1. You can't hit a cat
First ban - no violence! Remember, cats are not trainable, so the "carrot and stick" method is not for them. They are also very smart, stubborn, and vindictive. Although, of course, a lot depends on the nature of the cat. There are warrior cats. If you yell at them or even beat them, then most likely they will do everything the other way around, out of spite. This battle will never end and trust me you will not win it. And there are cats with a very gentle character. They are sorriest. In the event of the slightest aggression on your part, they are very frightened and clog somewhere under the bed. The owners than say about such cats: “I have it completely wild.” But ask yourself, why is it like this? The only sure way to communicate with a cat is to always be calm and patient. Cats are very fond of affection (and we are, too). If you treat your cat well, then she will become your friend, companion, and interlocutor. Otherwise, you will make yourself a fierce enemy. By the way, you can’t dip a cat or a cat with your nose into a puddle, it won’t make any sense anyway. You can’t teach them to the tray in such a barbaric way!
2. You can’t drag a cat by the tail.
Cats must not be pulled or dragged by the tail. Categorically! But this is problematic when there are small children in the house. Very often they play like this with a pet. Therefore, they need to be explained that this is not possible. Why? The thing is that the tail is part of the cat's spine. About how important the spine is for a person and how dangerous its damages, we all know from school. Animals, of course, are also dangerous to damage. There are a lot of nerve fibers in the tail, which are a continuation of the spinal cord. Just like in humans, the vertebrae can be displaced from one relative to the other or even broken. Just imagine what happens then! It can even paralyze a cat.
3. You can not squeeze the cat
Squeezing a cat, you can damage or break something, this is especially true for kittens, whose bones and joints are still being formed.
4. Don't feed your cat human food.
Our food is not suitable for a cat. Recently I met my neighbor, she from the bottom of her heart told me about how she takes good care of her pet: “Here I cook millet porridge in milk with pumpkin, half for myself, and half I give to the cat.” I felt sad at those words. Cats should not eat our food. It's too salty for them, too greasy, etc. Even if you say, "I don't salt much," do you still salt it? For you it's not much, but for them it's a lot. Now there is a huge selection of all kinds of feed - both dry and canned. They are all different in price, some are premium, some are cheaper. If you do not want to feed all this to your cat, then cook for her separately. It should be balanced and cat-only food. You can brew them with oatmeal with fish or meat. It's a bit of a hassle, but it's doable. Sometimes the owners do not skimp on expensive dry food for their kitty, but at the same time they treat her with leftovers from their table. "Did she want to?" some say. Or: "Cats won't hurt themselves!" No, they won't. But even such perfect creatures sometimes want something like that. In a special feed, all substances are balanced - proteins, proteins, vitamins, minerals are in exactly the proportions that are needed for a cat's health. And what happens if you feed her something extra? That's right, this balance will be disturbed. Then she will begin to receive a lot of something, and something will begin to be excreted from her body very quickly. This can lead to allergic reactions. Therefore, if you want a healthy cat, you can not feed it both your own food and dry food or canned cat food.
7. You can't wash your cat every day.
Sometimes especially clean owners get too carried away. It seems to them that it is right to wash kittens or already adult cats, like children, almost every day. An adult cat, in general, is not recommended to be washed. She does it very well herself. There are long-haired breeds that have to be washed after going to the tray, but this is perhaps the exception. In this case, you can wash only those very places. Kittens are washed only when necessary. When he got very dirty and when there is no mother nearby for her to lick him. In this case, we must remember that the temperature of the cat is higher than ours. And you need not to catch a cold while bathing a kitten, protect it from drafts and then dry it thoroughly in a towel. For bathing, be sure to use specialized shampoos, whether it's an adult cat or a kitten. After the animal can be dried with a hairdryer, unless, of course, it is not afraid of it. To be honest, all my cats and cats (I have 19!) are afraid of this device. But my friend dries her long-haired cat only with a hairdryer, and he really likes it, and he substitutes one side, then the other.
