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Domestic cats make wonderful pets being sociable and fairly independent, they come in a variety of shapes and sizes and their life span of ten –fifteen years on average means that they will require commitment to their care for all of their lives.
Cats come from the family felidae and this includes cats such as tigers, leopards and lions, they are carnivores with a strong hunting streak. They have acute hearing and their eyes are adapted to seeing well in dim light and they often prefer to hunt after dusk and before dawn.
There are many unwanted and abandoned cats who are waiting to be re-homed so it is essential that it the decision to bring a cat into the home is a long-term one. Many cats come to an untimely end on busy roads at night, so it is worth keeping them in over-night so that they are more visible to drivers during daylight hours.
Buying a kitten from a breeder through cat clubs or through any advertisements in the local papers, equally there will be the well-loved ‘moggy’ kittens that will be in desperate need of a good home.
Wherever you are likely to obtain your kitten, it is well worth planning for the arrival in advance and obtain all of the necessary equipment. General items are:
Water bowl
Food bowl
Collar
Cat bed
Travel box
Food
Litter box
Kittens should be bright-eyed, alert and have a clean coat, should not show aggression or adverse nervousness and once the kitten is safely installed at home, it is important that the new member of the family be introduced to any other pets with care.
There are many different types of cat breeds such as:
Balinese
Manx
Persian
Siamese
Burmese
Whatever the breed, it is worth remembering that cats are probably one of the most popular types of pets and this is because cats make very affectionate and loyal pets and of course devoted companions. Although profusely independent, cats do expect much fuss from their owners and demand this on their own terms at a time which suits them and not their owners.
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Cats come from the family felidae and this includes cats such as tigers, leopards and lions, they are carnivores with a strong hunting streak. They have acute hearing and their eyes are adapted to seeing well in dim light and they often prefer to hunt after dusk and before dawn.
There are many unwanted and abandoned cats who are waiting to be re-homed so it is essential that it the decision to bring a cat into the home is a long-term one. Many cats come to an untimely end on busy roads at night, so it is worth keeping them in over-night so that they are more visible to drivers during daylight hours.
Buying a kitten from a breeder through cat clubs or through any advertisements in the local papers, equally there will be the well-loved ‘moggy’ kittens that will be in desperate need of a good home.
Wherever you are likely to obtain your kitten, it is well worth planning for the arrival in advance and obtain all of the necessary equipment. General items are:
Water bowl
Food bowl
Collar
Cat bed
Travel box
Food
Litter box
Kittens should be bright-eyed, alert and have a clean coat, should not show aggression or adverse nervousness and once the kitten is safely installed at home, it is important that the new member of the family be introduced to any other pets with care.
There are many different types of cat breeds such as:
Balinese
Manx
Persian
Siamese
Burmese
Whatever the breed, it is worth remembering that cats are probably one of the most popular types of pets and this is because cats make very affectionate and loyal pets and of course devoted companions. Although profusely independent, cats do expect much fuss from their owners and demand this on their own terms at a time which suits them and not their owners.
<< Previous Birds | Back to Animals - Pets, Cat Shows, Dog Shows, Animal Rescue, Apiculture, Pet Care | Next >> Dogs