5 Tips to Protect Your Cat in Winter
When the days get shorter and the wind blows colder, as we slowly wrap ourselves in our winter jackets and don’t forget the scarf, the cold winter months are undoubtedly just around the corner. It's time to inform ourselves about the protection for our furry friends and take all necessary precautions to ensure our beloved pets can get through the winter comfortably and without problems.
Paw Care in Snow and Cold
Does your cat love to dive into the deep snow, and does the cold seem to bother her at all? At the latest, when she warms up on the sofa in the evening, you should take a look at her paws, especially the paw pads. Cold and snow can dry out the paw pads and, without care, make them brittle and cracked. This not only hurts but can also lead to inflammations. Applying a bit of coconut oil or special paw cream makes the skin supple and soft again. To avoid inflammations on the paws, you can also check your cat every evening for stuck salts and ice clumps.
For young, old, or sick cats, it is advisable to keep them indoors on cold days. Often, their fur and/or immune system are (still) not strong enough to withstand the cold, and there is an increased risk of a →cold.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Nach einem Spaziergang durch den Schnee solltest du die Pfoten deiner Katze einmal begutachten und ggf. von Eis und Streugut befreien.
Healthy Food for Strong Immune Defense
The best foundation for a relaxed and fit winter season is high-quality and also →healthy food. By ensuring that your cat's nutritional needs are optimally met, the body and immune system strengthen for all possible weather conditions. Sugar, grains, and artificial additives have no place in healthy food; instead, it is advisable to opt for food with natural raw materials, a high meat content, and transparent composition.
A healthy cat is less likely to catch a cold in the cold rain or snow or suffer from →cat flu. In the long run, it is worth investing in high-quality cat food, as treating colds, intolerances, dull fur, and other problems incurs veterinary costs. Grab your kitten, cuddle up with it on the couch, and surprise it with our juicy and tasty winter menu - this will finally get even the last winter grump in the mood for the cold days.
Healthy Food for a Strong Immune System
Care of Winter Fur - Even for Indoor Cats
A few degrees colder outside, and your outdoor cat's fur doubles in volume? That's good because the dense winter coat keeps your cat warm in the cold and protects her from the icy weather.
However, some cats are also indoor cats who spend the entire winter in the warm house. Even if your cat doesn't set a paw in the snow, her body will still develop a winter coat for protection. During this time, she will shed her summer coat just like outdoor cats, and the denser winter coat grows back. Daily brushing makes the →shedding process easier for your cat, and you will have to deal with fewer loose hairs on furniture and floors.
Did you know that →flaxseed oil is not only very healthy due to its omega-3 and 6 fatty acids but also good for skin and fur? The omega-6 fatty acids contained in high-quality flaxseed oil can strengthen the hair roots and thus help prevent →excessive hair loss**.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Auch Katzen, die sich nur im Haus aufhalten, bekommen ein dichtes Winterfell und sollten regelmäßig gebürstet werden.
Sufficient Warm Places to Snuggle
Your furry friend likes it warm in winter. Set up an extra cozy spot for her during this time and make sure the apartment never cools down. Cats are very sensitive to colds, so you should avoid temperatures below 18 degrees and strong temperature fluctuations. The maximum temperature in your apartment should be 23-24° Celsius. Some cats also enjoy being pampered under an infrared lamp.
If you notice that your beloved pet seems tired and spends many hours a day sleeping: no need to worry. Cats like to sleep a lot in winter, which is completely harmless. If you're still unsure, it's better to call the vet's office one more time. You can also do something good for your cat with our healthy →Acceptance Booster and provide her with 13 essential vitamins in a tasty way, thus strengthening her immune system for the cold winter days.
Cat Flap Instead of a Cracked Window!
Cats love warmth, so it's no wonder that even the usually robust four-legged friends have little desire to spend their time in the cold, frosty air in winter, and they often want to go back inside - until your cat decides to let her urge to move run free in the garden again.
To avoid having to attend to these needs every 2 minutes in winter, it is advisable to install a cat flap in the apartment or house. Your cat should always have the option to go inside when she is cold. Please note that a cracked window is not an option because your cat could get stuck and seriously injure herself!
