As the Spring Festival approaches, the desire to return home surges in my heart. However, for those families with pet cats, how to arrange the cat's left-behind life has become a difficult problem. Bring it back to the countryside, worried that it will be a tiring journey; Foster care elsewhere, and fear that it will be wronged. In fact, as long as you are fully prepared, it is not a good choice to let the cat spend it alone at home.
1. Eat without worry and celebrate the New Year in a healthy way
The cat's diet is the most critical part of the stay-at-home period. In order to ensure a healthy diet for cats, we need to pay attention to the following:
Choose the right food: Dry food is the best choice during the stay-at-home period because it is not perishable and the cat eats it sparingly. When choosing dry food, it is advisable to choose a high-quality brand to ensure that your cat's nutritional needs are met.
Control the amount of food: According to the amount of food the cat eats and the number of days away from home, calculate the amount of dry food needed. Generally speaking, if you are away from home for 7 days, you need to prepare dry food for your cat for 10 days. If you have an automatic feeder, it is recommended to put a separate dry food for backup, in case of unexpected situations such as power outages or food jams.
Change the water source regularly: In order to ensure that the cat has fresh water at all times, it is recommended to prepare at least 2 to 3 water bowls and place them in the corner of the room. At the same time, make sure that the water bowl is placed separately from the dry food to prevent the cat from tipping over the water bowl. If your cat is playful, consider leaving a living water source, such as turning on the faucet to the point of dripping water or opening the lid of the toilet flush.
Second, clean and comfortable, elegant environment
In addition to the diet, the cat's living environment is also the focus of attention during the stay-behind period. In order for cats to live a comfortable life, we need to do the following:
Clean the litter box: The litter box is an important place for cats to live, and the litter needs to be cleaned and replaced regularly. Before leaving home, it is recommended to clean the litter box thoroughly and spread it with a sufficiently thick cat litter, which is recommended to be more than 8 cm thick. If you are away from home for a long time, you can also consider adding a disposable litter box, and use a courier box or cardboard box to cover the cat litter bag.
Maintain indoor hygiene: Before leaving the house, it is recommended to carry out a comprehensive indoor cleaning, including cleaning the floor, wiping down furniture, etc. At the same time, make sure that the room is well ventilated and the air is kept fresh.
Prepare toys and climbing frames: In order to keep your cat from feeling lonely and bored during the stay-at-home period, you can prepare some toys and climbing frames that your cat likes. These not only meet the cat's play needs, but also help them exercise and burn energy.
3. Safety first, accident prevention
During the stay-at-home period, the safety of the cat also needs special attention. In order to ensure the safety of cats, we need to do the following:
Close doors and windows: Before leaving the house, always make sure the doors and windows are tightly closed to prevent the cat from accidentally escaping or getting hurt. At the same time, it is also necessary to check whether the wires and sockets in the home are safe to avoid electric shock or injury to the cat.
Avoid sharp objects: Sharp objects such as scissors, needles and threads should be properly stored to prevent cats from accidentally injuring themselves. At the same time, it is also necessary to avoid placing small items that are easy to entangle and swallow in a place where cats can reach them.
Leave your scent: To make your cat feel your presence and love while they are staying, leave an item such as pajamas or a towel that has your scent on it. This allows the cat to find some comfort and warmth when feeling lonely or upset.
In short, as long as you make adequate preparations and arrangements, it is completely feasible to let your cat live a safe and comfortable life at home alone. Of course, as owners, we also need to keep an eye on the cat's condition at all times to ensure that they can spend their time healthy and happy. February** Dynamic Incentive Program