Grass for cats

These animals, and above all those long-haired ones, need "green" probably to spit those hairs it has swallowed when cleansing itself. Cats that are usually locked up in flats go against flower pots and they most of all love to eat juncia [Cyperus alternifolins] Given there are many poisonous plants for cats. Whatever may happen to a cat, one has to try them not to gnaw. Accustom the cat to any special herbs or grass one could farm at home. One can find boxes with grass in stores.

Maro or special grass for cats (Nepeta cataria): It contains an ethereal oil whose aroma causes an intense well-being to the cat. This effect is known to cat keepers from centuries ago. Animals experience an ecstasy type of condition, they smell the plant, lick it and chew it with increasing enthusiasm, they bite it, scrub their cheeks and chin against it, they also moan in high tones and prance.

This state lasts during and about five to fifteen minutes and it does not benefit or hurt the cat. This plant can be cultivated in one's garden if it does not grow wild. The extract used to spray toys or bones is sold at specialized stores.

Valeriana it has a similar effect.

Comb and Brush: Short hair cats only need to be brushed when changing hair, so that they do not eat too much dead hair. On the other hand long hair cats need a permanent skin care, because if not it will tangle and combing them becomes a torment. Besides, it is necessary.

For long and short haired cats A semi-circular brush with hard bristles, although not too hard.

Only for long haired cats

• A metal comb with large barbs
• A metal comb with fine barbs
• A small knife to untangle knots
• A coarse rag that can brighten the skin

Toys: Cats living in flats are who need them above all, since they cannot perform their hunting activities and play with their prey as they usually do. Pet shops offer a variety of mice, balls with or without rattles, chewing bones and many other things. Empty thread rolls, ball of yarns, corks, newspaper roofing and empty boxes are also useful. When inviting new toys there are no limits to fantasy nor to one's cat.

Leach: A cat is not like a dog, whom one could leach without any trouble. That does not mean one cannot train a young cat to accept a leach. It may be very useful at certain times, for example, when going to the vet or on trips. The most practical thing to use is a harness adjusted to the chest and stomach that does not choke the animal. A common collar hooked to cats that like to explore their surroundings without anyone looking after them should not lack a plastic cord, so that they do not strangle themselves when hanging from a tree, for example.