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Showing posts with label Caring For Cats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caring For Cats. Show all posts

Saturday, February 28, 2009

How Do You Care For a Persian cat?


Persian cats are a popular breed of cats. They are known for their easy going personalities, long fur, and their beautiful features. They make great pets for anyone, and they are not bossy. Many breeds need a lot of attention but not Persians, they need very little.
White is a common color , they come in many more colors too. When in a competition they are split up into seven sections. Tabby, smoke and solid, silver and gold, Bicolor, particular, and the Himalayan. Whatever color they are they are known for their long soft coats. In order to keep their coat clean and soft, and also to reduce the risk of sickness they should be kept indoors. This will also keep them away from cars and dogs.
They should be combed every day with some sort of metal comb. They can get their coat tangled, and that can cause hairballs. They should also get bathes often too for their coat to stay clean. If the cat is bathed from a young age they will become more accustomed to it. Persians can not maintain their coat on their own as some breeds may do. Their fur is so long that they need to be combed and bathed to keep it clean.
The Persian gets along with everyone, even children. They use their meowing and look at their owners to communicate. They don’t need a lot of attention but love it and love to be admired.They don’t like to jump or climb a lot like other cats, they just enjoy lying around. Sometimes they just love to show off their beauty. You should also take your Persian to the vet regularly. If taken care of properly including grooming, shots, and vet visits Persians can live up to twenty years.
You should keep a close look at their eyes because they are so big the cat may not be able to clean them. This should be kept up with regularly. Persians are one of the easiest cats to own, as they don’t like to jump or climb . All you need to really do is groom and feed your Persian every day. Grooming may be a lot to do and keep up with but its all worth it to have a beautiful cat.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Caring For Cats : My Thoughts


Today, cats are one of the most popular pets you can own. There are many breeds available,but the most popular are Persian and Siamese. Cats are domesticated animals, some origins from as far back as 8,000 years or further. As with any other animal, including dogs, cats need to be taken care of and cost money.

Before you get a cat you should think of the cost. One thing you'll need is cat litter, which can get expensive through the years. You will also need food dishes, a litter pan, cat carrier, bed and various other items needed in caring for a cat. Its also a good idea to get the cat some toys to play with like a scratching post, something to climb on, or even some balls or toy mice. A collar with an ID is also not a bad idea in case your cat gets lost or runs away.

What you feed the cat will have a lot to do with the age. Feeding kittens kitten food and senior cats adult or senior food is something to think about. Older cats usually need one large or two small meals per day.But Kittens need several feedings a day until they are about twelve weeks old. Cats between three and six months old need to be fed three times a day. You can feed cats canned food , but if it is left out over 30 minutes it should be thrown away. Canned food can be expensive , and you should keep in mind that some may have to be thrown out when you buy it. Cats love canned food, but it doesn`t have any benefits to their dental health the way dry food does.

You could always leave some dry food out for your cat. When you give your cat dry though, you should always make sure that he has plenty of water. Dry food is cheaper than canned food, and can help prevent the buildup of tartar on the cats teeth. When buying dry food, you should always look for health benefits, and try to stay away from generic brands. Even though generic food may cost less, it may not offer all the nutrients your pet needs.

If you have a kitten, the kitten should only be given food designed for him. You should also clean and refill the water dish daily. Although both kittens and adult cats like cow milk, you should not give it to them because it can cause diarrhea. Treats are fine once in a while but too many may cause your cat to get fat. Feeding your kitten human food on occasion is good, although you may want to mix it in with his cat food. These are just some things to think about when caring for your cat and feeding it.
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