Cat’ Care
many cat owners wince when they are faced with the prospect of bathing their cat. As a result, most owners avoid bathing their cat altogether. In fact, cats can be accustomed to regular bathing - professional cat breeders often bathe their cats as part of the grooming regime.
Why Bathe Your Cat?
- When she is covered with a substance you don't want her to lick off and ingest, such as machine oil, pesticides, or cleaning powders and fluids.
- When you need to bathe your cat with medicated shampoo to treat the skin for fleas or other disorders.
- When you are showing your cats - a thorough bath a few days before the show is usually desirable.
- Shampoo - Choose a safe cat shampoo, especially if you use one that is medicated.
- Towel - It should be dry and fluffy. You can warm it slightly before bath time, but make sure it's not too hot!
- A soft washcloth - You will need it for cleaning the cat's face.
- A couple of cotton balls - These will go into the cat's ears.
Cat’s Health bottom
Very often, merely looking at a cat will tell you quite a lot about its overall health.
Behavior -The level of activity may vary from one cat to another.
Posture -Cats are the masters of balance. A healthy cat's gait is steady and fluid. A cat showing signs of losing balance could be suffering from various health problems
Coat -The cat's coat directly reflects its state of health.
Ear -The cat's ears should be pink and clean. If you see a waxy brownish-black secretion in the cat's ears, check for the presence of ear mites (a miniscule ear parasite common among cats).
Eyes -The healthy cat's eyes are shiny and clear, and lacking any secretion.
Mouth -The cat's mouth should be pink, clean, and without any bad breath.
Problem Scratching And How To Stop It top
Many owners wonder sometimes if it's at all possible to have a cat and nice furniture at the same house. When cats cause damage to furniture some owners can get so frustrated they turn to declawing the cat or even getting rid of her.
Getting the Right Scratching Post
Here are some things to consider when setting a scratching post for your cat:- Stability - Scratching puts a lot of pressure of the scratched object and if it's not sturdy enough it will probably wobble or even topple over.
- Size - When you cats scratches the post, she is also performing a full body stretch. To do that, most cats need a scratching surface that is least 28-30 inches long
- Vertical or Horizontal - This really a matter of the cat's personal taste. Some cats prefer vertical scratching posts while other go for horizontal ones.
- Texture - The scratching post should be covered with some rough material that your cat can use as a good nail file..
- Location - find the ideal scratching post for your cat, she may choose not to use it if it's not located in the right place.
- Stability - Scratching puts a lot of pressure of the scratched object and if it's not sturdy enough it will probably wobble or even topple over.