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fandomsecrets2020-05-11 06:44 pm
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⌈ Secret Post #4875 ⌋
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Re: Future Cat Haver
Food- you want protein-high food. Cats are pure carnivores. So your biggest concern with food is to get something that is high in protein. Wet food is important because it is healthier than dry and because cats don't drink enough. But dry food is good for their teeth. The balance we've come to in our house is 1/4 a wet can twice a day and then she gets dry to munch on only at night. But that's not necessary. Every cat is different, and you'll have to experiment and find out what food they'll eat.
Figure out what vet you're going to use before you get the cat.
Microchipping is important.
Cats generally don't really do as well as dogs with negative training. Of course every cat is different. But generally they don't have the same need to please us that dogs do. They'll respond to rewards. And they'll respond to being ignored. And they'll respond to give and get, as in if there is something you don't want them to do, give them something similar and positive they can do nearby. You don't want them to scratch the couch, give them a scratching post next to the couch.
Cats will let you know how much touch they want and can handle. Some cats are complete lap cats, others just want to be near their humans. You're cat will speak to you with body language. For example, tail twitching says the cat is getting energized and needs to play/hunt to get rid of some energy. That's not a good time to pet.
Check out Jackson Galaxy videos on Youtube. He's the one who taught me how to speak cat. He's got some really great stuff that is really helpful.
Playtime is as important for cats as walking is for dogs. Cats need to hunt/play every day, and doing it with you will help them bond with you and keep them from doing things like play attacking you because they've got too much energy. String toys are great as are catnip toys (if your cat reacts to catnip).
Fountains are great because cats seem to like moving water for drinking.
Cat trees and/or tunnels and beds are good. Some cats are bush and cave dwellers, meaning they like to be on the ground inside hidden places, and some cats are tree dwellers, meaning they like to climb on top of everything. Whichever your cat is, they will want some places that smell like them (and you) that they can nap and sleep in and enjoy being in.
OP
(Anonymous) 2020-05-12 12:19 am (UTC)(link)Was definitely going to microchip anyway, as well as getting a collar - we could be the most careful in the world and there's still a chance of escaping, so better safe than sorry.
Re: OP