San Diego Veterinary – Cat Care Tips

Cat lovers love to pamper their feline friends. They give their cats the best food, the most fashionable collars, and the best toys.

It’s a fact that most cats rule their owners, so when they turn up their noses at their food, what are we going to do? Start cooking! You cook for yourself and your friends, so why not cook for your loving companion. Pamper Your Cat shows readers how to prepare tasty and healthful treats and main meals for their cats. Try this:

 FINICKY EATERS MEAL

1 cup chicken, boiled or microwaved

1/4 cup fresh broccoli, steamed

1/4 cup shredded carrots, steamed

Chicken broth

Mix ingredients with enough chicken broth to hold together. This same recipe can be used with fish (broil or microwave until it flakes.) You can also vary the recipe by adding rice or other vegetables.

Quick Tip:

Did you know that baking soda will clean your cat?

Just rub the baking soda on and be sure to rub into the coat. Let set a few minutes and brush off! The kitty smells will be all gone, and you don’t need to get all wet!

FELINE FLEA PROOFING

Add to the food for each adult cat:

1/2 level teaspoon brewer’s yeast

1/4 level teaspoon garlic powder

LITTER BOX DEODORIZER

1 (16 ounce) box baking soda

4 teaspoons dried mint

Add the baking soda and mint to kitty litter. Stir it up, and keep it clean.

MOUSEBURGER BITES

3 oz sausage meat or finely ground beef

2 tbl oatmeal

1 egg, to bind

whisker of catnip, finely chopped

Serves one

Knead the ingredients together very thoroughly and form into a flat oval. Broil under a medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning frequently, until the outside is crisp. wait until cool, then slice into bite-sized chunks.