Hong Kong is a narrow place. Many furry parents will immediately think of recruiting cats. Cats require less space to move around than dogs and are relatively independent. However, cats are actually more "shocked" by new environments, so as long as we make good preparations in advance, it will be easier for cats to adapt to our families.
Before we start talking about common novice problems, cat owners, please remember to install window nets to prevent cats from becoming "flying cats" and causing accidents, and be responsible cat owners.
1. Cat cleaning habits
A. Daily cleaning : Many furry parents will ask the editor a question, which is how to help cats maintain daily cleaning?
Start with combing. The combing tool can be a pet-specific comb. It can be long hair or short hair. Please comb it at least once a week to avoid the accumulation of dead hair. In addition, many cat owners are concerned about trimming their nails. Kittens can be trimmed every week, and adult cats can be trimmed once every two to three weeks. The part to be trimmed is the transparent part at the front of the nail. Do not cut the pink and bloodshot part at the back. If the cat resists, you can calm the cat first and do not forcefully continue to cut.
In addition, you can choose a cat scratching board, which allows cats to vent their energy and peel off the old cuticle on the surface of their claws during the scratching process to promote healthy nail growth. If your eyes and ears are not sick, they should be cleaned about once every two to three weeks. Use clean cotton and clean them gently.
B. Bathing : Many cat owners will ask me how to bathe cats and how often they should be washed.
Based on my own experience, the editor found that most cats love to be clean, so you can just bathe them occasionally. You don’t need to bathe them too frequently like dogs. Frequent bathing will make cats nervous, which will increase the number of cats. Cat emotional problems. If possible, please try to bathe at home, because cats are timid, and going out to bathe may frighten the cat, which is not worth the gain. When bathing your cat, be sure to use warm water and special shampoo, focusing on the neck and below. Try not to let the head and ears come into contact with the water. You can wipe the head with a towel after washing the body.
In addition, the cat must be dried as soon as possible and thoroughly after washing. You can dry the cat's body first, and then blow dry with a hair dryer (do not use too high a temperature). Please complete the process as quickly as possible, because if you delay it for too long, you will easily catch a cold.
2. Pay attention to cats’ daily diet
A. Choose eating utensils : When taking a cat home, one of the things cat owners need to prepare is the cat’s eating utensils. How to choose eating utensils?
Eating utensils can be divided into two types: those for food and drinking water. It is recommended that water dispensers be used instead of drinking bowls for drinking vessels. As for food bowls, we recommend choosing bowls made of antibacterial materials, which can inhibit the growth of food bacteria, reduce stains and odors, and ensure the health of cats.
B. Choose cat food wisely - fresh food, dry food : One of the most important "cat birth events" is food. How can you choose wisely in the first place?
Cat food is mainly divided into dry food and wet food - most natural dry cat food is complete cat food, which can meet the nutritional needs of cats of different ages. It is further subdivided into grain-free and grain-based cat food. The meat content ratio of grain-free cat food It is heavier than grains, closer to the carnivorous habits of cat ancestors, and is relatively easy to digest and absorb.
Cat wet food is mainly divided into two categories: shredded meat and meat paste. Kittens are relatively receptive to cat wet food. It is recommended that you try different types of cat wet food during the kitten stage. Among them, the first choice is whole cat wet food. Nutritious cat pate wet food can help cats absorb water and nutrients that dry food cannot provide.
Fresh meal bags are a good choice. Fresh meal bags are filled with raw meat, without adding a drop of water or harmful additives. The bags are directly sealed and simmered for 4 hours to thoroughly cook the ingredients. In addition to releasing the nutrients of the ingredients, the ingredients can be transformed. Easier to digest, reducing the risk of gastrointestinal upset and food allergies.
C. Mouthguards and dehairing balls : Another “major issue in cats’ life” is the mouthguards and hair removal balls for cats. How can we help cats?
How to help cats keep their teeth healthy is a lifelong matter for cat owners. Of course, the best thing is to help cats brush their teeth with finger cots or toothbrushes. However, if you can’t brush your teeth, cat owners can choose some Snacks to keep teeth healthy and remove hairballs.