| Cat health is very important to you and your cat. Even | | | | consequences for an action should be offered |
| the most pampered feline can develop health | | | | immediately while the action is still fresh in the cat's |
| problems from the common cold to more complicated | | | | memory. A consequence offered some time after the |
| and rare diseases. | | | | action has occurred is meaningless and confusing to |
| Foods that are perfectly harmless to humans but | | | | the cat. |
| should never be given to your cat includechocolate, | | | | Cats can be trained to use a litter box when nature |
| alcohol, garlic, grapes and raisins, and onions. These | | | | calls. When it comes to training, cats do not understand |
| foods are actually poisonous to you cat and will cause | | | | the same way that people see things but they do |
| serious problems. Resist the temptation to give treats | | | | possess an excellent memory and aptitude for learning |
| from the table such as poultry skin or cooked bones. | | | | by observation and experience. |
| These may cause gastrointestinal upset or even life | | | | A few basic supplies will help your cat stay healthy |
| threatening emergencies. | | | | and happy. A litter box is necessary for the cat and it's |
| Being a loving responsible pet owner means more than | | | | owner's health and well being. A scratching post that is |
| providing devotion and love for your kitty. You need to | | | | available for the cat to use when the need to scratch |
| have a feline first aid kit handy as well as your vet's | | | | is strong will save your couch and easy chair. Cats like |
| phone number and an emergency pet hospital number | | | | to sleep in a warm place and will use a special bed if |
| in case the unthinkable happens. Of course the | | | | one is conveniently provided. Some simple toys such |
| responsible thing to do is to have your cat neutered. | | | | as yarn and small balls will keep you and your cat |
| Your veterinarian is your best source of health advice | | | | entertained. |
| and information. | | | | Most cats spend several hours a day grooming |
| Cats generally do not need to please their owner like | | | | themselves. If you groom your cat every few days, it |
| dogs do. They will respond to training and perform | | | | will strengthen the bond between you and allow you to |
| tricks as long as the activity is interesting and fun for | | | | check your cat for problems. |
| them. | | | | Centuries ago, cats lived and hunted in the wild but |
| They can be trained by offering rewards for good | | | | now they depend on you to provide for their needs |
| actions and removing rewards for bad actions. The | | | | and care for them. |