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Someone asked advise about getting a cat for the first time: Here are some salient points every cat parent should be aware of: <\/em>
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\nHey! Congrats on your new cat.
\nHere are some tips to remember:<\/p>\n

1. Keep all lilies out of the house. They are highly toxic and can kill your cat within days. <\/p>\n

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2. Do not feed your cat onions, garlic, chocolate … those are the biggies, but there are many others. Go online and download a list of do’s and don’ts as far as what cats can eat. To be on the safe side, don’t feed them human food. <\/p>\n

3. Feed him\/her GOOD food. I prefer a company called Natura<\/a> which makes a food called EVO. I like this company because, aside from being natural (Truly natural, not Purina natural) \ud83d\ude09 – they were one of the few companies that did not use the Menu Foods processing plant that killed so many kitties. They are meticulous on their standards and I believe the get none of their product from China. Wet food is better for them, get some natural hard treats or an occasional dry food to keep their teeth clean. I wouldn’t go for raw right now, since you are new to kitty guardianship. Evo is a great food. We use the original formula.<\/p>\n

4. Get pet insurance: Pet Plan<\/a> — This is a great company, good rates, and I think will insure pets under 9 years old, but you’ll have to check. I’ve had three claims with them and they were swift and professional. Can’t recommend them highly enough. <\/p>\n

5. Cats don’t usually drink that much water unless you’re feeding them dry food. If you see them drinking A LOT, tell your vet. But, by all means, change his\/her water every day and wipe out the bowl or it starts to get slimy. <\/p>\n

\"725px-tuxedo_kitten\"6. Watch to make sure s\/he doesn’t have a propensity for eating things like string or tinsel or thread or curling ribbon. It can get stuck in their intestines causing blockages that require surgery. (Did I mention I’ve had several claims paid on Pet Plan?) \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

7. Everybody has a different view on this one, but I am in the “indoor cat” camp. My cats are happy kids indoors, and there are just too many dangers outside these days depending on where you live – from cars to coyotes. There is a company that makes outdoor enclosures that my cats just love, it’s called KittyWalk. I think it’s KittyWalk<\/a><\/p>\n

8. And finally, under NO CIRCUMSTANCES let anyone convince you that is okay to declaw your cat!!!! IT IS NOT!!!<\/b> Declawing a cat is literally amputating it’s fingers at the knuckles. It’s cruel and inhumane. If you have a problem with the idea of cats clawing, then you need not to get a cat.<\/p>\n

There are several options to prevent them from clawing things you would rather not have them claw: one is called SoftPaws<\/strong><\/a> They are little things you put on their claws. I’ve never used them, but some people like them. What I do is trim their claws (I would like to say regularly, but I do not) and get a cat tree and sisal scratch pad. Cats absolutely love cat trees and will use them to scratch and relax. The two scratch pads I like are these: <\/p>\n

\"turbo-round-scratcher\"Round Turbo Toy<\/a><\/b> My cats have always loved this, but I guess it might depend on the cat:<\/p>\n

Flat Sisal Hanging Scratch Post<\/a><\/b> — but don’t hang it, lay it down next to your couch, or wherever you see might be a problem for them scratching. It’s worked miracles for me.<\/p>\n

My cats also love this one:
\nCardboard scratch post<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, I guess that’s about all (and by gosh, don’t you think it ought to be???) \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n

I hope this helps. Have a long and happy life with your new family addition. <\/p>\n

All best,
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