What should owners pay attention to when choosing a cage for cats to go outside?

1. Picking up the cat: 1. Health examination. Before bringing a cat back, you should first confirm whether the cat is healthy and whether it has been dewormed. 2. Choose a suitable cat-picking tool: You can choose a pet flight box or a small iron cage of appropriate size (with an air-permeable cloth cover on the outside to prevent the cat from being frightened by the unfamiliar environment). Try not to use cardboard boxes for big cats to prevent them from escaping when frightened. 3. Give the cat a quiet and free environment. Don't rush to hug or kiss your cat when it gets home. Families with children should pay special attention to not letting children tease the cat first. Cats are notoriously sensitive and slow-warming animals. In order to prevent the cat from being frightened, try to give it time to get familiar with the new environment. It is recommended to put the kitten in a room first and not disturb it. 4. Take protective measures at home. Kittens, like children, like to jump around and rub against each other. So put away knives, glass products and other fragile things at home, as well as all things that cats cannot touch: chocolate, coffee, lilies, various medicines, various household acidic and alkaline cleaners (to prevent licking), mothballs , insecticides, varnish for furniture. Seal the window well (how to seal the window is a pitfall, I will write about it right away). Families with conditions can purchase wire screens. Because cats like to look out the window, it is necessary to prevent the cat from accidentally opening the window and falling out (residents on the first floor) or slipping out (residents on the first floor) because of playing on the window. Another tip is to keep your cat out of sight every time you open the window. Because some clever cats will secretly learn how to open windows! So this is also to teach parents some necessary scheming. Some parents asked if the cat could be let out of the house to play when it was in heat and looked distressed. In fact, this is very dangerous in terms of consequences. There are many cats that run away from home because they are in heat, are injured because of fighting with other cats occupying territory, are injured because of mating with other wild cats, and even when they come back, the wounds are deep and eventually inflamed, and there are also cats that get lost because of chasing other members of the opposite sex, or because of eating. The situation of being fed poisonous food by others and never coming back. Because domestic cats have not lived in the wild for a long time, wild cats' territories are not adaptable enough to the lack of food and water in the outside world. Therefore, out of a responsible attitude, parents should seal windows and perform sterilization in time (the sterilization chapter explains how to do sterilization in detail), so that their cats do not stay in dangerous situations without knowing it. 5. Clean the cat. For the health of the family and the cat, parents should do a health check-up on the new member of the family. Observe whether the cat is dirty, has fleas, or has caught a cold (especially if there are other cats at home, you should pay more attention to confirm. New cats should be confirmed to have no feline distemper, cat ringworm and other infectious diseases before bringing them back. ) Kittens under 3 months old should not be bathed as much as possible because their resistance is relatively low. If you take a shower, close the window. And blow dry with hot air in time. Beware of colds. Cats are animals that are covered in fur, so they are prone to fleas. And fleas running on people are even more troublesome. Therefore, fleas and ticks must be eliminated promptly. Check your cat for fleas when she gets home. We recommend the German-made Fulian spray. Taobao should have it. Just choose a reliable seller. If possible, avoid using flea collars and flea killers. Kittens under three months old should be used as appropriate. Don't spray too much. It is better to choose those flea-killing products (this is a pitfall that I haven’t written yet) 2. Equipment: Next, you have to start buying some things. After the kitten arrives home, the first thing to do is to quickly prepare utensils for eating, drinking and defecating. The first step is to purchase the items the master needs. A. Cat milk powder (KMR cat milk powder and goat milk powder are recommended. Meow parents with limited conditions can buy infant milk powder section 1, or Shuhua milk), cat milk bottles, and ordinary syringes with the needle removed (generally available in pet hospitals) . B. Cat food, Miaoxian bags, cat cans, and cat food bowls. First of all, we need to prepare two cat food bowls. One is for water and the other is for food. If you have more than one cat at home, each cat should have its own food bowl. So how to choose the right cat food. Of course, natural food is recommended! Newbies will ask questions such as what is natural food and whether it is expensive. The minimum is to buy royal grain. There are many promotion options. now,go natural,desire,wellness, EVO lots and lots. I’ll talk about it in detail later. Don't buy those grains that cost 10 yuan a pound. There are really too few nutrients in it. Remember that cats are carnivores. The pork we eat costs 13 yuan per pound. Some people buy a lot of food because they are greedy for cheap. One cat will not be able to eat enough, and the other will have an increased appetite. Not only does it save money, it also increases the risk of your cat getting sick. C. Cat litter + cat litter box A cat litter box is also equipped with a cat toilet for one cat. This is to prevent more than one cat from being disgusted with each other and pulling around when they are in the same room. There are all kinds of cat litter on the market now. You can choose according to your needs. Clumping cat litter is the easiest to buy. They are sold in supermarkets and pet markets. Be careful not to buy one that is too dusty, as it will make the cat covered in dust and eventually dirty the cat and the home. D. Travel supplies: flight cases, iron cages, soft cat bags. Every owner should prepare a strong and durable cat cage. Cat cages are so useful. For example, if there are guests at home or the small animals are afraid of the cat, or the cat needs to be taken to the animal hospital for sterilization, or the cat needs to be sent home for foster care during the New Year, it is very useful.

