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The cat is one of the most beloved and revered animals on planet Earth. There are many legends about these amazing animals. Since ancient times, people have noticed that cats have supernatural powers. And it is no accident that in ancient Egypt these graceful animals were worshiped as deities. Many books have been written about the pyramids of Ancient Egypt, but their secret has not yet been solved, however, like the secret of Egyptian cat worship. It is worth noting that it was the cats that suffered the most (obviously, even more people) during the sad times of the witch hunt...

Back in the days of Hippocrates, it was known that pets favorably affect human health. However, the term "pet therapy" appeared relatively recently - in the middle of the twentieth century. It was then that the children's psychiatrist from the USA, Boris Levinson, drew attention to the fact that his small patients reacted positively to the dog, which very often was in the waiting room during the treatment session. True, at that time there were no scientifically substantiated confirmations of the therapeutic effect that pets have on humans...

Nematode parasitizes in the intestines of the animal. Her larvae are well distinguished when examining the feces of a sick kitten. This parasite enters the body of a pet along with eaten fleas or in contact with infected rodents. At the first symptoms of the disease, the kitten should be taken to a veterinary clinic and shown to a specialist. Obesity Obesity is understood as a metabolic disorder leading to the accumulation of excess adipose tissue. The cause of obesity can be both an improper,...

Ticks are perhaps the most famous carriers of various diseases. They are of two types: scabies and encephalitis. Scabies mites are very small, so you can see them only with a microscope. Some of them easily bite through the skin and penetrate beneath it, eating blood and causing unpleasant sensations in the infected animal. Others live on the skin of a kitten, eating exfoliated fragments of the epidermis. The causative agent of ear scabies (otodectosis) is a tick 0.3-0.7 mm long. He has an oval body and 4 pairs of limbs equipped with suction cups...

All cats, especially thoroughbreds, are susceptible to various kinds of diseases. Proper nutrition and careful care of the pet will help maintain its health and protect the animal from many accidents. The owner of the kitten is required to know the symptoms that indicate the baby's health. Bald patches, damp spots, combs, cramped limb movements, hard or swollen abdomen, redness of the inner surface of the auricle, excessive salivation, fever, sweating, purulent discharge from the nose, eyes and...

During the next feeding, again move the bowls about half a meter and proceed as for the first time. If the animals dine quietly, not paying attention to each other, affectionately praise them both. Promotion is very important: having received it, cats will understand that it is much more profitable for them to get along with each other than to quarrel endlessly. Let events develop in a natural way: sooner or later the "old" cat will recognize the newcomer, and the latter, in turn, will cease to fear the mistress of the territory...

It often happens that at that moment when a person decides to have a kitten, another animal (and sometimes more than one) is already in his house. This circumstance becomes the reason for serious reflection, but this is not a reason to abandon the idea of acquiring a new family member. Before you bring a kitten to the house, make sure that the other animals are absolutely healthy and they have been given all the necessary vaccinations. Just in case, it is recommended to keep the pet in a separate room for several days...

Contrary to the popular belief that cats are able to endure loneliness quite calmly and painlessly, it should be noted that our pets are social animals, which means that they, like people, need to communicate. Its lack or absence causes stress, and your kitten, deprived of company, can grow up nervous, shy and even aggressive. If you want your pet’s life to be long and happy, you need to give him enough attention, play regularly and communicate with him. On the other hand, even with all the desire, a person can not spend much time at home, fully devoting himself to a pet...

Cat owners often complain that their pets behave inappropriately: they walk around the kitchen tables, utter heartbreaking screams (seemingly for no reason), extort food unscrupulously, etc. The reason for this behavior is usually that the owner did not timely wean the kitten from bad habits. This is not surprising: it is really difficult to resist the charm of a small fluffy pet, and it is absolutely impossible to punish him if he does something wrong. Nevertheless, it is necessary to struggle...

A sleeping place is very important for our kids, because even we will not be able to sleep in discomfort, and what can we say about kittens. Researchers have found that cats spend most of their lives (about 2/3) in a dream. Especially a lot of time is spent sleeping little kittens. Therefore, it is so important to choose a suitable "bedroom" for the pet, where he will always feel cozy and comfortable. Of course, the kitten is able to find a convenient place in the house for itself, but far from always the choice of the pet is to the liking of its owner...

There are several types of special cat litter. Some of them are made of pressed sawdust. They prevent odor and are good adsorbents, however, small particles often stick to the legs of an animal and spread throughout the house. The most convenient and economical are the so-called clumping fillers: moisture is quickly absorbed and forms a small dense lump that is easy to remove. Such material can be used for a very long time; in addition, it allows you to always keep the house clean. Fillers with synthetic flavors are also sold in pet stores...

From the very first day of the life of a kitten in your home, you need to accustom it to cope with its natural needs in a place specially designated for these purposes. First of all, you should think about what should be a toilet for a kitten, and prepare it in accordance with all the needs of your pet. You can make a toilet yourself. It should be borne in mind that the pet will willingly use it only if it meets all the requirements of the animal. The toilet should be convenient for the kitten itself, and it is best to bring its design closer to natural conditions...