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As one of the best pets out there, cats are a pleasure to have, but caring for them can get a bit spendy. Food, medical expenses, litter and toys can really add up. With the solid advice below, you will find ways to keep your pet and save some money too.

If your kitty is a female, make sure to plan a spaying once she is of age to breed. Even if you have an indoor female cat, if it escapes when it's in heat it could get you a bunch of kittens you weren't planning on having. Spaying a cat can prevent this.

Take your cat to the vet every year. Your cat needs to get a checkup about once every year, or more if there are issues that come up. Cats need to be seen by a vet right away if there are injuries or health problems that don't go away.

Don't use items on a cat that are meant for a dog. Cats are known to have severe negative reactions when exposed to products designed for dogs. This will especially be true if it's a product for fleas. Using dog flea products on your cat can kill them. If your dog has been treated for fleas, keep him away from your cat for at least three hours.

If you have an outdoor cat, make sure he is fitted with a tag and collar. Cats love to roam, so you need to give someone who finds your cat a way to contact you. Be sure the name of your cat and your number can be found on the tag.

Spray electrical cords with some bitter apple to prevent cats from getting electrocuted. If your cat still prefers to chew on cords, then you have to make sure they stay covered. If you have loose electrical cords, you can bundle them up and stow them away in a cardboard tube (think toilet paper or paper towel rolls). Put away electronics that have tempting, thin cords when you're not using them.

It is a good idea to microchip your cat. Even an indoor cat can get the urge to run out of a door or leap through a window. Even if you put a collar or tag on your cat, be careful as they can wiggle out of these very easily and can be dangerous if they get caught on a foreign object like a tree branch. A microchip, on the other hand, is inserted near your cat's shoulder blades, takes only a second to do, and all of your current contact info can be read through the chip. All shelters and vets have scanners to ensure your cat gets home safely.

Cats can be a very expensive animal to take care of. Cats require so much attention and care you would swear they are as needy as human children are. As this article has shown, there are many things that must be done to keep your cat happy and healthy.

If you want to buy a kitten, then it is important to know their breeds. You also need to know on how to take care of them.

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Kittens develop quickly, so it is important for the animals to receive excellent care during the first several months of their life. Kittens that are well cared for are more likely to grow into healthy, happy pets that enjoy the company of people and other animals living in the home. Whether pet owners are dealing with an unexpected litter or they have just brought a new kitten home, they should take the time to learn how to care for kittens.

If a mother cat has abandoned her kittens or she is unable to feed them for any reason, they need to be fed a nutritional mother's milk supplement until they are six weeks of age or until they are able to eat solid food and drink milk or water on their own. Kittens should visit the vet between six and nine weeks for an examination, parasite testing and to receive their first set of vaccinations. They need to receive three sets of vaccinations in total. The vaccinations protect the kitten from contracting a variety of serious diseases including rabies, feline distemper and feline rhinotracheitis. A good vet will answer any questions people may have about pet health and caring for kittens during the examination.

When bringing a new kitten home, it is best to keep it in a small room for a few days so it has time to adjust to its new surroundings. Any household pets should be introduced slowly so the kitten feels safe and secure. Kittens are very curious creatures so people need to put any small objects away to prevent choking. Once the kitten begins to relax in its new environment, it can begin to roam the house. It is a good idea for people to train their kitten to use a scratching post while they are young. Pet owners should provide a scratching post for their cat as well as a comfortable pet bed and plenty of cat toys.

It is a popular misconception that kittens are ready to leave their mother at six weeks of age. By six weeks, most kittens are eating dry or wet food, drinking water out of a bowl and using the litter box but this does not mean they are psychologically ready to go to a new home. Between six and twelve weeks of age, kittens learn how to interact well with their littermates and mother. If taken from their mother too soon they can develop lifelong anxiety problems. Since a kitten's immune system is not developed until around three months of age, kittens that leave their mother too early are at risk of becoming ill. The ideal time for kittens to go to a new home is at twelve weeks of age.

The author has spent a lot of time learning about kitten and other related topics. Read more about pet health at Shawn Manaher's website.