How To Keep Your Cat Healthy And Happy

Cats are fundamental different from humans. Aside from them being covered in fur and walking on all fours, they have different diet requirements. There are certain foods that a cat must eat, and some that a cat cant eat. The following article can give you some dietary tips to aid you in feeding your cat.

Cats love to play so make sure that you provide them with lots of toys. Cats enjoy batting around a fake mouse or little ball around the room. Some cats even develop a favorite toy. Playing with your cat is not only fun, it helps them to get exercise too.

Keep your older cat comfortable by placing a heated tile underneath its bed. A terra cotta tile heated in your oven on about 200 degrees and for 15 minutes will do. Place it in an older towel and place it underneath of the felines bed. If you want, change it now and then so the warmth continues.

Be careful when treating your cat for fleas. Be sure to consult with your vet before using natural alternatives to control your cats fleas. Cats are very sensitive to essential oils and many herbs. Your vet will probably recommend you use a prescription flea treatment, which is usually best for cats.

Exercise

Cats love to play so make sure that you provide them with lots of toys. Cats enjoy batting around a fake mouse or little ball around the room. Some cats even develop a favorite toy. Playing with your cat is not only fun, it helps them to get exercise too.

A great toy for your cat is a laser pointer. Cats love to chase the laser around and try to catch it. This will help you give your cat some exercise, while your cat is having fun at the same time. It will also help to fine-tune their hunting skills.

Keep your cat away from boredom. Cats should have a lot of exercise and playtime. Sadly, this can be easily overlooked. A bored cat may fall victim to depression, compulsive disorders or issued that can be harmful to their health. Spend time playing with them, and go through a variety of toys to find ones they like and will play with while youre busy, too. If you have an indoor cat, provide a kitty gym for them to climb on or a scratching post.

Nutrition

Choose a high quality food. The key to a healthy cat starts with nutrition. Take a look at the ingredients label. If you look at most "popular" commercial cat foods, you may be surprised to see the top ingredient listed is corn. Cats are carnivores, so look for a food with a real meat as the top ingredient. You may pay more up front, but these foods are often more nutritionally dense, meaning your cat eats less and the bag lasts longer.

Although depicted in countless movies and cartoons, milk is not the best source of nutrition for your cat. Once cats have grown, they do not need milk as a regular part of their diet. Milk can cause stomach distress and bloating. Instead of giving your cat milk, always have fresh, clean water available to them instead.

Provide your cat with high-quality cat food. Ensure that the food your cat eats is very high in protein. Corn and other such protein-free fillers are things you want to stay well away from. Cats are carnivores and need animal protein to stay healthy.

Whatever your cat eats depends on what you feed it. Giving your cat bad food will put its health in jeopardy and possibly end its life. If you give it food suited for it, the cat will thrive. Keep this article handy and follow it closely when its feeding time.