E. Standby nutritional supplements: Mommy’s Love (must have!!!), Lactase, Smecta, ordinary syringes with the needle removed (necessary can be purchased in general pet hospitals), multivitamins (can be (optional), taurine (optional) F. Care products: cat internal anthelmintics (Bayer brand internal insect repellent is recommended), external anthelmintics, cat eye drops, cat bath shampoo, cat ear mite medication, cat toothbrush , cat brushing gloves and cat toothpaste, cat oral spray, small syringe for feeding medicine, cat nail clippers, hair removal cream (Junbao is recommended) and cat grass, comb. Cats’ needs are very similar to those of humans. Basically we need to use them. Some parents may ignore buying hair cream or cat grass, but it is very dangerous for cats if the hair balls are swallowed and cannot be digested. Parents should not ignore buying cat toothpaste. Today’s cats like to eat Miao Xian Bao. Dental calculus on the teeth must also be prevented and treated. It is recommended to use a thumb glove to wipe the cat’s teeth every day. If the cat has dental calculus, he must Treat it promptly to avoid developing gum inflammation. G. Cat toys: cat amusing sticks, small mice, catnip, cat scratching posts H. Luxury level: cat nests, cat climbing frames. It is important to have a warm cat bed during the winter. Because I am worried that the cat will catch a cold. The cat climbing frame is a matter of opinion. If the house is relatively small, you can also let the cat jump back and forth in a place like a closet. Note that the height difference should not be too large. You can place some boxes of appropriate height next to the wardrobe. Convenient for it to play back and forth. I. Scholar level: some books about cat habits, forums about cats (Douban Cat Love Club group, website Cat Date). Note here: ABC must buy. Depending on the age of the kitten, cats under 3 months old should be given cat milk powder. Kittens who have laid a good foundation in this way will be very, very strong. Avoid being weak during the growth period to prevent illness in the future. 3. Feeding: Cats are mammals, but their eating habits are different from those of humans. They are carnivores. And there are many things that cannot be eaten. Milk cats go through three stages during their growth. The first period is the rapid growth period. This is the time to eat kitten food. It is best to add cat milk powder to cats under 3 months old. Eat 5 to 6 meals a day. (The cat’s hair will be shiny after eating it) Cats aged 2 to 6 months enter a period of rapid growth after weaning. High-quality food with balanced nutrition and high protein and calories is needed to meet the needs of body growth. Kittens have small appetites and mouths, but they grow and digest very quickly. Kittens must eat specially formulated high-quality kitten food. The characteristics of this type of high-quality kitten food are that it uses meat as the main raw material, is very easy to digest, and contains a large amount of nutrients, which can meet the special nutritional needs of kittens. Cat food for 1 month old: goat milk powder + soaked soft cat food. Feeding frequency: once every 4 hours. 6 meals a day. (Do not wean off milk too early. Cat food should be 5 to 6 grains at a time) Feeding amount: Increase as appropriate. Concentration: one spoonful of milk powder and two spoons of warm water. The water temperature is still warm. Elimination: Prepare a litter box for the kitten. The kitten can now try using the litter box. Take it into the litter box and pull the litter out twice with your paws. It will start playing. Food for 2-month-old cats: Soaked cat food + goat milk powder. Feeding frequency: once every 6 hours. More than 4 meals a day. (Cat food is used as the staple food. Do not add too much Miaoxian Bao. Goat milk powder is fed once a day. Excretion: Will defecate on its own. Cat food for 3 months old: dry cat food + Miaoxian Bao occasionally. Feeding frequency of goat milk powder: 8 Once an hour, more than 3 meals a day. (Goat milk powder is still given a little every day) Food for cats 4 months and above: Dry cat food + Miaoxian bag. Feeding frequency: One meal in the morning and one meal in the evening. During the growth period, the cat will gradually change from a