»How do I get rid of my cat?», this is a question that is often asked too often. There are many reasons these people give when they can no longer or do not want to take care of their animal: »it has started to urinate everywhere», »it is very aggressive», »it does not get along with children», ...
To avoid reaching this situation It is very important that, first, we adopt or acquire domesticated cats, that is, that since childhood they have had contact with humans, and secondly that we take care of them as they deserve and we educate it so that it does not bite or scratch us. So, I can assure you that no one would consider getting rid of a family member, which is what it is.
There are many people who are forced to get rid of their cat: because the doctor or their family has told them, because they do not have enough money to take care of them,… but should they? Well, it shouldn't, because almost everything has a solution, you just have to observe the animal, take time to understand their body language and, above all, respect him and take care of him as you need.
Why get rid of the cat?
There are many reasons, but this time I am going to tell you about the three most common:
Is agressive"
If it is an animal that bites and / or scratches, we must teach him not to do it with patience. We cannot expect it to change overnight as that is not going to happen. But over the weeks we will notice improvement. For this reason, I recommend reading these two articles: teach him not to bite and do not scratch.
Toxoplasmosis
Another reason people think about getting rid of their animal is because of the "dreaded" toxoplasmosis. Well, for that it will be enough to make the pertinent tests to the cat, which will probably give negative (unless you go outside and eat rodents); and if it were positive, with a veterinary treatment it would be solved the problem. In addition, you have to know that we can also get infected if we eat raw meat. You have more information here.
Allergy
Have allergy to cats? There are many things we can do to lead a better life, such as cleaning more often or applying Vetriderm to the hair, which is a widely used veterinary product so that it does not produce so much dandruff.
Where to take the cat?
Well, the ideal would be not to take it anywhere. He is in that house because we decided so in his day. If you have problems, we must find the solution. For example, if he urinates all over the place he may have a urinary infection or stones and therefore need veterinary help; if it is a cat that has been left without its person, it would be best if it went to live with a loved one, ...
But if, for example, our cat has had kittens, then we can ask for help from animal protection associations, and / or publish an announcement in cat adoption groups.
First of all, we must bear in mind that a cat is an animal with feelings, and that it has a very bad time (to the point of stopping eating) if it is abandoned.