During the winter season, one should take extra care of their pets. Just like ours, their health too gets affected by the cold. The pets in the house also suffer when temperature drops. These voiceless animals may not be able to express their problems in words, but they definitely express their pain through their eyes. Therefore, it is our responsibility to take special care of them in the winter. Small kittens are more susceptible to diseases. Let us know from Dr Avadhesh Kumar Verma (Community Medicine and Nodal Rabies Vaccination) of Government Medical College, Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), how to take care of cats in winter.
1. Get vaccinated: According to Dr Avadhesh Kumar Verma, if one is fond of keeping cats, then it is very important to know how to care for them. The first thing one should keep in mind is to take the small kitten to the doctor and get it vaccinated. These vaccines protect kittens from many deadly diseases.
2. Do not disturb: According to the doctor, kittens also need good care in the winter. Therefore, the way a human child sleeps for a long time in the beginning after birth. Similarly, kittens also sleep for a long time during the day. If one has kittens in their house, then do not disturb them so that they can get enough sleep.
3. Do not take them outside: Winter weather can be fatal for humans as well as pets. Therefore, it is suggested not to take the kitten outside. A small mistake in the cold can be fatal for them. In fact, taking a kitten outside can harm their health and lead to diseases.
4. Provide double the nutrition: Kittens need twice the nutrition as an adult cat. When they are 5–6 months old, they should be fed four times a day. Apart from this, if one has both a dog and a cat in their house, they should not feed the dog food to the cat. Once the cat is 8–10 months old, it can be fed homemade food like rice, milk, and curd.
5. Avoid bathing daily: Dr Avadhesh Kumar says that there is no need to bathe the kitten daily. When the cat’s body starts smelling, one can bathe it with normal water. Also, the cat’s hair should be brushed daily. By doing this, broken hair will come out and will not spread in the house.
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