4 tips for the basic care of your cat

Posted by Team Maria on March 27th, 2019

They say of cats that they are independent animals and that their care is simpler than that of dogs. But they also need care and you have to be aware of them. The best care is undoubtedly having a veterinarian at your bedside. This will make the relevant revisions and will give you the vaccines that are necessary. But anyway it is recommended that at home we take care of aspects such as hygiene or cleaning of our pets.

The hygiene cat is important because it is related to your health. That's why we want to give you some tips for the basic care of your cats:

1-The cat bath

It is an extended belief that cats clean themselves and to a certain extent it is true but you have to help them cleanse from time to time, although in general cats groom themselves licking themselves. From puppies they learn to clean themselves. Any way you can bathe them from 3 months of age and when they are so tiny you can do it with special hygienic wipes for cats. The frequency can be every ten days or so and in winter it can be once a month and only if you need it. It is important that the water is warm so that they adapt better since the cats are not very close to the baths. A tip, when you go to dry their hairdo it with a towel and if you are going to use a dryer, leave it on beforehand to get used to the noise and do not get too close to the fur. Be careful with the sensitive areas of the skin such as the folds and abdomen since having no hair can burn or irritate more easily.

2-The care of the coat and brushing

Cats, apart from photo cat1licking themselves to clean themselves, also comb their hair using their front legs. Even so, if the cat has long hair it is recommended to brush them once a day. The cat's hair has an important protective role. It protects you from extreme temperatures of both cold and heat and also insect bites. When brushing, use a soft double-sided brush to remove the dead hairs from the cat. To do this you have to comb them to the opposite side of the sense of your hair. You can also use metal barbed brushes and thus complete your toilet. This care apart from health for the animal brings a relationship of love towards him, as soon as they get used to brushing it will become another moment of mimes and games towards the pet.

Some breeds of cats, can be taken to the hairdresser to cut their hair, especially if they have very tangled. If you do it at home, be careful with the peeler since it can cause burns if it reaches very high temperatures. Especially in the most sensitive skin areas.

If they have to anesthetize him to cut his hair, he asks that it be always a veterinarian who does it and with the pertinent controls. It is not recommended to do it at home. Anesthesias, however simple they may be, can always be complicated.

3- The care of the nose and ears

Normally the nose of a cat does not require much care. They keep it moist and if it is not dry or has snot, you will have your perfect nose, otherwise, it is best to go to your veterinarian. The same goes for your ears. The best thing is not to touch them too much since the auditory pavilion is very sensitive. In the case that too much wax is created you can clean it with a special gauze or wipe and very carefully as the auditory part of the felines is also their ability to balance. The outer part of the ears can be washed normally, with the usual cat shampoo.

4- The care of the teeth and gums

Felines can accumulate tartar on their teeth, which can lead to oral health problems in the feline. For this there are special toothpastes and toothbrushes for photo cat2cats. The owner has to wash their teeth carefully to help keep them clean. Many cats from three years of age develop some type of ailment in the mouth so it is necessary to take care of it properly. There are also foods that take care of your teeth and mouth. The feed for cats has to be of good quality so that they chew it without problems.

The hygiene of a cat is very important for your health, always remember to follow the steps of basic care for the animal and if you have any doubt at the time of doing it, always go to your veterinarian. Your furry friend will thank you.