Getting Started With Cat Care

Executive summary about Cat Care by Dr. R.J. Peters

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It’s easy to think that cats don’t need much care because most people believe they are independent. While true to some extent, cats still need proper care from their owners.

It’s easy to set small items on a high shelf to keep toddlers from eating them, for example, but cats are great jumpers and even love high places, so you will need to put those things inside a drawer, cabinet or another room.

Learning about your cat’s personality goes a long way toward understanding her needs, too. Note any changes in behavior, appetite, or sleeping habits. Also watch for signs of dental problems. Providing a proper diet is critical to health and longevity. Be sure to buy appropriate food that it is formulated for your cat’s age and health. Some companies even make breed-specific foods, as some breeds may have unique needs.

Avoid feeding your cat dog food. It’s not balanced for feline nutritional requirements and will, over time, result in malnutrition. Use dog food (if you have some) only in an emergency.

Keep dangerous household items and chemicals completely out of reach.

Grooming is another critical need for cats. The short hair breeds usually don’t need much help from you, as they lick themselves often. But cats with longer hair will need daily brushing to prevent matting.

If you just got the cat, keep the previous owner’s number ready so you can ask questions or get help if needed. Other numbers to have ready are your vet’s, the poison control center for animals, and a friend, should you need some assistance with driving or holding the cat.

The ABC’s of Himalayan Cat Care

Executive summary about Cat Care by Mylar Skye

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A is for annual check-ups.  Himalayan cat care must include an annual visit to the veterinarian.  This can be for a routine check-up, annual vaccinations, and a time to discuss any concerns or issues you may have.  If your Himalayan is still a kitten, make sure that you discuss spaying or neutering.

B is for brushing, and a lot of it.  For your Himalayan cat care regimen to be complete, your cat will have to be groomed on a daily basis.  This includes a good brushing to keep this long-haired breed’s fur from tangling.  You should also schedule a bath at least once per week, if you start bathing your cat when it is a kitten it should get used to this ritual in time (but may never like it).

C is for culinary needs.  A brief Himalayan cat care tutorial would not be complete without mentioning dietary requirements.  You should not be feeding your cat scraps from the table, people food is meant for people – instead invests in a premium brand dry food (as recommended by your breeder).  In addition, pay attention to the different stages that are available for the brand of food you choose and progress as your kitten grows into an adult cat.

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Choosing a Cat

Executive summary about Cat Pets by Barbara Sloben

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Have a better idea of what kind of cat that you are looking for. A good question that you need to consider is if you are looking to get a male or a female cat. Males tend to be a larger cat than females and also boast a more extrovert personality.

If you do decide to get a male you have to make the decision on whether or not the cat pets is going to be neutered. Just as a cautionary note, when a male cat is not neutered they tend to have a much different personality. Females have different traits than males do.

Long haired cats might seem great to one person and a total nuisance to another. If you choose to go with a long haired cat, you need to understand that it will be up to you to keep you cat groomed and looking nice. Just think about your own hair, if you have long hair then you need to keep it brushed or combed on a daily basis, a long haired cat is no different.

If none of this sounds like fun or appealing in any way it might be a good indication that you in fact are not looking for a long haired cat such as a Persian, but a short haired cat instead.

The reality when you go to buy a cat you can choose from mixed breeds or purebred cats. Certain precautions that you will have to take before you buy a purebred cat.

The last question again is one of preference; do you wish to buy a kitten or a cat? Once you have all of the questions answered, you feel a little more informed about what type of cat pets that you want to buy.

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Should You Get a Cat, Or a Kitten?

Executive summary about Cats for Pets by Dr.R.J. Peters

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Kittens are, without a doubt, some of the cutest little critters on the planet. Kittens are fragile, tiny, naive and too trusting. If a child hasn’t yet learned the difference between a live animal and a furry toy, the “live toy” may not survive the experience.

When the single dad who lived next door to my shelter was annoyed that I refused to let him adopt one of our kittens for his little girl (so she could “have her very own little kitty to play with”), he easily found a local farm with the usual “excess cats” on the place and got not one, not two, but FOUR little kitties for her to play with.

If you work all day, it’s not fair to isolate an active, energetic kitten, as they really need to be able to run and play at normal intervals throughout the day. Instead, they will learn to sleep a lot and reserve more play time for night, when you are home. But if you are trying to sleep, this could be annoying.

Unfortunately, most people think nothing of giving kittens away at 6, 5 or even 4 weeks old. If your life doesn’t have room for the extra work involved with a baby animal, then give an older cat a chance as cats for pets. It may take a little longer for an adult cat to learn to trust you, especially if it came from a home where the people couldn’t be trusted, but once you bond, the relationship will be very rewarding… for both of you.

The Joy Of Having A Cat As A Pet
Executive summary about cats for pets by Steve Hill

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In this article, I write about the pleasures of having cats for pets. This is the daily schedule of our three cats. They wake up in the dining room which is now basically the cats room. They are then fed and eat their breakfast.

The cats then go out of the house for a while and a little bit later can usually be seen sunbathing in the garden, that is if the weather is good of course.

At around twelve midday the cats then come in for some lunch, yet more cat food. They will then sleep somewhere around the house for the next few hours before asking to be let out to do their business.

At around 5pm they have some more food and then decide to become a little more sociable. They would then normally join the family in the main living room and curl up to sleep some more, normally on somebodys lap. Each cat is quite funny as they seem to have a favourite member of the family whose lap they would prefer to sit and sleep on. My two children really love our cats especially during the evenings.

The three cats will then wonder out again at around 10pm before asking to come back in around an hour later.

The cats have really been no trouble at all and we are planning to let both of our  children have their very own cat to look after.

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