Sunday, September 28, 2008

Selecting a Cat For Your Home

By David Davidson

They need care and proper pet meds to keep them healthy and happy.

The benefit of having a cat for a pet is that it is extremely adaptable to its environment, and where circumstances don't permit it to go outside, it will acclimatize to being an indoor pet. Of course, as with a dog and humans too, it's optimal for a cat to be able to romp out of doors in the fresh air and sunshine. It will be invigorating for your cat to get out, since that is instinctively its natural environment.

Cats Have Unique Personalities

Every cat has a unique personality and will demonstrate distinct individuality. One cat can act like you are not permitted to enter its domain without proper consent, while another will pounce on you immediately and slather you with affection. You have to decide on the disposition you want in a cat when you go to make your selection.

Do some research on cat species before you decide. Visiting a cat in a pet store or at a shelter will not always give you the best perspective, since a cat may display fear behavior in that setting. However, don't neglect to check out the live animals if you have the opportunity. There are countless stories told by happy cat-owners that describe how the cat they brought home apparently picked them while they were shopping for it.

Get the Right Cat for You

Typically, kittens will bounce around playfully when they are not sleeping, while an adult cat will act more calm and relaxed. Very young children are frequently not mature enough to correctly handle a small kitten. Kids are better with kittens that are at least 4 months old when they join the family.

Cat come with a variety of coats - ranging from long and fluffy to short and dense. Long-hair cats require more grooming and maintenance that their counterparts, although most cats loved to be brushed and will share their enjoyment with contented purring. A cat will usually integrate quickly with other pets in the house, and before you know it, you will notice it purring happily at every opportunity. Give your cat good quality food, the pet meds it needs, lots of love and it will be a wonder asset to your family.


 

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