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Avoid this with your cat | feline care

Avoid this with your cat.

Hello everyone, today we will present to you 7 Things You Should Never Do to Your Cat.

Don't Declaw Your Cat.

Declawing involves the surgical amputation of the first bone of the last toe on a cat's paw; also called onychectomy. The method of performance while using sanitized nail clippers scalpel blades or surgical lasers is a source of enduring pain, gait disturbances, and subsequent behavioral complications. The declawed cat with no paws is likely to develop back pain, will tend to urinate in the wrong places, and subsequently may beg excessively.

Declawing is a very controversial choice of adjustment; it causes pain, gait instability, and a history of behavioral problems. Cat owners can spy other options to consider, such as providing scratching posts or boards denoting cat trees, normal trimming of the claws, presenting various nail caps, proper enhancement of the cat space to its interest, and training with positive reinforcement.

Prevention of Scratching constitutes one of the seven problematic issues with domesticated cats. Also, it is essential to note that scratching is an innate behavior that is natural for cats; it enables them to stretch their body as well as mark up their territory. It is guided towards such alternatives that cat owners will understand their prime emphasis in communication with their cats without resorting to the resort of declawing.

Do Not Push Your Pet to Pay Attention to You.

Cats are idiosyncratic animals that prefer to do things on their terms; hence, giving them space and not making an effort to grab their attention when such action will only annoy them is extremely important. A few crazy ideas to make your cat feel just as good are to approach him quickly without scaring him and let him come to you if he wants some strokes in certain areas where he enjoys it. Another option is to use positive reinforcement such as treats and gentle words, and ensure that they have a safe, comfortable place to curl up in and see from. Once you establish these things, your pet will bond with you more, leading to a healthy affable pet.

Signs your cat needs space include heading to a quiet corner or hiding place, flattening ears, enlarged or tiny pupils, hunkering down or freezing when approaching, and avoiding gaze or eye contact. When you notice these signs, give your cat some room, and don't try to interact with it.

In order to build trust with your cat, handle them accordingly with a calm posture while avoiding sudden movements, let them come to you according to their mood, pet them lightly in the areas they really love to, use positive reinforcement like treats or praise, and provide a safe, comfortable environment complete with plenty of hiding spots and high perches. With this understanding, you will head toward a bond that lasts a lifetime with your pet, giving you a fun and happy pet.

Never Punish Your Cat.

When dealing with their cats, owners should remember that punishment is useless and even damaging because cats do not associate punishment with their behavior but with some vague and abstract idea about penalty. The study showed that in one set of households during which guardians had resorted to some sort of positive punishment, the chance that their cat would be eliminated outside the litter box was twelve times as likely when certain behavioral problems were observed.

Positive reinforcement methods, using treats, praise, or petting to reinforce positive behavior, can help the cat recognize correct behavior. Clicker training can also be used as an effective means to reward good behavior. When the cat is engaging in unwanted behavior, distract it by pointing it toward a proper toy or scratching post instead.

Contact a vet if behavioral problems arise, so your cat's health can be assessed. Make your cat's environment more enriching: give it scratch posts, engage it with fun toys, and invite it to explore. Regular feeding and play schedules should alleviate boredom-related problems.

Do not yell at, spray with water, or hit the cat; you will only destroy the bond between you and the cat, leading to more problems than you solve. Knowing what makes the cat tick and reinforcing good behaviors with positive reinforcement can go a long way in making both lives easier.

Don't Leave Your Cat Alone for Long.

Cats are social creatures that need social care and attention. Leaving a Cat alone for long periods can lead to excessive boredom, stress, fear of accidents and injuries, development of undesirable behaviors, and change in their eating habits. Cats live with people similarly to dogs and children in the sense that they bond with them. According to the research, nearly 64% of domestic cats are said to have been bonded to their owners and felt relaxed in their presence.

Problems that could arise when cats are left alone are boredom, stress, worry; risk of accidents or injuries; behavior problems; shifts in eating patterns; and so on, Signs of a cat's distress include excessive meowing, grooming, or destruction of possessions. Separation problems may also lead to urinating or defecating in unacceptable places, or excessive clinginess on the return of their owners.

Things you could think of to ensure that your cat is, generally, one happy cat when you leave would be getting them interactive toys, or assuring that you have set feeding and playtime at regular intervals, use of a timed feeder, a cat tree, or window box for enjoying outdoors and hiring a pet sitter or find a reliable friend to go check in on your cat. Most vets support that leaving your cat alone without proper attention is not good for her.

Don't Feed Your Cat an Inappropriate Diet.

