Tip 1: How to choose a cat
Tip 1: How to choose a cat
The choice of a cat is not easy - it is practicallya new member of the family, a new child. And probably, the most important thing is that you have a cat or cat happened to love at first sight. In this case, you absolutely unconditionally accept the animal in the house and you will love it, despite any difficulties.
Instructions
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First, decide on the cat breed. After all, the temperament of the animal depends on the breed, and the specifics of its development and content. There are breeds of cats that require a lot of attention (Abyssinian), there are independent and independent (British).
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There are cats who do not tolerate loneliness. If you are at work all day, the cat will be very bored. In this case it is reasonable to take two animals from the same litter.
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There are animals that do not get along very well with young children. Think whether it will be comfortable for the cat and whether it is safe for the child.
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Decide on the animal's sex. If you are not going to breed cats, then in any case the animal should be sterilized or neutered. By this you will save yourself and him from unnecessary problems and torments.
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After you decide on the breed, you need tofind a nursery breeding such cats. These thoroughbred kittens sit at home with a cat mom, and are not sold in the poultry market. If you do not want to get a deliberately sick animal, carefully choose a nursery, check all the certificates and pedigrees of the animal. In the nursery should be clean, a specific cat's smell should be present minimally. And it does not matter whether there is a nursery in the apartment or outside the city.
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Pay attention to the mom-cat. It should be healthy - it can be determined by the condition of the coat, eyes, general impression. If the animal is shy, uncombed, obviously sick - it can talk about poor care and frequent birth of a cat. Accordingly, kittens from such a mother can not boast of good health.
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When choosing a kitten, look at his temperament. Ideally, it should be mobile, do not be afraid of other people's people, actively play with your brothers and sisters. See if his eyes are watering, if the fur glitters. Be sure to ask the breeder what he feeds the kitten. On the diet, you can understand how the animal was kept and whether it will have hidden health problems.
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A kitten can be taken from a mother agedless than 2 months after vaccinations. The breeder should tell you in detail about the nutrition to which the kitten is accustomed. Prying to the fact that the first day in the new house will be a great stress for the baby. In advance, buy bowls, necessary food, a tray with filler, toys.
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It is not necessary to take a kitten into the house, there are manyadult cats in need of loving owners. If you are not interested in the age of the cat, the breed and the origin, then you can take the cat out of so-called overexposures. On overexposed live cats picked up by volunteers on the street, caught in a difficult life situation (the death of the owners, the refusal for various reasons).
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It often happens that such catsbecome the most faithful and grateful to their masters. Yes, with an adult cat at the beginning of adaptation problems will be no less than with a kitten. But there will be pluses: on the curtains the adult animal will not hang, it is accustomed to the toilet and to the nail. And the biggest plus will be that such cats and kittens are distributed completely free of charge. While the price of pedigreed cats starts from 15 thousand and can reach up to 60.
Tip 2: How to choose an oriental cat
Orientals are truly amazing cats witha magnificent slender and muscular body, with an unusual muzzle and large sensitive ears. But the beauty and original appearance of these cats is only an addition to their remarkable character.
Instructions
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Decide in advance whether you will represent youra cat at exhibitions with the purpose of obtaining titles and further breeding expensive and promising kittens. If not, then choose an inexpensive kitten or a young cat for sterilization / castration. So you will save money, and the pet will not torment you with its thirst for love adventures. If you plan to participate in exhibitions and sell kittens, then you need a thoroughbred kitty kitten or show class.
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Do not buy Orientala kitten whose age has not reached three months, no matter how hard its owners tried to sell it to you as soon as possible. The kitten's immunity develops in the first three months of life, and at this time it is not recommended to take it away from the mother. In addition, a mother cat teaches her baby cat's wisdom, so if you need an intelligent and educated kitten, just wait a little.
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When choosing an oriental kitten, look at his parents. It is not superfluous to ask for the documents of the mother and father of the baby, to look at their pedigree and titles.
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Pay attention to the appearance of the kitten. The model oriental should have a wedge-shaped head with a characteristic straight profile, a long neck, an elegant and slender body, strong long paws. Pay special attention to the eyes and ears of the oriental. The ears should be very large, and the eyes - widely planted. In oriental cats, the eyes are slanted, but not round. Any serious deviation from the norm will become an obstacle to obtaining titles at exhibitions, and this is important to remember.
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Never choose a kitten from a photo -better get to know him personally. Evaluate its nature and habits, to decide whether it suits you or not. In any case, it is worth remembering that oriental cats are very much attached to their masters, love sincerely and gently and do not tolerate loneliness. If you plan to leave your pet for a long time and often for a long time, then it's probably worth the wait to buy.
Tip 3: How to choose a Thai cat
Thai cats are very intelligent, sociable, affectionate andabsolutely not aggressive. Often Thai cats are confused with Siamese, but in fact they are completely different breeds, each of which has its own standards.
