Cat Care

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Cat Care
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Veterinary Care

• All cats should be vaccinated, even strictly
  indoor ones. There is always the chance that cats
  may escape. Some diseases use mice, fleas, or
  other insects as vectors can infect and do not
  require the presence of other cats.

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Cat Treats

• Many snack products are out there for cats. Most
  are fine as supplemental feeding, but of course
  they should never take place of regular food. Try
  to use treats that are nutritionally balanced so
  as to minimize any disruption in your cat's
  overall diet. Treats like dried liver, which are
  not balanced food, should be used sparingly. In
  addition, these products can be useful in
  training.

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Premium Cat Food

• Although more expensive than average brands,
  these foods are often better for your cat. They
  are low-bulk, which means that cats will digest
  more of the food, thus eating and eliminating
  less. They contain little or no dyes, which can
  be important if your cat vomits regularly (easier
  to clean up) probably also good from a diet
  viewpoint.

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Feeding

• You can feed your cat in one of two ways. One is
  to put down a set amount of food at specific
  times of the day. This is necessary if the food
  will spoil (canned food, for example) or if your
  cat will overeat. Some cats do overeat, do not
  be surprised if this is your situation. Put it on
  a fixed schedule to avoid weight problems. Do
  not assume a cat will only eat what it needs
  if it starts putting on too much weight (check
  with your vet), give it two feedings a day,
  putting down half the recommended daily amount
  each time. The other method (called
  "free-feeding") is to leave food available all
  the time. The food must be dry to avoid spoilage.
  There is no preference between the two it will
  depend on your cat and the food you give it.

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Grooming

• You should not ordinarily need to bath a cat.
  Cats are normally very good about cleaning
  themselves, and for most cats, that's all the
  bathing they will ever need. Reasons for giving
  them a bath are
• The cat has got something poisonous on its fur,
  
• It doesn't take care of its coat as normal cats
  do,
• You are allergic and need to bathe it to keep
  allergens down,
• The cat is a show cat and about to be shown,
• You are giving it a flea, tick, or lice dip,
• It is unusually dirty for some reason (perhaps
  bad weather).