Since I had a cat, I realized that raising a cat is not as simple as I thought. The sensitivity, delicateness and patience of cats make the process of raising a cat more like an experience of self-cultivation and character cultivation. Today, let’s talk about the ten minefields you may encounter when raising a cat. As a shoveler, have you ever encountered the same problem.
1. Most cats are social terror, and they are social terror with strong territorial awareness. Letting the cat go to a new environment at will and meeting strange cats, dogs, or even strangers may cause the cat to react stress. If other animals come to visit, the cat may feel violated and fight.
Some cat breeders love "blind dates" and breeding. Not to mention the pain caused by mating and breeding to cats, it is terrible to let them meet suddenly.
Some parents like to let them see each other first and try the reactions of the indigenous people. However, the bad impression that comes from this side may bring greater obstacles to the subsequent introduction of isolation. And when you are not sure about the health of another pet, it is very dangerous to let the cat come into contact with them.
(Zhuangzhuang appeared and said: In order to make it better know the indigenous people and not let the indigenous people bully it, the adopter sent them to the adopted sister's house together. They got along well and then took them home, and once they had a fight, they were sent to the sister's house. Then... Zhuangzhuang was rumored to be retired. This idea really needs to be persuaded to withdraw!!)
2. Being fat is beautiful
Cat is not Yang Guifei! Obesity will bring many health risks to cats, and will also affect the cat's bones and even shorten the lifespan of cats.
You can see the cat's waist and vaguely touch the ribs on both sides, which is in a very healthy state, just maintain it! Don’t think cats are pitiful, just let them eat them! It’s all for the good of cats~
3. Long-term cage
I feel so distressed every time I see a cat in a cage. Cats are natural hunters and need freedom. Cage keeping will bring great psychological pressure to cats, causing problems such as aggression and depression. Moreover, the space is small and lack of exercise is not conducive to their physical health.
Of course, if the kitten needs to be isolated when he first enters the house, needs to be kept silent when he is sick, or the female cat is laboring, etc., it is OK to keep it temporarily. But you must also ensure the cat's activity space. Let the cat move slightly every day and release it as soon as possible~
4. The cats in the cartoon wear collars and bells, which are cute. But for real cats, collars, hats, and some clothes are very dangerous. The bells are really noisy, and they are also noisy. Over time, it will damage the cat's hearing and cause the cat to be depressed (you can watch "Goodbye, Collar, Never See Again!").
And if a cat doesn't like collars and accessories, it will scratch and chew on itself. There have been many cases where the collars stuck their mouths or front legs, causing serious injuries or even death.
Even if cats are used to it, their nature is to jump up and down. These things may make them hooked and hung, causing suffocation or severe stress reactions. You can search for related news, which is a lesson learned from blood and tears.
5. What people eat, what cats eat,
The previous method of raising cats really needs to be questioned. Cats are pure carnivorous animals, vegetable starch is not necessary, and the oil, salt and seasonings in human food will put a burden on the cat's body.
Most human drinks and fruits cannot be eaten by cats, such as milk, chocolate, coffee, tea, alcohol, grapes, nuts, etc. Yes, including milk! Adult cats are basically lactose-intolerant, and kittens may be able to drink some, but just in case, give cats lactose-free~
Don't give cats casually to human drugs, especially cold medicines! Antipyretics! They are lethal to cats! The metabolic mechanism and dosage of cats are very different from that of humans. These curative drugs turn into poisons on cats and kill them in minutes.
6. Let the cat play with the line freely
, we don’t understand why linear things are so attractive to cats. However, there are barbs on the cat's tongue. As they chew, the threads and ropes are eaten by them, and it is still difficult to spit out or digest. Many cats have to be removed by surgery, and they suffer!
If you find that the cat does not eat or drink, vomits frequently, or sees threads in the mouth and chrysanthemum, don't take them by yourself, hurry up and hand them over to the doctor for treatment.
For cat-raising families, wires are also the focus. Put it away or power off when not in use to prevent cats from getting caught in the electric shock.
7. Take a bath every now and then
Cats are clean babies and spend a lot of time cleaning themselves every day. Frequent bathing of them will not only cause stress, but will also damage the cat's sebum membrane, causing fragile and sensitive skin, and even various skin diseases.
Instead of considering washing cats, it is better to clean the home diligently, reduce sanitary blind spots, deworm the cat regularly and comb more hair. If you really want to bathe your cat, use the shower gel that cats are suitable for, be fully prepared and operate gently! (You can look back at "How to deal with the biggest challenge on the road to shoveling - Bathe Cats")
8. Do not close the windows
Read three times: Cats have no nine lives! No! No! Kittens are all idiots. They like to watch insects and birds by the window. When they are fascinated by the sight, they jump... And no matter how tall or short a cat falls downstairs, there is a risk of injury and death. Don't believe in those cases of "survivor deviation".
Everyone must use iron mesh or diamond gauze mesh to seal the windows and balcony. The plastic mesh is prone to aging. The windows are open and the traceless iron wire with large gaps are not reliable. The cat is liquid, so it can be easily drilled out. (You can look back at "The first step in raising a cat, seal the window! Close the window! Close the window!")
9. It is really difficult to have both toxic plants
plants and cats. Either the plants poison the cat, or the cat kills the plants... Many common flowers and plants are extremely poisonous to cats.... Name the lily! Never buy lilies! The pollen of lily will hurt the cat!
Before buying flowers, please confirm whether they are poisonous to the cat. Be careful after buying them home. Whether the cat will poison the flowers. It is best to separate them. Everyone should not disturb each other and respect each other~ (Click to see the poisonous plants and non-toxic plants)
10. Claw removal and nail covers
Sometimes I really don’t know if humans are fools or bad guys. The claw removal surgery is not about removing nails, but amputation. It is about cutting off the first joint of the cat's claws directly. It not only causes physiological pain and disease, but also causes a series of psychological and behavioral problems. Many countries have declared this thing illegal.
Nail covers are really cruel. Any online shopping platform will sell tens of thousands of dollars. But on the one hand, the glue and nail covers are of poor material, which can burn the cat's meat pads and nails, causing unbearable pain. On the other hand, nail covers will hinder the normal contraction of cat nails and make cats uncomfortable physically and mentally.
Nails are very important for cats to walk and climb, and also for cats to be normal in their physical and mental state. Say goodbye to these anti-cat things as soon as possible! angry!
Cats are not completely "domesticated" animals, and maintaining their free exploration nature is very important to them. Many times, maybe it’s not us who raise cats, but we take care of cat owners. Don’t think about discipline them, be willing to be a cat slave~