Breeds of domestic cats, and especially care for them

domestic cat, the name brings all the breeds  domestic cat (Felis catus), most of which were withdrawn in the late 19th - early 20th centuries. Study of cats involved in science felinology.

pure white cat - it's magic! So consider not only current happy owners of these animals - that were sure even our ancestors. Already in ancient Egypt was revered especially white cats, believing that they are the best to help people whose lives have been associated with the risk and hard physical activity. In addition, at various times cats were regarded as the personification of white purity (both physical and purity of thoughts) and purity.

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Why the cat does not want to go to the toilet, "Where do I put"?  

Not everyone in terms of human right is such a tray for cats. And from what you distribute the back of kakashek collected in the corners, nothing will change fundamentally - no self-respecting cat, but it is no doubt these are the true Britons and British women do not go into any pan that you offer it as a receptacle for spravleniya natural needs.

The neighborhood cats and children is not only possible but also desirable. For children who already know how to walk, a cat, for that matter, any other pet can be a kind of textbook: the child will look after the animals, take care of him, taken care of. Children learn to understand living things, and, with some degree of responsibility, for example, feeding and combing, and gain confidence. If a house cat and not cat, children will learn about early sex life, birth of offspring and the care of babies. Choice of breed does not matter here.

"Living next to us is the cat a warm, furry, whiskered and purring reminder of paradise lost."  Orientals (born oriental - eastern) are considered to be the most elegant and sophisticated cats of all breeds. They are amazingly reminiscent of wild cats. The same grace, the plastic movements, and graceful at the same time a strong, muscular body. Long legs and a tail. The coat is short, smooth, shining more remarkable grace and elegance of body movements. Beautiful elongated snout with large ears. And it is very expressive, oriental eyes. Oriental Shorthair, Siamese and how - a native of Thailand. Yes, and they differ from each other only in color of hair and eyes.

Some believe that the primary is the eastern cat, Siamese and a variation thereof, namely colorpoint. Both arrived in Britain in the late 19th century. In the 20-30th years, preference was given a Siamese cat. Eastern, British breeders are interested only posle1950 g  . By crossing Siamese and European cats of various colors were obtained oriental cats chocolate, white and blue color. Oriental and Siamese - cats extended type with a graceful and muscular body, they long limbs and long tail. This is a graceful animal with almond-shaped eyes placed obliquely. They are very mobile, very sociable, not like being alone.  This is a cat with a fondness for his master. They are very open, outgoing, trusting, curious, fearless. Orientals - active and mobile cats, interested in everything happening around them. They are very sociable and do not look like "a cat that walks by itself", they should contact the air. Orientals - this cat for those looking for another companion. Owing to the peculiarities of his character, exceptional rapport, oriental cats are very easily trained. They are ready to execute your command and included in any game. Can walk on a leash, to bring abandoned toy. They are easy to get along with other animals in the house, but always give preference to man. Playful, so patiently treats its children. Talkative, have a strong voice. Temperament hunter. In females, earlier sexual maturation, frequent heat. Fertility is above average.  Oriental, like Siamese cats are a common breeding group - Oriental cats. They have the same standards and differ only in color and eye color. In oriental painted the entire body in full, without any special inherent in Siam "marks" on the face, legs, ears and tail.

Cats need independence and freedom. To live together is not clouded scandals and hassle, the owner must find a common language with your pet. It is necessary that both sides understand each other. Man's relation to the cat can only be based on patience and education, which is impossible without knowledge of cat language, ie a system of signs that express the behavior of cats. And she has a vast arsenal of ways to express their feelings and desires, but with the expressive nuances voice distinct facial expressions and distinctive gestures.

I wonder how many cats need to them in the room were five?

Choosing a cat: black cat - bad omen? Colouring Cats  Black cat - bad omen? Colouring Cats  Long-haired Persians, more "shorthair" Siamese or nearly hairless sphynx? Monochromatic colors or with a pronounced pattern? Question of choosing the appearance of a cat is just as important as a matter of choice and the nature and characteristics of animal behavior.  The length of the coat. Besides personal preference, will be crucial to the availability of free time, which could be devoted to caring for long "locks" pet. Are you willing to pay attention to her pussy, not only to play with her or feed, but also to comb? According to rough estimates, combing hair over the whole life long cat owner will have to spend about 290 days! Of the approximate twenty years life expectancy will be a cat person combing her hair for a year.  

