Tips
Although keeping them in good health is relatively easy, cats rely heavily on commitment from their owners plus regular veterinary visits.
Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there.
Have your cat examined regularly from an early age by your veterinarian, and avoid the possibility of worm infection with a preventative treatment. Once your kitten's regular veterinary visits are complete, make sure to continue with annual check-ups – it can be easy to forget.
24x7x365 parasite protection
Indoor AND outdoor cats need year-round parasite protection.
Cats need to scratch
Scratching helps shed the sheaths of your cat's claws, stretches muscles, marks territory, and feels good, so be sure to provide appropriate scratching structures.
Play time!
Just as with people, diet and exercise play a significant role in your cat's health. Regular activity will help to manage weight, increase cardiovascular blood flow and maintain good health. And contrary to years of bad press, most cats do actually like to play. You might just have to be a little creative until you find exactly what kind of activities your cat likes to do.
Name, rank and serial number
Make sure your cat has a properly fitted collar and name tag, even if it's an indoor cat. Accidents happen and if a door is not shut properly, curiosity can prevail and your puss might wander beyond the point of no return.
Groom regularly
Not only will you reduce hairballs, you'll have the opportunity to examine your cat's skin for early symptoms of disease, and for parasites such as fleas, before they become a serious problem.
Out with the old
To keep the litter box free of odour and bacteria, empty and replace the litter regularly.
H2-Oh!
Always keep fresh drinking water available in a clean bowl. Water is an essential ingredient for good health and is involved in virtually every function of your cat's body.