8. Do not make any attempt to get something out of the cat.
If you notice any foreign object sticking out of the cat's mouth or from under the tail, you can't pull anything out of there! It can be a swallowed bag, thread, your hair, New Year's rain (because of the danger to my cats, I have given it up for many years), etc. Don't make any attempt to get it. Go directly to the veterinarian, he has special equipment, an endoscope, etc. He will see the whole picture in full. Otherwise, you can damage something in the cat, its insides. You don't know how far and how tangled everything is there.
9. You can’t cut a cat’s mustache.
The whiskers of a cat or a cat are not whiskers at all, but very important sensory organs - vibrissae. With their help, cats navigate at night. And they don't bother them at all. So better take care of your own beauty, and leave the cat alone!
10. You can not close interior doors.
This is not so much a ban as a recommendation. Cats don't like closed doors. I can only advise you to keep them open. Otherwise, you will become a doorman for your pet. It is possible, of course, and so. But sometimes it seems to me that they deliberately begin to walk here and there and all the time asks them to open the door. It seems to amuse them. Dear readers! In the article, I talked about 10 “no” for cat owners, which I observe in communicating with these beautiful animals. Perhaps missed something? I will be glad to the comments of enthusiastic cat lovers to the article.
First ban - no violence! Remember, cats are not trainable, so the "carrot and stick" method is not for them. They are also very smart, stubborn, and vindictive. Although, of course, a lot depends on the nature of the cat. There are warrior cats. If you yell at them or even beat them, then most likely they will do everything the other way around, out of spite. This battle will never end and trust me you will not win it. And there are cats with a very gentle character. They are sorriest. In the event of the slightest aggression on your part, they are very frightened and clog somewhere under the bed. The owners than say about such cats: “I have it completely wild.” But ask yourself, why is it like this? The only sure way to communicate with a cat is to always be calm and patient. Cats are very fond of affection (and we are, too). If you treat your cat well, then she will become your friend, companion, and interlocutor. Otherwise, you will make yourself a fierce enemy. By the way, you can’t dip a cat or a cat with your nose into a puddle, it won’t make any sense anyway. You can’t teach them to the tray in such a barbaric way!
2. You can’t drag a cat by the tail.
Cats must not be pulled or dragged by the tail. Categorically! But this is problematic when there are small children in the house. Very often they play like this with a pet. Therefore, they need to be explained that this is not possible. Why? The thing is that the tail is part of the cat's spine. About how important the spine is for a person and how dangerous its damages, we all know from school. Animals, of course, are also dangerous to damage. There are a lot of nerve fibers in the tail, which are a continuation of the spinal cord. Just like in humans, the vertebrae can be displaced from one relative to the other or even broken. Just imagine what happens then! It can even paralyze a cat.
3. You can not squeeze the cat
Squeezing a cat, you can damage or break something, this is especially true for kittens, whose bones and joints are still being formed.
4. Don't feed your cat human food.
Our food is not suitable for a cat. Recently I met my neighbor, she from the bottom of her heart told me about how she takes good care of her pet: “Here I cook millet porridge in milk with pumpkin, half for myself, and half I give to the cat.” I felt sad at those words. Cats should not eat our food. It's too salty for them, too greasy, etc. Even if you say, "I don't salt much," do you still salt it? For you it's not much, but for them it's a lot. Now there is a huge selection of all kinds of feed - both dry and canned. They are all different in price, some are premium, some are cheaper. If you do not want to feed all this to your cat, then cook for her separately. It should be balanced and cat-only food. You can brew them with oatmeal with fish or meat. It's a bit of a hassle, but it's doable. Sometimes the owners do not skimp on expensive dry food for their kitty, but at the same time they treat her with leftovers from their table. "Did she want to?" some say. Or: "Cats won't hurt themselves!" No, they won't. But even such perfect creatures sometimes want something like that. In a special feed, all substances are balanced - proteins, proteins, vitamins, minerals are in exactly the proportions that are needed for a cat's health. And what happens if you feed her something extra? That's right, this balance will be disturbed. Then she will begin to receive a lot of something, and something will begin to be excreted from her body very quickly. This can lead to allergic reactions. Therefore, if you want a healthy cat, you can not feed it both your own food and dry food or canned cat food.
