Unlike many other pets, cats are very clean. This greatly simplifies the life of their owners and eliminates many problems. Nevertheless, cats and kittens need caring care.
Care for cats and kittens consists of bathing, eye care, wool, teeth, claws and in the arrangement of a bed and toilet.
Care for the fur of a domestic cat
Cat hair needs regular combing. Depending on the age and breed of the cat, the owners should select special means and combs for combing the cat. The best for a cat is a comb with sparse blunted teeth, made of metal. Comb the cat follows from the head to the tail, the area around the cat's neck - in the opposite direction.
Care for the fur of Persian cats provides, in addition to combing, a haircut. This procedure is performed, as a rule, in the summer, which allows cats to better tolerate heat. Also, the trimmed long cat's coat looks more well-groomed. Combing Persian beauties should be frequent - from 4 to 6 times a week.
The combing of short-haired cats is enough to produce much less often. For example, care for the coat of Scottish Fold cats is recommended to be carried out once a week with the use of a special dry shampoo.
Bathing cats
Bathing cats is not an easy and responsible procedure, because often cats treat it negatively. Cats are not recommended to bathe often. These animals are perfectly cleaned by themselves using their own paws and tongue. But in some situations, bathing is still necessary.
When swimming cats should observe the following rules:
- never immerse the animal in water with a head;
- never bathe the cat immediately after eating;
- Watch out so that shampoo does not get into the eyes of the animal.
Care for British cats provides for bathing no more than once a month. All the rest of the time, British cats are recommended to "bathe" with a brush and a dry shampoo.
Eye Care in Cats
Periodically, cats should wipe the corners of the eyes with a cotton swab, which was previously moistened in an aqueous solution of boric alcohol. This procedure should be conducted once in two weeks. The exception is cats with a flat nose. For example, care for the eyes of Persian cats should be done once a week.
Care for teeth, claws and ears in a cat
Cats, like many other animals, need care for claws, ears and teeth. The owner should periodically inspect the teeth and ears of the animal - the ears should be clean, and the plaque should be absent from the teeth. When the sulfur accumulates in the cat's ears, it should be removed with a cotton swab. If you have any problems with the teeth of the animal, you need to see a doctor.
Some owners prefer to file and clip their claws to their pets. This procedure is not necessary if the animal walks on the street. Cats regularly sharpen their nails on their own.
Care of a cat after sterilization
After this operation, the care of the cat is complicated for a while. The first two weeks should be treated seams and monitor the diet. Many cats after sterilization begin to show an increased interest in food. It is important not to feed the animal.
In the apartment or house of the animal should be organized
Also, the animal should have a toilet. For cat litter should choose a well-ventilated place, which does not interfere with anyone. In the pet store or supermarket you can buy a special filler for the cat's toilet, which eliminates the unpleasant odors.
When caring for a cat at home, it is very important to create comfortable conditions for it. Only then can an animal become a true friend of its owner.