Beginner's cat tutorial illustrationThe following is the content of the novice cat raising tutorial:
** 1. Preparing Before Raising a Cat **
1. ** Mental preparation **
- He had to make sure that he could feed the cat for more than 10 years without abandoning it, because a healthy cat could live for more than 10 years and needed to bear the responsibility of the kitten's life.
2. ** Choose a cat **
- ** Breed selection **: You can choose from common breeds such as British Shorthair, American Shorthair, Ragdoll, Siamese Shorthair, etc. British Shorthair has a gentle personality, Ragdoll is very close to people, etc.
- ** Age selection **: It is recommended to choose a cat that is 3 - 6 months old. This age group is more likely to adapt to the new environment and establish a close relationship with the owner.
- ** Health check **: When buying or adopting a cat, check its ears, eyes, teeth, skin and other parts to ensure that it is in good health.
3. ** Cat Source **
- The priority was to buy kittens from physical stores, such as nearby pet shops, pet markets, or from friends. It is best to avoid buying live cats from online stores because there may be after-sales troubles and cats are prone to stress reactions and diseases.
4. ** Prepare daily necessities **
- ** Rice bowl, cup **: Choose a slightly heavy and stable bottom that is easy to clean. The rice bowl and cup should be separated. It can be made of plastic or stainless steel.
- Cat litter box: Any common cat litter box on the market can be used. It is best to have a special shovel and clean it every day. A fully enclosed cat litter box can reduce indoor odor.
- ** toys **: such as scratching boards, cat climbing frames, etc., can allow cats to entertain themselves and get exercise.
- ** Cat Bag **: Used to take cats to the hospital or out for a walk.
- ** Cat Nest (option)**: A place for cats to rest.
** 2. Care for cats after they enter the family **
1. ** First time meeting **
- The first day after entering the house: When the cat enters the house, it will first confirm the owner and familiarize itself with the environment. Don't lock it in the cage, don't rush to touch it, hold it, and just quietly guard it. Prepare water and food that is easy to digest first. Don't force yourself to feed them. If the cat starts to search the house, don't worry about it. If it feels uneasy, take it to the toilet to familiarize it with the environment.
- ** Get along with many cats **: If you have a new cat at home, you should pay attention to avoid the original cat from being jealous and deliberately attacking the new pet. You should play with the original cat more to let it know that the owner still loves it.
2. ** Cat's Living Habits **
- ** Sleep **: Cats can sleep for 14 - 15 hours or even more than 20 hours a day, but even when sleeping, they will respond to sounds. Some cats will sleep with their stomachs open.
- [Character: Cats are independent and willful animals.]
3. ** Cat's diet **
- ** Food type **: Cats are carnivores and mainly need high-protein, low-carbon food. It is recommended to choose special cat food and avoid feeding human food. It is also necessary to add nutritional supplements regularly.
- ** Feed amount and frequency **: According to the age, weight and activity of the cat, kittens should eat a small amount of food and adult cats should eat three meals a day to avoid being too fat or too thin.
4. ** Daily Care **
- ** Cleansing **: Give the cat a regular bath, comb its fur, and clean its ears, eyes, and teeth regularly to prevent diseases.
- ** Health monitoring **: Take the cat to the veterinarian for regular check-ups. Pay attention to its excrement, appetite, and behavior daily. If there is any abnormality, deal with it in time.
5. ** Dealing with common problems **
- ** Sick **: If you find that the cat has diarrhea, vomiting, coughing and other abnormal symptoms, you must take it to the veterinarian in time. Do not take medicine yourself.
- ** Not adapted to the new environment **: Give the cat time and space to adapt, and let it gradually familiarize with the environment according to the first meeting. At the same time, you should pay attention to the health problems of the cat, deworm on time, take deworming medicine 6 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks after birth, deworm according to the situation after adulthood (such as deworming every 1 - 2 months for frequent outdoor activities), and get the vaccine on time. If you find that the cat is listless or has diarrhea, take it to the pet hospital in time. In terms of diet, cats should be provided with a balanced diet, including appropriate cat food, appropriate snacks, nutrition cream, and hair cream. Cats should not be allowed to eat a single food for a long time.