As a seasoned cat dad, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my furry felines Forest and Rivers. While most say owning a cat is great because they are low maintenance, most don’t talk about how the little measures you take to prevent injuries and promote wellness really add up.
That’s why I signed up for PetFriendly. They deliver personalized pet wellness products every month making it easy to ensure my beloved furballs are getting the right pet care products they need for their life stage.
Owning a pet, whether it's a dog or cat, really is a big commitment. Here are 4 things I wish someone told me before owning a cat:
1. Keeping Them Clean is Harder Than It Looks
Cats are known for their ability to bathe in the open but the self-licking isn’t enough to keep their fur rid of fleas and ticks. PetFriendly offers Paws Plus® for cats and kittens that are at least 8 weeks or older and 1.5 pounds — a topical flea and tick treatment that is much needed.
2. Your Vet Visits Will Cost You More Than Time and Money
While my cat Forest enjoys going outside on the balcony, he does not enjoy car rides to the vet to get treated for ticks and fleas. He gets really worked up with anxiety being around strangers. Not only were vet visits costly and time-consuming but having to deal with a stressed-out cat was no fun.
Instead of making frequent visits to the vet or pet store to get his things, I now get my PetFriendly box on the 1st of each month which includes flea and tick meds as well as healthy supplements and dental care products. This delivery comes right to your door for as little as $8 a month, giving me and Forest the peace of mind to know he’s okay.
3. Prevention Comes With A Price
Most personalized and preventative care comes with a hefty cost and may not cover all the aspects you need in your pet’s care. Before receiving my first box, I took a short quiz to help PetFriendly get an idea of who my cats were based on size, breed, age, and more.
My first personalized box came with vet-quality treatment to make sure we were killing and preventing all three life stages of biting fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and chewing lice. That's a pretty comprehensive approach to being preventative if you ask me.
4. You’ll Get The Sudden Urge To Personalize All Things With Your Cat On It
No one talks about the obsession of wanting to get personalized toys, bedding, or other items with your cat's face or name on them. If you’ve seen my TikTok then you know, I have personalized pajamas with my cat's face on them. What’s cool about PetFriendly is that all of their vet-quality products come with your pet's face on them for easy identification, especially since I have multiple pets in a home.
Final Thoughts
Having the convenience of a monthly subscription is what really makes having a cat low maintenance. With PetFriendly, I know I’ll receive the proper flea and tick treatment on the day of application for both my cats. Take it from me, the Cat Dad of TikTok, get your pet a personalized PetFriendly box to meet their needs.
