CAT CARE

- Keep your new cat or kitten in the house for fourteen days. It needs to become familiar with its new surroundings, your voice and its name. A nervous cat may need to be kept in a little longer. Make sure the cat knows where the litter tray is, and keep doors and windows SHUT. Cats can jump and get out of very small spaces, even an opening the size of its own head.

- Spend time outside with the cat when you first let it out so it knows to return to you. A kitten should never be left to wander outside on its own; it can be picked up, carried away by children or even attacked by dogs.

- Cats should not be left outside at night. They can get run over or fight with other cats, resulting in injuries and trips to the vet.

- Cats over six months old need to be vaccinated against cat flu and snuffles. Boosters are required after one year and your veterinarian will check your cat’s health at the same time.

- Cats need to be wormed and treated for fleas. Adult cats need worming every three to four months and flea treatment is required every four to five weeks. Worm tablets and flea treatment should be obtained from your vet clinic or pet store.

- Cats need meat protein, with mixed vegetables if liked. Cats do not need milk – it can cause diarrhoea.

- If you feed your cat on dry food, we recommend that you purchase this from your vet clinic. Water must always be available when feeding dry food. Note: An excess of dry food can cause bladder problems, especially in males.

- Never put a collar on a kitten under six months old. A collar must have a phone number for identification and be of solid material with a safety release. Check the collar frequently to ensure it does not become too tight or too loose – one or two finger spaces between the collar and the cat’s neck is required.

 

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