There are as many ways to describe a cat as there are cats. Cat behavior has mystified people since the days of the Pharaohs and has proven to be problematic at best for most of us. But, if one understands the challenges of pre-domesticated cats in the wild, it isn’t hard to make sense of the cat’s unique characteristics and behavior.
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You know that cats should always have a supply of water, especially if you are feeding them dried food. There on your nice clean kitchen floor is a bowl of nice clean fresh water, in a nice clean bowl. What does your cat do? Maybe gives the bowl a sniff and walks away from it, or just ignores the bowl completely, as if water were the last thing a self respecting cat would consider drinking.
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To be able to have a good experience with any pet there are a few things to consider before bringing them home. The first thing is the lifestyle of both you and the cat. It is important for the cat to be happy as well as you. Can you afford a cat? Your cat can not go without food or cat litter even for just one day. It’s important to think about the real costs of pet ownership. When you decide a cat is the right pet for you the next questions are what breed of cat and where to get your new pet.
A pet needs care on a daily basis. You can not leave your cat alone for the weekend because it has to be fed, let out and played with. You need to examine your lifestyle and decide if a cat will fit in and be happy. An unhappy cat will make you unhappy by looking for your attention doing things like clawing and peeing on furniture. The cats needs are as important as yours.
Can you afford a cat? There are costs involved in pet ownership that you may have not thought about. Such as vet bills and medicine if the cat gets hurt or falls ill. Going to a Vet can cost as much as a you seeing a Doctor and any medicine the cat may need may be expensive as well. You should make a list of the things a cat needs every month like food and cat litter then find out what it will all cost and if you can afford it.
Buying a cat of a specific breed from a reputable breeder can help to assure that you get a healthy animal. You should research both the breed and the breeder thoroughly. Some breeds require more care than others, for example long haired cats need to be brushed more. Also the cost varies greatly between both different breeds and also between different breeders. Another good option is getting your cat from a pet shelter. They have many cats that need a good home at a low cost if any.
Cats have a lot of personality and are a good choice for a pet. If you think through what you want from a pet and what the pet needs both you and your cat will be happy in the end. Pick a cat that will suit your lifestyle and budget. Most important always take good care of your pet.
Jeff Mcclure is a featured author at JimsPets.com and you can read more of his cat articles at JimsPets.com.
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Whether or not to adopt a cat is by no means an easy decision. It carries with it huge responsibility. You will have to take care of a cat until its death, which could be in 15 to 20 years. In addition, you should be ready to spend a large amount of your time feeding the cat, grooming it, and playing with it on a daily basis.
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How time flys! If you kitty is over 10 years old he isconsidered old! You may be aware of this fact but what you maynot know is how to care for your aging kitty. What are the bestways to keep your older cat healthy and happy as well as activeduring thier latter years. Some questions might arise such as,should I change the food I have been using? You might wonder howto keep your cat healthy through exercise? What about medicalcare?
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Going on holiday with your cat is easier than you think. It will save you those expensive cattery fees, all that last minute rushing around, and the worry of leaving your cat behind. But nowdays, there are lost of places that will let you take your cat with you, so why not save the heart ache and expense by taking your cat on holiday.
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These are things you have to remember when having children and cats at home. Try to avoid any unwanted accidents or injuries by helping your child with the right treatment of a cat.
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Kidney disease in older cats is especially worrisome. It is also known as chronic renal failure and is a common problem in older cats. It is seen in cats of all ages, but mostly older cats.
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In order to understand what cats like to play with, you need to first understand the nature of you cat. We call cats pets but actually 90% of their nature is still “wild”. Cats don’t “think”, they act in most cases on their natural instincts.
Cats can be categorized as “sneakers and hunters”. They hunt birds, mice and other small animals. Their method is, they sneak as close as possible towards their prey. Then they have the best chances to suddenly appear right next to the prey and grab it. If you understand this hunting behavior, you can have a lot of fun playing with your cat. Playing is absolutely necessary for the health and feelings of your cat. Here are some ideas on how you can do it:
- Take a straw and hide behind a furniture. Leave only a little piece of the straw that can be seen by your cat. Then move the straw backwards, so that the cat can see less of it. I bet you, the cat will jump at it before it’s all gone behind the furniture.
- Take a piece of paper and crumple it to a ball. Then put a little cord around it and tie it up. Your cat will love this toy, you can use it for any kind of stuff. You hand hold it just as high that your cat can reach the ball. You can will jump at it. My cat used to do even somersaults when I used that toy.
- Cats will run after all kinds of little balls, like those little ones made of paper. Unfortunately they don’t bring the balls back like dogs do it…
- You can use long tiny branches, sticks or blade of gras to play with your cat.
So there are various ways to play with your cat. Keep in mind that they like to chase, hide and creap than you will be able to come up with all kinds of new ideas on how to play with your cat. Be aware that cats don’t always want to play. Cats sleep a lot during daytime and they might not want to be boughered. They are just different than dogs, they have their own “will”. You can not force a cat to do anything, the cat will show you what it likes and what not, so listen carefully!
Finally you should give your cat the possibility to go outside the house, if possible. Cats love the nature and they love to play in the garden. Don’t be afraid that your cat runs away, it will come back if you treated it good… You should get the cat used to be outside the house when it is little, then it will be able to build it’s natural instincts.
Guido Nussbaum, a 28 year old cat-friend from Germany. I run the website cat urine cleaner
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The cat just bit me! And all I was doing was petting her. Aggression is not an uncommon emotion in cats, and can be displayed both adults and kittens. This is why all pet owners should know how to handle their cat’s aggression. Alpha cats are (the top cats in the pack displaying leadership qualities) should be given special consideration.
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