| Cats are one of the most prevalent domesticated | | | | accidents? |
| animals today with over 63 million recorded as pets. | | | | - Can you afford the cost of caring for a cat? |
| Cats make wonderful pets if you can understand | | | | - Can you spend at least two hours a day with your |
| them, spend time with them and treat them properly. | | | | cat? |
| There are many reasons why people consider getting | | | | - To avoid bad behaviors can you deal with training |
| cats as pets including the following reasons: | | | | your cat? |
| - Cats are quieter than dogs | | | | - Can you deal with the shedding and pet hair? |
| - Cats are smaller | | | | - Are you able to keep the cat indoors? |
| - Cats don't need to be walked | | | | - Are you okay with your furniture getting clawed or |
| - Cats don't require as much grooming | | | | damaged? |
| - Cats are independent, but enjoy attention | | | | - Can you deal with illness and death? |
| - Cats are often non-aggressive | | | | While cats require less room than dogs they still need |
| - Cats are cheaper than dogs | | | | no less than 700 square feet for one cat. While cats |
| - Cats can fit in apartments and condos | | | | are often, clean animals they are still going to need |
| - Cats don't require as much exercise as dogs | | | | someone to clean their litter box and if your cat is ill, |
| - Cats don't require training. | | | | you will still need to deal with the occasional accident. |
| Once you know why cats are considered good pets | | | | While cats are cheaper than dogs you need to afford |
| then you should consider whether or not a cat is | | | | the minimum supplies including food, bowls, litter, |
| right for you. Before you adopt a cat or kitten, you | | | | scratching post, bed, toys, carrier, brush, collar and |
| need to ask yourself a few questions. If you can | | | | necessary medical care. A cat needs to visit the vet |
| answer no to any specific question then you should | | | | at least once a year for preventative care. Cats |
| strongly consider whether or not adopting a cat is | | | | need nurturing and exercise just as other pets do. |
| right for you. If you can't properly care for a cat | | | | You need to spend at least two hours a day with |
| then you shouldn't adopt them. | | | | your cat. The biggest problem among cats is that |
| - Do you have enough room? | | | | they are hairy and can shed. Be prepared to deal |
| - Can you deal with the litter box and potential | | | | with a lot of hair on your clothes and furniture. |