Home Essentials For Cat Lovers
For the health requirements of your cat, you’ll need to consider the following factors when buying cat food.
16/12/2021
Bringing home your first cat is always an exciting moment. When young, kittens can be a bundle of joy especially because they are more energetic, young, and playful. You just cannot imagine how cute those little eyes will inspire your lacrimal glands to get active. But all that aside. A new kitty means more responsibilities. You just have got to know how to care for them, how to feed them, clean them, and take care of their health.
One thing to note is that different cat breeds have different needs. While it might seem easy and cheap to maintain some cats, the same cannot be said about Persian, Ashera, and Bengal cats. These require utmost care and maintenance. So what do you need to take better care of your feline friend? Below are home essentials for cat lovers.
1. Food
The optimal health of your cat will be dependent on the food you give them. Cats grow pretty fast meaning that they need to be supplied with essential nutrients at all times. Though cats are naturally carnivorous, they should not be kept on a meat diet only. This will only cause nutritional imbalances and in addition to this, cause steatitis, a condition commonly known as yellow fat disease. When feeding your cat, incorporate healthy foods and learn which ones are not so good for them. For instance, be wary of feeding your cat cinnamon, although a small amount wouldn't hurt.
According to FelineLiving.net, there are so many varieties of cat food out there. But the thing is, not all will be good for your kitty. Additionally, most people will make the mistake of feeding their cats dog food. One thing to note is that cats and dogs have different nutritional requirements all because of species variations and body size.
To meet the health requirements of your cat, you’ll need to consider the following factors when buying cat food:
Age of cat, breed, and the cat's lifestyle – growing kittens have different nutritional requirements from that of full grown cats. This means that they’ll require more bodybuilding foods to fuel their growth. Additionally, docile cats will eat less compared to active cats.
Ingredients – As earlier mentioned, cats are carnivorous, meaning that they can live on meat. However, adding other vital. ingredients in their food will help supply them with vital nutrients. This will help towards building their immune system. Vital ingredients to be included in cat food are; omega 3 and 6, animal proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals to mention but a few.
Sourcing - It’s very important to ensure that the cat food is sourced from untainted sources. Contamination can cause various microbial ailments and this isn’t good for your cat.
Texture, flavor, and smell – Cats are very particular and picky when it comes to their food. They are finicky eaters and will only devour what tastes good, smells good, and looks appealing to them.
Wet or dry food - While many cats love crunchy kibble, be sure to supplement with a wet food for adequate water intake. Remember to get a cat water fountain that encourages the drinking of fresh water.
2. Litter Box
This is yet another essential item that’s crucial to your cat’s hygiene as well as that of your house. Living with a cat means that at some point, you’ll have to pick up after them. But over time, this can get overwhelming, embarrassing, and disgusting. The solution is to invest in a cat litter box when they are still young and teach them how to use it.
Cats are naturally clean animals and this means that you also need to ensure that the litter box is emptied and filled up again with the appropriate litter box sand. With time, you can teach your cat to use the backyard when they are all grown up.
3. Scratch Posts
When young, kittens will play with almost anything. This just goes to show why you need to put away any fragile and valuable objects out of their reach. In addition to this, securing your electric cables will also help to save your kitty from electrocution. Scratch posts will come in handy in saving your cat from injuries and your expensive furniture from damages. You really don’t want your cat to scratch their claws on your rags, carpets, and furniture. Alternatively, you can also invest in a cat tree house. You know, a place where they can rest and be a cat while at it.
4. Cat Carriers
Now, these will come in handy whenever you want to travel with your cat and are unsure about their safety while in the car. They’ll also be useful when taking your cat to the vet. Cat carriers come in various shapes and sizes. To pick one, ensure that it’s comfortable and roomy enough depending on the size of your cat.
The above essentials will help to give your new-found love (cat) a cozy home and a great start in life. In addition to this, they’ll help you in taking better care of your feline friend in a way that accommodates their mischievousness, loyalty, and affection.