Cats

Don't ever do these things to your cat

admin • 22 Jun 2023

With a cat or two roaming around the house, even the most attentive owner can forget something. Even a small forgetfulness can have a big impact on your kitten's life and quality of life. Here are some things you should never do to your cat.

Forget flea treatment and deworming

Even if your cat is always at home and never goes outside, you should always deworm it and never go through flea treatment. Why? Although he doesn't come out, mosquitoes can carry parasites with them, and thus easily enter your home. Furthermore, we can carry these same parasites with us in our shoes or clothes. Infections can be fatal, so we should never take these treatments for granted.

Leaving your cat outside, especially unsupervised

Despite the adventurous spirit, we (owners) must always be attentive to our kitten. He may feel curious, confused, and even scared of the outside world. This type of behavior can lead him to run away and potentially come into contact with the many dangers outside.

leave windows open

Unsupervised open windows are a huge source of danger for your kitten due to its curiosity. Excitement from a bird or even a small fly can lead to a more passive kitten accidentally slipping before you can do anything to help. This can cause your cat to run away, become crippled or even, in the worst case scenario, be a fatal fall. Always check that your windows are tightly closed.

Delaying a visit to the veterinarian

Your dog may look healthy, eat well, not change its daily activity. However, our kittens are experts at hiding symptoms from their owners, and a small change in your kitten's health such as a minor loss of vision or kidney problems can go unnoticed. An annual visit to a veterinarian to examine your feline is the best way to rule out some problems before they can get worse.

Holding your kitten on your lap while traveling

Most kittens don't like to travel, much less stay closed in their travel boxes. However, a kitten on the loose in a moving vehicle can be a recipe for disaster. If your feline distracts you or another driver, the destination may not be what you want. It's best to keep your kitten in the travel crate, comfortable, and the seat belt in it so it doesn't move.

Forget about your kitty's oral hygiene

Our cats don't like their owners touching their precious teeth and it can be difficult to convince your kitty to open his mouth. Treats for dental health are not enough, and the tartar ends up accumulating and can cause pain and even loss of teeth. Brushing your feline's teeth daily, or even a few times a week, is the best way to maintain your kitty's oral health.

Forget about hair brushing

Our felines clean themselves with their tongues, which means that they end up picking up part of the fur they shed and which, in turn, will be swallowed. Our job is to help your kittens and reduce the amount of hair they end up ingesting, which makes hairballs less frequent. They don't like it and we don't like them to clean. Frequent hairballs can also be a sign of a gastrointestinal problem, so if this is a recurring problem even with frequent brushing, you should consult a veterinarian and explain the situation.

Give more food

Anything in excess is harmful, and when it comes to your feline, your food is no exception. Even if you have chosen the best food on the market, aimed at weight control, if you give it too large a dose it will be harmful. This can lead to your kitten becoming overweight and even getting diabetes. Other problems like arthritis and heart problems can increase with being overweight.