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  1.  Cats are great, but they're not cheap to take care of. Veterinarian bills, cat food, cat toys and kitty litter all add up. The following are a few tips that should help you to find more enjoyable, less costly ways to care for your cat.
  2.  Be careful when treating your cat for fleas. Make sure to consult with your vet before using natural alternatives to control your cat's fleas. Cats have become sensitive to essential oils and many herbs. Your vet will most likely recommend you use a prescription flea treatment, which is usually best for cats.
  3.  For a healthier, happier cat choose plain litter over scented litter. Cats like nice, clean, clumping cat litter. Scoop your cats kitty litter box daily and change it out completely every three days roughly. Once you change the box, wash it out with water and dish soap. Don't waste your money on liners as cats have a tendency to destroy them.
  4.  A great toy for the cat is really a laser pointer. Cats love to chase the laser around and make an effort to catch it. This will assist you to give your cat some exercise, while your cat is having fun at the same time. It will also help to fine-tune their hunting skills.
  5.  Make sure you have a good pet carrier or basket for transporting your cats in one location to the next. An effective carrier or basket should have enough room to allow them to turn around in comfortably. It will also be an easy task to clean. Make sure that it is lined with a blanket, cushion, or towel to help it stay comfortable and cozy for them when traveling.
  6.  If your cat is pregnant, set up a comfortable, safe place for her to have her kittens. A large cardboard box equipped with a pillow and blanket is good. Place it in the back of a closet or other out of the way place. Keep water and food dishes nearby.
  7.  Make your own enclosed litter box from the large tote box with a lid. Use a coffee can lid as a pattern to cut a door in one side of the tote. Place the coffee can lid fairly high up on the medial side of the tote. Trace around it with a permanent marker. Cut right out the circle with tin snips or a box cutter. Add litter. Put on the lid.
  8.  You must never allow your cat to be bored constantly. Cats need play and exercise like other pets. Way too many cat owners forget this inescapable fact. Bored cats can develop depression and other harmful health conditions. Give them exercise space and a lot of toys. If your cats are kept inside, setup a carpet lined scratching pad or post. There are various climbing structures that can be purchased or made for cats who enjoy heights.
  9.  If your cat takes all the ornaments off the Christmas tree, don't fight it. Begin collecting attractive cat toys and unbreakable ornaments to decorate the tree next year. Be sure not to decorate with potentially dangerous stuff like tinsel and garlands. Tinsel is really a choking hazard for cats and garlands can cause strangulation.
  10.  If you wish to have your cat for many years, it is a good idea to help keep them indoors. While a cat may enjoy going outside, it really is statistically proven that outdoor cats live shorter lives than indoor cats. There are dangers to a cat that spends time outside, not least of most other animals.
  11.  Having trouble giving your cat a bath? Try this. Take a vintage window screen and put it in your sink or bathtub. Put your cat in, and he'll claw the screen and stay there. Then start washing, but do don't dilly dally. Use a cup to help you to pour warm water on your cat unless you have a movable shower head.
  12.  Get your cat a breakaway collar. Make sure it has tags that reflect a phone number, even if you are uncomfortable with an address. Cats can run outdoors or slip away, and you also don't want to worry that you will never see your cat again. Be certain that there is adequate information to help you be reached.
  13.  Playtime is essential for kittens and older cats. The best games are the ones that involve hunting and chasing. Make an effort to think like your cat, choosing toys like feathers on string. The cat is drawn to the movement of the toy, so he will love to chase it if you pull it along without him seeing you. It is important to let your pet win occasionally, to keep him interested.
  14.  Get your cat all the necessary vaccinations. There are a number of them and you should talk to your veterinarian concerning the proper schedule. Many are given at the first stages of a kitten's development, then given annually thereafter. These vaccinations prevent such problems as feline leukemia, rabies and respiratory problems.
  15.  Looking after your cat is fun nonetheless it can also be a lot of work. Looking after your cat can sometimes feel like looking after a child. These tips make it clear you could look after your cat appropriately while spending less money.
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