Fun, playful, independent, loving, curious, smart and entertaining, and easy to care for, cats are lovable and adorable pets. Pet parents have found their company comforting and a source of joy especially during the pandemic, when we spend more time at home.
That is why it is important to keep your kitty happy, healthy, groomed and well-fed. Pet Express, the one stop –shop for all your feline essentials, has a wide variety of high-quality cat food, supplements, cat toys, cat litter and accessories to help you in taking care of your feline friend.
Likewise, Pet Express shares some practical tips from American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) on how to keep your kitty purr-fectly healthy and happy:
1. Feed your cat with love. Give your cat the healthy diet they need. Treats should be at least 10% of their diet. Kittens should eat a kitten formula food that is in high calorie for their growth.
2. Provide fresh water daily. Clean, fresh water is essential for your cat’s good health.
3. Groom your cat regularly. Cats are self-groomers but they will also benefit from regular brushing and combing whether they have short or long fur. It also reduces the amount of shedding and cuts down the incidence of hairballs.
4. Make sure you have enough litter boxes and quality cat litter placed in a quiet and accessible location. Keep it clean regularly and wash it with a mild detergent and refill it weekly.
5. Train your cats to use scratching post. Cutting your cat’s nails every two weeks will less likely scar your furniture. A sturdy scratching post made with sisal, burlap or tree bark is a must-have.
6. Make sure they have fun times. Cats love to play, and toy mice, kibble feeder toy, catnip and feathers are great sources of amusement. Also, a good Cat Condo or Play Gym will make your cat happy and active.
7. Choose a feline-friendly vet. A vet specializing in cat’s health and anatomy can be an ally in keeping your cat in best health.
8. Spay and neuter your cat. Female cats should be spayed and male cats neutered by five months of age. This will prevent them from any reproductive diseases.
Pet parents can now place their order online thru Pet Express website- www.petexpress.com.ph and on their Call and Collect services in selected branches. Also, you can book a vet or do rush kitty-sentials shopping with Pet Express’ PAWSONAL SHOPPER, just book an appointment at 0917.8091864. For more info and updates, follow PetExpressPH on Instagram and Facebook.
