How to raise cats

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Benefits of raising cats

Raising cats has many psychological and social benefits, including the following:

• Reducing exposure to stress, which leads to a feeling of relaxation and satisfaction.
• Feeling lively, youthful and energetic, and an increased sense of responsibility towards others.
• Bringing an atmosphere of happiness, joy and laughter to the house, while increasing the feeling of peace.
• Helping children learn multiple lessons in confidence, compassion, love and care.
• Reducing the risk of developing asthma and allergies when raising pets during childhood in children, according to a number of studies in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Basic care for cats

Although raising cats is a pleasure for many people, it needs to provide many basic needs, including the following:

Nutrition: A good cat diet should be introduced based on many factors; Such as age, activity level, and health, and the veterinarian may help in examining the cat and determining the best suitable diet for her, and clean and pure water must be provided for her throughout the day,

taking into account the continuous washing of the water bowl and keeping it clean, and in the event that signs of loss of appetite appear on the cats Or, diarrhea, vomiting, or lethargy for more than two days, it is necessary to see a doctor to find out what causes these symptoms to be treated.

Cleanliness: Cats are characterized by their ability to maintain their cleanliness for a good period, however it is recommended to clean and comb them continuously and regularly, which maintains their general cleanliness, and reduces hair loss and the proportion of hairballs as well.

How to carry cats: To carry cats correctly, one hand must be placed behind the cat's front legs and the other hand at the back, taking into account avoiding carrying the cat by the neck or front legs only.

Accommodation: To keep cats from infectious diseases, fleas, the danger of dogs, cars, and others, it is recommended that the cat’s residence be inside the house in a clean, dry and warm place that is constantly cleaned, which contributes to increasing the life of the cats.

Litter box: To maintain the cleanliness of the house, it is advised to put a litter box for cats to enable them to eliminate their need safely and cleanly, so it is advised to place this box in an easily accessible place, taking into account avoiding changing its location except in necessary cases gradually, and the box should be cleaned daily because cats Do not use if it is dirty and smelly.

Health care: It is advised to see a veterinarian immediately if the cat is sick or injured, taking into account that she visits the doctor at least once a year to conduct the necessary tests for her.

Identification card: If you want to take the cat for a walk outside, it is advisable to wear a safety collar and an identification card that guarantees its return in the event of its loss.

Healthy habits when raising cats

The raising of cats is not without the risk of transmitting diseases and microbes to people who deal with cats, so it is advised to adhere to healthy habits when raising them, including the following:

• Washing hands with soap and water when touching cats, or playing with them, and when cleaning their litter box.
• Wear gloves while working in a garden with cats.
• Keep cats indoors and keep them away from stray animals outside.
• Training cats to use their litter box.
• Visiting the doctor periodically for examinations and medical evaluation, in order to reduce the transmission of diseases.