Cats in the apartment are, of course, pets. But we should never forget that they are, along with lions, tigers, pumas, cheetahs and leopards, they are representatives of the willful and proud family of felines (mammals of the order of predators). Following the well-known expression that "the cat walks by itself," and the fact that unlike a dog, it is tied more to the master than to the house, it is quite possible to learn to live with it, eliminating the unpleasant consequences of its contents .
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We get a cat in the apartment - what and how
For most people, there is no question: "Should I have pets?" Many do not just love our smaller brothers, but also do not imagine their lives without them. But the question "What kind of cat to get in an apartment" takes unawares many fans of small "purr".
Someone intentionally takes a mongrel, explaining that to create the desired coziness in the house, the pedigree to the cat is absolutely not necessary. And, even on the contrary, having taken in the home of a mongrel, you can save money on his purchase and deliberately help the outfitting of a stray animal. But if the animal you need for breed breeding and participation in exhibitions, in order to obtain prizes and well-deserved awards, then you should study the existing to date popular breeds of cats.
So, Persian cats fastidious and pampered, but have a very friendly nature. For Persian cats need a special care, because their hair is long, thick and fluffy. It must be combed daily.
Siamese cats are very bold and temperamental, they know how to stand up for themselves and do not tolerate falsehood. "Siamese" are active and playful creatures. Contrary to the general error, they are not evil, they are just extraordinary. Their hair is short, does not require special care.
The Kurilian Bobtail is also a cat, but with the soul of a real dog. This is expressed in the fact that they are very attached to their master and even wag their tail. And the Bobtails are smart and obedient, like dogs! According to its name, this breed originates from the Kuril Islands and is therefore absolutely not afraid of water. And her hair is special - does not get wet and does not climb. In addition, these "savages" have exceptional health, they do not "tag" in the apartment, do not smell and do not "yell". Well, just the perfect version of the cat's house!
Very popular today is the breed of cats "Maine Coon". These are very large (up to 15 kg), neat, smart, affectionate and strong American cats with a friendly character. Although their wool and semi-long, it does not require such careful care as the Persians. These cats can have a body length of up to 1.20 m. Therefore, they eat several times more than a normal cat. Very fond of fresh food (meat, fish), and dry food is neglected. Maine Coon is an excellent hunter, and if you live in your home, you will not see mice with his appearance again.
So, having decided on the breed of a cat, it remains only to acquire it. We advise you not to buy a pet by announcement in the newspaper, from random persons, in underground passages or on the "bird market". It is best to buy a kitten in a club or in a specialized nursery, with a proven breeder. And, although, even in this case, you will not be absolutely immune from the fact that in the future the cat may have health problems or unwanted behavioral changes, but the likelihood of their occurrence will be minimized.
When choosing a kitten, pay attention to whether it is well-nourished and active. Look at his eyes and ears. They should be dry and clean, without any discharge. Wool should not over-climb, it should not be dull and brittle. Choose the thickest, cleverest and most dynamic kitten in the litter, and then surely you will not be mistaken.
How to keep a cat in an apartment
By the arrival of the kitten's home, it is advisable to prepare everything in advance - equip him with an aviary for cats, a sleeping place (this can be a small lounger or a special "cat's" house), trays for coping with need and feeding bowls.
It is advisable to feed the cat firstly what it fed the breeder (do not forget to ask him about it in advance). Subsequently, you can experimentally identify your furry eating habits and feed it with either dry food or natural food. If you feed the cat with dry food, then it should be freely available to always have a bowl of water.
To fill the cat's toilet today, many fillers are made, you can choose any of them according to your (and cat's) preferences, and also at a cost. For a kitten it is desirable to buy special toys (in fact he likes to play exactly the same as a small child).
After the baby learns in a new place, you need to wash it with a special cat shampoo and wipe dry, beware of hypothermia and drafts. Be sure to show your pet to a verified veterinarian. This must be done regularly. The doctor will help to identify possible health problems in a timely manner and help to solve them. Also, the cat needs to give special anti-parasitic drugs on a quarterly basis, annual vaccinations and, probably, a one-time sterilization (if you do not plan to breed) are needed. If the cat is healthy, socialized and educated, then problems with the content, as a rule, does not arise. Otherwise, timely measures should be taken to resolve the problems that have arisen.
Content problems and methods for their solution
Problems with the content of cats are not very different. They, as usual, are similar to all lovers of the tailed. This is a problem with the toilet, the smell and ripped furniture. So why do cats smack in an apartment?
There can be many reasons. Let's pay attention to some of them. So, the cat's toilet should be in a secluded, quiet (not transitory), accessible place for a cat. After the cat "does its tricks", it is necessary to restore order. If you have a tray in the form of a regular bath with filler, you need to use a specially designed for this spatula and remove the formed lumps.
Or, if it is a tray with a removable grating (without filler), then it should be washed.
Cats are very clean animals, they need a clean toilet. In the dirty they just do not want to go. And for you, in this way, the problem of an unpleasant smell will be solved. Indeed, for today on sale it is possible to find a special absorbent filler with a fragrance that not only absorbs odors, but also exudes a pleasant aroma.
To teach the kitten to the tray is necessary immediately after it appears in the house. To do this, you can take from the breeder a cloth moistened with its secretions and put it in the place where you plan to organize a cat's toilet. If the baby "missed" and went out there, you need to show it to him and explain in a stern voice that you can not do this. And then take it to the tray and praise if it is defecated there. The place where the kitten has been scraped should be thoroughly cleaned with some kind of detergent (preferably with bleach or vinegar) and sprinkled with a special remedy "antigadin", sold at pet stores. By the way, in the same place you can buy and a means to "shit here" for the toilet and a preparation for treating the walls against ripping their feline claws.
On the favorite spot for ripping a cat, it is necessary to attach a nail clip. Now in pet stores even sold such claws, which dream to sharpen claws even the most fastidious cats, as they are specially treated with a special composition that attracts cats.
Thus, you can not only ensure the full content of cats in the apartment and eliminate the unpleasant consequences for the owners of their joint residence, but also get a great joy of communication with these wonderful pets.
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