Cats (definite introduction)
Keeping a cat has many uses. It is our playmate in leisure time, and is more like a spiritual mentor, regulating our nature. , we can cultivate our health by being influenced by our ears and eyes. At the same time, raising cats can also reduce stress and ensure our health. Of course, cats have so many uses, but the premise is that you have a cat. There are many varieties of cats, including purebreds and mixed breeds. Different breeds have different personalities. There are many channels for obtaining them, such as pet shops or catteries. Wait, then how do we combine so many available factors and choose a cat that suits us?
1. Distinguish between purebred cats and mixed-breed cats:
In the classification of pet cats, there are purebred cats and mixed breed cats. These two cats have obvious differences in pedigree and growth. Purebred cats refer to breeds whose ancestors are all cats of the same species. They are generally mated with direct relatives. However, due to the problem of direct mating, cats often have defects in their genius. Mixed-breed cats are the offspring of hybrids. Their bloodline is not pure, but their adaptability is excellent, so they have won the love of the public and are bred.
Purebred cats are generally acquired through sexual growth. In the past, people kept cats in captivity and then adopted them to grow. Therefore, the next generation of purebreds was cultivated step by step. This process was through hybridization and selection. Therefore, the cats that can be held in people's arms today are not "purebred" in the narrow sense, but "hybrid". Later, some cats with similar patterns and similar temperaments gradually emerged. These cats were gradually stereotyped, and then through careful selective growth, the external genetic characteristics were stabilized. These are today's purebred cats, but they are different. What is true is that some of them are hybrids and some are natural. However, in the end, the characteristics of breeding will be changed and narrowed, and a special breed will be formed under strict control. In the end, they will also be developed from breeding cats with the same shape and personality. generation.
Hybrid cats are generally not easy to win recognition from people or relevant organizations as a species, and cats’ The surface may also be extremely complicated. Because growth is not fully controlled, coat patterns change rapidly, and it is impossible to make meaningful classifications based on facial characteristics. Naturally, in a specific area, there has been a situation of direct mating of related non-purebred cats, so they have many similarities with each other.
2. What makes a healthy cat?
For a healthy cat, its ears should be clean and impermeable; the tip of the nose should feel tighter with the back of your hand. It is cool and moist, and there is no nasal discharge or infiltration around the nostrils; the eyes are clear and translucent, and there is no infiltration in the corners of the eyes, and the third eyelid does not leak out of the corners of the eyes; the abdomen is round, and the ribs cannot be touched; the anus is dry, and there is no symptom of diarrhea. The coat should be clean and free of dyeing; the quality of the coat should be shiny, loose, and erect.
When choosing, parents may wish to touch the cat’s body with both hands to check the body’s skeletal development ability. Whether it is complete, whether the foreign minister can sense parasites, etc. In addition, you can use some food or toys to tease the cat, and observe the cat's reaction to the surrounding objects and its behavior towards people. If the cat actively competes for food and toys, is not afraid of people walking in, and even takes the initiative to walk in to show its kindness to the cat, then it is worth considering the purchase by parents.
3. Choose a male cat or a female cat?
Both castrated male cats or female cats with ovaries removed are acceptable. Because both types of cats can make good, considerate pets. I suggest not to keep an uncastrated male cat, because it will urinate everywhere and emit a pungent and unpleasant odor; it often goes out to roam and often gets into fights, which may cause injuries or discomfort. For the same reason, female cats whose ovaries have not been removed should not be kept. This female cat often goes into heat at certain times of the year. If you don't keep it at home, it may not be pregnant according to the owner's wishes. Cats whose ovaries have been removed do not have these shortcomings, and may also make cats closer to people.
Four. Choose a kitten or an adult cat?
When buying a pet, petite and frail kittens are of course particularly cute. However, it requires a lot of care and must be trained to develop hygienic habits. On the plus side, kittens often adapt to new situations quickly. For many people, raising an adult cat is a smart move. If you work outside all day long, or you think kittens are too noisy or difficult to train, you should raise an adult cat. If you have purchased an adult cat, keep it indoors for the first few days, otherwise it may try to return to its original owner's home.
5. Raise one cat, or raise a pair of cats?
If your income is limited or your residence is small, it is impossible to buy several cats. However, if every member of the family goes out during the day and only one cat is at home, it may be very quiet. Then, you may wish to buy two cats so that they can keep each other company. Cats probably have many roots. It is a good idea to be recommended by others. Never put the cat back in a hurry before investigating its origins.
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