Bella Cat Advice. Living with and training your cat.

Did you know:

If your cats tail is up then it is in a good mood.

If your cats tail is down then it could become aggressive.

If your cats tail is moving from side to side then it is agitated.

Sleeping with your cat can be harmful due to the cat shedding hair on you. Always remember to clean the cat hair on your bed. It can be swallowed while your sleeping which is not healthy.

Feeding your cat a whole raw egg once in a while will improve the shine on its coat.

If you have trouble putting your cat in another room use its favorite food or snack. This will help lure it into the area you want it to be in.

Can your cat work?

Most people would think of a cat as something that plays and lays around. Other people know that cats when outside might catch an animal. Catching an animal outside if not through some sort of defense is useless. Some cats have been seen scaring or challenging bears. This act is somewhat heroic and might make people think twice about cat behavior. Defending against some nuisance or something you don't need in your everyday life. Should be considered working. How about a cat defending against insects. Insects are not needed an would be considered a good way to work. When your cat is exploring and staring excitedly though calmly at something. It may be an insect such as a spider or a fly. Cats can point out and alert you that an insect is around you. If it is a biting insect and the cat alerts you of it when you find it through your cat. You can get rid of it and save yourself the problem of a mosquito, spider or fly bite. The next time your cat is paying alot of attention to your rug, wall or window. Look at the places it is concentrated on and maybe you'll save yourself the problem of a biting insect. In some cases the cat will get rid of the problem. Cats can work and noticing their behavior is an important part of saving yourself.

 

Removing your cats claws

If you are going to remove your cats claws. You need to know it could affect their behavior. Most people would think of removing a cats claws as a good thing. However cats need their claws in order to get rid of tension. They need to claw objects that are meant to be clawed. You can find the things that cats need to claw in pet stores. For instance they need to play with toys with their claws, climb with claws and stretch with their claws. They also need claws in order to bury their droppings in their litter boxes. For a cat to feel confident it needs its claws. For the safe cat owner it is a wise decision to remove the cats claws. However for a cat to be a true cat it needs its claws. The most important aspect of a cats claws is defense for the cat.

 

Feeding your cat for starters

Feeding your cat should be something you do in the morning. Usually cats do not eat all of their food. Feeding your cat a wet food ( such as Fancy Feast ) combined with a dry food usually pleases the cat. If your cat does not eat all of its food it eventually will. Water should also be added to the diet over milk which can go bad or upset your cats stomach. I would suggest not feeding your cat too much. Some breeds may grow larger than others so don't worry if your cat gets too big. Remember to stay on a strict regular diet of cat food. If your cat vomits the food then change it until your cat doesn't vomit. On the other hand it could also vomit if it eats too much. Feeding your cat is basic and simple. Stick to the regular diet and you'll succeed.

Cat Proof your house for starters   

When it comes to making your house safe for your cat there are a few things you need to know. Some cats will eat anything including cardboard pieces or any small debris they can fit into their mouths. Always vacuum your house to ensure that debris isn't eaten. Doors should be open unless you are trying to keep a cat out of a specific area. The reason for this is occasionally a cat may go into hyper mode. It may run right into a closed door that it assumed was open because it always is. Shades may need to be kept down on windows because your cat could crash into it not realizing there is glass there. If your cat likes to go on the window sill and sit near an open window that is fine. Just make sure that the screen or other enclosure is on tightly. Also monitor your cat to see if it scratches the screen. Be patient and know these few things to make your cat safer. There are many other hazards in your house however these could be the most important.