by: JaneTompsett
There's no doubt that owning a cat will bring love, joy and pleasure into your home.
But there is one burning question that must be answered when searching for a new pet:-
'One cat or two?'
Single pet ownership certainly has its benefits. Your new cat or kitten will lap up all the attention available and will benefit from being the centre of attraction. Your family will love the pleasure of playing with it on a one-to-one basis.
Additionally, the overall expense of caring for a single cat will be kept low. Your cat's food, medical, bedding and litter costs will be much easier to work into your family budget than if you owned two pets. The fact that there will not be a second cat sharing your home will also avoid the potential for any feline conflict.
But will your cat be happy on its own? Wouldn't the companionship of another cat be if greater benefit to your cat's emotional well-being?
Briefly, the benefits of owning two cats are:
Companionship for each other - especially if left on their own for long periods.
Feral cats will live in social groups and that sociability is carried over into domesticity. Cats enjoy eachother's company.
The best way to ensure compatibility is to give a home to kittens from the same litter.
Double the pleasure for you!
Naturally, you must consider the other side of the coin. The possible disadvantages of owning more than one cat are:
Greater costs relating to food, medical bills, boarding fees.
Although cats are sociable animals, not every cat lives comfortably with a companion. Some prefer a solitary life.
Behavioural problems are more likely in a multi-cat household.
Your pets may be more content to spend time with each other than with you.
Once you have considered the pros and cons of single or double cat ownership and made your choice, make sure that you look at a number of cats or kittens needing a home. By doing this - and not just falling in love with the first fluffy animal you see - you will begin to develop a good idea of the different character types available.
With this knowledge, you will be in a good position to successfully select just the right animal for your needs - either one that will be happy living alone or two cats that will live companiably together.
Whatever you choice - enjoy the love and affection of your new family members!
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Some Reviews on Feline Diabetes and Ring Worms in Cat Breeds
by: LethoMaseko
Over the last thousands of years, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the beginning, they were used for one purpose - hunting and killing rodents. As the years progressed, we began to breed cats more to our liking. Now days, there are several different breeds of cats - which you can tell if you look closely.
The look of the cat is the easiest way to tell what breed he or she may be. Some people choose to go by color, although color isn't as easy to identify. Different breeds of cats have different looks, such as the Siamese and Persian cats. Siamese cats are almost always black, and easy to identify by their color and their eyes. Persian cats on the other hand, are easily identified by their body type and their hair.
Feline diabetes
Cats are one of the most popular pets in North America. They are loving pets, capable of providing you years of companionship. Like other pets, cats can sometimes get sick. There are several different types of ailments that cats can get, one of which is feline diabetes. Feline diabetes is a serious disease, although it can be treated by a veterinarian.
Before you give your cat his insulin shot, you should always make sure that he has some food first. If he hasn't eaten and you give him a shot anyway, he could end up with a hypoglycemic shock. This can also occur from too much insulin as well. A hypo can be really dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs. If your cat gets a hypoglycemic shock and you aren't around, he may end up dying.
Cats and ring worms
With cats, there is a certain type of fungi known as M Canis that is found with nearly 95% of all ringworm cases. Normally, cats will get the ringworm disease from contaminated objects like bedding, clippers, or another animal that already has the disease. If there are animals in your home or around your house that have the ringworm disease, your cat could very easily contract it this way.
The most common symptoms of ringworm in cats are rough or broken hairs, or hair loss around the head or the paws. Ringworm can easily be identified by a patch of scaly skin on the body that appears itchy and inflamed. There will also be broken hairs around the patch of scaly skin. This area is very sensitive, and you should never try to touch it, as it will hurt your cat.
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Over the last thousands of years, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the beginning, they were used for one purpose - hunting and killing rodents. As the years progressed, we began to breed cats more to our liking. Now days, there are several different breeds of cats - which you can tell if you look closely.
The look of the cat is the easiest way to tell what breed he or she may be. Some people choose to go by color, although color isn't as easy to identify. Different breeds of cats have different looks, such as the Siamese and Persian cats. Siamese cats are almost always black, and easy to identify by their color and their eyes. Persian cats on the other hand, are easily identified by their body type and their hair.
Feline diabetes
Cats are one of the most popular pets in North America. They are loving pets, capable of providing you years of companionship. Like other pets, cats can sometimes get sick. There are several different types of ailments that cats can get, one of which is feline diabetes. Feline diabetes is a serious disease, although it can be treated by a veterinarian.
