Published 18:27 IST, November 14th 2019

Pet care: Basic health and care tips for keeping cats healthy

Pet care: If you have a cat at home or have just adopted a feline friend, here are five health and care tips to follow to ensure that your pet is healthy

Reported by: Shraddha Chaugale
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If you own a cat, you kw that cats are independent by nature, but that doesn't mean that y can take care on ir own. It is imperative that you pay attention to your pets and take preventive measures. Here are five ways to keep your cat healthy and fine.

1. Groom your cat on a regular basis

Wher you furry little friend has short or long hair, it requires grooming. Grooming your cats will help get rid of de hair so that your cat does t ingest its own hair. It will also help you tice physical changes in your cats. Irregularities like bumps or sore spots can easily be ticed if feline friend is groomed properly.

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2. Provide fresh water

It is t just humans that need fresh water, cats need freshwater too. If your cat does t seem to drink from a bowl provide a drinking fountain. And make sure that you regularly provide freshwater and t keep same water without changing for days.

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3. Keep your cats' teeth clean

Just like humans, cats also develop tartar on ir teeth. bacteria that gets collected on your cats' teeth can also enter its bloodstream. You may find it hard to clean your cats' teeth. You need to take your cat to veterinarian at least every six months.

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4. Neuter your cat

Neutering your cats means removing its sexual organs. re are many reproductive diseases that can affect your cat. Spaying your cat will help avoid unnecessary uterine infections that can put your cats' health to danger. 

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5. Train your cat to use a scratching post

If you have cats at your house, you will definitely be worried about your furniture. Cats need to scratch on a regular basis so that y get rid of de layers from ir claws. You can provide your cat with a scratching post. That will benefit both of you.

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16:15 IST, November 14th 2019