Cats are cute, sociable and unpretentious pets. With the right approach to their content, these animals can become great friends.
Keeping cats is an important issue for anyone planning to purchase this animal. The future owner should be ready to care for the cat, devote at least half an hour a day to his pet. Before introducing a kitten to his new home, you need to think through many details.
Decide where the pet’s corner will be. This should not be a passage: the corridor is unlikely to be suitable for such purposes. The kitten’s house should be located where there is little noise, there are no sharp smells and there are no drafts. An ideal place is a living room or bedroom. In the room where the kitten will live, it should not be dark, and it should at least sometimes be aired.
Housing preparation
The first days in a new home are stress for a kitten. It should be careful and attentive to him. Consider the characteristic features of a pet that belongs to one or another species of cat. Do not overdo it with hugs and games - let the animal get used to you, your smell. This requires at least a few days. The pet will be mastered, study objects at home. It is best if by this time the apartment will be prepared.
Preparation consists in removing all dangerous objects: wires, sharp things, cracks where you can climb. The fewer such places left - the safer your kitten. Under the influence of stress, cats often hide. Try to minimize the number of places you cannot climb to get your pet. You can leave the closet open, putting a lot of your things on the bottom. Cats like woolen sweaters and sweaters or just “fluffy” fabrics. Surrounded by such things, the animal will quickly fall in love with your smell, and will feel comfortable. It is very good if soft clothes are at hand when the kitten is lonely or sad. Cats crush her paws, rumble and calm in this way. These things remind them of a master who is kind and gentle with them.
Pet health
Health is a special topic. It is necessary to constantly monitor the well-being of the pet: how he eats, goes to the toilet, if too much hair falls out. It is recommended that you visit a veterinary clinic once a year and get vaccinated. It's not cheap, but much better than letting your cat get sick.
Sterilization is a stage in the life of every domestic cat. When kittens grow up, they begin the period of sexual development. The pet feels bad, especially if there are no other cats with whom he could communicate and make offspring. If your plans do not have crossbreeding, be sure to sterilize or castrate the cat (if it is a cat).
Do not worry about the social adaptation of the animal after surgery. For those cats that walk on the street and communicate with other pets, this will not do any harm.
Breeds and their features
Different breeds of cats have their own history. The nature of the pet may depend not only on its owner, but also on the breed. So, there are varieties of cats for those who like to travel. These cats normally tolerate loneliness and always find something to do without a master.
Well-tolerated are the Mei-kuns and Abyssinian cats, these breeds are very intelligent and are able to solve various domestic problems.
There are varieties of cats for people who lead a sedentary lifestyle, are constantly at home. Such a pet will definitely not let you get bored: constant games, talking with animals and much more - this is just a small part of what the owner expects. Of these breeds - Siamese, Egyptian Mao.
May Coons and Exotic Breeds
This breed is the largest in size. In weight, such cats can reach up to 18-20 kg. Mei-kuns easily cope with opening doors, drawers, etc. Leaving this cat alone at home, the owner may not be afraid, even if he forgot to get food for him.
There are also those who think that rare cats are suitable for comfort and coziness. We are talking about very expensive breeds that are bred by crossing wild cats. Such pets usually resemble tiny white leopards or cougars. Despite their pedigree, these cats can be very arrogant in nature and not get along with you. Therefore, you should be careful about the reaction of the kitten when you choose it.
Rare breeds include exot and Bengal cat. The price of such kittens is very high (from 5,000 to 50,000 rubles) and does not always pay off.
Yard cats
Homeless animals, which are often picked up and taken to their home, often turn out to be kinder and more gentle than thoroughbreds. Such a cat remembers what life she had before, therefore she appreciates the owner, his care.
Homeless cats are often found who have thoroughbred specimens in the family, so they can look very pretty.
Communication with the pet
Many people say that cats are treated. But in reality - this is most often a matter of self-hypnosis. The rumbling of a beloved animal can calm, you can listen to it endlessly. In general, cat rumbling means many things at the same time: animals do this when they feel good, anxious, or hurt. For them, this process is a protective reaction to an irritant that helps them recover faster. Therefore, be attentive to the behavior of your pet and do not interpret its reaction in the same way.
In cats, as in humans, wisdom comes with age. It does not depend on the variety of cats. If your pet is embarrassed by the consumer attitude - rest assured, it will pass with age. When the cat becomes wiser, she will begin to appreciate you more.
If you decide to have a kitten, be prepared to face a number of difficulties. Caring, treating, cleaning up an animal, playing with it takes a lot of time, so the owner should be ready to spend it. When choosing an animal, pay attention to its behavior, to the way it looks at you. Homeless cats or purebred - it does not really matter if you are looking for a friend and companion in your pet.