These are 5 myths of cats around us you need to know as a cat lover: #1.
Cats may drink cow milk.
It is not recommended to let them drink cow milk since they are lactose intolerant.
Cow milk can upset their tummies.
Cow milk will be much more dangerous if you give it to kittens as they can make kittens dehydrate very quickly.
#2.
Rub a cat's nose with his urine to stop him urinating everywhere This punishment won't work to stop your cat urinating outside his box.
In fact, it will make his behaviour problem worse.
Your cat will start to associate the litter box with his punishment.
And the result, he will completely avoid using his litter box.
Bringing him to the veterinarian is always your first priority since some dangerous and harmful diseases (such as diabetes) can affect your cat and make him unable to urinate normally.
Sometimes this bad problem is caused by the litter box itself.
Here are some factors why a cat won't use his litter box: *The litter box is too dirty.
*The box is located near your cat's water and food.
*The box is located where he can be ambushed easily by another pet.
*The box is too small or too many cats using the same litter box.
*Etc.
#3.
Declawing will not hurt cats It can give harmful effects to cats since they walk on their toes.
Declawing will not just remove the cat's claws but also the bone.
#4.
Fish is good for cats The fact, fish is not always good for them.
Eating fish too much will result to Vitamin E deficiency and can cause steatitis (yellow fat disease).
#5.
Indoors cats are free from diseases Keeping cats indoors is not a guarantee if they can be free from diseases.
However, compared to outdoors cats, indoors cat live longer and healthier.
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