Before You Buy Cat Products
Essential things you should know before choosing products for your cat, from accessories to toys, to help you make informed choices.
Before You Buy Cat Food and Water Bowls
Buying food and water bowls for your cat isn't a simple matter of picking the cutest pattern or the right size. Here are some important considerations to think about before making a choice.
Buying food and water bowls for your cat isn't a simple matter of picking the cutest pattern or the right size. Here are some important considerations to think about before making a choice.
Before You Buy Cat Food for Your Cat
With an ever-increasing variety of specialized cat foods available, choosing the right one for your cat can be confusing. Learn to read the labels first (we've provided an easy tutorial), and you will be able to rest assured that kitty is getting the essential nutrients and no harmful byproducts. Always consult your veterinarian before switching foods, especially if your cat is on a special diet.
With an ever-increasing variety of specialized cat foods available, choosing the right one for your cat can be confusing. Learn to read the labels first (we've provided an easy tutorial), and you will be able to rest assured that kitty is getting the essential nutrients and no harmful byproducts. Always consult your veterinarian before switching foods, especially if your cat is on a special diet.
Before You Buy Scratching Posts
Just like humans, cats need exercise, and scratching posts provide the ideal format. Cats stretch and pull against the scratching surfaces to limber their bodies, as well as to "sharpen" their claws (by removing the sheaths that cover them). Be generous with scratching posts - cats love and need a variety of surfaces and planes, so scatter a few throughout the house.
Just like humans, cats need exercise, and scratching posts provide the ideal format. Cats stretch and pull against the scratching surfaces to limber their bodies, as well as to "sharpen" their claws (by removing the sheaths that cover them). Be generous with scratching posts - cats love and need a variety of surfaces and planes, so scatter a few throughout the house.
Before You Buy Toys for Your Cat
Playing with your cat is an essential activity, both for the bonding experience and the excercise he needs. Most cat lovers love to spend hours watching their cats play; even senior cats become kittenish when tossing around a catnip mouse or chasing the feather lure on a wand toy. You'll find other ideas for playing with your cat as you observe him at play.
Playing with your cat is an essential activity, both for the bonding experience and the excercise he needs. Most cat lovers love to spend hours watching their cats play; even senior cats become kittenish when tossing around a catnip mouse or chasing the feather lure on a wand toy. You'll find other ideas for playing with your cat as you observe him at play.
Before You Buy Urine Odor and Stain Removers
Urine odor removers fall into three basic categories: enzymatic, bacterial, and chemical. Each of these is more or less effective, depending on factors such as the "freshness" of the accident or whether other cleaning products have or will be used. A good rule of thumb is to always use a urine odor remover product before using a general rug-cleaning shampoo.
Urine odor removers fall into three basic categories: enzymatic, bacterial, and chemical. Each of these is more or less effective, depending on factors such as the "freshness" of the accident or whether other cleaning products have or will be used. A good rule of thumb is to always use a urine odor remover product before using a general rug-cleaning shampoo.