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Twelve 12 [ interesting ] tips to keep your cat safe and healthy !


Cats are excellent pets. Follow these simple tips to care for a great life-long companion. Local governments have their own cat registration laws. Adhere to these laws to ensure complete protection.


1-Get a cat collar with a tag where you put all necessary details like the name of your pet, your name, and contact details. This assures the safe return of your pet if you lose your pet for any reason.


2-Feed your cat a nutritional and well-balanced diet and ensure easy access to fresh, clean water to keep your cat healthy and fit. Get your cat accustomed to all kinds of dry and wet food so that you can feed it any type of food.


3-Take your cat to the veterinarian for regular checkups. It is necessary to schedule vet visits from the time you bring home your kitten. Have him neuter or spay your cat at the age they advise. This helps maintain the health of your cat.


4-Keep your furniture safe from scratching episodes. You can train cats to use special scratching posts. Cats are fast learners


5-Regular grooming of your cat’s coat will keep it soft, shiny and healthy. It prevents ingestion of hair by cats – that may cause serious problems due to hairballs.

6-Always set aside separate and exclusive time for playing and spending time with your cat. Plan regular exercise sessions to maintain the physical health of your cat. It also helps you bond with your feline companion. This is essential to ensure a stable and happy mental state of your pet cat.

7-Start training your kitten from the time you bring it home. Kittens are small bundles of high-energy. Be gentle but be firm too. Place a ticking clock in its bed to mimic its mother’s heartbeat. Offer small and safe toys for your kitten to play and enjoy.




8-Do not allow your cat to venture outdoors without supervision. Restrict such outings, as it might have an accident or contract an illness. Keep your cat indoors to maintain the health of your cat.



9-You should never inflict any physical punishment on your kittens or cats. It only confuses them and makes them scared of you.



10-Caring for a pregnant cat requires extra care and attention. Do not allow it outdoors. Give it additional food according to your vet’s instructions. Give it a nice and cozy bed. Collect complete information in advance about cat care for such special times.



11-Cats are very possessive and may not like extra attention you shower on your newborn baby. Instead, reassure your cat by giving it a little more attention.


12-Your pet cats could wake you at unseemly hours to have their food. Discourage such habits and do not give them anything at such times. Cats learn to respect feeding times and will soon fall into
a regular routine.