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A Younger Cat in 7 Steps
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A Younger Cat in 7 Steps
Keeping your feline friend as young as possible can help improve the length and quality of your pet's life. To make your pet younger, help your cat follow these 7 steps:
1. Help your cat maintain a healthy, trim figure. Your cat should be well proportioned with a lightly nipped waist and little belly fat. Control your cat's caloric intake and encourage regular exercise. Doing so will help keep your cat from getting too big or developing weight-related health problems, making his or her CatAge up to 2.5 years younger.
2. Keep people foods from your cat as much as possible. In general, human leftovers contribute little to your cat's very particular dietary needs. Limiting the human food in your cat's diet can make his or her CatAge up to 2.5 years younger.
3. Give your kitty cat treats only occasionally. Choose a lower-calorie treat recommended by your vet. Controlling extra calories can make his or her CatAge up to 2.5 years younger.
4. Keep your cat's mouth clean and healthy. Proper oral hygiene for cats, including regular toothbrushing and dental treats, will help keep your pet's mouth disease free. Periodontal disease is the greatest source of health problems in cats. Clean, healthy teeth can make your cat's CatAge up to 8 months younger. Learn more about cat dental care.
5. Play with your cat. If your cat is an indoor pet, he or she may not get enough exercise. Give your cat a variety of feline-friendly toys and encourage your cat by participating in playtime. You'll both benefit. Keeping your feline active can make his or her CatAge up to 8 months younger.
6. Schedule regular veterinarian visits. Early vaccinations and regular vet visits help prevent illness. If your cat was not vaccinated as a kitten, ask your vet which vaccines are appropriate for your adult cat. Vaccinating your cat can make his or her CatAge up to 8 months younger.
7. Keep your cat safe and secure inside your home. Disease, predators, traffic, and other outdoor dangers drastically shorten the life span of the average outdoor cat. Keeping your cat inside and protecting him or her from the hazards of outdoor life can make your pet's CatAge up to 6.1 years younger.
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