Caring for Your Feline Friend
At the minimum, these are the list of essentials needed to care for your feline companion.
- Two bowls, one for food and one for water
- Cat food
- Litter box with litter and a scoop
- Breakaway collar with identification
- Small toy(s)
- Immunizations
Daily Care
Cats, just like people, need to have fresh water to drink daily. Keep a bowl out at all times. Dry food can also be kept in a bowl during the day since cats do like to nibble. If using canned or moist food, give only what the cat will eat during a meal and discard any uneaten portion.
Keep the litter box clean for both of your sakes! Even people don't like using a bathroom where someone hasn't flushed. Enough said.
Finally, add some play time to your schedule. Make time to handle and play with your pet. Cats love to chase mouse-like objects. Any pet store has items from small balls to catnipped filled toys. Watch kitty go a bit crazy!Annual Check Ups
In addition, cats do require regular check ups with their veterinarian. Initially, cats should be spayed our neutered to control overpopulation. Immunizations for rabies, feline distemper ( feline feline panleukopenia ) and feline leukemia are available. Some jurisdictions do legally require rabies.