sharp mouth to a big bun face. The second period is the rapid maturation period. Choose to eat one meal in the morning and one in the evening. If you want to eat, add another meal. Cats over 6 months old will start to grow slowly and become less active. At this time, they will eat more food per meal, so they can reduce the number of meals per day. . Although the size of the cat is very similar to that of an adult cat, it will actually grow every day! During this period, cats like to eat high-quality dry cat food, and add appropriate canned food. The third period is the adult period. Change to adult cat food. Feed it once a day in the morning and evening. Adult cats no longer need the large amounts of energy and nutrients provided by kitten food. The food should be changed slowly within 5 to 7 days according to the pet food change rules. . Indoor cats should pay attention to the problem of obesity. You can prepare a weight scale to monitor the cat. 4. Cleaning: The cat litter box should be shoveled almost twice a day, like me. You can also shovel it when you see it. The house should be ventilated and cleaned frequently. The master generally likes the house to be clean. If the floor is dirty, the master will be in a bad mood, so it is necessary to clean the house every week. Parents can also use 84 disinfectant or DuPont Virco disinfectant to wipe the floor. Vaccine: Take the vaccine when the owner is 4 months old to prevent the owner from getting common cat diseases, nasal congestion and other diseases. I don’t want to fight to save money, but for kittens and puppies, feline distemper and nasal congestion are diseases with a very low cure rate (the owner once rescued a dog from canine distemper, and it died tragically), so parents. Remember, you get what you pay for. Don’t sacrifice the safety of kittens and cats in order to save money. When the hot summer comes, you can give your owners a bath for 4 months and above. The owner will be very comfortable himself, but be careful to keep warm.

Normally, the temperature difference between home and outside should not exceed 3 degrees. If you see any signs of eye mucus or scratching in the ears, you should wipe them clean and then apply eye drops and ear mite removal medicine. Some parents particularly like to turn on the air conditioner. If there is a cat at home, the temperature difference between the air conditioner and the outdoor temperature should not exceed three degrees. Because as the temperature drops and the air flow in the room becomes faster, cats, creatures with extremely sensitive noses, will feel it sensitively. So they must be given an adaptation process. It is recommended not to blow the cold air directly on the cat. Let the cold air blow toward the top of the house, so that the temperature of the house will drop more evenly. At the same time, families with conditions can turn on a humidifier at the same time to give cats a comfortable and healthy environment. 5. Neutering: Cats that are about 6 months old have entered sexual maturity. The male cat will begin to have frequent erections, howl at night, and urinate everywhere. Female cats behave similarly. As a responsible owner, I don’t want to be unkind enough to neuter them. Domestic cats will be very miserable if their heat is not satisfied. The male cat's penis will be congested and cannot be released, and the fluid secreted by the female cat's uterus will flow back into the uterus, causing problems such as pyometra. Otherwise, as an adult, try it. Isn’t it cruel to let your penis become engorged and erect again and again but cannot be masturbated? And the kittens that are born cannot be adopted because of the large number, and eventually become stray cats, which will end up very tragic. There is no way this human society is like this. Therefore, we must do our best to take them for sterilization. Cats can be neutered after their first heat. Generally, male cats can be neutered when they are 8 months old and female cats are 7 months old. Before taking your cat for neutering, make sure the cat is healthy and active. Otherwise, recovery will be slow. Neutering a male cat requires a physical examination, anesthesia, and then removal of the testicles. The cost is about 400. Female cats need to have their uterus