Cat Care Tips
by Deby
Groom your Cat often.
Whether long haired or shorthaired cats should be brushed often
to remove lose hairs. This will help with hairballs as they
constantly groom themselves. Here are a few tips.
The very first time you brush your cat use a soft bristle brush.
Start brushing at the tip of the fur and gently work deeper into
the coat to prevent the brush getting stuck in tangles.
Always brush in the direction of the coat. Otherwise the brush
can irritate the skin and make your cat run the other direction
whenever it sees the brush. When bathing your cat never use human
shampoos, they can irritate the skin of a cat.
Play with your Cat daily.
Set aside time everyday to play with your cat. Choose activities
that will stimulate them mentally and physically. Keep in mind
that a cat plays by chasing, swatting and pouncing.
You do not have to buy expensive toys. Some of your cats favorite
toys are probably already in your home. Here are some ideas;
Take a piece of paper and crumple it up in a ball. Toss the paper
ball around and watch your cat swat at it and chase it. Some may
even pick it up in their mouth or with their claws and bring it
back for you to throw again.
One of my Turkish Angoras favorite toys was a small jack ball.
She would bat it all around the house and loved to try and pounce
on it every time it bounced.
Most cats also love empty paper grocery sacks. Open it up on the
floor and scratch the outside and your cat will run inside to
check it out. Then just continue to rub or scratch the outside of
the bag and your cat will try to paw your hand from inside the
bag. You can also dangle and string over the front opening and
watch your cat try to grab the string and take it inside the bag.
Your cat could potentially be your companion for 10 years or more
so do not miss a minute of the fun and love they can provide.
Fun Cat Trivia and Myths.
The richest cat is Blackie whose owner left him 15 million
pounds.
The average cat sleeps 12-14 hours a day.
White cats with blue eyes are often born deaf.
Cats with more than 5 toes on a paw are called Polydactyl cats.
Cats sense of smell is 14 times stronger than a human.
Cats have 230 bones.
The print on a cats nose is like a finger print, each is unique.
Cats have a top speed of 30 miles per hour.
Do cats always land on their feet? No, they fall feet first but
may break bones in the process.
Should cats drink milk? No. They don't need it and it can make
some sick.
Cats sense of balance is in their whiskers? No. Their whiskers
are used as feelers, not to maintain their balance.
Do all cats hate water? No. Some cats, like the Turkish Van like
it.
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