Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Amazing Cat



 

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.

 

In the beginning, people were very grateful to cats and encouraged them to stay with them by feeding them various scraps of food.  Once they were fed and perceived humans to be no threat, the cats would move in permanently with their human owners.  As time went by, even the wildest of cat would allows humans to approach him, often times even hold and touch as well.

 

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.  The kittens that are still there shouldn’t be overcrowded, and their surroundings should be clean.  The litter boxes there should be kept up and both the food and water dish should be clean and full.  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.

 

There’s no mistaken the fact that cats are great to own.  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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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Cat joke

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The three biggest cat breeds!

 





The three biggest cat breeds, based on average size and weight, are:

  1. Maine Coon: The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated cat breeds. Males typically weigh between 13 to 18 pounds, while females usually range from 8 to 12 pounds. Some Maine Coons can grow even larger, with record-breaking individuals weighing over 20 pounds. Known for their gentle and friendly nature, Maine Coons have tufted ears, bushy tails, and a thick, water-repellent coat.




  1. Ragdoll: Ragdolls are large, muscular cats with a semi-longhair coat and striking blue eyes. Males typically weigh between 15 to 20 pounds, while females usually range from 10 to 15 pounds. Ragdolls are known for their relaxed and affectionate temperament, often going limp like a ragdoll when picked up, which is how they got their name.






  1. Savannah: The Savannah cat is a hybrid breed resulting from the crossbreeding of a domestic cat with the serval, a wild African cat. Savannahs are tall and lean with a distinctive spotted coat and large, upright ears. Males can weigh between 12 to 25 pounds, with some individuals reaching even higher weights. Savannahs are known for their intelligence, athleticism, and playful nature.

Thursday, January 25, 2024