip your cats nails regularly Cats do have to scratch However, when cats scratch, their nail sheaths come off and their sharp, pointy claws are exposed Clipping your cat's claws every two to three weeks keeps them blunt and helps keep harm to furniture, humans, and other pets to a minimum
 
 As your cat gets older, changes in behavior may signal pain If your cat doesn't like to jump or climb any more, it may be in pain If your cat stops taking care of grooming or stops using its litter box, pain may be the cause Be sure to have your older cat checked out by your vet if you notice behavior changes
 
 Keep your cat healthy and non-finicky by introducing a varied diet Always purchase several different brands of food and rotate them In this way, your cat will be used to trying and accepting new tastes If one food brand goes out of business, you will always have lots of other acceptable choices to offer
 
 Should you leave the house with your cat, make sure that she is wearing a collar with tags This way, if anything happens and you two become separated, anyone can find her and know how to reach you Your cat may not like the collar all the time, but when she's out of the house it can save her
 
 Cats can be great pets for children, but some younger children may be a bit too rough with cats You need to show your children how the cat should be treated Spend some time showing them how to lift a cat and how they can interact with the cat Because cats are more delicate than dogs, they need to be handled more carefully
 
 While children should help with the care and responsibilities of a cat, leave the litterbox duties to the grownups or older children A cat's litterbox can carry diseases and parasites Since younger children may not follow proper handwashing procedures, this job is better left to those older and more responsible
 
 Take care if you leave a kitten with youngsters If a child is under the age of five, you should not leave the pet alone with them A child of that age doesn't realize when they are being too rough with a pet Once the child is older and more mature, decide if they are ready for the responsibility of handling animals
 
 Ensure that your new cat is spayed or neutered This is important even if your cat will not be outdoors or around cats of the opposite gender Studies show that spayed cats are less vulnerable to uterine, mammary, and ovarian cancer Neutering your male cat decreases his risk of developing prostate cancer Another benefit of neutering is that your cat will not feel compelled to mark his territory by spraying
 
 Get your cat all the necessary vaccinations There are a number of them and you should talk to your veterinarian about the proper schedule Many are given at the early stages of a kitten's development, then given annually thereafter These vaccinations prevent such problems as feline leukemia, rabies and respiratory problems
 
 Whatever your cat eats depends on what you feed it Giving your cat bad food will put its health in jeopardy and possibly end its life If you give it food suited for it, the cat will thrive Keep this article handy and follow it closely when it's feeding time
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