Can cats drink milk? Why do cats feel uneasy in new environments? Do cats have to be neutered? How to bathe and cut nails of cats? The editor has compiled nine questions about cats, hoping it will be helpful to the little owners~~

Domestic cats

1. Is it okay to give milk to cats?

This is the question I hear most often. In fact, many cat owners know that feeding cats milk is not a good thing, but they think that only milk can provide cats with rich nutrition. I will clearly tell those cat owners that due to cats’ lactose tolerance, letting cats drink milk every morning will cause gastrointestinal discomfort. For cats, dry cat food is the first source of cat nutrition and does not require other special supplements. Dry food is cheap, convenient, and can also maintain your cat’s body nutrition. In addition, dry food can be fed freely without causing waste. If you have special needs, you should also follow the doctor's advice to provide special supplements for your cat. It is not a good thing to feed your cat too much.

2. Why is the cat always a destroyer?

The new carpet is odorless and colorful. Why do cats destroy it?

Due to the cat’s instinct, it will have the habit of destroying some things. These bad habits can cause trouble in the home. In fact, sometimes the cat's destruction may be caused by the owner's reasons: when a new pet or person (especially a child) comes to visit, changes in life schedule, the cage is too small or the cage is changed, the feeding situation or seasonal changes , urinary tract infection caused by medications, especially bladder irritation or excessive urine production.

In addition, cats are sensitive animals. Subtle changes in their work and rest time will cause the cat to change its behavior, and the owner’s emotions will also affect the cat. These may be the motivation for it to cause destruction and vent its depressed mood.

To solve the problem, you should first seek a veterinary examination and a urinalysis. When the cause is determined and medications are started to treat the problem, the condition can improve.

If it is caused by other reasons, and if it cannot be restored to the original state, you need to give the cat time to adapt. As long as it can be tolerated, generally speaking, good results will be achieved within a period of time. But if the cat still cannot adapt, many new anti-anxiety, sedative, and tranquillizing drugs are commonly used on cats, and some hospitals can also provide mental relaxation treatment.

3. Should cats be “clicked”?

It keeps rolling, yelling, being irritable, and not eating. This is a sign of a cat in heat. This behavior usually lasts for about half a month.

The only way to solve this problem is to "snap" the cat away. Some owners may feel that depriving the cat of its reproductive rights is very unethical. In fact, reproductive surgery can improve a cat's behavior, potentially reducing the number of stray cats, reducing a cat's destructive nature, and reducing reproductive tract disease.diseases, including breast cancer and uterine infections.

The best age for cats to have surgery is about 5-6 months old. It is worth noting that although reproductive surgery will not hinder the development of cats, it will prevent the cat from soaring in weight too quickly after "clicking".

4. Can cats cut their nails?

Properly trimming the cat’s nails can reduce the cat’s destructive power without changing its behavior. However, cats cannot protect themselves after cutting their nails. They must be kept at home and must not be left free.

However, from the perspective of cat health, it is not recommended to cut the nails of the cat’s hind feet, because the hind feet rarely harm people and furniture, and can provide the cat with some self-defense and tree climbing abilities. Training for cutting the nails of a cat's front paws should start from an early age, usually once a month is appropriate. When pruning, you only need to cut off the transparent cuticle at the front end, and it must be polished smooth after pruning. At first, the cat will be averse to having its nails trimmed. It is best to trim it when it just wakes up. After trimming one or two, if it shows impatience, you can let it play and reward it with food or toys. Do not force it to let it Produce more conflicting emotions.

5. Do cats need a bath?

If a cat is not properly groomed, it will suffer from severe hair loss or swallow a large number of hair balls. Therefore, it needs to be cleaned and combed every day. As for how to reduce fleas, start by keeping your cat indoors. When fleas are found on a cat, you need to use a flea comb to remove the fleas first, and then take a bath, spray a flea killer, or give the cat oral medication to treat fleas, but it is only suitable for cats over 6 weeks old. , can last for 30 days at a time.

As for environmental control, keep your home environment tidy and pay attention to every corner, so that you can avoid it.

6. Keep it outdoors or indoors?

　“Should I let my cat out for some fresh air?” I usually answer: “If you want your cat to be exposed to cars, stray dogs, diseases, If you are in an unfamiliar environment with stray cats, poisons and cats, then let it go out!” In fact, cats spend a lot of time sleeping (18 or 19 hours a day), and many things can be arranged to be done in a small room with appropriate exercise and entertainment All can be arranged inside. If you allow your cat to go outside, it is best not to trim his nails. Claws are very important for cats who live outdoors. At the same time, supervision work must be done well and vaccinations must be administered on time. Also pay attention to whether your cat is infected with parasites.

7. What kind of vaccines do cats need?

Vaccines can help cats develop resistance to avoid infection. There are basically four vaccines. The common three-in-one mixed vaccine can fight many types of respiratory, digestive tract, and systemic vaccine infections; Felv, which can prevent cats from being infected with feline leukemia virus; FIP, which can fight feline infectious peritonitis virus;rabies vaccine.

Both kittens and adult cats need to receive these vaccines on time to increase their resistance. However, vaccination is not 100% safe, and vaccines can only provide the best prevention.

8. Age conversion between cats and humans

On average, cats live to be about 15 or 16 years old. Some cats live to be 20 years old and still remain healthy. When calculating the age of a cat approximately equal to the age of a human, the algorithm is as follows: 1 year of cat age is equal to 20 years of human age, then each year of cat age is equal to human age plus four years, 2 years of cat age is approximately equal to 24 years of human age, and 7 years of cat age is approximately equal to 44 human years.

9. Why do cats often vomit?

Some cats are sensitive to certain foods and vomit them out, so these foods should be stopped to avoid vomiting again. Some plants can cause allergies or poisoning. Remove poisonous allergenic plants or place those plants where they cannot be eaten.

Some cats eat too quickly, and they vomit quickly without losing weight or experiencing systemic illness. Giving them small, frequent meals can help resolve this problem, and if there is any persistent, painful, or intermittent vomiting, you should consult your veterinarian immediately.

In addition, it is normal for cats to vomit hair balls, but their fur should still be combed every day, and hair removal cream can also be given to reduce the possibility of vomiting hair balls. If you have a cold or persistent vomiting, it's time to consult your veterinarian.