Cats belong to the feline family and are the most common pets in households around the world. It is a docile, intelligent and lively animal with a long history as a family pet.
In Europe and the United States, the proportion of domestic cats is particularly high. Owning a cat can help prevent depression.
As a novice, you must know the knowledge.
Suitable for novice cats.
1. British Shorthair: Smart, quiet, docile.
2. American short cat: lively, active, good-tempered.
3. Orange cat: good character, not picky eater, clingy.
Be prepared before picking up the cat.
1. It is recommended to adopt kittens over three months old because of their strong resistance.
2. Before picking up the cat, clean the house thoroughly. Bacteria in the corners can easily make kittens sick.
3. Put away all fragile, dangerous items in your home
4. Be sure to seal the windows to prevent escape.
What you need to know about owning a cat.
1. Do not bathe kittens within three months, just wipe with a warm towel, and adult cats can wash once every 3-6 months.
2. The kitten should pay attention to keep warm.
3. Kittens are generally vaccinated at 9-10 weeks or more.
4. It is recommended to deworm the body once every three months, and deworm the body once a month.
5. When a new cat arrives home, there will be a certain amount of stress. Not eating or drinking is normal. It is enough to prepare plain water and the cat litter he used before.
What can cats eat?
Cats are carnivores, with meat as their main food, and can eat fish, chicken, etc.
You can also feed some fruits, such as apples, blueberries, etc., to supplement vitamins and regulate the cat's stomach.
Do not feed cats human food, it may be poisoned.
Daily cleaning of cats.
1. Ears.
Put an appropriate amount of ear wash into the cat's body and massage the ears with your fingers. Let go of the cat's head, let it shake out the earwash on its own, and use a clean cotton ball to wipe off any remaining earwax and cleaning solution on the cat's ear gallery.
2. Foot hair.
When trimming your toenails, don't forget your cat's foot hair.
3. The corners of the eyes.
Sometimes the cat has some inflammation, and there will be more eye mucus in the corner of the eye, which not only affects the cat's image, but also may cause the cat's tear marks.
4. Oral cleaning.
Regularly clean your cat's mouth and brush your cat's teeth regularly to prevent oral diseases such as bad breath and calculus.
5. Disinfection.
Regularly clean and disinfect cat supplies to create a good pet-raising environment.
Are you planning to keep cats at home?
Cats are born with a sense of mystery and will bring you different surprises.