The Kitten Nobody Wanted: 19 (Holly Webb Animal Stories, 19)

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All cats need basic care such as a weekly massage to stimulate their skin and move oils through their fur. Coat – Dense coat of hairs of uneven lengths, giving a tousled appearance; ruff down chest to belly; soft undercoat

Health – Breathing difficulties, eye problems (cherry eye and excessive tearing), heat sensitivity, polycystic kidney disease, calcium oxalate urinary crystals You must assume your kitten will try to put everything in her mouth and even try to swallow it. It will be easiest if you restrict your kitten to smaller areas of the house while she is tiny or until the age of six months. However, kittens are adept climbers, so placing everything out of reach requires imagination. Coat – Naked or fine down; Any color or pattern possible including gray and white, lilac, or calico Cats need 20 to 30 minutes of exercise a day depending on activity age. Your pet’s activity level will depend on her age and breed. Kittens are naturally active if they are healthy, but you want to establish a habit of playing with them early. This makes it easier to keep a routine of activity as your cat gets older and loses some of her interest in playing. Playing also helps you bond with your pet. GroomingDiarrhea – Worms or coccidia; Coccidia is a one-celled organism that sometimes requires weeks of treatment Some of the care for cats is universal, but a few breeds require extra care depending on coat type, activity level, and size. Feeding Type of Cat Food

Looks – Short, round-faced, cobby-bodied short-haired cat; Many colors – Solid, bi-colored, tri-colored; Silver, brown tabby, and many others Upper respiratory infection – Sneezing, nasal, and ocular discharge; If a cat loses her sense of smell, she may stop eating as well; Secondary bacterial infections can worsen symptoms Traits – Highly intelligent, like being center of attention, do not like being alone, can get along with dogs, social, trainable Toys keep kittens busy and help engage their minds. Lures, lasers, and balls hone their chase skills and help their motor development. As you would for a baby, you need to make sure toys do not have small removable parts that could be choking hazards. String poses unique challenges as cats love to eat it, and it can cause detrimental effects on the digestive tract. Sometimes you must teach a kitten how to play effectively with toys. Everyday items such as cardboard boxes sometimes make more amusing toys than shiny commercial objects. Bedding Looking to collect mid December at 8 weeks old so putting feelers out now for anyone expecting imminently. We are located in Cambridge but prepared to travel within reason.Tabby - browns and caramels with no white (apart from chest/chin I.e. full tabby, no white paws etc) Origin – 1950s USA; unintentional at first as owners of American Shorthair show cats outcrossed to Persians; cross gained formal recognition as a breed in 1966

Health – Potential for sunburn, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hereditary myopathy, luxating patellas (kneecap intermittently comes out of position causing lameness) Cleft palate and hare lip – Some cats for sale are born with defects that hinder their ability to feed; Many need surgical correction, and the procedure may not have been done when you are ready to choose a kitten. The upkeep of such kittens can be expensive Health – Skin problems, breathing difficulties, fungal infections such as ringworm, eye problems (cherry eye, excessive tears, entropion), heat sensitive, feline polycystic urinary disease (hereditary in Persians, can cause kidney failure) Maintaining their claws is part of the feline’s grooming ritual. Your kitten learns it at a young age. Providing a scratching post may save your furniture, cabinets, and walls. Many times, you will have to try various kinds of scratching surfaces to determine which type your kitten likes best. Some cats like horizontal surfaces while others prefer vertical posts. Experiment with different materials as well. Collars and Leashes A food-motivated cat can be just as easy to train in certain areas as a cat. Plan on working with your kitten daily. Training provides mental stimulation and can help with socialization. Persistence and patience will pay off over time. Kitten-Proof Your HomeTraits – Affectionate, independent, tolerate dogs and kids, do not like a lot of cuddling or being carried The main advantage of acquiring a purebred kitten is that you can more reliably predict the temperament than for a hybrid cat. You can also choose the look that you want. However, mixed breed cats may not have some of the hereditary challenges of a purebred. Learn about specific health issues of certain cat breeds and see that breeders have taken reasonable precautions to prevent abnormalities in their litters. Below you will see the most popular cat breeds as of 2020. Ragdoll Cat Ragdoll Looks – Short, round-faced, muscular compact short-haired cat; Many colors not limited to blue, red, smoke white, or calico; Eyes do not always match and can be copper, blue, green Looks – Ears fold down to give the breed a lopped ear; medium-boned cat with round face, round eyes, and a round body: Kittens for sale are born with straight ears and they will fold at about three weeks of age if the cat has the trait. We lost our beloved 10-year-old Maine Coon to leukaemia last year, and are now ready for another one. We would love another Maine Coon as find them to be so affectionate and intelligent, and such wonderful company. We are ideally looking for the following: