| If you've decided it's time for a new family | | | | from going into heat every few weeks. |
| member, a cat makes for an excellent choice. | | | | No matter if your cat is an outdoor or an indoor |
| They are friendly, companionable and don't require | | | | cat, you should never declaw your pet. This is a |
| as much looking after as a dog - but they still | | | | form of mutilation that literally cuts away the tip |
| need to be cared for! | | | | of the bones in the 'fingertips' of the paw and is |
| Whether you're getting the cat mostly for | | | | seen as a cruel practice that effectively takes |
| yourself or the benefit of a young one, it's | | | | away your cat's defence system. You can keep |
| important to educate yourself on basic feline care | | | | the claws trimmed, however, which is a good |
| before getting a cat. Do you know how much | | | | solution to prevent scratches without harming |
| you ought to be feeding it per day, and how | | | | your cat. |
| often? What about litter tray duties? On top of | | | | Food is usually given twice a day: in morning and |
| that, there's vet visits and regular de-flea and | | | | at night. You'll find recommendations for volume |
| worming treatments to consider - but don't | | | | on the packets, but make sure you also go by |
| worry, these are all easy to do. | | | | the size and shape of your cat. If your cat |
| If you want to combine your cat adoption with | | | | becomes overweight, this can lead to health |
| doing some charitable work, it's highly | | | | problems and a reduction in volume of food is |
| recommended that you get your cat from a | | | | required. Always make sure there's a bowl of |
| rescue shelter rather than a breeder. There is a | | | | fresh water for your cat at all times. As for the |
| high volume of shelter cats and kittens that need | | | | litter tray, it should be cleaned of any solids every |
| homes and it's far better to support shelters and | | | | day and fully cleaned at least twice a week. |
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| than encourage breeders to create more cats | | | | to protect your cat if it becomes ill at any point. |
| and exacerbate the problem. You'll also need to | | | | Bring toys into your home to help keep your cat |
| bear in mind that, if your cat is not spayed, you | | | | entertained and you'll find a great relationship |
| will need to have this crucial operation done. Not | | | | begins to form. Play with your cat regularly and |
| only will it prevent your cat from mating if it is | | | | be sure to give it lots of love and attention and |
| going to be an outdoor cat, but it can have a | | | | you can rest assured you will receive plenty in |
| positive effect in their behaviour and stop females | | | | return for the duration of your new cat's life. |