Long hair not only makes our lives, because behind it is difficult to maintain.

It is also a stimulus for the ailing asthma. Longhaired cats may cause choking.

Cat - this is primarily a predator, hunting instinct in it - one of the strongest. So do not fall into a state of shock, if your favorite suddenly bring you a bird or a mouse. Among other things, this is a sign of gratitude for what you are feeding her.

 Because the cat will still instinctively sharpen claws, better take a special place for this than to allow her to use your furniture. Simultaneously with the acquisition of cats buy column for the point of the claws, and you will save his favorite from a bad reputation, which otherwise is waiting for her.  He expressed the cats pretty much. Their love of the kittens are well known. In the first period of feeding the cat takes it for their own and others' kittens. It happens that the cat nurses and young of other animals, taking care of them, no less than their own.  This instinct is associated with hunting, but the cat - the only animal that before killing the prey, playing with her. That is why this important instinct must be appeased. Toys contained indoor cats - need. They will occupy the long hours and entertain her. Cats who are allowed to walk free, chasing anything that moves, and fantasize on the move: hides and attacks on imaginary prey. In the game with itself or with another cat is your favorite clasps his "prey" hits claw, bite, pursued, attacked, stolen, jumps, swings the hind legs and presses. These are excellent exercises for the muscles, and a smart boss will certainly see to it that the cat could have a good warm up for the day.  This is another important trait of cats. They are so curious that the "help" you to pack or unpack any package. Cats love the sound of rustling paper and with great interest at what you do with it. Unfortunately, cats, some breeds, particularly the Burmese, draw cars, and they are happy to jump into any, do not worry about that journey can end away from home. Sometimes they return, but more often - no. Because of their curiosity, they go into any open door, and regularly pays a visit to the neighbors, if they allow it. If you are a busy person and often away from home, leaving the cat at large, it can happen. that it will have a second home. where she will spend time in your absence. Once and you may find that you visited by some cat: enters the house. comfortably situated there (if you allow your cat), and then returned to its owner.  This is one of the few natural instincts that you want to suppress the majority of cats, because it is fraught with the appearance of hundreds of unwanted kittens, but can also cause a repulsive behavior of pets. Neutered cat - not so cruel to do with it. On the contrary, you are helping the animal to adapt to life among humans.  For most cats sleep inferior in value only to food and affection. Representatives of the cat family are spending a dream about 65% of their life, and you can not deprive them of this. Do not allow children to wake the cats to play with them, protect the rest of their pets. The family should understand that cats need lots of sleep in a quiet, dark and warm place (or cool if in the court of heat).

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Postpartum have any cat begins immediately after all the kittens were born. Cat after birth usually relaxed and sleeps a lot, and your job - as to ensure its peace.

First of all feel the belly and the cat, make sure that all kittens are born. If you can not do it yourself, better consult a doctor. Also watch out for well-being of the animal.

If the behavior of the cat after giving birth you worries immediately invite the vet!

How to raise a cat?

Cats are complex social life, communicating with owners, strangers and other animals. They communicate in different languages.

It will be much easier to understand their pets, if you know what some say poses and posture cat. The owner can also learn to distinguish between voice intonation koshechego.

This page is a continuation of Colors cats, giving the idea of �€‹�€‹the colors of cats and the terminology used to designate them.  

If you are interested in obtaining the genetic bases of various colors, as well as those which are theoretically possible colors - This article is for you.

The gestation period for cats is about 65 days (9 weeks) plus or minus a week. The discrepancy at term in 4 days is quite normal, and birth occurred as a week earlier or later, is also not uncommon.

13 Myths about cats.  1: Every day - on the saucer of milk.  After bringing home stray cats, the first thing people poured into a saucer of milk at her. So they have always done, so they arrive today. Is it true that the milk is very rich in vitamins? No, cats do not really. Although milk contains many of the nutrients as protein, calcium, it does not, such as iron and taurine. Many cats, apparently, can digest milk, but some are not able to digest lactose and, therefore milk gives them diarrhea (diarrhea). Even if your cat is accustomed to the milk, remember that milk drinking, and extra food. Hereby drink for cats is fresh water, which must be constantly watering. If the cats are fed a special diet, the milk they produce is absolutely not necessary.

