| It seems that cats have become a common fixture | | | | but these do not really have any advantage to dental |
| in our household. Many people own one, and in fact, | | | | health in the way that dry meals do. So, you might |
| having cats as pets has been a practice for over | | | | want to consider giving him dry food too. |
| thousands of years. | | | | - When giving dry food, see to it that your cat gets |
| Just like dogs, though not as many, cats also have | | | | sufficient water intake on a day to day basis. |
| numerous breeds, but the popular ones are Siamese | | | | - When buying dry food, make sure that you look at |
| and Persian. If you plan to get one for a pet, there | | | | the nutritional value it offers and not buy it because |
| are factors you have to consider, and among these | | | | it is cheap. Usually, generic food does not contain |
| is the cost. | | | | enough nutrients that your cat needs. |
| Just like owning any other pet, it will cost some | | | | - Kittens should only be given kitten food, and do not |
| money to own a cat. Of course, you will need to buy | | | | feed yours with adult cat food. |
| food, medicines, clinic visits, and also a litter. The basic | | | | - Do not keep on giving your cat milk. They love milk, |
| essentials you should have are: food plate, water | | | | but it causes diarrhea. |
| plate, and a litter box. Additionally, cats love to play, | | | | - Do make sure to wash his plate everyday. |
| so buying toys would be recommended. Other | | | | - When giving treats, keep it to a minimum as this will |
| paraphernalia you will need: cat collar, bed, carrier, and | | | | make your cat fat. |
| scratching post. | | | | - You can feed your cat human food occasionally, |
| Feeding Your Cat | | | | but still mix it with his regular food. |
| The kind of food and frequency of feeding vary with | | | | - Brush their coat once daily to avoid hairballs, and at |
| age. When a cat is still very young - a kitten - he will | | | | the same time, it helps keep their coat shiny and |
| need to be fed several times a day; as he grows | | | | clean. |
| older, you can feed him twice daily, or even with one | | | | - Clean their litter box at least once a week because |
| big meal. To be more specific, before he reaches 12 | | | | cats hate it when their litter box is dirty. |
| weeks, you will have to feed him at least 4x daily; | | | | - Take regular visits to his vet, and make sure |
| when he reaches 3-6 months, feeding is lowered | | | | required shots are given. |
| down to thrice daily. | | | | Well, if you may have noticed, owning a cat is not |
| Dos and Don'ts | | | | always that easy as they require maintenance and |
| - Never feed him food that has been left out for | | | | care. But cats are wonderful, loving creatures who |
| more than half an hour. | | | | will keep you company for many, many years. In the |
| - Canned food can be given, but these can be | | | | end, it is going to be worth it. |
| expensive. For some reason, cats love canned meals | | | | |