Are you ready to have your own kitty? You may need to do some preparatory work in advance.
First you have to choose a healthy kitten.
First look at whether the kitten’s parents are healthy. Generally, kittens will have a vaccine against epidemics. Normally, there are three injections, which are to prevent cat plague or cat nasal branch, and one injection of rabies vaccine.
If the mother cat has done these epidemic prevention work, the kittens are generally healthy.
Then observe whether the kitten is energetic, whether there is excess secretion on the eyes, whether there is excess poop poop on the small butt~ etc...
If you are a stray kitten you are taking in, please go to the pet hospital to check whether there are fleas, ear mites, blood test to see if your body is healthy, whether there are some diseases, etc.
Pet supplies:
First you need to prepare a sand basin.
Cats are clean animals, they will be fixed in the sandbox to go to the toilet, it is recommended to choose a large sandbox directly, they grow very fast.
1. Closed sand basin
The advantage of this kind of litter box is that when the cat is burying the feces, it will not spread the litter on the floor. It also has a certain effect of masking the smell, and it will also give the cat a sense of security, but the smell inside the cat It is not easy to dissipate, remember to shovel the shit in time.
2. Open sand basin
The advantage of this kind of sandbox is that some cats may not be able to enter the door of the closed sandbox, and it feels more spacious than the closed sandbox.
The disadvantage is that the cat will get sand everywhere when burying the shit, and it can’t hide the smell and it’s not very beautiful. In any case, you must clean up the cat’s poop~ in time.
Regarding the frequency of shoveling feces, according to the number of cats you keep and their feces, try to twice a day, so that your house will taste better, and they will only go to the toilet in the sand basin (excluding estrus Male cat)
Clean up the poop poop~, generally speaking, the frequency of sand cleaning, I will change it once a week, and when I change it, I will brush it with clean water or toilet cleaner.
Don’t put too much sand in the basin, it will be picked out, and not too little, otherwise it will easily stick to the bottom of the basin.
Regarding the choice of sand:
I have been visiting the forum for several days and some people recommend using pine shavings. I think the smell should be great, and the charcoal has adsorption power, which can absorb a certain smell. But I haven't used that kind, I want to try it. Traditional sand is best used without dust. Dust will affect the cat's urinary system or respiratory system and cause diseases.
There are two common types of sand
- Tofu quality cat litter: As the name suggests, it is made from tofu residue, so it is environmentally friendly, and generally has no dust, the smell is also very good, it has a good adsorption effect, and it can generally be used in the sewer Flushing will not clog your toilet, but the only downside is that its price is generally very high.
- Bentonite sand type: It is a bit cheap and will add a lot of fragrances, but the sand of poor quality is easy to produce dust, and it is generally not soluble in water, can not be removed from the toilet, and it is easy to block your toilet.
Choose according to your actual situation.
Daily care:
Kittens can clean their bodies by themselves. If they are raised indoors, they will generally not have parasites or dust, so they don’t need to bathe often, and they are very afraid of water. If they are not trained when they are young, they are easily stressed when bathing. And taking a bath often is prone to skin diseases.
If you plan to bathe it yourself, you need to prepare a pet-specific bath. The pet bath is different from humans. The special bath can avoid allergies and other pet skin diseases. It also needs a water-absorbent towel for its own use. I personally recommend the deerskin towels (not real deerskin), they are very absorbent and easy to dry.
Try to separate it from the one used by humans. The cat’s skin disease can be transmitted to humans, so separate.
You may also need a pair of scissors to cut your nails. The cat’s nails grow very fast and sharp, especially if you have children in your family. So you should trim their nails frequently to prevent them from getting in close contact with them. harm. (I will talk about the details of nail cutting later, otherwise this article will be very long), and the nails are too long, they will grow back into the flesh, and will hurt your pet, so the nails must be repaired.
The scissors for pets have a curved design that allows you to trim easily without hurting your pet.
A comb: There are barbs on the cat’s tongue. When licking the hair, it will go directly to the stomach. The hair will not be digested or excreted from the body. If it accumulates for a long time, the cat will vomit. This is trichomoniasis In the early stage, you can eat some cat grass, or hair removal tablets (this thing is to moisturize the intestines, which can cause diarrhea). If it is very serious, surgery is required. So combing is very important, and it will also prevent the hair from flying everywhere. For people with hair allergies or asthma , Then it's even more necessary to comb the hair. And combing hair can make kittens be massaged and promote blood circulation. You can keep the combed hair, and you can make felt toys if you are interested.
There are many kinds of combs
1. Ordinary comb: This kind of cats suitable for short hair, such as American shorthair, British shorthair, or tabby cat, etc. Their hair is very short and will not get knotted. A simple comb will do. Those with ample conditions can buy combs that can be pushed. They can easily remove the hair from the comb. I use this for myself, which is very convenient.
