Cat owner advice: how to keep the house clean, and the cat - a healthy

Simple rules that will help both you and your pet stay healthy.

How to keep the house clean

• Get a vacuum cleaner with good traction and a nozzle for wool. During cleaning do not forget to vacuum the chairs and curtains.
• Move your hand in wet rubber glove on the places where your cat is sitting more often.
• To remove hair from clothes, go over it with tape.
• Buy a bed of a material that is easy to clean.
• If your cat goes outside, lay near the exit mat to all the dirt remained on it.

How to wash a cat

cats They do take care of themselves, but sometimes they still need to be washed. The first thing a pet trim the nails to avoid scratching. Comb hair to help prevent tangles and remove fallen hairs. Only use a special shampoo for cats and try to keep the water from falling on its face and ears. Then dry the hair with a towel.

After the bath, give the cat something delicious to her bathing was associated with pleasure.

How to cure your pet from fleas and ticks

There are different ways: local media, collars, pills, shampoo. In any case, follow the instructions exactly and do not use on kittens funds intended for adult cats. And even more do not use tools for dogs. Do not touch the treated parts until the vehicle has not dried up.

How to get rid of fleas in the house

We'll have to take up the matter seriously.

• Vacuum every day, including any furniture upholstery, possible cracks in the floor and along baseboards. Then replace the dust bag or the dust bin, wash with warm, soapy water.
• Wash or change the cat litter and even his bed linen, if the cat sleeps on your bed.
• Spend steam cleaning carpets.
• Hair comb pet comb for combing flea and use a special tool.
• Houses sprinkle spray against fleas for indoor use.

How often to clean litter box

It depends on the type of filler. Some cats prefer fillers of the bentonite clay. It is usually made without fragrance, clay itself absorbs odor. If the smell still remains, put on the bottom of the pan a little soda.

Dispose of contaminating the filler at least once a day. And once or twice a week, wash the entire container. Or every two or three weeks if you use clumping cat filler.

Where better to place the tray

Cats, like people, need to privacy, to make their case. But even they need to monitor their surroundings. Therefore, put the tray is not in sight, but so that it was easy to get. Keep it away from hot and noisy appliances, as well as children. Cats have sensitive sense of smell, so do not put the tray next to the cat food.

What if the cat does not descend into the tray

This usually indicates some kind of problem. Perhaps the pet is under stress due to some changes in the house. Give him more attention and care. Do not scold or punish your cat from this will only get worse.

Furthermore, it may be a sign of health problems: diabetes, kidney disease, urinary tract infection, arthritis. Contact your veterinarian.

Why cats mark in the apartment

Cats mark territory. This desire is particularly strong in non-sterilized animals. Yet it may be due to stress. Or due flavored detergents, when cats want to mask the smell unnatural.

Start playing with the pet or feed it in the places that it marks. And all valuables away clean.

How to store food

Treat your cat food as seriously as his. Do not buy food in the damaged packaging. Store food in tightly sealed containers. Remove the leftovers in the refrigerator. Dry food is changing every day. Wash your hands thoroughly after fed cat. Keep your cat's bowl separately and do not put them on the table.

What to do if you are allergic

Not necessarily to give up a pet, unless allergy not too serious.

• Do not let the cat in your bedroom and buy hypoallergenic bedding.
• Buy an air purifier with high-quality filters.
• Use allergen spray for indoor use.
• Give up the carpets, heavy drapes and furniture with fabric upholstery.
• Often get out of the house. Better yet, if the cleaning will be engaged by someone else, so you do not inhale dust that contains allergens.
• Talk to your doctor about appropriate medications.

Whether to remove your pet's claws

Approach to this issue very seriously. Claws removed together with the terminal phalanges, and this can lead to complications and unpleasant consequences.

Cats need to sharpen claws. Put scratching posts for your pet at home, teach him not to scratch certain objects using a water pistol or rattles. In no case do not shout at him and do not beat.

Can you get the cat

In a healthy person's risk of infection is virtually absent. Immediately wash the bites and scratches with soap and water. If they are inflamed, seek medical attention. Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water after cleaning the tray. Dispose of the contents in tightly tied plastic bags.

What if the child was in the family

Give your cat time to adjust to the child and the new smell in the apartment. If you want to rearrange the pan to a new location, do it gradually. Do not allow your cat to lie on the baby furniture and things. When the child is sleeping, close the door to the room or cover the crib.