Many fans of Thai cats are kept at home more, and dogs. It is in general, is clear: the Thai character has a dog for this. And even the other way around. Many dog �€‹�€‹lovers, and decide if a cat, you will certainly Thai. And in this regard to make friends with Thai cats dogs much easier than other breeds. However, no breed or size of dog do not matter!

Cats are different from other animals by some biological features. For example, cats are aggressive to rodents, are well adapted to environmental conditions, are not very sensitive to electric shock. So getting these animals under the "short circuit" does not necessarily end in their deaths. Some time after her release from the current cat comes to life.

Kotenko be given pasteurized milk at room temperature or slightly warmed, low-fat cream. But the adult cat in the diet include milk should not be, because it is poorly digested and may cause diarrhea.

It is desirable to select a tray with high bumpers. Many cats like to dig into the filler, so you must select the appropriate tray.

What to eat our cat?  

Today, a lot of people know about the "right" food. Theme of healthy nutrition there is a long time, but in recent years - is particularly relevant. Thanks largely to advertising, we have changed our attitude toward food. First, unsophisticated consumers of advertising, with joy and enthusiasm to buy all the food advertised. Then it turned out that  advertised goods does not necessarily have to be high quality and useful.  Yes, today we have very carefully read the label on the beautiful packaging to determine what we actually eats called "creamy yogurt".

The Moscow biologists have recently made a sensational discovery in the capital of a new generation of urban animals. Do stray dogs and cats living in the city, develop complex reflexes are not familiar wit them kinsmen. Dogs go out on a green traffic light, and cats with the skill of attackers opened windows. Civilization affects even the insects, but originally: cockroaches and flies poorly assimilated modern food.

is well-groomed and properly feeding the cat, which is under the constant supervision of a veterinarian, usually healthy. But just as a person and all other living beings, cats exposed to various diseases. Of course, to provide comprehensive information about all the cat diseases is not possible, but cat owners should know basic signs, especially signs and treat even the most frequently encountered in this type of animal diseases.

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 Cat of medium size, strong, balanced physique. The coat is short, thick, elastic, very soft to the touch, elastic, close to the body. Color can be quite varied: one color (blue, black, white, sand, chocolate (milk chocolate color)), multi-color (Harlequin, tortoise, van), striped (tabby-different designs, marble, spotted, mackerel). Ears are set well apart and stacked so that their upper covers the ear hole, that is hanging down. The more closely their ears pressed to the head, the better representative of this breed. Eyes large, round, open, wide-set. The color matches the color of their hair cat. Sometimes come across a cat with different colored eyes. The trunk is short, powerful, round, squat, compact. Shoulders and hips the same width, breast volume and wide. Legs of medium length, strong and elegant with round paws. The tail is not very long, thick at the base and tapered at the end. Valued by individuals with a movable tail, as this breed may be changes in the joints. Cats of this breed of cats are much larger, sometimes weigh 6-10 kg.  Option Scottish Fold breed with normal auricle (not folded) form. Grown as an auxiliary species used for Scottish Fold. Except for the ears look like, and Fold. Unfortunately, the straights to keep within the breed Scottish Fold was impossible, because the scale scores for Scottish requires 30 points in the rock-forming feature - ears. And for the straights are not entitled to. Straight So were identified as a distinct breed with the right stud only Scottish Fold.  : Stiffness in any part of the tail and spine, skull separated from the ears and feet in profile, is a serious drawback.  : Hook on the tail, tail too short, stiff and motionless with a very thick tail vertebrae, an incorrect number of toes, a significant morbidity and poor health movements.  : Semi-erect, not surrounding your ears, large ears, hocked the UK, heavy type, a flat forehead, marked stop, caved spin Cowhocks hind legs, knees close together, any anomalies in the structure and mkeleta hocked legs, stiff and motionless tail, squeaking and a poschelkivanie intervertebral joints deprives title.  
If the Scottish Fold treated too roughly, they are simply removed, almost never scratch and do not bite (with the right education.) This is an ideal cat for people who like quiet animals with unusual appearance.  Based on materials from sites Wikipedia, SuperFold, Pet. 2010

Cats are very clean animals, constantly taking care of themselves, and tend to clean my place. Wild cats kittens usually transmit the instinct of cleanliness. When the content of a cat at home a person must achieve making her habit to perform his toilet in one place. Parenting kitten begin with his birth, and by the age of 4-6 weeks had produced certain reflexes.

