If you are a cat owner, listen
attentively. There are top three things that cat owners like you should never
do:
Allow your Cat to Roam Around
This advice is the most
controversial one on the list. In the US, many veterinarians and cat behavior
experts believe that cats should be kept indoors. A large percentage of cat
owners allow their cats to roam around (It is interesting to discover that in
the UK, it is regarded as unusual to prevent cats from wandering and others
would even go to the extent of saying it is abusive). Unfortunately, more than
enough cats get poisoned, get hit by cars or they are attacked by dogs and
coyotes, either by accident or on purpose. This means that you can possibly
shorten the life of your cats when you allow them to roam freely.
The quality of a cat's indoor life
can be complemented with enrichment tools when including toys, climbing trees
and scratching walls in their indoor space or letting him play in areas that
are protected with cat fencing as you watch out for potential predators.
Scare or Punish your Cat
The fastest way to destroy your
relationship with your cat is by shouting at him, scaring him, hurting him or
giving him a bad impression of you. In other words, punishment is not the
solution to changing a cat's behavior, with the exception of one thing. You
will be remembered as a horrible being he should stay away from. This just
means that if you plan to get a cat, you can shape his behavior with the help
of praises and treats. This is considered a health tip, since frightened cats
are stressed, and stress is associated with a number of health problems. Cats
like peaceful, predictable surroundings, with people who allow them to be cats.
A happy, good-tempered cat is healthier and will make you happier as well.
Overfeed your Cat
You may think that veterinarians
sound just like a broken record when they nag about the weight of their
clients' pets. They admit it, and they are trying to convince their clients to
stop overfeeding. When they give more food than required, this makes the lives
of their pet miserable - and shortens them too. Vets have been trying hard to
make pet owners understand this. They want to pull out their hair in
frustration. Lots of overweight cats suffer from feline arthritis associated
with their weight.
When cat owners cannot handle the
care of their diabetes stricken pets, they ask their vet to perform euthanasia.
They say they have tried everything, but the vets can help them find other
solutions. The best way to counter this problem is to limit their food intake.
Cats cannot open their canned foods, kibble bags or the refrigerator to get
some leftovers. As a cat owner, you have the control over their food intake to
maintain their good health. It is all up to you to use your authority.
Credit: Matt McWilliam
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