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American Bobtail
American Shorthair, also known as American Shorthair The tabby cat is an American cross-breeding of native cats from the American continent and imported breeds such as British Shorthair, Burmese and Persian cats.
In 1971, it was selected as one of the best cat breeds in the United States, with an average lifespan of 15-20 years,
The American short physique is burly, sturdy, and muscular. Naturally intelligent, docile, and relatively insensitive to the environment.
It has an amiable personality, full of patience, and neither tantrums nor barks.
British Bobtail
The British Bobtail is round and chubby, with a round face and a round head. Fluffy is very cute.
The character is also very gentle and calm, very friendly and close to people.
It is also easy to adapt to changes in the environment. As a novice, there is no need to worry about changes in its living environment.
British short hair is soft and thick, and sheds very little, making it easier to take care of. Its cute and cute appearance and docile personality are deeply loved by the majority of cat owners.
Chinese civet cat
The civet cat is the most common cat in people’s life. Breed cats, cheap.
It has a well-developed motor system, is agile, is a good mouser, is well kept, and rarely gets sick.
But it has a relatively independent character, not too clingy, full of wildness, not suitable for stocking, and easy to run away after raising the wild.
Muppets, Garfields, and fold-eared cats are not recommended for beginners to keep as their first cats.
Most puppets have digestive tract problems, fragile stomach, easy to loose stools, and it is more troublesome to clean up; Garfield has a probability of fragile respiratory tract, lacrimal glands and snot are not easy to take care of; fold-ear cats have genetic defects and have a short lifespan .
Choose what looks good
What you think is good-looking is really good-looking.
What you like can increase your confidence and determination to keep raising your cat.
Don’t blindly follow the trend
It depends on whether you like it or not, the aesthetic atmosphere is constantly changing .
High price does not mean good-looking, but only the current supply and demand relationship.
A high price does not mean that it will always be high.
To give a realistic example, the British short gold gradient is now generally more expensive than the blue and white, and the rare is the most expensive. However, the price of blue and white, which is positive according to the difficulty of reproduction, will far exceed the gold gradient in the future.
Choose only the appropriate month-old kitten
Preferably 2-8 month old kitten
Cat 2-4 months old is a period of rapid socialization. During this period, cats are more friendly to people when they are in contact with cats, and they will not be afraid of people, nor will they actively attack people because of fear.
After the teenage period before sexual maturity, the cat’s personality is also malleable, and it is also more appropriate to learn survival skills from the cat mother.
Little cat less than 2 months old
The cat is about 2 weeks old It will be sensitive to sound, and it will take about 3 weeks to excrete it on its own, and it will take about 6 weeks for the self-cleaning of the mouth and paws to begin to form.
The mother cat plays a crucial role in shaping the kitten’s future behavior. If the kitten leaves the mother cat too early, there may be behavioral defects in the future, and
may not grow up. I can take care of my own kittens, and I can’t learn the essence of burying cat litter – I often see some cats buried in the sand.
Adult cats
Adult cats already have their own minds. It’s hard to get very close to a new owner.
What to do before adopting a cat
A cat Environment
Social Environment
Family or roommates agree to keep cats, and they can tolerate or love cats for a long time.
Residential Environment
Residential Safety
A. Enclosed balconies and windows
Create a safe living environment, just like raising children at home, use invisible nets to close balconies and windows to prevent cats from slipping and falling.
B, Fragile storage
Cats like to climb up and down, and put some fragile items: vases, tea pots, thermos Store it in a location out of reach of cats.
C, poisonous plants discarded
Lily, narcissus and other plants are highly toxic to cats, even a very small amount of ingestion will This can lead to severe symptoms of kidney failure in cats.
You can plant some catnip or Polygonum vulgaris seedlings at home as an alternative landscape potted plant.
Daffodil
D, Disinfection of the activity area
Used pet disinfectant (such as potassium hydrogen persulfate) ) for a thorough disinfection of the cat living area and cat supplies.
Living Space
Plan out areas for your cat to use the toilet, eat, sleep, and play. The activity area should not be too large, especially the cat toilet should not be too far away.
