Ten Common Mistakes Cat Owners Make

... And I’ll add four more to make it an even 10:

1. Feeding dry food. Dry kibble is hands down the worst thing you can feed your precious kitty. Most brands are devoid of exactly the kind of nourishment your cat needs to be healthy all her life. If you’re feeding your cat dry food, I recommend you start today to make gradual improvements in her diet.
2. Misinterpreting behavior changes in your kitty. Cats are stoic creatures. As a result, it can be challenging to know when your favorite feline isn’t feeling well. One thing to look for is any change in his behavior, and in particular his litter box habits. Never assume a kitty that suddenly starts eliminating outside his box is misbehaving just to misbehave. Something about his health or his environment is causing the change, and he’s depending on you to help him sort it out.
3. Assuming it’s normal for your cat to throw up. It’s not. While it’s true too many cats vomit too often, throwing up is a sign of an underlying problem that requires attention. There are reasons kitties throw up. Hairballs are just one of them.
4. Not brushing those tiny teeth. Dental disease is one of the most common reasons cats visit the vet, and also one of the most costly. Dental disease isn’t always confined to the mouth, either. It can lead to a host of other health problems for your furry feline. If you’ve tried unsuccessfully to pry open her little jaw -- or you’ve never tried, assuming it would be Mission Impossible, check out this instructional video on how to brush a cat’s teeth.