How to Keep Your Cat Healthy and Happy

By Joseph Devine

Cats can be quite beautiful creatures that can also be great house pets for you and your family. Cats are unique pets that need certain care and attention in order to continue to be happy.

The first thing that you should understand is that cats are lovable pets that can really make a home feel warm and comforting whenever you get home to see your cat. Although they may seem like independent pets, they do need to have a certain amount of attention from their owner. You must remember that they are a pet just like any other pet so you have certain responsibilities that need to be taken care of.

Cat's are very clean and stable animals so you should be prepared to have their water and food bowls clean on a daily basis. Keep in mind that the cat will most likely put pressure on one side or another of the bowl so make sure that the bowl will not be able to tip over easily. Another factor to consider is the litter box that the cat will use. Some cats can be quite picky about what type of little box they will use. Some cats are determined to only use a litter box that smells like they think it should. You should also make sure that you clean your cat's litter box at least once a week to make sure that your cat is still willing to use it.

The next factor that you should consider is keeping your cat's nails cut short. The reason that you would probably want to do this is because they will need to make sure that everyone is safe. If you don't keep your cat's nails trimmed neatly, there is a chance that they could hurt both themselves and you by scratching or clawing at something or someone. Although you might want to cut them yourself, it is usually not recommended that you cut your cat's nails because of the dangers to your pet. Cat's have a vein that runs down their nails which is called the quick. If you cut into the quick on a cat, there is a chance that it will make the cat bleed and will definitely hurt the cat. It is usually recommended that you take your cat to the vet in order to have their nails trimmed or cut at all.

Cats overall can be great pets, they just require some love and compassion in order to keep them both happy and healthy.

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