- The kind of comb with very long steel needles: this kind of cats suitable for long hair, such as Persian cats, this kind of needle comb with long needles can comb the hair very transparently, because long-haired cats are easy to knot
- Knotted comb: As I said, long-haired cats are easy to tie knots. You may need a knotted comb. This kind of comb has a blade. You can brush off the knotted part in the process of arranging. And will not hurt the cat’s skin
Ear care: kittens’ ears often secrete oil, you need to prepare a bottle of normal cleaning agent and cotton swabs, just wipe it gently
Pet food related
Cats are carnivores. If they don’t eat enough meat, they can cause diseases such as anemia.
There are two types of cat food:
Dry food: It is also a common staple food for cats. In fact, I don't recommend trying canned food. Many canned foods contain additives or inducers, which will cause your cat to develop a habit, just like taking drugs. Of course, if you are a very wealthy family, you can treat it as I didn’t say, because dry food is very cheap.
When choosing food, you need to look at the formula table, which has added nutrients. I will also publish another article on the selection of cat food.
Wet food: It is also canned. There are some natural meats. Of course, some black-hearted merchants add inducers or flavor enhancers. They are very salty and will cause the cat to drink water all the time and make the cat shed hair.
Regarding raw meat, there will be parasites in raw meat, which can be dangerous, and remember to deworm your cat.
Don't give cats some weird things, such as chocolate, which are poisonous to cats. I may also need to explain this in detail, or you need to check it online.
Regarding the choice of food bowls.
Choose some bowls with shelves, not too high or too low, otherwise it will cause cervical spondylosis.
It’s best not to choose food bowls that are put together and cannot be separated. Cats are very picky. If their water bowl is next to the food bowl, some picky cats will feel the water smells, so they don’t like to drink. Water, drinking water is very important. Cats who don't drink water often are prone to kidney disease.
Automatic feeding machine: Note that if the cat's appetite is not large, place less grain and drink water in the machine. The grain is prone to damp and deteriorate, and so is the water.
Fountain type water dispenser: It can filter out impurities and minerals in the water, and keep the water fresh at all times. Cats also like flowing water. If your cat doesn't like drinking water, you can try this, but pay attention to frequent cleaning and filtering Net or replace the filter paper, otherwise it is easy to grow moss.
Toys: I saw the forum today, so I found that I try to avoid using stuffed toys or woolen toys, which are easy to be swallowed by cats and cause hairballs.
Funny cat stick, or the ball is not broken, and laser pointer, you will be very happy with this.
Cat scratching boards are generally made of hard cardboard boxes, which can prevent them from scratching your home, especially sofas, when they sharpen their claws.
Cat climbing frame, we all know that cats like to be in high places, or climbing, if your home is big enough, you can prepare one.
Catnip, this kind is useful for kittens. Sometimes after smoking too much, the cat will also have antibodies, there will be round balls, powdery, and then you will have a kitten that has been drunk. Of course, they are natural , It is not harmful to the cat's body.
Cat bed, according to the cat's personality or habits, some cats may not like to sleep in the cat litter, prefer to grab your bed or sofa, or sleep on the cat climbing frame.
If you choose, I suggest that the semi-closed type is more suitable for the timid and shy kittens, which will make them feel safe. The kind of blankets or furry cushions are more suitable for the cheerful kittens.
Of course, the most popular is the cardboard box.
The life of a cat is generally 15-20 years, so you need to make a long-term preparation.
Ten years may be a small part of life for you, for them. You are the one who accompanies them all their lives.
Some cats are very clingy, others are the opposite, but they love you no matter what.
They can understand your instructions, and if they are really excessive, they can gently tap as a warning, but please don't abuse them or beat them hard, or treat them violently.
Remember to vaccinate, deworm, and clean up the dirt on the ears. When they are old, they must remember to sterilize. Sterilization can extend their lifespan. Kittens usually start to estrus at six months. Only estrus can be sterilized. Cats are induced to estrus. If you have only one male cat in your house or the female cat will usually come into heat later, the female cat will howl at night when the female cat is in heat, and the male cat will urinate everywhere and leave an odor. They will easily go out for a date. If you live in Remember to lock doors and windows in high-rise apartments, or install protective nets. I may also need to write an article on how to take care of cats in heat.......
In general, I hope your little one can grow up healthy and happy, and you will have a very good time.
I’m Doris. I have two American shorthair cats and I run this pet supplies store. If you are a pet lover, you can follow our account. We will update some pet feeding related issues or cute pet videos frequently. , I also very much hope to exchange breeding experience with you "poop shovel officers".
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