These are just some of the topics I can discuss with you:
“How do I correct bad behavior such as spraying, biting, and not using the litter box?”
“How can I stop my cat from clawing the furniture and rugs?”
Are you ready for a cat?
- Do you have enough time? Cats need love, attention, grooming and stimulation.
- Does your lease allow cats?
- Will your finances allow for the proper care including shots, spay/neuter, flea protection, emergencies, etc.?
- Do you need pet insurance? If so, which plan will work best for you?
How to pick the perfect cat for you and your family:
- Some breeds swim, some fetch, and some are couch potatoes. Which breed is right for you?
- Do you have allergies?
- Are you — and your family members — active or more sedate?
- Kitten or cat? Mixed breed or purebred? Rescue shelter or breeder, and how do you pick one?
Pet proofing your home including the kitchen, laundry room, home office, bedroom etc.
- Which plants are poisonous?
- What to do with wires and cords?
- Should I put breakables away?
- How do I keep our furniture and rugs safe.
- “What are the proper items that should be on our shopping list before we bring our new cat home?”
- “Picking the right food: Raw? Wet? Dry? Commercial or homemade? Supplements?”
- “What are the best grooming tools to get the job done. Do I have to brush their teeth?”
- “What type of litter should I use? Are there environmentally friendly litters?”
- “Training my cat – is that even possible?”
- “How do I introduce my new pet to the rest of the family?”
- “Throughout my pet’s life what veterinary care is recommended?”
- “My cat is older, what should I watch out for? Do I change to senior food?”
- “Hairballs – what are they and can you cure them?”
- “Is catnip addictive? Is it bad for my cat?”
- “How can I stop my cats from clawing my furniture?”
- “What are the steps to toilet train my cat?”
- “We have a new baby. How do we keep the cat out of the room?”
- “What is FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease)? Can it be prevented? Treated?”
I can help you with all of these questions and more.