5. You can’t treat a cat with medicines from your first aid kit.
Some of our medications may be suitable for cats. But there are those who are poison. For example, it was a discovery for me when a familiar veterinarian warned me that all drugs based on paracetamol, even in meager amounts, can send a cat to the next world. By the way, I was told this so that I would hide my migraine medicines away from them. In addition, compare our body weight and cats. Even if some antibiotic is suitable, how do you calculate the dose relative to its weight? Now there are many drugs for cats and dogs, antibiotics for their treatment. So there is no need to give them something "human". And you don't have to self-medicate. This is bad to do in the case of a person who can tell where and how he hurts. And the cat won't even tell you that! Therefore, if your pet suddenly refused to eat, became lethargic, etc., it is best to contact the veterinarian immediately. After all, modern clinics are now equipped with all the necessary diagnostic facilities. There, she will be given tests, X-rays, and all the necessary procedures.
6. You can't tame a kitten to play with your hands.
But sometimes you really want to tinker with this lump while it lies on your lap! Let him bite himself enough, tear with claws... After all, he still has such small, not sharp, but soft paws. And you don't hurt at all. This is for now! The kitten will grow up very quickly. You will not even notice how his fangs will become large and sharp, like sabers, and his claws will be prickly, like a cactus. And when he wants to bite you a little and claw you, at least a little, it will no longer be cute fun. Or even worse - it will begin to hunt for your unfortunate hands! What did you expect? It's a predator! It will be difficult to wean a cat or a cat from this habit. From the very beginning, as you brought the kitten home, play with him with anything, but not with your own hands. So that he does not have such associations later. Use different toys, do not draw attention to your hands.
7. You can't wash your cat every day.
Sometimes especially clean owners get too carried away. It seems to them that it is right to wash kittens or already adult cats, like children, almost every day. An adult cat, in general, is not recommended to be washed. She does it very well herself. There are long-haired breeds that have to be washed after going to the tray, but this is perhaps the exception. In this case, you can wash only those very places. Kittens are washed only when necessary. When he got very dirty and when there is no mother nearby for her to lick him. In this case, we must remember that the temperature of the cat is higher than ours. And you need not to catch a cold while bathing a kitten, protect it from drafts and then dry it thoroughly in a towel. For bathing, be sure to use specialized shampoos, whether it's an adult cat or a kitten. After the animal can be dried with a hairdryer, unless, of course, it is not afraid of it. To be honest, all my cats and cats (I have 19!) are afraid of this device. But my friend dries her long-haired cat only with a hairdryer, and he really likes it, and he substitutes one side, then the other.
8. Do not make any attempt to get something out of the cat.
If you notice any foreign object sticking out of the cat's mouth or from under the tail, you can't pull anything out of there! It can be a swallowed bag, thread, your hair, New Year's rain (because of the danger to my cats, I have given it up for many years), etc. Don't make any attempt to get it. Go directly to the veterinarian, he has special equipment, an endoscope, etc. He will see the whole picture in full. Otherwise, you can damage something in the cat, its insides. You don't know how far and how tangled everything is there.
9. You can’t cut a cat’s mustache.
The whiskers of a cat or a cat are not whiskers at all, but very important sensory organs - vibrissae. With their help, cats navigate at night. And they don't bother them at all. So better take care of your own beauty, and leave the cat alone!
10. You can not close interior doors.
This is not so much a ban as a recommendation. Cats don't like closed doors. I can only advise you to keep them open. Otherwise, you will become a doorman for your pet. It is possible, of course, and so. But sometimes it seems to me that they deliberately begin to walk here and there and all the time asks them to open the door. It seems to amuse them. Dear readers! In the article, I talked about 10 “no” for cat owners, which I observe in communicating with these beautiful animals. Perhaps missed something? I will be glad to the comments of enthusiastic cat lovers to the article.
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