One of the things you should never do to your cat is feed her an inappropriate diet. As obligate carnivores, cats require nutrients derived from animal sources. In the wild, the prey consists chiefly of protein, fat, and very little carbohydrates. It is just as important to give a similar mix of nutrients in their food at home. Vegan or vegetarian diets can put their cat's health at risk. A responsible pet owner must recognize their social needs, as well as the dangers behind putting them away alone. When feeding your cat, prefer high protein all-cereal cat foods with very few carbs. Enough knowledge about cats' social needs and effects will avert bad consequences for a responsible pet owner. Avoid cat milk, since most cats are lactose intolerant.

Social Needs of Cats.

Cats are social beings, who enjoy companionship with humans. However, they are also social and enjoy the company of other cats. Open access outside without supervision can endanger a wide range of things that can hurt your pet. They can be hit by cars, injured in fights, or poisoned by antifreeze, rat baits, or insecticides. Taking ideas for indoor enrichment will ensure that your indoor cats stay happy and invigorated, with plenty of toys, scratching posts, and climbing activities. Positions close to the windows will offer cats a view of the outside while feeders and hidden treats stimulate their hunting instincts. Playing with humans is very important for keeping the cat's brain alive.

Alternatives to safer outdoor excursions include constructing a "catio" or a caged outdoor pen, leash-breaking, or enclosing their entire backyard with cat-proof systems. These techniques will permit exploration by cats while observed and kept safe. The key is being vigilant of these hazards and providing them with these alternative safe outdoor arrangements, allowing your cat the happy life they deserve.

Observing a Cat's Behavioural Change.

Every good cat owner must watch out for early signs of illness in their furry companions. Owners should also be conscious about what things to avoid considering when tracking any change in behavior on their pets that could indicate something wrong with their health status. Regular visits to the vet are essential in keeping one cat healthy, in that they afford the veterinarian plenty of opportunities to notice even the earliest signs of illness, which any ordinary cat owner wouldn't; hence, the absence of any sign of illness isn't a good justification for not taking your cat to the vet for regular check-ups! All adult cats should have two wellness visits annually for check-ups, which should enable the practitioner to offer preventive and necessary assistance if needed. Bringing it to regular vet visits would immunize your cat against future health problems and even save its life.

Such signs include but aren't limited to trouble breathing, urination pain, intermittent vomiting, runny stool, and pain or discomfort. If the kitty doesn't eat for a day or can't move normally, then it's time to go see the vet. When it comes to cats, better safe than sorry.

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lqfiles · 6 months ago

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speaking of nomin and beloved sweetie boy renjun.. i’ve made the 00z profiles for my smau today (4am) and just had to make renjun the only normal one and the glue of the group y/n adores him (and giselle) the most pookie pie i miss u soooo come home pls

and then there’s freak ass yanghyuck and homoerotic nomin who i’ve written to basically be ulzzangs… minus the contest aspect, both having an insane amount of twt followers… just to be normal ass people (relatively speaking because i stayed up until crack ass dawn to make them and when i went to edit them for any mistakes i saw i made jaemins username is catwhisperer??? and jenos bio is jaemin whisperer??

there’s not much to them otherwise but it is giving me some ideas of spin offs for a jeno smau 🙏🙏🙏

BUT i thought ab what their majors would be just because i love silly ‘insignificant’ details like this and i want to share bc im spiraling since im coming so close to begin posting and i wanna tell people my thought process so bad SOO hyuck is going into music education TO BE A MUSIC TEACHER, jeno is doing architecture, jaemin in premed, renjun in multimedia arts BUT he does pottery, and painting and photography the most, yangyang in communication and business bc im imagining him to be an “influencer”, and giselle and y/n are both in humanities type majors like psychology and sociology

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RJ AND GISELLE AS Y/NS FRIENDS OMOO we’re gagging right now (positive), we miss you uri renjunnie 😭😭😭😭😓😓😓 yanghyuck duo is loved too, nomin is ight i’ll tolerate it.. THEIR MATCHING PROFILES OS KINDA CUTE THO LIKE THESE ARE FORLIFERS FR

you already planning a potential jeno smau OKAYYY CONSISTENCY AND INSPIRATION WE LOVE IT, also fuckkk the image of haechan as a music teacher… give it to me… and there is something so cute about people including jaemin’s dream of becoming a doctor and renjun’s interest in art, tbh i don’t know how some of these majors work but i’m sure they’re fitting for them, WE WILL BE WAITING FOR THIS SMAU.

#asks.#from 🪼 anon #what is mark’s major?

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