Before you give your cat his insulin shot, you should always make sure that he has some food first. If he hasn't eaten and you give him a shot anyway, he could end up with a hypoglycemic shock. This can also occur from too much insulin as well. A hypo can be really dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs. If your cat gets a hypoglycemic shock and you aren't around, he may end up dying.
Cats and ring worms
With cats, there is a certain type of fungi known as M Canis that is found with nearly 95% of all ringworm cases. Normally, cats will get the ringworm disease from contaminated objects like bedding, clippers, or another animal that already has the disease. If there are animals in your home or around your house that have the ringworm disease, your cat could very easily contract it this way.
The most common symptoms of ringworm in cats are rough or broken hairs, or hair loss around the head or the paws. Ringworm can easily be identified by a patch of scaly skin on the body that appears itchy and inflamed. There will also be broken hairs around the patch of scaly skin. This area is very sensitive, and you should never try to touch it, as it will hurt your cat.
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Cat Chat - Kitty Communication
by: WinstonHill
Are you reading this article because you have no clue what your cat's cat chat is saying? If you haven't been around many cat chats this could very well be the case. Paying attention to the animal's meow is one of the tricks. Determining what type of meow is one way to determine what they are trying to talk to you about. A very vocal with their cat chat is the Siamese.
Its In The Purr
Regardless of the breed you can expect all cats to use their "voices". "Cat chat" is just this animal's way of communicating what is on their minds by using their "voices". To pick up the clues about your pet's feelings you need to pay attention to their "talk". This would include the cadence of the cat's voice, pace and differences in frequency, intensity and pitch.
The message of being more frightened or anxious is usually associated with meows that are quicker then normal. Also the more relaxed and confident your kitty is the slower the pace of the meows. There are other behaviors that cats exhibit with chats to communicate with besides the meow.
One specific way that is unique to the cat family is the purr. When they are content they tend to purr. It is also been supported by studies that cats purr when they are ready to be sociable.
Pay Attention
Don't oversimplify the purr talk. It could also signal a kitty that is in great pain, nervous or feeling uneasy about something. It all needs to be taken into the current context.
Their true mood can also be ascertained by how they hold their tails. The way their tail is moving has meaning as well. Of course your kitty isn't a dog so remember that a dog wagging his tail means one thing and a cat doing the same will mean something different. In fact when your kitty is doing this it signals annoyance or maybe confusion.
In Closing
Smart but emotional animals would be a great way to describe your cat wouldn't it? After reading this article you can easily see that your main job is to pay attention and be patient. This will enhance your cat chat with your cat so that it is mutually satisfying and enjoyable.
About the Author
Winston Hill markets a Cat Chat e-book. If you liked the Cat Chat info, why not purchase the powerful info that will HELP you NOW? Goto Cat Chat.
Are you reading this article because you have no clue what your cat's cat chat is saying? If you haven't been around many cat chats this could very well be the case. Paying attention to the animal's meow is one of the tricks. Determining what type of meow is one way to determine what they are trying to talk to you about. A very vocal with their cat chat is the Siamese.
Its In The Purr
Regardless of the breed you can expect all cats to use their "voices". "Cat chat" is just this animal's way of communicating what is on their minds by using their "voices". To pick up the clues about your pet's feelings you need to pay attention to their "talk". This would include the cadence of the cat's voice, pace and differences in frequency, intensity and pitch.
The message of being more frightened or anxious is usually associated with meows that are quicker then normal. Also the more relaxed and confident your kitty is the slower the pace of the meows. There are other behaviors that cats exhibit with chats to communicate with besides the meow.
One specific way that is unique to the cat family is the purr. When they are content they tend to purr. It is also been supported by studies that cats purr when they are ready to be sociable.
Pay Attention
Don't oversimplify the purr talk. It could also signal a kitty that is in great pain, nervous or feeling uneasy about something. It all needs to be taken into the current context.
Their true mood can also be ascertained by how they hold their tails. The way their tail is moving has meaning as well. Of course your kitty isn't a dog so remember that a dog wagging his tail means one thing and a cat doing the same will mean something different. In fact when your kitty is doing this it signals annoyance or maybe confusion.
In Closing
Smart but emotional animals would be a great way to describe your cat wouldn't it? After reading this article you can easily see that your main job is to pay attention and be patient. This will enhance your cat chat with your cat so that it is mutually satisfying and enjoyable.
About the Author
Winston Hill markets a Cat Chat e-book. If you liked the Cat Chat info, why not purchase the powerful info that will HELP you NOW? Goto Cat Chat.