Bowker Saur Pet Blog

Just having the best pet insurance isn’t enough to secure your cat’s healthy and happy future. Here are a few tips to help you make sure that your cat lives all of his nine lives.

Don’t overfeed your cat. Just because a cat is circling his food dish does not mean that you should feed him more than once or twice a day. Overfeeding a cat can lead to obesity, which is the gateway for several future cat health problems.

Better yet, keep your cat indoors. According to the ASPCA, indoor cats tend to live three times longer than their outdoor friends. Cats who are allowed outdoors are more susceptible to accidents and infectious diseases.

Buy good food. Inexpensive pet food tends to be lower in nutritional value, which can cause future health problems for your cat. Cheaper food is often full of fillers, which can lead to hyperactivity in some breeds of cats.

Cut those nails! Keeping a cat’s claws short is not just useful for maintaining the health of your living room sofa. Short nails also insure that your cat will not injure himself when scratching an itch.

Give your cat monthly flea treatment. Saving your cat from itching and scratching keeps them happy and ensures that thpesky fleas won’t be all over your furniture.