- Cat Facts
1. Size & Weight:
The size
and weight varies with each different breed.
2. Coat:
The color, length, denseness of hair, and length of hair is different with each breed.
3. Head & Muzzle:
The head and muzzle are variable with each breed.
4. Body:
The body may be medium sized, short, long, muscular, or lean according to the cross and mutation.
5. Colors:
The eye and hair colors are different according to cross and variation.
6. Life Expectancy:
The life expectancy also depends on the breed.
7. Popularity:
Cat adoptions are now increasing.
8. Habitat:
They are mostly indoor cats.
-- Cat Breed Defining Characteristics
1. Training Ease:
The training ease depends on the type of the breed.
2. Temperament:
Generally, all domestic cats are friendly, affectionate, playful and dependent.
3. Tolerance to Children:
They become child-friendly after training.
4. Behavior:
The behavior varies with each breed, but all have a tendency to explore the house.
- Breed Concerns
1. Health Issues:
They need all of their vaccines and regular visits to the Veterinarian.
2. Feeding:
They need a good, balanced, commercial diet.
3. Exercise Needs:
The exercise needs vary with the breed.
4.
Grooming Needs:
Domestic cats should be bathed when required, but not frequently. Frequent brushing and gentle massaging with fingers is good.
5. Special Household Needs:
A cat needs a basket, a cat-coat brush, nail trimmers, cat shampoo and conditioner, a toothbrush, a scratching post, cat toys, feeding and drinking bowls, and a litter box with kitty litter.
6. Travel Needs:
They have the same travel needs as a toddler.
7. Getting Along With Other Pets:
Domestic cats generally get along with other pets, depending on the breed.
- How to Choose your Cat Breed
1. What to Look for In a Healthy Cat:
A healthy cat should have a coat without parasites, paws with correct number of toes, good tail movement, clean eyes and ears, and no white color in eyes.
2. What You Will Need For A New Cat:
A new cat needs a basket with bed, cat-coat brush, nail trimmers, cat shampoo and conditioner, a tooth brush, a scratching post, cat toys, feeding and drinking bowls, a litter box with kitty litter, and ear buds to clean the ears.
3. Cat-Proofing Your House:
Doors and windows without screens should be kept closed.
4. How to Make Your New Cat Feel At Home:
The cat needs to be played with, caressed, loved, and talked to.
