Choose the best cat for a given use.

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Choose the best cat for a given use. Select a cat
based on qualifying characteristics.

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• There are approximately 77.6 million owned cats
  in the United States.
• 34 of U.S. households (or 35.4 million) own at
  least one cat.

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When is a cat a better choice than a dog for a
pet? ADVANTAGES
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1. Require less care than dogs because of their
independent nature. 2. Feeding and maintenance
cost are less for cats than for dogs.
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3. Initial purchase price is usually less for
cats.
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• Cat owners spent an average of 113 on veterinary
  related expenses in the past 12 months

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YEARLY EXPENSES For Cat Ownership

• 170 Food
• 120-150 Medical
• 175 Litter
• 25 Litter Box
• 50 Toys/Treats
• 30 Miscellaneous
• 75 Neuter/Spay
• 30 Cat carrier

• 700-ish the first year

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Unless you have one of these and they probably
take more to feed!!!
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Qualities to consider in which cat is
chosen
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AGE MATTERS
One year in a cat's life is equal to 5 or more
years in that of a human
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FRISKIES OR NOT??
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1. Adult cats work best for elderly or extremely
busy owners.
The selection of an adult cat bypasses most of
the training steps and vet bills.
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2. Young kittens adapt quickly and are fun to
watch grow.
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By choosing a kitten, you have the potential to
have a much greater effect on their personality
than if you start with an adult.
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Getting a KITTEN means a much higher demand on
your time. Trainingclimbing drapes, knocking
over knick-knacks, and entering every open door
or cupboard.
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Kittens require more trips to the veterinarian
for vaccinations and wormings, plus additional
expenses for neutering/spaying.
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What sex gender do you get?
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3. Male cats will start spraying areas to mark
its territory at about 6 8 months of age.
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4. Female kittens reach sexual maturity as early
as 5 months of age and come into heat about every
3 weeks.
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• 5. Common domestic mixed breeds make
  affectionate, friendly pets.
• 6. Pedigree animals have certain characteristics

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7. Long haired breeds require more frequent
grooming and need air-conditioned facilities.
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PUREBRED OR NOT?
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8. Mixed breed cats are usually cheaper to
purchase than purebred animals.
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Purebred kittens have been known to cost 300 to
3,000 depending on the particular lines and
breed. The basic domestic shorthairs are often
free.
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5. Common domestic mixed breeds make
affectionate, friendly pets.
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• 16 percent of owned cats were adopted from an
  animal shelter

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Siamese and Abyssinian cats have a higher
activity level and prefer to be with you wherever
you are, joining in every activity, and even
going on walks or hikes.
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See What I Mean??!! HA!!
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Some breeds are known for their laid-back
attitude Shorthair, Persians and Ragdolls.
Perfectly content to sit and watch the world go
by.
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Do you have children or other pets?
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Cats vary as to how well they interact with
children. A kitten will learn to adapt around
children where as a adult cat may not be social
and tolerate a child!
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Choose a healthy cat regardless of the type of
cat.
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Look for signs of health... a. Gums should be
pale pink and teeth white. b. Eyes should be
clear and bright.
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c. Nose should be cool and slightly damp. d.
Clean, glossy coat that is free of mats.
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• Look for signs of illness Avoid these
  cats.
• Discharges from
• the eyes or nose.
• b. Buildup of wax in the ears can indicate mites.

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c. Fleas and parasites such as worms should not
be present. d. Potbellied cats may have
infestation of worms.
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A cats average life span is about 14 years. Are
you willing for that commitment?
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