| These days, cats are among the most popular | | | | make sure that he has enough water. Dry food |
| pet you can own. There are several breeds | | | | costs less than canned food, and it can also |
| available, with the most popular being | | | | help to prevent the buildup of tartar on your |
| Persian and Siamese. Cats are a domesticated | | | | cat's teeth. When you buy dry food, you |
| animal, with origins dating back some 8,000 | | | | should always look in terms of health and |
| years and beyond. Like any other pet that | | | | benefits, and stay away from generic food. |
| you may own, including dogs, cats cost money | | | | Even though generic food may be cheaper, it |
| to take care of properly. | | | | may not offer the nutrients your pet needs. |
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| When you get a cat, you'll need to think | | | | If you own a kitten, you should only give you |
| about the costs. You'll obviously need food, | | | | kitten food designed for him. You'll also |
| and you'll also need to plan ahead for vet | | | | need to clean and refill his water dish every |
| costs. You'll also need litter, which can | | | | day. Even though kittens and adult cats like |
| tend to get quite expensive as the years go | | | | cow's milk, you should avoid giving it to |
| by. Your cat will need a litter box, food | | | | them as it can cause diarrhea. Treats are |
| dish, and water dish. You should also invest | | | | fine on occasion, although too many of them |
| in some toys as well, such as a scratching | | | | can cause your pet to get fat. Feeding your |
| post, cat toys, a pet carrier, and a bed. | | | | kitten human food is good on occasion, |
| You should also look into getting an ID | | | | although you may have to mix it in with his |
| collar as well, just in case your cat ever | | | | cat food. |
| gets lost. | | | | |
| | | | By themselves, cats stay fairly clean. |
| Feeding your pet will depend a great deal on | | | | Although you don't have to bathe them that |
| his age. Older cats require two small meals | | | | often, you'll need to give them a brushing at |
| or one large meal for the day. Kittens on | | | | least once a day. Brushing will reduce the |
| the other hand, require several feedings a | | | | risk of hairballs and keep your cat's coat |
| day until they get around the age of 12 | | | | nice and clean. If you are keeping your cat |
| weeks. Cats that are between three and six | | | | indoors, you'll need to have a litter box in |
| months of age need to be fed three times a | | | | an area that is easy for your cat to access. |
| day. Canned food can be fed to cats, | | | | You should always scoop it on a daily basis, |
| although any food that has been left out | | | | and clean it out once a week. Cats don't |
| longer than 30 minutes need to be disposed | | | | like to use dirty litter boxes, they prefer |
| of. Canned food can get expensive fast, and | | | | for it to be nice and clean. |
| you should always keep in mind that some may | | | | |
| need to be thrown away when you buy it. Cats | | | | Although cats do require some work, they are |
| loved canned food, although it doesn't have | | | | great pets that will provide you with years |
| any benefits to their dental health like dry | | | | and years of companionship. As long as you |
| food does. | | | | take care of your cat and take him to the vet |
| | | | for his checkups, he should remain healthy. |
| As an alternative plan, you can always leave | | | | Even though cats can get sick from time to |
| a supply of dry food out for your pet. When | | | | time - knowing how to care for him will make |
| you give your cat dry food, you should always | | | | a world of difference. |