Cats are pets loved by many people and raised at home. However, improper cat care will affect health, especially respiratory problems for family members.
Let the cat lie on the bed
Many families have a habit of letting cats lie on the bed, and this is also the main reason that has a negative impact on health. In which, cat fur or dead skin scales will stick to blankets, sheets, pillows and mattresses, causing respiratory tracts to be affected, leading to prolonged coughing and stuffy nose if inhaled with fur dust.
Using poor quality sanitary sand
Choosing poor quality cat litter will release a large amount of dirt into the air. Regularly inhaling dust can irritate the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. To protect the health of the family, housewives should prioritize using soy cat litter, wood litter or treated clay litter.
No brushing, no regular bathing
Not brushing cats daily will cause a lot of fur on the sofa, clothes or carpet. This is also a cause of allergies and skin problems as well as greatly affecting the respiratory tract. Accordingly, clean, wash, and brush cats regularly to ensure optimal cleanliness as well as reduce fur in the house.
Place the litter box in a closed space
Many families have a habit of placing toilet trays in closed rooms, lacking air circulation. Therefore, ammonia gas from urine combined with dust and sand accumulated in closed rooms will reduce the air quality in the house. Toilet trays should be arranged in dry, airy places such as balconies or toilets with ventilation fans to help ensure a living space is always clean and cool.
