Living with a cat is one of the best experiences we can have in our life. This furry man, who in the past and still today was believed to be very independent, has shown us that we were wrong. And not a little, but much more than we might think at first.
The character of this furry is quite similar to ours; perhaps that is why the relationship we can have with him is equally beneficial for both of us. But, How to have a cat at home?
Things you have to know before having the cat at home
Before even bringing the cat home, it is important to know a little about this animal, since it will be the only way to know if it is really a good idea to choose a cat or not.
You will receive what you give in return
Unlike the dog, who is always eager to please his family, the cat is not. The cat He will only give affection if that is what they give him, and he will only greet us when he is receiving the necessary care and is certainly a happy animal.
Has a highly developed sense of hearing
It is able to hear the sound of the mouse from 7 meters away. Why is it important to know this? Because when you live with a cat do not make noise or play the music at full volume because if we do, we will scare him Likewise, it is not a good idea to put a bell on the necklace, as the constant jingle can cause problems in the medium and long term.
Do not overwhelm
As much as we want him to be with us, we should never force him to do anything, or even burden him with our attentions. A cat is a cat, an animal like any other need your personal space. Therefore, we will give you love, but without excesses.
Need to be cat
To lead a full life, it is convenient that we let him behave as what he is: a feline. This means that you have to let him provide one or more scrapers by which I can climb, and also let him get on the furniture. He does not like being on the ground too much, so at an early age we will see how he gets up to where he can.
How to take care of a cat?
Accessories you need
Once we have decided to acquire or adopt it, the first thing we will have to do is buy everything that you will need: feeder and drinker, scraper, toys, bed, litter tray with scoop and sand. All these things must be put in the room that we have chosen for him, except the litter box which is better, for example, in the bathroom or anywhere away from his food.
Water and food freely available
Especially if we are going to spend time away from home, it is highly recommended leave clean and fresh water as well as a full feeder of high quality food (without grains or by-products) always. This way, you can drink and feed whenever you want.
Protection at home
Home should be a safe place, so it will be necessary for us to take some measures:
- We will put security screens on doors and windows.
- We will keep all those products that may be dangerous, such as insecticides, detergents, etc., and plastic bags, needles and the like.
- We will keep the doors of the washing machine and the oven always closed.
- We will wrap the cables with duct tape or with a resistant plastic tube.
Daily games
So that you are in good shape, in addition to having a good mood, you have to spend time with it and play with it for a little bit every day. In pet stores we will find a great variety of toys, but surely at home we will have or can get some rope or cord, a cardboard box large enough to be able to make a hole through which it can enter and exit, or paper aluminum with which to make balls the size of golf.
"Salud"
From time to time you will have to take him to the vet, either to put the microchip, vaccines, castrate him or to treat it in some disease. If we suspect that you are not feeling well, it is advisable to consult a professional as soon as possible.
Benefits of living with one
If you like animals and especially felines, share life with a cat is going to provide you moments of joy and fun. Of course, there will be bad times as well, but the good ones certainly make up for them. Although they may not seem like it at first, when you have finally made them feel safe and trust you, they show their true self, and they are adorable.
Conclusion silent, respectful, loving y Very intelligent. They can learn basic tricks if taught with patience and treats. But if this is not enough for you, you should know that the purr reduces stress, plus keep the heart healthy, reducing the risk of death from coronary attack by up to 30%.
So nothing, if you finally decide to go ahead and take the cat home, surely wonderful moments await you 😉.
Hello, good night, I am a woman who lives in Cascante Tudela, I feed at the door and garage of my house, they come at night approximately there are 7 and if not less but the neighbors have complained saying that cats are done pee and poop in the gardens of their houses, the police have forbidden me to feed them, I called the protector to tell them about the abandoned cats and they told me it was a problem with the town hall, but the police were very kind and told me that They have nothing with which to catch them and to call the protector but neither of them want to take charge and I am afraid that they will fine me for feeding them but I still put them, what can I do, please help me. Thank you.
Hi Georgina.
If you feed them in your home, no one can tell you anything because you can let anyone in your house.
It is true that cats tend to relieve themselves in places where humans do not like, such as gardens. But for this you cannot be fined since you cannot control a cat that is in the street.
A greeting.