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May 10, 2015

Cat Hygiene

When it comes to hygiene, cats have high standards – they often feel happiest when everything is comfortable and clean at home. Cats are commonly infested with three types of intestinal worms – hookworm, roundworm and tapeworm. To help control these worms and keep your cat happy and healthy, treat your cat every three months with EXELPET® worming products. Prior to using any litter please ensure that the litter tray size is adequate for your cat. If you have a large cat then the average litter tray may be too small. A good guide is if the tray is big enough for your cat to freely move around and perform 360° turns. Follow the instruction on your litter of choice for the best results. Did you know the first experiences a kitten has with the litter tray can influence their entire life? Very dusty litter or an unpleasant feel to the paws is equally disturbing as an unsafe location of the tray or an unpleasant smell from the litter. Providing your cat with a hygienic and comfortable environment from the very beginning will support your cat to stay true to their nature of being neat and clean and helps to […]

May 8, 2015

Cat Care – Housing

The RSPCA advocates keeping cats indoors. Indoor cats are less likely to: Wander into unfriendly territory. Encounter risks. Be exposed to cruelty. Sustain injuries from fighting. Catch diseases from fighting with other cats. Be injured in car accidents. How to keep your indoor cat happy: Provide plenty of toys to keep your cat amused. Cardboard boxes with holes cut into them are great for hide and seek games. Your cat’s favourite games will be the ones that involve you as she will be able to use her instinctive pouncing behaviour and will release pent up energy by chasing. Make sure your cat has a scratching post to distract her from sharpening her claws on your furniture. Provide plants such as cat grass to interest your cat and distract her from your pot plants. Cats love to bask in the sun; make sure your cat has a nice sunny spot to lie in (however, sun can be dangerous for white cats so be sure to check with your vet) For those cats that live both indoors and outdoors, one management strategy is to keep them inside from dusk until dawn. Cats need access to the outside or a litter tray, which […]