As we all know, winter is just around the corner, so from now on we begin to dust off and take out of our suitcases the best winter clothing to combat the cold and keep us as warm as possible, but what can we do with our cat friend? In this article you will learn about different ways and/or ways to keep our four-legged friend at a comfortable temperature so that he can combat the ravages of winter weather with our help.
1. Ask the sun for help
Just as you are reading in winter you cannot get a better ally than the sun, you have to open the curtains of your house so that your cat can get warm with it, you can also help him by placing his bed and scratching post next to the sunniest windows of your house, your cat will thank you and you can be calm since your cat will not be cold.
2. Thermal beds for cats
These are beds that give off heat thanks to safe circuits (they work with electricity), similar to the thermal blankets that we humans use, we only recommend placing an extra blanket on top of your cat’s bed to prevent it from having direct contact with its skin and avoid injuries, as an extra fact we tell you that kittens with arthritis will enjoy them a lot since it relieves pain temporarily due to the heat emitted.
3. Cardboard boxes
It is a very economical option which is easily accessible to everyone, you simply take a cardboard box a little larger than your feline and fill it with blankets and pillows to keep it warm, the more you fill the box the better. that it would be further away from a source of cold that is the floor, also keep in mind that if your cat is elderly, break one of the side covers of the box to make it easier for him to access.
Another idea that you can implement and it is even easier is to place a wool blanket making a type of cave for your cat to enter and stay warm.
4. Table lamps
A simple and very easy idea to implement at home is a table lamp because when it is turned on it gives off heat and if a cushion is placed under the light it will always stay warm.
5. Physical activity
Use cat toys and drag the toy with a rope across the floor to simulate that it is its prey and stop every so often, this will make it hunt which will have a lot of fun, apart from greatly stimulating its speed, instincts and agility, its body and mind will thank you as this activity will keep him warm and protected from the winter weather, pay attention to this advice not only applies for winter but for the whole year (keep his toy hidden until the next round of games so that the cat does not lose the interest in him).
6. Winter food
Some cats tend to eat a little more during the winter, so be prepared to keep them well fed and not starving, that is if you make sure that their diet is very well balanced so that they maintain very good energy levels and periodically remember to change their water since this Every once in a while it gets cold.
7. Take your cat to the vet
Taking our feline to the vet to do a general check-up never hurts, especially at this time to find out the state of the cat’s health and to know if it is in optimal conditions to face the cold, the ideal time to carry out this check-up is one or Two weeks before the start of winter, the vet will always help you and give you the best advice so that you can take the best care of your friend.
This list of tips will help you take care of your cat in the best way so that it can better face the winter season. We at CatanDog’s® always do our part by keeping ticks and fleas away from your friend with our antiparasitic medal.
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