06 July 2009

How To Choose A Cat For Your Family

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By Peter Henderson

There are many benefits when you learn how to choose the right cat, but you may find it to be a difficult choice. So they can experience the pleasure of growth, many families choose to adopt a kitten, whilst others will want to choose an adult cat because they do not have the tolerance, patience or energy to deal with a young and lively cat. They will need to train the kitten in litter training, furniture climbing and the curious nature of all kittens. Also, because adult cats are less likely to be adopted than their cuter counter-parts, some people like to choose a cat instead. But, there are different pros and cons for owning each of these.

The advantages of a kitten, is that you get to have the pleasure of watching them grow and mature. Kittens have quite an amusing curiosity. The bonds formed when a kitten is young, can be quite strong. The kitten's medical history is known somewhat by you, since the kitten has been in your presence for the most part. You get to have the pleasure to enjoy more years with them. You know their age. Kittens tend to adjust better with other pets that you may already have.

The advantages of a cat, is that they are already litter trained, a huge plus. Adult cats are calmer and they are less likely to destroy your favorite sofa and curtains. Cats may already be spayed or neutered. They can be left alone without too much stress and since they probably already know the outside dangers of the home, they are less likely to get into trouble. The biggest advantage to adopting a cat is that you're probably saving a life.

If you are confused about whether you want a long- or short-haired cat, you should keep in mind that grooming that a long-haired cat will take considerably longer. Even thought they maybe beautiful, you will need to keep up with the costs as the grooming is quite expensive. If you are looking at a semi-longhaired cat, then they will also need grooming around a few times a week. So, if you are looking for low costs and hassle free, then you should choose a short-haired cat.

When it comes to the sex of the cat you should always remember to choose a cat of the opposite sex if you already have a cat in your home, as this will limit the amount of competition between them. You will need to also remember that if you have cats of the opposite sex that they have been spayed or neutered. This, of course, will depend on whether want one cat or kitten or more, as there are advantages and disadvantages to both.

There are different advantages in choosing more than one kitten, as they will have each other for company, and they may not require a significant amount of attention from you. Also, you will find that the interaction between young kittens can be quite amusing. Also, if you do decide to get another cat later on it will be easier to introduce them.

However, there are a number of disadvantages to owning multiple cats or kittens - the amount of trouble they can get up to can be high and the cost of owning multiple cats is a lot more as care and grooming of them is multiplied. If the unfortunate happens and one of the cats passes away, then the others will probably be greatly affected. You should think thoroughly over which cat or kitten will be right for you. After you obtain your feline companion, you will see many joyous years together.

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