Are you a first time cat owner? If so, congrats! Having these little rascals around us and in our everyday lives truly is a treat and something worth living for. Cats are sweet, affectionate animals that really don’t require much maintenance. But are you truly prepared to take on the responsibility for your very first cat?
For the most part, you may think that you have everything down pat based on what you’ve observed from any other cat owners that you know. However, it is still a good idea to go over the basics of cat ownership, because you’d be surprised at just how often they tend to be overlooked. With that being said, here is everything you need to know when you make the decision to become a first time cat owner.
Parasite Control
While most cat owners typically see the surface and are focused on the fleas, ticks and other pests that could latch on to the fur and skin of our cats, they tend to overlook and forget to control the critters inside and those are the parasites. You want to make sure your cat is healthy and free of parasites on a consistent basis and this includes the roundworms, hookworms, ticks, tapeworms, mites, and even heartworms which can cause diseases and other detrimental effects to your cat.
Even worse, they can even spread to you because these are creatures that need hosts and if they believe that your body fits their environment, your cat could transmit them to you. It is pretty scary when you think about it and we aren’t trying to scare you. We are only trying to call your attention to it, because it is important information that you must know as a first time cat owner.
Buying Cheap Food
If you make the mistake of buying cheap food for your cat, then it will come back on you in the form of a much more costly consequence that may result in an illness or even the death of your cat. Invest in your cat and make sure that you are budgeting enough money to buy them only the highest quality of food for them to consume. Also, it would be a great idea for you to check the label to look at the ingredients. A couple things that are very helpful to look for are any animal by-products and if that particular food item is approved by the AFFCO. They ensure you that a cat food or brand will get their stamp of approval if it meets industry standards.
Ignoring Illnesses and Injuries
When your cat becomes ill or suffers from any injuries, then you need to alter your schedule to make them a priority and take them to the vet for a check up. When illnesses and injuries are ignored, they could snowball into potentially life-threatening and fatal conditions if you don’t act fast enough. Minor things can be monitored or even removed with home remedies, but if it is something that you feel is out of your control, then you need to seek attention from your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Conclusion: First Time Cat Owner? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
These are the most important things that you need to know if you are a first time cat owner. Do yourself, and most of all, your cat a great service and act quickly if there are ever any problems that may arise. Make sure you take great care of it. Give it love, quality food and regular checkups at your vet and surely they will live a long, happy and healthy life.
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