and fallopian tubes removed, which requires an incision on the belly, so the cost is more expensive than that of male cats. The current price in Beijing is about 900. After sterilization, male and female cats should wear Elizabethan rings and rest in cages to prevent them from tearing the wounds. Pay attention to the disinfection of the sanitary environment at home to prevent wound infection. It will take 2 to 3 days for the male cat's wound to heal. The female cat needs 7 to 10 days to heal. 6. Left-behind cats and foster care. What should cats do if they have to go away for a few days? Many cat owners in big cities live alone. Family members are not in the area and cannot help take care of the pets, and friends do not have the space or time. There are three ways at this time. 1. The cat stays at home. If you go out for 1 to 2 days, the cat will have no problem taking care of itself. Put several basins of water at home. Put enough cat food. Place one or two litter boxes as much as possible. Avoid cats from pooping and barking because the litter box is not clean. 2. Home feeding. If you are away from home for more than 3 days during a holiday or business trip. You can ask a part-time worker, cleaning lady, or friend to come over at least every two days to change the water, add food and shovel poop (of course, it is best to come every day). The prices for hourly workers on the market now are pretty good. Of course, you still need to find someone you can trust. (Put away valuables at home) Help with ventilation. Cats are very easy pets, they don’t need to be run around and they don’t require a lot of care. If possible, you can also ask a friend to help take photos and check the status of your cat at any time. 3. Pet store foster care. Parents are going away from home, or there are activities at home. I had to send the cat to foster care. In this case, many pet shops now provide boarding services. The advantage of foster care is that it ensures the safety of cats. The disadvantage is that cats are naturally afraid of strangers, so they need to be careful about contracting diseases or causing depression. Let me teach you a trick: when you send your cat to foster care, you should also bring cat litter and cat toys. Generally, foster care facilities are too lazy to change cat litter. As everyone knows, cats are very concerned about the smell of other cats living there. So the cat litter needs to be replaced. Also hang up your cat’s favorite cat toys. Give the cat a sense of familiarity. Of course, it is best to come to your home for feeding. To avoid the risk of infectious diseases that may be caused by foster care. 7. Medical treatment: Here we will analyze the treatments for several common cat diseases. All are shared after personal treatment. (No need to sympathize with this PO owner) Cats are very strong hunter-type creatures. Cats are always in pain and will not show it. It is said that some seriously ill cats will suddenly run away from home, not wanting their owners to see them dying. Since we have such a proud and domineering creature, we, as owners, must use the ability to observe words and emotions. Symptoms of a sick cat 1: It is dangerous to hide in a low spirit. When parents come home, they find that their beloved cat does not come to welcome you happily, but hides alone in the nest; when you take out its favorite toy, it does not jump up excitedly; when parents come to it and gently When you call it softly, it doesn't respond at all... The cat is in low spirits, which means it is sick. Lack of energy in cats is a precursor to many diseases. When a cat is slow in movement, introverted, and unresponsive, you must pay attention to observe its other reactions to judge its condition. Symptom 2 of sick cats: dry and hot nose. A healthy cat’s nose is moist and cold. Except when the cat is sleeping and just waking up, if the cat’s nose is dry, it means the cat is not very comfortable. If the cat's nose is dry and hot, you should measure the cat's temperature immediately. The cat is likely to have a fever. Symptoms of Cat Illness 3: Respiratory Abnormalities If a cat has respiratory symptoms, such as sneezing, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc., it may be a problem with the cat’s nasal bronchus or a cold.

