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A relative of mine is dealing with some health problems with her cat that are quite likely at least partly caused by ignorance. The relatives didn't know how serious it is when a cat doesn't eat. We humans can go without food for many days without it being dangerous and so can many other creatures. Cats, however, cannot and can easily get fatal fatty liver if they don't eat or don't eat enough. It can happen very quickly. But do most cat owners know that? I don't think they do.
This situation made me think about how important it is for cat owners to be educated about certain things. I'd like to put together a list of things that every cat owner should know and hand it out to adopters when they adopt a cat from my rescue. It could maybe also be beneficial for other people. I need some help to come up with things, though, so I was hoping people here could help me. What do you think is important for a cat owner to know to make life better, safer and healthier for both cat and owner? I was thinking about things like the risk of fatty liver, that I mentioned, the risk of crystals in male cats, and stuff like that. Can you think of any other things? It doesn't have to be health related.
Please keep the ideas coming! The more the better!
Thanks!
This situation made me think about how important it is for cat owners to be educated about certain things. I'd like to put together a list of things that every cat owner should know and hand it out to adopters when they adopt a cat from my rescue. It could maybe also be beneficial for other people. I need some help to come up with things, though, so I was hoping people here could help me. What do you think is important for a cat owner to know to make life better, safer and healthier for both cat and owner? I was thinking about things like the risk of fatty liver, that I mentioned, the risk of crystals in male cats, and stuff like that. Can you think of any other things? It doesn't have to be health related.
Please keep the ideas coming! The more the better!
Thanks!