Grooming Tips for Your Cat

 

Your feline friend is very good at grooming herself. That doesn’t mean you can’t give her a helping hand on occasion, though. In fact, keeping up with a grooming routine for your cat is a good idea for her appearance and her health.

Brush your cat on a regular basis. This removes dead and loose hair from the coat and gets rid of any grime hiding underneath the fur. Brushing also spreads natural skin oils throughout the coat, which moisturizes it effectively without the need for additional products. It’s also a good idea to bathe your cat every now and then, as much as she may dislike it. (Be sure to use a feline-formulated shampoo!) Last but not least, make sure your cat is fed a high-quality diet. When Fluffy receives the right nutrients through her food, the skin and coat stay healthy.

Contact your vet clinic Westminster, MD for more tips on your cat’s grooming regimen.

Introducing A New Pet To A Multi-Pet Household

 

Adopting a new pet requires an amount of planning and preparation. This is to ensure that all your pets will have a safe and serene environment. Owners must prepare a room for their new pet that will not be accessible to the old pets. They may need an adjustment period before they get along with each other. Owners must also make sure that their old pets will be used to the scent of their new pet. A process must be done to maintain a healthy environment for everyone. Owners must let their old pets take turns in knowing their new member, other pets must be confined as to not startle the new one. Every pet in the household must be calm and all of them must stick to their daily activities before interacting with each other. Owners must always be alert for any signs of aggression during this phase. The first few weeks of interactions must always be supervised. All animals must be securely confined in their rooms when nobody is in the household.

Schedule a regular appointment with your animal hospital Westminster, MD for the overall health of your pets.

Treats for Sheep

Do you like to give your sheep treats? It can help build a relationship with your sheep especially if you’re trying to bond and get your sheep used to your presence. But what kind of treats should you feed? Some sheep owners like to feed out commercial treats that are specifically made for sheep. These treats are often made of nutrients that sheep in particular need. Other owners may simply feed their sheep horse treats such as carrot flavored horse ‘cookies’ or apple flavored ones. Just note that your sheep may or may not like these. Of course there are also those who prefer to give their sheep animal crackers, gold fish, or regular saltines (maybe no salt saltines). It’s really a personal preference of what you want to feed and what your sheep prefer. The main thing is to always clear it with your professional pet clinic Westminster MD first and always feed in moderation.