Instructions
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Before choosing a kitten, think,whether you plan to participate with your pet in exhibitions. If you just need a faithful, affectionate and beautiful cat that will become a good friend for you, then compliance with the breed standards should not bother you. If the exhibition career of the pet excites you, and you want him to participate in the breeding, then you need to pay special attention to its appearance.
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Meet the kitten and watch it,to draw conclusions about his character and behavioral features. Most of the thoroughbred Thai kittens with a good pedigree are remarkable in character and stable psyche, so that the parents of the baby should also pay attention. By the way, remember that cats often do not like sharp and strong smells, so use perfume, deodorants, going to visit a kitten, is not recommended. Otherwise, you can cause discontent of the baby.
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Carefully inspect the future pet,make sure it conforms to the breed standards. A Thai kitten should have a rounded muzzle with a strong chin, widely spaced ears of medium size, round, obliquely set eyes. The body should be dense, with a broad chest. Thai kittens have relatively small, round, medium-sized paws. The tail should be thick at the base, not too long, but not too short.
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Be sure to see if the kitten has externalThe shortcomings that can seriously spoil his exhibition career. The head should not be flat or angular. Too long paws are considered a big drawback, like an elongated or too large body. The wool should be soft, almost adhering to the body, but not rough and especially not too thin and silky to the touch. Finally, look at the kitten in the eyes. If their color is not blue and not blue, then before you a kitten with a strong congenital malformation in terms of breed standards.
Tip 4: How to choose a purebred Siberian cat
Siberian cats are very beautiful and not cheap breed. A kitten can cost from 10 to 25 thousand rubles. Deciding to engage in breeding, it is very important to choose a thoroughbred Siberian Cat, because if you take an animal with any marriage, then the litter will turn out unsuccessful.
Instructions
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Inspect the animal carefully. Pay attention to the head of the cat. Breeds are cats with a trapezoidal head shape. In the upper part of the skull, the head is somewhat wider, but closer to the muzzle, it narrows.
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Look at the ears. They should be slightly rounded and have a slight inclination forward. Pay attention to the distance between them, it should be equal to the width of the ears themselves. Behind the ear the coat is thin and short, but from the middle it lengthens. At the tips of the ears should be present small brushes.
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Pay attention to the eyes of the pet. For real Siberians, they should be large, almost round. The outer corner is slightly inclined to the base of the ear. The distance must necessarily be greater than the width of the eye itself.
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Stroke Cat and look at her back. Ideally, it should be slightly higher than the shoulders. Hind legs necessarily longer than front. The paws are large, and the pubescence is clearly visible.
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Touch the coat of a cat. It should be a bit harsh. Necessarily should be present "collar" and "panties". Coloring can be varied.
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To select a purebred individual, contacta serious nursery that has a good reputation. Be sure to read the documents on the animal and ask the kitten's parents. Check if all vaccinations have been made. When choosing a kitten, see that he does not have fleas and any discharge from the eyes and nose. The tummy of a fully healthy baby should be elastic.
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Before going to buy an animal, in detaillearn the breed and the behavior of cats. In case you are in doubt, it is best to bring along a familiar expert who can easily distinguish a purebred from an ordinary individual.
Tip 5: Which filler to select the cat in the tray
In order for cats and their owners toquietly exist side by side with each other, not the last place is the correct selection of filler for the toilet. Now there are many kinds of such fillers, and sometimes it is not easy to understand what will suit your cat.
Not so long ago as a filler for the toiletused torn pieces of newspaper or sand. But such material is difficult to call hygienic, it can be dangerous for people living in the apartment - people and cats.
If the price when choosing a filler for you ispriority, it is better to stay on wood, which is quite inexpensive. Next for the price will be mineral fillers, produced in the form of granules, and the most expensive are silicagel.
Mineral fillers will absorb moisture into themselvestogether with a smell - thus the lump from the wet granules is formed. It can be removed from the tray with a special spatula. They do not stick to the paws of the animal, but they should not be used for the kitten's intended toilet. Small kittens can swallow granules.
Wood filler is a sawdust of coniferstrees, pressed into granules. Suitable for cats and for small kittens. They do not gather in a ball, but crumble. Such granules can be sent to the sewer - it will not cause harm to the pipes. But such filler will have to be changed more often than mineral filler. There are also materials resembling wood - they are made from cereal waste, but in our pet stores they are still rare.
The most expensive, but also the bestconsider fillers from silica gel. They will well absorb both smells and moisture, create an environment in which bacteria can not be multiplied, and replacement is extremely rare - about once every 3 weeks. From the tray it will be necessary to remove only solid waste.
You can buy and automatic cat toilet - then do not have to mess around with replacing the filler.
But the main criterion for choosing a toilet for a pet is, of course, his personal preferences.
