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Tips for Cat Health
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vide nutritious food and clean water.
Provide
high quality food for your cat to best promote their health. Their food should contain taurine, a necessary nutrient for cats, who are obligate carnivores. There are also things they shouldn’t have, so be careful what human food you share with them. You’ll also want to check that your houseplants are not poisonous for cats.
Make sure to provide fresh water and clean your cat’s bowl daily. Try balancing out your cat’s dry food with wet food now and then to make sure they stay hydrated.
Maintain a clean litter box.
Keeping up with litter box maintenance is extremely important. Clean it out regularly to encourage your cat to use it, and to prevent infections and diseases. When you replace the litter and wash the box, remember to avoid using cleaning products with ammonia or citrus scents.
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