What books should I read to raise a healthy cat for a long life?

Thank you so much for your kind words! Noushmc should always eat a high quality cat food. She she maintain a healthy weight as heavy cats are prone to a variety of illnesses. I would recommend to have her spayed once she is 6 months of age or older. Spayed females will not get as many health problems as unswayed females. Keep her current on vaccines and out of danger. Indoor cats are generally healthier than outdoor cats. Lastly, dental cleaning by the veterinarian has significant health benefits. Most cats between the ages of 3-7 will start needing the teeth cleaned every year or every other year. I hope this helps! Please reach out if you have any further questions!

"Think Like a Cat" by Pam Johnson-Bennett is a great book on cat behavior; this author also has a couple of other books ("Catwise" and "Cat Vs. Cat") which are also great. "The Trainable Cat" by John Bradshaw and Sarah Ellis is another good resource, with lots of specific info on teaching your cat to do things in a positive way. I hope that helps a bit! :)

It's great that you want to make sure Mia is happy! Cats need at least one litterbox per cat plus one extra to help reduce stress associated with the litterbox. They should be placed in separate rooms, away from the food and water bowls, must be scooped at least daily (preferably multiple times a day) and washed out at least weekly with a mild soap, followed by thorough rinsing. Cats need a lot of space to explore, but keeping them indoors is much safer than letting them outside, due to the risk of injury from cars, wildlife, other animals, etc. The key is providing space (particularly vertical space for climbing, such as cat trees, ledges, and the like) inside the home. Visit http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=T&C=33&S=2 , healthcareforpets.com and https://indoorpet.osu.edu// for tips on stress reduction. Also look into Feliway, a synthetic pheromone that is available in a diffuser and spray form that promotes calm feelings in cats http://www.feliway.com . See the link below and consult with your vet about the best food for Mia https://talkspetfood.aafco.org/rightpetfood . I hope that helps!

A well balance diet, regular dental cleanings, vaccinations, blood screenings yearly and lots of love will help most animals live longer. Every animal is different and animals can develop diseases, so just because you are doing all of this does not guarantee a long life for the animal. These things will certainly help though!

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. 3kg can be a normal weight for a cat, however this depends on her size. If you can feel her ribs but just barely, this is usually a good indication of a good weight. If you can feel her ribs very easily she is likely too thin, and if you can't feel her ribs she is too fat. Most cats will self-regulate amount to eat, so just leave food down for her. If she is happy, playing, energetic and having good poops, then the food is probably fine. Just make sure she is dewormed and has a product for fleas. Make sure you use a cat product, dog products can be fatal to cats. Best of luck with Noushmc.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to PetCoach. I'm sorry to hear you've had some bad luck trying to raise kittens. I've linked two websites from PetCoach that describe how best to care for kittens and keep them as healthy as possible. https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/new-kitten-101/ I hope these are helpful!

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Although animals do like company, they also can be very happy as single pets. If Scout seems happy, don't feel pressured to get a second cat. Scout should go to a vet as soon as you can make an appointment as he is likely behind on vaccines/worming if he hasn't had any since you got him. Neuter is recommended at 6 months of age. Otherwise just make sure you have scratching posts, litter tray, food and water. Best of luck with Scout!