Tips for cat lovers: how to keep your house clean and your cat healthy

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Simple rules to help you and your pet stay healthy.

How to keep your home clean

• Get a vacuum cleaner with good traction and a wool attachment. Remember to vacuum your chairs and curtains when cleaning.
• Run your hand with a damp rubber glove over the areas where your cat sits most often.
• Use duct tape to remove wool from clothing.
• Purchase a bed made of material that is easy to clean.
• If your cat goes outside, put a mat next to the exit to keep any dirt on it.

How to wash a cat

Cats take care of themselves, but sometimes they still need to be washed. The first step is to trim your pet's nails to avoid scratching. Comb through the coat to prevent tangles and loose hairs. Use only a special shampoo for cats and try to keep water out of the face and ears. Then dry the coat with a towel.

After bathing, give your cat something tasty to associate bathing with pleasure.

How to treat a pet of fleas and ticks

There are different ways: topical remedies, collars, pills, shampoos. In any case, follow the instructions exactly and do not use products intended for adult cats on kittens. And even more so, do not use products for dogs. Do not touch treated parts until the product has dried.

How to get rid of fleas in your home

We'll have to get down to business seriously.

• Vacuum every day, including any upholstered furniture, any cracks in the floor and along the baseboards. Then replace the dust container or wash the dust container with warm soapy water.
• Wash or replace the cat litter and even your own bedding if the cat sleeps on your bed.
• Steam clean carpets.
• Comb the pet's coat with a flea comb and use a flea comb.
• Spray indoor flea spray at home.

How often to clean the litter box

It depends on the type of filler. Some cats prefer bentonite clay litters. It is usually made without fragrances, the clay itself absorbs the unpleasant odor. If the odor persists, add some baking soda to the bottom of the tray.

Throw away dirty litter at least once a day. And once or twice a week, wash the entire container. Or every two to three weeks if using lumpy filler.

Where is the best place to place the tray

Cats, like humans, need privacy to get things done. But they also need to observe their surroundings. Therefore, put the tray out of sight, but in such a way that it is easy to get to it. Keep it away from hot and noisy appliances and children. Cats have a sensitive sense of smell, so don't put the litter box next to the cat's food.

What to do if the cat does not go to the litter box

This usually signals a problem. The pet may be under stress due to changes in the home. Give him more attention and care. Do not scold or punish the cat, this will only make it worse.

In addition, it can be a sign of health problems: diabetes, kidney disease, urinary tract infection, arthritis. See your veterinarian.

Why do cats tag in an apartment

Cats and cats mark territory. This urge is especially pronounced in non-sterilized animals. It can also be due to stress. Or because of scented cleaning products, when cats want to mask an unnatural smell.

Start playing with your pet or feeding it in the places that it marks. And put all the valuables away.

How to store feed

Take cat food as seriously as you take yours. Do not buy food in damaged packaging. Store food in tightly closed containers. Place leftovers in the refrigerator. Change dry food every day. Wash your hands thoroughly after feeding your cat. Keep cat bowls separate and do not place them on the table.

What to do if you have allergies

It is not necessary to give up your pet, unless the allergy is too severe.

• Keep your cat out of your bedroom and buy hypoallergenic bedding.
• Buy an air purifier with quality filters.
• Use an allergy-free indoor spray.
• Avoid carpets, heavy curtains, and fabric upholstered furniture.
• Clean your home often. Better yet, have someone else do the cleaning so you don't breathe in dust that contains allergens.
• Talk to your doctor about the appropriate medications.

Should you remove your pet's claws?

Take this issue very seriously. The claws are removed together with the terminal phalanx of the fingers, and this can lead to complications and unpleasant consequences.

Cats need to sharpen their claws. Place scratching posts at home for your pet, teach him not to scratch certain objects with a water pistol or rattle. Never shout at him or hit him.

Is it possible to get infected from a cat

In a healthy person, there is practically no risk of infection. Wash bites and scratches immediately with soap and water. If they become inflamed, see your doctor. Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water after cleaning the litter box. Dispose of its contents in tightly tied plastic bags.

What to do if a child appears in the family

Give your cat time to get used to the baby and the new smells in the apartment. If you want to move the tray to a new location, do it gradually. Do not let your cat lie on children's furniture and things. When the baby is sleeping, close the door to the room or cover the crib.