Cats are probably the most amazing creatures you can have as pets. You can find a cat in pretty much every city and in many homes. It can pose quite the challenge and be difficult at first when they are brought indoors. These creative, smart, and agile animals can often be stubborn and need special tactics.

Keep drape cords away from cats. Keep the cat away from these cords as they tend to form loops when the cat is playing around, and it could accidentally go around their neck and strangle them. It may actually cause them some serious harm. To stop this from happening, pin your drapes and hide them out of sight.

Check out your local shelter if you are thinking about getting a cat. Shelters usually have many cats who need a home, and the fees typically include their shots and spaying or neutering. By adopting a cat from your local shelter, you will preserve a life and will do your part in controlling the cat population.

Never use something that is intended for a canine on your feline. Cats are known to have severe negative reactions when exposed to products designed for dogs. This is especially true of flea products. Flea products meant for dogs can seriously harm or kill a cat. After getting the dog treated, keep the cat away for many hours.

Spritz a little bitter apple on electrical cords to protect your cats. If your cat is especially intent on chewing cords, keep them covered as much as possible. Use some paper towel rolls to tuck loose cords. Put your electronics away so your cat is not tempted to chew on the cords.

Getting the upper hand with the cat will get easier after following this advice. Soon, they will learn where to go and where to stay away from. They may not be as easy to train as a dog, but cats can be trained to be well-mannered, if not always obedient.