Cats are very popular in the American household, and everyone loves them. From the fast and furious little kitten to the calm and sweet elderly cat, every cat is loved.
Below are a list of helpful links and pages talking about you and your cat:
www.catsinfo.com
www.cats.about.com
www.vetinfo4cats.com/catindex.html
You can find so many more helpful sites by Googling or Yahooing "Cat information" or whatever you are searching for. But the best thing to do, if you're looking for medical disorders if your cat is suddenly acting different is to talk to a vet. Many people on the internet can give you false information and endanger your cat's life. Your vet knows your cat, and so do you. A sudden difference in a cats temperament can mean a serious illness. You are the one who needs to watch out for this and the vet is the one who needs to take care of it.
Your cat's health is very important, so it's a top priority to find a vet that works for you, your cat and the vet. When you first get your cat, take a few days to see how the cat acts. After three days, assess the cat's behavior. Is the cat scared or nervous all of the time? Is the cat calm on a leash? Is the cat okay around dogs? Is the cat okay on long car rides? Each of these questions will help you decide on a vet. A good vet that is far away won't work for a cat that's not good on long car rides, but you can always get medication for that. A vet with a lot of dogs visiting isn't great for a cat that gets angry or nervous around dogs. If the cat is scared or nervous all of the time, it may be good to have a vet that's very close and that has good experience with cats and can help you, step by step to get the cat to stop being so nervous. When visiting the vet it's always a good idea to keep your cat in a carrier while in the waiting room.
Before adopting the cat:
Prepare all supplies for the cat. Have an emergency vet number on your fridge door. Consider the cat. Are you ready for this responsibility? Is the breed a match for you? Google the breed, or one of the breeds and see if the cat's personality traits match your lifestyle. A Siamese might not be a match for an older person, because they can be loud and on the obnoxious side as a kitten!
Supplies to buy:
-TWO litter boxes. One hooded and one not, let the cat decide which one she prefers and keep the other one on hand just in case.
-QUALITY litter. World's Best works like a charm.
-Some wet food and some dry. Leave dry out all the time and then feed wet two or three times a day. Or, do whatever the person you adopt the cat from says. When you visit the vet, ask the vet what they think you should do for feeding. Some cats have special dietary needs and need a home cooked meal.
-Three bowls. One for water, one for dry food and one for wet food. Take care that they ar not plastic, cats can develop pimples from scratching their chins on the plastic. Go for non-skid metal, especially for kittens who have a knack for knocking over bowls (especially of water!) Automatically refilling water bowls work wonderfully, our cats don't drink out of normal bowls anymore!
-Toys. One on a pole, a few toy mice, some toy balls and misc. toys are great.
-Two comfy beds. One that is covered and one that is not. Let the cat decide!
Our family supports:
-Not declawing your cat.
-Keeping your cat indoors (outdoor aviaries are awesome, though!)
-Spaying or neutering your pet.
Thank you!
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