What is Basic House Cat Care?

By W. P. Allen

Whether you are bringing a cat home for the first time, or you have not hosted a cat in your home for a while, you may need a refresher course in basic house cat care. A house cat, like any other pet, has certain needs, and the more you know, the better equipped you will be to make sure that you cat is healthy and happy. Take the time to familiarize yourself with some of the basic tips to keep your cat in tip-top shape.

The first thing that you should do is consider cat-proofing your home. Before you bring your new cat home, try to see what the cat will be seeing. Wander throughout the rooms that you will be using to house your cat, and make sure that there are no dangerous places that he or she could get to. To save yourself some headaches, remember that you will also want to move any valuable pieces of furniture away to a room that is off limits for your cat.

Remember that house cat care will require that you use a litter box for your cat. Remember that this litter box should be scooped at least once a day, preferable more often, and that it should be placed away from the busy areas of your house and out of the reach of other animals or small children. You'll find that cats are generally easy to house train; all you usually have to do is to put them in the litter box a few times and let them know where they can scratch at loose gravel.

If your cat has longer hair, you will also want to remember that your cat needs to get used to being brushed. By keeping your cat brushed, you'll be able to avoid having your cat swallow its own hair and develop hairballs, which can be a more severe health problem down the line. House cat care does entail getting your cat used to being brushed and handled, so start this off when the cat is young, if at all possible.

In general, the best way to make sure that your house cat care is the best that it can be, remember to watch your cat. See if he or she is doing anything out of the ordinary and figure if their behavior changes and why. Good observation can keep a little problem from turning into a big one, and you'll find that it is a great way to get to know the newest addition to your family!

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