Having a pet is a serious step, because a big burden of responsibility falls on the shoulders of the owner. It is necessary to provide the pet with proper care, create good living conditions, pay attention, take care of health. Unfortunately, many, even very loving cat owners sometimes make annoying mistakes, which ultimately lead to sad or unpleasant consequences. Here are just a few of them.
Leave plenty of food in a bowl
Often the owners go to work, and so that the pet does not starve, leave a full bowl of food (or even more than one). Unfortunately, this ultimately leads to overeating and, as a result, to overweight and health problems. If you go to work all day, do not leave your pet a lot of food. Accustom him to two meals a day: morning and evening. For something to eat during the day, put one serving of food in a bowl. Better yet, leave special toys with goodies so that the cat needs to make an effort to get food.
Do not carry to the veterinarian for a routine examination
Even if it seems to you that everything is in order with your pet, it is still recommended to regularly go to the veterinarian for a scheduled examination. The absence of fleas and ticks does not mean that there are no health problems. There are diseases whose symptoms do not appear immediately. Timely prevention will prevent their development.
Close your eyes to being overweight
Appetizing and plump little pussie looks so "pretty" that you can not restrain yourself once again so as not to cuddle him? This is a rather selfish approach. A pet is not a toy, but a living creature. Excess weight cannot touch a caring owner who is worried about the health of the pet.
Ignore Behavioral Changes
Has your cat stopped meeting you from work? He is not going into the arms? He used to be energetic, but now he wants to sleep more and more? Or, on the contrary, was calm, and now suddenly has become too irritable and restless? Do not think that the pet is in a bad mood and is "out of sorts." Still, this is not a person.
The animal just does not change its behavior. There is a reason for this. Perhaps the pet is experiencing great stress, or something is hurting him, he feels discomfort. Ask your veterinarian for help, because these can be symptoms of serious ailments.
Do not keep the tray clean.
Cats are clean creatures, so they won’t go to the toilet in a dirty tray. If the pet constantly restrains itself and waits until the owner brings cleanliness, then subsequently this can lead to health problems. Spend money to buy quality filler.