New cats require more than just food, water and a comfortable place to sleep. A responsible cat owner will also ensure that their cat's health is well taken care of and that any health issues are quickly brought to the attention of the vet. This article will discuss some ways in which cat owners can take better care of their new cats.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Vaccinations
Cats will need to have their vaccinations kept up to date so that they stay in good health. The rabies vaccination should be administered to your cats and if you decide to turn your inside cat into an outside cat, he will need additional vaccinations to keep him healthy. So be sure to keep up to date with these vaccinations.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Vet examination
Just as women may attend a "Well woman's clinic" from time to time, a cat should also be taken to the vet for a routine health check up. The vet can then weigh your cat, check his teeth, and internal organs to check for any abnormalities by running his hands over your cat's body. The vet can then let you know if your cat is the right weight for his frame, if his teeth are in good condition, and whether or not he feels any abnormalities in your cat. Most cats will squirm and try to escape when they are being examined by a vet, but it is for your cat's good, so let the vet do his job.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Stop your cat from overeating
As your cat continues to grow, they may gain an excessive amount of weight than is safe. If your female cat has been spayed then there will be no question of pregnancy, so this can be ruled out. But if you have a male cat, weight gain can be a worry. But there is often no reason to be alarmed, as they often continue to grow and gain weight after they have been neutered. So be aware of this. Also, keep an eye out for your cat's eating pattern. Does your cat clean his bowl within moments of it being re-filled? Does your cat sleep a lot more than run around the home or outside? If that is the case, you will need to reduce the portions of food that you offer your cat. One way you can combat this problem is to re-fill the food bowl more frequently, but with smaller amounts, so that your cat does not gorge himself all at once.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Exercise
A lazy cat can quickly become a fat cat, so try to encourage your cat to go outside and get some fresh air. A cat's natural curiosity will often lead him to chase after birds, flies and anything else with wings. This will help to provide your cat with the needed exercise he needs to work off the excess fat. Take the time to also play games with your cat. Choose a ball he especially likes and toss it. Then when he catches it, toss it again and watch as he runs after it. Unlike dogs, cats do not usually return a ball to their owners, but you can still adapt this game for your cat. Many people are unaware of the fact that cats are also susceptible to human diseases such as diabetes and heart conditions, so it is in your cat's best interests to cut down on his food and get him to exercise more frequently.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Grooming
Cats do a very thorough job in grooming themselves, but you can help them along by also brushing their fur. This is something that they may resist at first, especially if the bristles are too hard and you are rough in grooming your cat. Use gentle strokes and brush in a downward motion. Grooming your cat can help to reduce the occurrence of hairballs and keep their fur looking healthy and glossy.
These are just a few suggestions that can help you to keep your cat looking and feeling healthy. Responsible cat owners do all they can to make sure that their cats are well taken care of.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Vaccinations
Cats will need to have their vaccinations kept up to date so that they stay in good health. The rabies vaccination should be administered to your cats and if you decide to turn your inside cat into an outside cat, he will need additional vaccinations to keep him healthy. So be sure to keep up to date with these vaccinations.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Vet examination
Just as women may attend a "Well woman's clinic" from time to time, a cat should also be taken to the vet for a routine health check up. The vet can then weigh your cat, check his teeth, and internal organs to check for any abnormalities by running his hands over your cat's body. The vet can then let you know if your cat is the right weight for his frame, if his teeth are in good condition, and whether or not he feels any abnormalities in your cat. Most cats will squirm and try to escape when they are being examined by a vet, but it is for your cat's good, so let the vet do his job.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Stop your cat from overeating
As your cat continues to grow, they may gain an excessive amount of weight than is safe. If your female cat has been spayed then there will be no question of pregnancy, so this can be ruled out. But if you have a male cat, weight gain can be a worry. But there is often no reason to be alarmed, as they often continue to grow and gain weight after they have been neutered. So be aware of this. Also, keep an eye out for your cat's eating pattern. Does your cat clean his bowl within moments of it being re-filled? Does your cat sleep a lot more than run around the home or outside? If that is the case, you will need to reduce the portions of food that you offer your cat. One way you can combat this problem is to re-fill the food bowl more frequently, but with smaller amounts, so that your cat does not gorge himself all at once.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Exercise
A lazy cat can quickly become a fat cat, so try to encourage your cat to go outside and get some fresh air. A cat's natural curiosity will often lead him to chase after birds, flies and anything else with wings. This will help to provide your cat with the needed exercise he needs to work off the excess fat. Take the time to also play games with your cat. Choose a ball he especially likes and toss it. Then when he catches it, toss it again and watch as he runs after it. Unlike dogs, cats do not usually return a ball to their owners, but you can still adapt this game for your cat. Many people are unaware of the fact that cats are also susceptible to human diseases such as diabetes and heart conditions, so it is in your cat's best interests to cut down on his food and get him to exercise more frequently.
5 Ways to Help Keep Your New Cat Healthy: Grooming
Cats do a very thorough job in grooming themselves, but you can help them along by also brushing their fur. This is something that they may resist at first, especially if the bristles are too hard and you are rough in grooming your cat. Use gentle strokes and brush in a downward motion. Grooming your cat can help to reduce the occurrence of hairballs and keep their fur looking healthy and glossy.
These are just a few suggestions that can help you to keep your cat looking and feeling healthy. Responsible cat owners do all they can to make sure that their cats are well taken care of.
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