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A cat in the house
THE RIGHT OWNER
When you think of adding a cat to your household, ask yourself honesty, “Is this a good home for a cat?” If a cat could make a survey of prospective homes, with a change to choose the one he liked best, he might ask such questions as these:
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GETTING THE RIGHT START
BEFORE THE CAT COMES
In order to give a new cat or kitten a proper welcome, you will need the following basic equipment:
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CHOOSING A KITTEN
Most people deliberately buying a feline companion prefer a kitten so that they can enjoy its youth as well as its adulthood. Sometimes, however, a grown cat adopts a family and brings wisdom right with it.
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Feeding a cat
The cat is a flesh-eating animal and needs meat, always have fresh food, and more frequent eatings than a dog. A cat digests food very slow, so he should be fed at long intervals and should never be allowed to nibble.The cat under two months old may need four feeding a day, given at about 8 a.m., 12 noon, 5 p.m., and 10 p.m., although the last feeding may be eliminated if the kitten does not seem to want it.
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Routine house care
Fleas
Most cats and dogs have fleas, no matter what anyone may tell you. All your best efforts will not keep them out entirely, but do your best, for they not only make the animals miserable, but they damage the coat and encourage worms too. Be especially watchful in warm weather.
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Take care a cat
Grooming
All cats and kittens kept in the house even part of the time require to be groomed. A longhaired cat have to be groomed everyday. Once or twice a week will suffice for a shorthair.
For a shorthair, use a stiff-bristled brush, finishing with one of those little rubber gadgets designed for suede shoes, spongy on one side and with small “fingers” on the other.
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Cats Irritable Bowel
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and its Effects on Cats
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not only common among humans but also among animals particularly cats. Basically, the IBS that is experienced by people is the same type that cats also feel.
The Irritable Bowel Syndrome among cats is the same gastrointestinal disorder that is also felt by human. The large and/or small intestines are also affected.
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Diseases of a cat
Minor ailments
Most illnesses afflicting cats are relatively minor in nature.
Catarrh is similar to the common cold in humans, with running eyes and nose, wheezing, coughing, sneezing, and snoring in sleep. It can be treated in the same way as a human cold. Running eyes and nose, however, are more likely caused by worms.
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THE ORPHANED KITTEN
Sometime, you may have to care for a very young kitten, one under six weeks old. If possible, get a surrogate mother, a cat or even a small dog, if there is no more than two or three weeks difference in age between your orphaned and the surrogate mother’s own young. If this is out of the question, you could try to do the job yourself, but you will need time and courage. |
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