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Basic Cat Care
First of All
Your Pet needs primarily your companionship, love and respect.
Housing
Prepare good bedding and litter box for your cat. Cats like smooth and soft bedding.
Grooming
Usually cats don't need grooming because they clean themselves, unless
very dirty, or fleas infested.
Comb your cat's hair every day, this helps in reduction of hair shedding and reduction of hair balls (licking and vomiting back the hair)
Food and Water
Provide your Pet with fresh water ALL THE TIME
Give your cat a balanced diet meals (usually three meals a day). Cats
are Carnivorous (meat eaters) therefore their diet should consist mainly
proteins (boiled meat, fish, chicken liver, canned meat or fish , with
rice or bread and some vegetables like carrots, potatoes ...etc.),
Calcium
sources (like cheese or soft cheese, boiled eggs, yogurt), and you may
also use dried cat food after testing few amount first and be sure that
it's safe for your cat.
Never give your Persian Cat milk, Persian cats don't have the lactase enzyme which digest milk lactose, substitute it with yogurt or any milk product.
Vaccination
You should Start your cats vaccination schedule at 2 months with a booster dose after 3 weeks and repeated annually.
Deworming
Treat your cat for worms regularly (every 4 months).
Regular Check Ups
Schedule regular check ups with your vet for early detection of potential
threats.
Spaying/Neutering
Spay or Neuter your cat these have several important benefits. see why Neuter?
Recognizing Illness
Watch you cat daily for any signs of illness. see
Sings of illness For emergency or house calls please call Dr. Amir 010 345 8080
Pet Care Clinic
5/1 small Lasilki st. - New Maadi
Tel: 02-5203267
Cell: 010 345 8080