Symptom 4 of Cat Illness: Vomiting Vomiting is also one of the important symptoms of cat illness. Owners should pay attention to observation. If the cat’s spirit and appetite are normal after vomiting, it is usually just vomiting hair balls, so don’t worry about it. If vomiting continues, food and water should be banned. 24 hours a day, feed lactase. If the vomiting symptoms disappear and return to normal after fasting and taking medicine, it may be minor gastroenteritis caused by accidental ingestion. If the vomiting persists and worsens, seek medical attention immediately. Symptom 5 of Cat Sickness: Drooling When a cat shows symptoms of drooling or smelly mouth, pay attention to the cat’s mouth. Causes of drooling include ingestion of foreign objects (such as chicken bones, needles and other sharp objects), oral ulcers, etc. , it is also possible that tongue bubbling is caused by a lack of vitamin B caused by eating hard cat food all the time. In severe cases, it may be feline leukemia. Symptoms of Cat Illness 6: Lameness When a cat is afraid to touch the ground with its limbs or is limping, it may be a thorn in the foot in a mild case, or a fracture in a severe case. Cat illness symptom 7: The third eyelid is exposed. When a cat is sleeping, if you open its eyelids, you can see a white film attached to the eyeball. This film is called the third eyelid. When a cat has a fever or is severely weakened, the third eyelid will be exposed. Symptoms of Cat Sickness 8: Urinary occlusion, frequent urination, and urinary incontinence. Once a cat, especially a male cat, has a problem with its urinary system, parents must pay attention immediately, because once a cat holds its urine for more than 24 hours, it will cause azotemia, even renal failure and uremia. disease, the consequences are very serious. (Po owner, I have been infected) If cat urinary tract disease is treated in time, the cat can live a healthy life, but if the disease is delayed, it will pose a great threat to the cat’s life. Next, let’s talk about common symptoms: NO1. Cat ringworm NO2. Diarrhea. For a cat with diarrhea, you must first find out the cause of his diarrhea. A. Indigestion This is the most common cause of loose stools, especially in kittens under six months old. Simple indigestion is also called loose stools. a1. Changing food or catching a cold. Generally, kittens will have diarrhea because of changing food. Because their systems are very delicate and lack a lot of digestive enzymes, they will have loose stools if they are not digested well. If left unchecked, they will become looser and looser, leading to dehydration, which is very dangerous. Another one is catching a cold. Generally speaking, as long as the cat's energy and appetite are the same as usual, it can be considered that sudden changes in weather or cold are causing diarrhea. It is necessary to properly keep the cat warm and regulate its digestion. In these two cases, you should stop feeding foods that are difficult to digest, such as canned food and meat, and feed two tablets of Lactobacillus or Mommy's Love (Multivitamin Lactobacillus Powder, which can be purchased in pharmacies, for babies) at a time. But they cannot be fed together. Just use a syringe without a needle. B. Enteritis The symptoms of enteritis are that in addition to diarrhea, the cat’s mental state is not good and the body temperature rises. In this case, the cat’s symptoms are very similar to feline infectious enteritis (cat distemper). After confirming that the cat has been immunized, you can treat it according to the following methods. Otherwise, please go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis as soon as possible. The doctor will give it some anti-inflammatory drugs. After taking anti-inflammatory drugs, the cat needs to be fed some digestive aids based on live fungi, such as lactase, Mommy's Love, etc., to help the cat restore its digestion ability. You can also go to the drug store to buy "Smecta" to help cats stop diarrhea. Unlike Qingda, it uses physical methods to take bacteria out of the body. C. Parasites If you need to take medicine to fight parasites, it is best to go to the hospital for a stool test first, and then use targeted medicine. Generally speaking, you need to take internal anthelmintics once every 3 months. Daily care for cats with gastrointestinal discomfort: 1. Pay attention to diet: do not feed food that is not suitable for digestion, ensure drinking water, remember not to feed raw water, and do not feed food that is too salty. 2. Pay attention to the hygiene and temperature of the cat’s living environment. If conditions permit, bask in the sun for 1-2 hours a day. 3. Appropriately supplement some drugs that help digestion, such as dry yeast tablets. Cats will take the initiative to eat yeast tablets because of their light fragrance. However, Qingda cannot be fed frequently. Over time, it may cause hearing loss. .