Generally, the cat litter box is placed in the central area of the whole house, which is convenient for cats to use the toilet. If the room is too large, several cat toilets need to be placed.
If there is a balcony, placing the cat toilet on the balcony can reduce the smell. Control the cat’s range of activities and do not stay away from the cat toilet.
Cat Equipment
Basic Items
A. Diet
Cat food bowl-drinking bowl set, the price is between 20-200, it is recommended to use plastic + stainless steel combination, plastic frame stainless steel inner bowl,
Stainless steel is easy to clean, Not suitable for breeding bacteria. It is not recommended to buy an automatic feeder, it will affect the intimacy between you and your cat.
Cats cannot drink raw water, which affects their health. You can give cats cold boiled water or pure water.
Cat food choose the same cat food before, do not change it in a short time.
Usually feed twice a day in the morning and evening. On weekends, you can feed more times at home and eat less and eat more meals. The cat will look better when it grows fatter.
B, going to the toilet
Cat litter box (with cat litter shovel): commonly known as cat toilet, it is divided into ordinary cat litter box and Automatic cat toilet.
The price of an ordinary cat litter box is generally between 50-150. There are closed and open options, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Fast, it is best to choose a closed type indoors.
If you want to save trouble, you can go directly to the semi-automatic or fully automatic cat toilet. The owner can monitor the cat’s weight and temperature remotely at any time without manually cleaning the cat litter.
Cat litter: You can choose tofu cat litter, which is safe and harmless, has good water absorption and is cost-effective.
C, travel
The price of the cat’s air box is between 50-200 yuan, try to avoid choosing the space bag, whether it is aviation Whether it is checked in or out for medical treatment, the air box is more comfortable than the space bag.
The only disadvantage is that it is heavy. If you have more space at home, you can choose a space backpack.
D, independent space
The cat needs an independent space, or the owner himself needs an independent space to avoid being disturbed.
You can choose a closed cat delivery room or a wooden cat cage
(to avoid biting bad teeth). The cat tent is not for preparing a place for cats to sleep, but for cats and themselves. Independent space to avoid being disturbed when working from home. Cats prefer random other places to rest.
Extended Gear Items
Extended Gear can be later The days of life are added one after another.
Everyday items
A. cat Electric blanket: Use after bathing or in winter.
B. Blanket or bath towel: Keep the cat warm or use it as a bath towel after bathing.
C. Cat Hair Comb: Actively brushing often, deepens feelings, and can reduce passive hair loss, making the home cleaner.
D. Nail clippers: When the cat sleeps or cat treats induce the clipping of the nails, avoid cutting too deep to the blood line.
E. Cat bath: develop the habit of bathing from a young age, once a week in summer, and use cat bath shampoo if conditions permit, as well as shampoo and conditioner at home It will work, but will lack some dedicated effects.
You can choose a larger bathtub. Cats have the talent for swimming and are born with it.
F. Cat toothbrush and toothpaste: oral cleaning.
G. Cat Hand Cream: Foot Care Cream, Foot Cleansing Foam.
Entertainment equipment
A. Funny cat sticks: It is recommended to buy a few more Support, training, and taking pictures and poses are very important.
B. Laser Pointer: Kittens like it very much, it is a labor-saving tool for amusing cats.
C. Cat scratching board: Cats have the habit of sharpening their claws, and the cat scratching board can protect furniture to a certain extent.
D. Cat climbing frame: The price ranges from tens to two or three hundred. When choosing a folding cat climbing frame, it needs to be combined with the living space, large or small.
E. Small ball play board: cats can play by themselves.
Travel equipment
A. Space bag: If you have extra space at home, you can use it in a flight case At the same time, prepare an extra space bag. Compared with the air box, the space bag is lighter.
B. Traction rope: collar traction rope or harness traction rope.
C. Raincoat: Use it when it is raining to walk the cat.
D. Decorative clothing: various styles, choose the one you like.
Diet
A. Cat Treats: Bath, Nail clipping, training rewards, etc.
B. Goat milk powder (goat milk pudding), most cats cannot drink milk, and are prone to lactic acid intolerance like some people Have loose bowels.
