20 Common Mistakes Cat Owners Make

20 распространённых ошибок которые допускают хозяева котов Washing their water bowl. A cat’s sense of smell is 14 times better than that of humans. If you wash their water or food bowl, make sure not to use scented dishwashing liquids. Cats hate strong odors and these scents can discourage your pet from drinking water from their bowl. Toxic houseplants Some plants are toxic to cats. Cats may ingest toxic plant substances while they lick themselves because there can be pollen or seeds stuck in their fur. Among the most toxic plants are daffodils, English Ivy, azaleas, Calla lilies, aloe, begonias, and ficus. Giving bones to them Cooked bones are a serious danger to felines because they can splinter and get stuck in a cat’s throat or stomach Essential oils and diffusers Essential oils can be toxic to cats whether ingested orally, applied to the skin, or simply inhaled. It’s because cats lack the enzymes that are needed to metabolize essential oils properly. ​