Take Care of Your Cat's Basic Needs

So, are you thinking of adopting a cat but have no clue whatsoever how to take care of one? Read on.

Steps

 * 1)  Cats are not  low maintenance animals. They need attention and things such as; Food, water, litter pan, a scratching post and toys..[[Image:Decide if a Siamese Cat Is Right for You Step 2Bullet2.jpg|center]]
 * 2)  Choose a good quality dry cat food. Cheap brands often don't contain the essential nutrients cats and kittens need to grow and remain healthy.[[Image:Take Care of Your Cat's Basic Needs Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Cats need fresh water all the time and can get dehydrated easily. Make sure to provide a fresh bowl of water everyday.[[Image:Take Care of Your Cat's Basic Needs Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) If cats don't have a scratching post they might resort to your sofa! If you don't want to buy one, try using a cardboard box.[[Image:Take Care of Your Cat's Basic Needs Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Sometimes, cats won't eat if they can see the bottom of their bowls![[Image:Take Care of Your Cat's Basic Needs Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 6) If you have an indoor dog it will be interested in your cats litter box! Make sure it is in a place where it would be out of the reach of babies, young children, and other animals like dogs.[[Image:Choose the Right Kitten for Your Home Step 7.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Let your new cat get used to its new home. Keep it in one room for the first week, but make sure you give it toys and a scratching post as well. Also, be sure to give it lots of love and call its name, so it knows what its name is.
 * To get a cat to like its bed.Sprinkle a bit of catnip, also known as cat mint, over or in its bed.

Warnings

 * It would be wise to scoop the litter pan two times daily. Otherwise, the house will smell bad.
 * These are the basics for your first cat.

Things You'll Need

 * Cat
 * Cat food
 * Litter box
 * Litter
 * Food and water bowls
 * Litter scooper
 * Scratching post
 * catnip (optional)

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