How to Take Care of Cats
Cats are one of many pet lovers interested persons up to a lot of these animals make special clubs and cat lovers. The aim of the club is usually to collect cats cat lovers around the world in one forum where they can then share their knowledge about their pet is, not infrequently they also held meetings among its members by organizing events such as paint unique fashion show .
But where is the origin of the actual animal name this cat? Here's a little general knowledge of cats.
Cat, scientific language is Felis silvestris-catus, is a kind of carnivore.
Cats have been mingled with human life at least since 3500 years ago, when ancient Egyptians used cats to keep rats or other rodents from the harvest. Currently, the cat is one of the most popular pet in the world. Cat lineage officially listed as a cat races or strains of pure (pure breed), such as Persian, Siamese, Manx, sphinx.
Cats like this are usually cultured in the maintenance of the official animal. Total cat race is just 1% of all cats in the world. The rest is a cat with feline crossbred cats wild or village.
Cats are considered as "carnivorous perfect" with the teeth and digestive tract in particular. Premolar and first molar teeth form a pair of tusks on each side of the mouth that works effectively as a pair of scissors to tear meat. Although this feature is also found on the family Canidae, or dogs, but this feature is better developed in cats.
Pet cat or house cat is one of the world's greatest predator. These cats can kill or take several thousand species. But because of their small size, the cat is not harmful to humans, the only danger that can arise is the possibility of rabies infection caused by cat bite.
Cats, including a clean animal. They often take care of themselves by licking their hair. Saliva or saliva, they are strong cleaning agents, but can trigger allergies in humans. Sometimes a cat vomit hairball or a curler that have collected in their stomachs.
Cats save energy by sleeping more often than any other animal. Cat sleep duration varies between 12-16 hours per day, with an average 13-14 hours. But it is not rare cat who slept for 20 hours in one day.
Many people who loved and cats as pets. In order for the appearance of our beloved cats stay fit and healthy need good care. However, many cat lovers who do not understand how to choose and care for her.
For you who are cat lovers, there are a few tips for you.
1. Cats are carnivores which means he needs an animal content sources such as meat, fish or yam in their diet. No one of the best vegetables for cats, with no animal sources in their diet, they will lack nutrients and can endanger their lives.
2. If you want to give the form of canned cat food, fine. But you must choose and adjust to the age of the cat. If you are still a small cat, give food to a small cat (kitten) and vice versa. For cats that have a corporate mind, give low-calorie foods.
3. There are several types of cat food are available: dry, half wet, and cans. New water should always be available. Do not be too much to give a cat milk, because it will cause diarrhea in cats.
4. Cats should be regularly evaluated by a veterinarian who is familiar with this species. Cats also have a variety of diseases similar to humans such as cancer, kidney, lung. Cats also frequently hit by parasites, therefore we must take care of cats, do not let the cat out of the house too long. Make a habit of brushing a cat wearing a cat toothpaste, so that his teeth are always healthy.
5. Generally, it is advisable to sterilize the cats. This is usually called the Spay / sterile for females and castrated / neuter for males. Cat owners who are interested in this should consult a veterinarian at the first examination and vaccinations. There are some diseases that cats get a vaccination.
6. It is important for cat owners to understand that cats are very sensitive to some drugs and products in the home. Cats can not metabolize aspirin. Acetaminophen (in Tylenol) will kill cats and digestion in an emergency. The best thing is not wearing a questionable product around a cat until you've checked it with authority. Also, cats often eat plants, some can be toxic to cats. So better to give them sprouteed feed oats to snack on when they want to graze again.
7. Cats are often attracted to items that resemble a rope, they will take a needle and thread, rubber bands and similar materials. Some were also interested in electric cable, therefore it is very important to distance from the neighborhood cats, or try to reduce it.
8. Cat owners should also impose limits for their cats. If they are not allowed in a particular room or sharpening their claws on the furniture or chairs, it must be nurtured trained since the first time the cat was maintained. It's easier to prevent problems rather than changing the behaviors that have become habits.