Cats are one of the cleanest animals in the world. Being very young, they learn to clean themselves by imitating their mother, and once they reach the first year of life it can sometimes give us the impression that they have become obsessed with staying pristine. And the thing is that they groom themselves whenever they need it: after eating, after taking a nap, ... Certainly, they don't like being dirty at all.
Still, as his caretakers that we are, we can improve the hygiene of cats more than they probably have already done themselves. How? Following the advice we offer you below.
Keep your litter box clean
Cats do not like dirty litter boxes or litter trays. If they smell bad, they will surely relieve themselves elsewhere. To avoid it, it is advisable to remove stool and urine every day, and thoroughly clean the tray once a week. In the event that there is more than one cat, there must be a litter box for each one, and it is also highly advisable to remove the stools twice or three times a day.
Brush your teeth
Over the years, the accumulation of tartar on your teeth can cause you many problems (tooth decay, bad breath, difficulty chewing, among others). To prevent it, it is very important to brush their teeth once a day using a brush and toothpaste for cats (never use those that are for humans). In addition, once a year we must take them to the vet for a complete check-up, especially if they are ten years old or older.
Don't bathe them unless they've stopped
Bathing a cat is a completely unnecessary chore if it is healthy. He already takes care of keeping himself clean on a daily basis. Now, if he is sick and has stopped doing it, then we will have to bathe him, otherwise his life could be in serious danger. If your friend does not bathe, apart from taking him to the vet to examine him and give him the appropriate treatment, you should bathe him using a towel dampened in warm water and a cat shampoo. Do not forget to turn on the heater half an hour before in the bathroom and dry it well when you are done in order to avoid getting cold.
Remove dead hair
Cats have to be brushed daily. By doing so, we prevent many hairs from being swallowed, which could end up forming the worrying balls. Also, it is a way to keep the coat clean, so do not hesitate to brush them once a day if they are short, or twice / day if they are semi-long or long. Use the drainer to further remove dead hairs, leaving the animals almost without any.
And you, how do you take care of your cat's hygiene?