We all know that cats are loving and truly wonderful creatures. These days, it isn’t out of the ordinary to see a cat in virtually every other home, sleeping in the window or cuddling up on the laps of their owners.

Although cats have been popular pets for as long as most can remember, they weren’t domesticated less than 5,000 years or so ago. Domestication took place in the valley of the Nile, which is what research tells us today.

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Before, people were grateful to cats and encouraged them to go ahead and stay with them by feeding with scraps of food. The cats were then encouraged to move permanently with the humans, once they were fed properly and perceived that humans were not a threat.

As time went on, even the cats that were wild were able to approach the humans and allow themselves to be touched and held.

In those days, cats were very loyal and endearing pets. They proved to be great hunters, as they done their sleeping in short periods and were much easier to wake up than dogs.  Cats also have better night vision than dogs, and much better hearing as well.

If someone moved through the house or if they heard suspicious noises, they would wake while dogs would sleep right through it. Humans loved having cats around, and they seemed to get along good with dogs as well.

These days, cats are used for both companionship and show.  They aren’t used much at all for hunting mice and rodent anymore at all. There are a lot of breeds available, from the traditional alley cat to the well known Siamese.

All breeds are unique in their own way, and will provide you with years of companionship if you take care of them.

Before you get a kitten or older cat, you’ll first want to examine the source.  If you are getting the kitten from a breeder, you’ll want to make sure that the breeder has a reputable reputation.  You’ll also want to ensure that the cattery is clean and in good shape.

Kittens should not be overcrowded and their surroundings should remain clean. It is important that the litter box is clean and that there is a constant clean supply of food and water.

The kittens shouldn’t be caged, instead free to run around.  All cats that are there should appear healthy, with shiny coats and none of their ribs showing.

When you get your kitten, it should be used to being touched and handled.  The kitten should be sweet, not afraid in the least.  Kittens that have been handled young normally have a better temperament.

The better breeders won’t allow their kittens to leave the nest until they are around 12 weeks old, with some waiting until the kittens are 16 weeks.  By doing this, breeders ensure that the kitten is in good health and his immune system has properly developed.

You cannot deny the fact that cats are great pets to have. You can get a kitten from a reputable breeder, through a local newspaper, or an adoption agency. Cats can also be obtained from a local pound, although people normally don’t like to choose this option.

No matter which way you decide to pursue, you should always make sure that your cat is healthy.  If you get a healthy cat, you won’t have a lot of problems later on down the road.  Healthy cats were taken care of – and normally have everything up to date – including their vaccinations.

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One of the biggest mistakes new cat owners make isn’t visiting the pet doctor for a routinephysical check-up.  Many folks are of the opinion that the one time they have to see a vet is when the feline is ill or hurt.  Sadly this myth can be detrimental to the healthiness of your pet.  Proper care for your kitty requires more than food, water and a clean litter box. 

As with kids there are several sicknesses that will be forestalled by getting proper vaccination treatments.  Most vets recommend that kittens get them shortly after they are born.  These vaccination shots can protect your kitten from heartworm, FIV and other illnesses that will negatively affect the fitness of your cat.  During your visit your veterinarian will cover in detail the recommended vaccination schedule.  The vaccines your physician suggests will be based mostly on whether the kitten will remain inside or out of doors.  Also whether other pets are kept in the house is an element.  By giving your vet this info they’re going to be able to administer the correct vaccines to give your kitten the best protection. 

Even if your feline is an indoor kitty it is wise to keep abreast of a yearly trip to the vet.  This may help you keep tabs on your pets health as well as uncover any issues ahead and also get the proper booster vaccines administered. 

Another sound excuse to take your cat in for routine checks is that you may not know that there are a few things wrong with your feline, but your veterinarian is trained and can discover if there are any possible difficulties.  Also if you have been taking your feline to them for a period of time, they’re going to have your cats whole history, and most will know your cat and will recognize if something appears to be different on that particular visit.  Assist your vet during your kittens exam exam by noting any changes that you may have observed in your cat since the last visit.  You may not think that it is weird or that there is not a problem with your moggy, but it’ll help in deciding your cat’s overall health.  Any changes in your kitten may not mean anything, but it is good to keep your vet informed of changes as they can write it down for any future reference in case something does arise and needs attention. 

There may be a point when you’ll need to line up an appointment veterinarian before it is time for the following booked check-up for boosters.  There are still illnesses that the boosters don’t prevent, so take your feline chum in for a special visit.  There will be other issues that although not life-endangering, shouldn’t be ignored, that you’ll need to check your cat for,eg fleas and ticks.  Our kittens get treated for fleas when they need it.  I did not have to before, but we probably did bring a dog into the family and with him came fleas.  So we do treat each one of them or fleas, and I am getting a popular flea treatment from my vet. 

It is very important for yourkitten’s health and well being that you make regular appointments with the veterinarian to receive their booster shots and an overall check.  It will keep them healthy and ecstatic, and they will reward you with lots of love. 
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