Purrmore Tips

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. You can teach your cat to accept tooth brushing with a gradual approach and rewards.

Ensure your cat is healthy, happy, and stress-free by keeping their litter box comfortable, safe, and clean.

Keep your cat hydrated by providing fresh water, using fountains, and adding water to their wet food.

Cats and dogs can live safely together with some preparation and training. Carefully match their personalities, modify their environment with safety in mind, and slowly introduce your pets using positive training.

Teach your cat to take medication before they need it. Use a medication station and the 1-2-3 technique to take away the stress from medication time.

Keep ants away from your cat’s food by using a “moat”. Place your cat’s food in the center of a slightly larger dish with water for an easy, natural, and humane ant repellent.

Puzzle feeders encourage your cat to forage their food or treats. They are excellent enrichment tools and also help slow down fast eaters.

Lilies are highly toxic to cats. Every part is toxic if ingested, and even a small amount can be fatal. Review plant toxicity before bringing plants home, and consider alternatives.

Enrichment is essential for your cat’s well-being. It’s also fun for you and your cat! Add joy by providing hideouts, toys, cat TV, and playing with your cat.

Trimming your cat's nails is important to prevent destructive clawing and prevent nails from getting caught on surfaces. Take gradual steps to teach your cat to accept nail trims.

A slow blink is one of the many ways your cat says, "I Love You!"

Scratching itself is a normal, innate behavior for cats, but it can be frustrating when it causes damage to furniture. You can teach your cat appropriate scratching.

Willingly getting into a carrier is an important life skill for your cat! Teach them to love their carrier for easy, stress-free travel and vet visits.