If the cat does not eat, not eat �‚�‚�‚ is always an alarming symptom for any owner of Thai cats. For veterinary food refusal is a sign that the animal is seriously ill.

But sometimes perfectly healthy cats just lose your appetite.

If copulation occurred, then within 2 days all symptoms cease. If not, estrus lasts 10-12 days. If the woman became pregnant, later sexual activity is not observed, and if not, then a period of "calm", but after 7-12 days of estrus occurs again. Thus, the cycle is repeated after about 21 days. The older the cat, the shorter the cycle. In 12% of cats interval between periods of passion is missing, the animals can be continuously for 6-10 weeks to issue call-up and cries to have sexual intercourse.

This phenomenon is called nymphomania, and can create significant discomfort for the hosts. Duration of dormancy is associated with the duration of daylight and temperature conditions. Consequently, domestic cats are contained in a warm environment with artificial lighting, this period is either very short or absent.

How to choose a toilet for cats?

Kittens can be born at any time of year. Among the wild cats, date of birth depends on the breed, type, and the climate of the territory where they live. Kittens in the tropics and kittens in the northern, cold regions are born at different times of the year. As a rule, most cats will bring litter twice a year, in spring and late summer.  Most kittens are born head first, but as in every rule, there can be exceptions.

The average litter of 4 kittens, but, in fact, the number of kittens can be from one to seven. Kittens are born one after another, usually with a half-hour break. Each of the kittens born in a small transparent bag, which immediately breaks the cat and remove his teeth and tongue. A newborn kitten weighs, usually 100 - 142 grams, a length of about 8 inches.  As a rule, cats need a little help from the owners at the time of delivery, many of them settle down, seeing that the hosts are close by. Sometimes the sac, which is born kitten, it is tough enough, and the cat can not break it. In this case, the owner need to help the cat as a kitten can suffocate.  When a kitten is born, he has no teeth, his eyes still blind, the ears hear, the tail is short and triangular, and the fur is soft and fluffy.

Kitten teething, when he was already 2 - 3 weeks, all the teeth (their kittens 26) appeared as early as two months. These teeth are replaced by permanent (they are already 30), when the kitten turns six months.  Kittens begin to crawl and explore the surrounding area, they turn a month. The fact of growth and the size of an adult animal would then depend on heredity and food derived animals. Most of the six-month kitten weighs 2.3 pounds already. They reach their development when they turn a year. Cats are able to fertilize at six - eight months, the cats - a bit later, after a few months.  Like many other mammals, cats love to play. Kittens running around each other, attack, build your cat's machinations. Even adult cats can sometimes play and frolic. Some accounts say that the game animals are practicing skills and techniques essential to their survival. Cats - this is definitely the hunters and predators. In the majority of their games, we can observe the ability to creep imperceptibly close to the production, and is rapidly catching her.  All cats - great climbers, not once have you seen how fast the cat climbs the tree, whose position is, in fact, is steep.

Become a real circus performer hard, especially if you are a home cat. It's better to spread out impressively on the windowsill, blocking the sun from a sprig of geranium, so full-blown way. But what kind of hearing the rustling of cutting? Is it again, arrogant wrapper ?..

Often, cat owners are not quite the right idea about what is normal cat behavior.

This results in inappropriate expectations about the behavior of the animal, because accepted standards of conduct for unacceptable habits. A proper understanding of ethics cat helps prevent many complications of object relations cat and its owner, but also reduces the risk of stress in the lives of cats and, as a consequence, the development of behavioral disorders.

Is it necessary?  

Nature endowed cats sharp claws, it needs to hunt and protect themselves. But not all the owners love their furry pitomitsa sharpens claws on the furniture and painfully scratched. Many trim his claws favorite, but some settle the question more radically, without the help of a surgeon removing claws.

Why cut a cat?

Why cats behave the way? What are the habits of the cats?  

Let's Let's consider in detail the main points povedencheskie cats.

Incidentally, in the treatment of your pet cats eyes have time to go to therapy "Elizabethan collar" which can be removed only to the cat ate it. Do not neglect this rule to keep your eyes predator!

