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Cats, as most of us know, make a wonderful and loving pet. For
that reason, more and more households in the United States have
cats. We can virtually see them sleeping on windows or cuddling
with their owners. These feline pets have been around for a long
time now. Studies show that the earliest known domestication
of the cat was in Egypt, which was more or less 5,000 years ago.
During the ancient times, cats
were considered as loyal and endearing companions. Also, cats
have proven themselves to be excellent hunters, this is because
cats have several notable characteristics than those of dogs
(such as shorter sleeping periods, easier to wake up, better
vision at night and better auditory system).
Unlike the ancient times wherein
cats were used as hunting companions, cats these days only used
as pets and for show. While some of today’s cat seldom hunt
mice and rodent because of the reliance of man.
There are numerous cat breeds
these days, from the regular cat found mostly on alleys to the
popular Siamese breed. Each and every breed is unique and offer
great companionship if properly cared.
If you are planning of adopting
one, it is advisable that you must first carefully consider the
source. If you plan to adopt from a cat breeder, it is recommended
that you first check if the cat breeder has a good reputation
in breeding cats. It is important that the cattery (or the place
where the cats are bred) is clean and is operated properly. Most
of the reputable breeders won’t allow the kittens to be
adopted unit the kittens are 12 weeks old, while some breeders
prefer 16 weeks, this is to ensure the proper development of
the kitten’s health and immune system.
And once you have adopted one,
it is important that you must place your cat in a litter box.
The litter box must always be kept tidy and must have constant
source of food and water. If you opt for a kitten, it is highly
recommended that they must be allowed to roam and run around
freely. It is unwise to keep kittens on cages. Also, it is important
that you have constant physical interaction with the kitten,
the kitten must get used to being touched and stroked so that
it will interact more to you. A kitten that is handled properly
will eventually have better temperament when it grows up.
Cats make very good pets or
companion if properly taken care of. You can adopt a cat or kitten
through the local animal adoption agency near you. Or you can
either find one through your local paper and on the internet.
Jack Moundon is the owner of
http://www.the-cat-central.com, Helpul information about cats
health problems and meanings about their common behavior. Great
gift for cat lovers and helping you cat stay healthy.
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