Give the best food for cats in spring to avoid alterations

The longer, sunnier days characteristic of spring, flowering and mild temperatures allow you to enjoy your pets much more. But, like humans, any change of season is an important moment in the biological cycle of any animal, such as that of cats, which are also affected by this explosion of spring. This can also affect their eating habits, make sure you always give the best cat food to your pet. Whether you live in the country or the city, this natural transition can have some effects on your feline companion. We will tell you about some of them so that they do not catch you by surprise.

Changes in coat

If giant hairballs have taken over your house and your clothes, don't panic. For cats, spring is the time of shedding, so it will be normal for you to find a greater amount of hair during this time of year. It will be good to brush him carefully and with a special comb so that the dead hair falls out, thus avoiding tangles and promoting the growth of new fur.

Season of heat

Spring is a favorable time for cats to be in heat due to the increase in daylight hours. However, their jealousy is very particular, it can be repeated at intervals of two or three weeks and they do not bleed, unlike what happens to female dogs. Even if your cat is neutered, this will not prevent males from approaching her to court her.

Cats sneeze too

Spring comes loaded with mites and other allergens that can cause your cat to sneeze or get rashes. Some of the main allergy symptoms usually occur on its skin, so you should observe if your cat suffers from itching, peeling, inflammation or any type of redness... symptoms that will get worse if you let it scratch.

Fleas and ticks

The warm environment of spring favors the appearance of parasites, such as fleas and ticks, which can get attached to your kitten's hair, potentially causing anemia, some type of dermatitis or the spread of other microbes. As a precaution, check his coat more frequently.

More leishmaniasis

During this time of year, the disease leishmaniasis is more common in a large number of pets due to the increase in the mosquitoes that carry it, the sandflies, and it can be a big problem. In the case of cats, they usually develop this disease from the insect bite if they have low defenses. As a precaution, it is advisable to use insect repellent collars, mosquito nets on windows and doors or some type of repellent - such as anti-mosquito plugs - that prevents contact of these insects with your cat.

Lethargic and without appetite

The change in temperature and hours of sunshine can make your feline friend a little more lethargic and without appetite. This is normal, your metabolism slows down and your stomach asks for less food. In addition, having more hours of daylight will make them spend more time awake, so it is likely that you will notice them more tired than normal and they will rest for longer throughout the day. In these cases you can give them the best cat food to give them flavor and energy.

Tips for this time of year

Although most of these symptoms are common among cats, depending on the breed and place of residence, your case may not show any specific or very prominent symptoms during spring. Be that as it may, we are going to leave you some tips so that your cat can safely enjoy this spring, and you with it.

• Be careful with the windows. The rise in temperatures will mean that you have more windows and doors open at home. Any gap will be a great temptation for your adventurous friend, so be careful when keeping gaps open to the outside.

• Toxic flowers and plants. It is common to spread the joy of spring and fill the house with plants and flowers. But keep in mind that some are toxic to cats if touched or ingested. Ivy, lilies, hydrangea, hyacinth, holly, daffodils or azaleas are some of the dangerous species. Before decorating your house with plants, find out which ones can affect your kitten companion.

• Changes at home. With the change of season we tend to do various renovations at home. If these changes are very sudden, they can affect cats, which are territorial and habit-forming animals. Calmly consider these changes or works at home. Your friends will thank you.

• Deworming. The proliferation of bugs and insects during spring will make it more important than ever to have good control of your cat's deworming. Reinforce it during this time of year.

• Take care of your diet. Don't lose sight of your furry friend's habits during these months. Pay more attention to them and pamper their health with natural, high-quality products. We recommend cat foods from the Fitmin Purity range, the Dibaq Naturally Better (DNM) or Dicat Up products.