Our cat out of the vagina is flowing thick as sour cream, liquid white and yellow. What is it?  
I want to clarify, I have a cat, 1 year, started the first heat, orient, where it ends and begins about the second, we just want her to knit, so to speak to orient in time! Thanks in advance!  
cat I gave her 3 years. former owners gave her some tablets from heat (do not remember which). Persian cat. not with a cat once nebyla. I have 2 weeks. I have a cat Persian him 6 months. it one hundred, we have to show her sexual interest. It was a bit thin. began to feed her at the piano 36, and is gaining weight well. Tell me it can breed and age kittens will allow? and when some may be in heat?  
My cat in heat center began. Her urine with the release of blood, is this normal??  
made a mistake not to Anna Koval, and for Veklich Dmitry  
user Anna Koval. Cats in heat should not be any discharge. What you are describing seems to pyometra (purulent inflammation of the uterus). Show an animal doctor. Since pyometra life-threatening.  
At home, a cat in heat begins earlier than in the street the ladies. About 7 months, of course at such an early age when she sma still a kitten and fragile body can not be the case with cats. Hormonal medications, such as antiseks lead to disease of cancer. Constant heat without mating also lead to various diseases. Kitty should sterializovat, although very sorry.  
My cat, which we picked up on the street ... I think it has no more years ... now she in heat and in this case usually reduce the cat ... but found the site where it says that it is impossible for a cat brings her first heat ... Is this true?  
Elena, your husband is absolutely right. =) Nothing else to do, it's all natural. Tools for cats are big money. Oleg hard-about 7 months, but it individually. Anna-my cat, so to speak, "cycle" began in the winter too. This is normal. =)  
cat does not ask to cats, but she in heat and very extensive with the color of melted milk and sometimes with clots krovi.S cats was not, although it has given only three goda.Tabletki raz.Chto it can be and what to do now ??  
To the cat did not suffer them to be reduced! Or sterilize  
My cat injected into veterinarke Betsilin. What is it? And she has all of the above symptoms. How can she help? Tired of watching as she suffers and does not sleep through the night! Help and .....  
my pussy just 9 months. Today, it is something incomprehensible. She walks and groans (guttural sounds like purring, but the other). Permanently raises the ass. And walks on all fours. She became increasingly is going to the toilet more than usual. My husband says she began estrus. What should I do? How can she help? I feel very sorry for her.  
the age at which puberty occurs kittens?  
And if it happens in winter?? Like my cat has no year, but right now during the winter time, she started yelling, rolling on the floor ....... how to explain it, can it not at all in heat !!!!!

Before starting a risky event, make sure you have the necessary equipment: a rectal thermometer, lubricant, paper towels, alcohol, watches and a large towel, in which you wrap the cat.

The little kitten has his "place." This is the box where he lives with his mother-cat. This is a great place - warm, comfortable and safe. And while a tiny kitten, he willingly from such a wonderful place will not go. He himself was not an enemy.

A little danger, even a little bit already grown up kitten, skedaddle to my mother, to his safe place.

But this is a wonderful refuge is a kitten, which you have in your house, on the other side of the earth, where it has remained a wonderful mother. And in your home it yet everywhere is in danger. He does not have his corner. It's small bum. Suddenly, suddenly found that he was a huge uncharted territory, where there are no shelters. And the kitten will start to look for safe places where they can hide and feel secure. Even if you are very gentle and kind, the kitten will look for temporary shelters. So the little kitten you can suggest an artificial nest, a manhole, which can only squeeze a kitten. But to offer such a house without violence. Usually, if a nest laid-smelling bedding or cloth mother, baby calms down. But this is not always the case. Sometimes the nest do not like. You do not every house is too nice. For example, if you have lived all my life in a city apartment, you'll be too cozy feel in a village hut, and vice versa. Here kitty offered you a house may not seem too safe and comfortable. You bought him a plush nest in a pet store, and the kitten seeks to circumvent it by. You put it on the bottom of the rug from under the mom-cat and kitten pulled the rug and pulled it into his mouth for him, trying to find another place that he will be nicer. Here it is guided by the preferences of the kitten, but not on your aesthetic sense. Maybe the kitten does not like closed on all sides by a nest? Maybe it plain nicer box, similar to the one which passed the first days of his life?