I believe that many pet owners have paid a lot of IQ tax in the process of raising cats!
How to raise a cat without paying IQ tax? Remember, it’s better to spend the least amount of money to raise a cat, not to spend no money!
1. Daily necessities
1. Rice basin and water basin
People who raise cats for the first time will choose a very good-looking one-piece rice basin + water basin type for their cat on the Internet. In fact, this kind of expensive and easy to collect dust!
Cat’s rice bowl is best made of flat porcelain. For the water basin, a porcelain bowl with an open mouth is enough. It can be done for 30 yuan!
2, automatic water dispenser
Even though the automatic water dispenser is expensive, it requires frequent replacement of the filter element, and there is a safety risk of leakage. Cats don’t drink much water, so you can usually just use a bowl to fill it with a bowl. It is also very convenient to clean!
3, cat toys
Speaking of this cat toy, there are a lot of flashy ones on a certain website, which look very cute and fun, but when you buy it back, you won’t even take a look at it, and it’s not as fun as the broken cardboard box from the express delivery! It's better to do what you like and avoid wasting money!
4, cat clothes
To be honest, there is really no need to buy clothes for the cat. Wearing clothes will affect its licking and movement. Cats have hair to keep them warm, so they don’t need to wear clothes at all. Clothes are a constraint for them! I really paid a lot of this IQ tax!
5, cat necklace
Cats actually don’t like things hanging around their necks. This will also give them a sense of restraint. Secondly, hanging necklaces is very unsafe. Cats like to jump up and down, and they can easily get hooked and choked!
6, automatic cat litter box
, to be honest, I really don’t recommend it. The price is very expensive, the cheapest one is 300+, and it has just emerged, the technology is not mature, and there have been many incidents of cats being trapped!
7. Frequently change cat litter
In fact, a complete change of cat litter once a month is enough. Cats can actually urinate and defecate into clumps, just shovel them out. There is no need to waste money like this. Of course, it varies from person to person!
2. Daily maintenance
① Frequent deworming
If your cat does not go out once a year, deworming once every three to four months, or even once every six months is fine, as long as you keep the home environment hygienic and clean!
② Frequent bathing
Cats love to be clean. They usually lick their fur. Many people buy a series of products such as shower gel , absorbent towels, and dryers in order to bathe their cats. In fact, they don’t need to be used many times at all, and they are basically taken out to wash! This is a proper IQ tax!
3. Daily diet
① Pet owners who have the conditions can choose to feed their cats some raw meat, shrimp, fish and other foods with high protein content. Cats also like to eat them, but it is best to cook them before feeding them! This is a cat-raising model for wealthy families!
② Cat food: In fact, cats all feed on cat food. Many people do not trust domestic cat food and pursue imported cat food. In fact, domestic cat food can now meet the requirements of imported cat food, and the price is much cheaper than it! So pet owners can think about it, why not try domestic cat food?
③Cat snacks: Cats can’t just eat cat food, but they can’t just eat snacks. There are many cat snacks on the Internet with a wide variety of varieties, but be sure to read the ingredient list and don’t be fooled by the merchant, otherwise you will be the next one to pay the IQ tax!
④ Nutrient cream and hair removal cream: These are equal to health care products for cats and can be eaten in moderation, but they are not necessary. You can usually grow some cat grass for it to eat, which can also effectively help it eliminate hair balls. It is cheap and healthy!
Conclusion : How much IQ tax do you pay for raising a cat? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area~