C. Canned cat food, try to choose good quality and low starch content.
D. Freeze-dried: hair cheeks.
How do I bring my cat home?
Bring an old item to the new home
Bring an item familiar to the cat, such as a small amount of used cat litter, the same brand and model cat food, and a used blanket or towel to bring to your cat’s new home.
In the new home, cats will feel more at ease and reduce stress when they have familiar items.
Reduced transportation time
Prepare a flight case, after picking up the cat, put it in the back row to fix it, Don’t put it in the trunk.
Minimize travel time and avoid defecation in the car.
Cats are more sensitive to external car horns, so it is best to close the windows. If the weather is hot, it is recommended to turn on the air conditioner on the road.
What should I pay attention to in the early stage of raising a cat?
Storage of old items
Do not open the air box and close the doors and windows after bringing the cat home.
Mix old cat litter with new cat litter, put the same cat food in the cat food bowl, and put the cat’s old towel in the cat’s new litter.
Communication Feeding
Increase in feeding kittens with nutritional cream or cat food from the airbox feeding hole emotion.
Inform toilet location
Take cat to cat with air box Familiarize yourself with the environment at the food bowl, cat litter box, and cat litter box.
Open the air box next to the cat litter box, and the door of the air box should face the cat food bowl. Let the cat walk out on its own and make the litter box the first place the cat will go after being free.
Buddha Free-Range for 1 week
Let the cat move freely without disturbing it. For the next week you go about your normal life, when it’s not there, just feed it and clean the litter box.
Before the cat gets used to the new environment, if you interfere too much with his life, he will become more wary of you.
If you’re going to be scratched by a cat this year, you’re very likely to be scratched this first week.
You can mop the floor yourself, watch TV, and even eat while watching TV.
At this time, you may be surprised to find that the cat takes the initiative to approach you. At this point you can feed it some cat food and pet it. You can even give it a hug if it drops its guard.
When the cat looks around, it means that it is impatient. You should let it go in time and let it play freely.
Cats are animals with their own minds. Unlike dogs, if you make out with it, it will make out with you.
The cat has its own rhythm, sometimes it refuses to let you hold it, and sometimes it takes the initiative to lean into your arms.
Attitude towards cats
Correct your attitude: you have A pet, not an ancestor!
The status of cats
You are more important than cats, It’s about you, not about it.
For example, when the weather is hot in summer, you turn on the air conditioner because you are hot, not because the cat is hot, and the cat’s endurance is stronger than you.
You can teach him or even teach him a lesson when he is mischievous.
Consumption Attitude
Pet consumption should be within your means, and the cost of a cat should not exceed your own and your family.
Under normal circumstances, 200 is enough to keep a cat a month, don’t compare, there is no upper limit on the cost of raising pets.
Cat Behaviour Development
Why do we need behavioral training
Cats are just like a 3-4 year old child, and education is still very important.
Sometimes it also knows that it is doing bad things, and if it is not taught it will become more and more lawless.
Stop in time
Why stop in time?
Stopping will let the cat know why it was stopped in time and establish a correlation between the two.
The way to stop it
It can be a look, a word of scolding, step by step reinforcement or even a special The tool to hit him is ready to hit him.
It is not recommended to hit it with your hands, it may resist and increase the possibility of biting in the future.
Prepare a ruler or a broom for hitting it, so that he can’t resist.
Just like a teacher hitting a student who made a mistake, tell him what he did wrong when hitting him, and don’t hit him too hard.
After a period of training, when it does bad things, you look at it with one eye, and it will be scared in seconds.
Reflexive behavior training
Instructions to start a meal
Conditioning of feeding behavior is better cultivated.
For example, before feeding, slap 3 times before opening the cat food box. In the future, the cat will know that you are telling him to eat when you slap.
Forbidden instructions
Suppressing behavioral reflexes is also very important in the process of living with cats. It is necessary to let cats know what can and cannot be done.
Prompt punishment for wrongdoing. For example, rubbing claws on the curtains, jumping on the dining table, knocking down objects, etc. are given different degrees of restraint and punishment.
It will know not to do this next time, and if I can’t remember, I will come back a few more times. Will definitely remember.
