5 Ways to Improve Your Cats Health

Keeping your cat healthy and happy starts with few simple steps. They involve making few changes in the environment and their nutrition.

1. Brush your cats hair

This reduces the amount of hairballs they may develop in their gastrointestinal tract, prevents mats and tangles, more so in long-haired cats. Perform the brushing after a meal so is associated with a positive & rewarding event.

2. Pay attention to your cat's thirst

It’s important to give your cat access to fresh water at all times. Senior cats, nursing cats and those with chronic health conditions are more prone to dehydration than others. Watch them carefully for signs of lethargy and lack of appetite.

3. Provide sufficient number of litter boxes

A good rule of thumb is to have one litter box per kitty, plus an additional one. You should also think about the location of the litter box as they prefer quiet and hidden areas to do their business. This helps minimizing stress and even lower urinary tract problems.

4. Don't assume peeing outside of the litter box is normal

Why cat’s do this? There are many reasons but one thing we should do is take them to the vet to check for urinary tract infection or other illnesses. Once systemic disease is ruled out, we can now make sure that the litter box meets your cat preferences. Experiment with different types of litter, keep the litter box clean every day, try changing the location to a quieter area and consider if the access is easy as well.

5. Encourage hiding and play

Think food puzzles to engage minds and bodies, vertical space for climbing and surveying their area, scratching posts, window perches and interactive play. Play is an important part of relieving stress in pets.

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