The first cat, or favorite pets

Similarly I can not even tell when we had the first cat . Since I can remember, has always been in the house pets. So parents instilled in me a love for animals. Cats have lived very different: gray Murka, Siamese, British ...

Unfortunately, their age is not long, and sooner or later the moment of farewell to his favorite ...

In childhood, I just love cats, caring for them was my responsibility. Then he began collecting postcards with images of animals. When grown up and started to live independently (by the way, I got a new home who would you think?), And that's where I realized if it does appear you have a pet, its just a little love. earliest lessons , care, proper care, time for education and other issues vital to coexistence with pet took joy.

One thing I can say for sure if you do decide to have a cat (or cat), to be sure: Does your pet "aristocratic" family tree or you shelter usual Murka, which is complete on the streets - you just can not feel sorry for that took home a new family member. beloved pet will entertain you and was moved throughout the cat's life.

In all the time since then, how did the first cat , I have accumulated some knowledge and experience on this issue, it is likely that it may be useful to someone.

Kitten in the house, or the very first lessons

Difficult matter - the kitten in the house . The very first lesson is given only if the patience ...

Oh, and I'm worn out at the time with a tiny red creature. This animal is by no means willing to do what I was trying to teach him. Shameless cat with mischievous eyes just wanted to play, Skoda, misbehave and shitting where he himself likes.

Anyone who has a pet in the house, ready to talk about it endlessly. Because, in fact, a cat - a very clever animals. However, the very first lessons owner should teach their kitten as soon as possible.

First - the nickname. There's nothing complicated. Just be aware that the cat can get to know your name in the huge range of sounds uttered by the host, is a two - three months. So take a simple and, most importantly, a resounding nickname. From the first day, please contact her by name and keep the rest of your family members came to her as well.

Very important, the very first lesson - how to train a kitten to the toilet . The easiest way to those who live in a private home. Although at first the baby will still find "forbidden" places. And it is quite easy to avoid the first kitten errors, if next to a mother-cat.

Wrote these words and pondered. Yet these creatures are a puzzle. A few years ago there was a new member of our family - a two-month kitten. Animal bred, his parents with regalia, otherwise - as usual: beauty, honey, minx. Probably in a month we enthusiastically find that this bunting sitting ... on the toilet. Nobody ever taught it, how, why, where the cat discovered that the toilet should go to this place?

Finally, advice to those who think that his cat will never learn to walk to the bathroom in the "right" place.

In no case do not cry and, especially, do not hurt your pet, "a warning." Will only get worse. Better to patiently explain to him once more, where to celebrate their need. And be sure to pat the "mess" of the newspaper and put it in the tray. The cat should feel your scent, otherwise it will run in the places that have already chosen.

A very effective way, to me, at least, help: if you sprinkle a little place in the house where there is a regular "pool" of valerian, cat considers his "holy" and for all give up "desecrate" it.

Cat wants to sleep

When the cat wants to sleep ? Most of the day.

Only a third of the day (or even less) is performed in awake animals, these sweetly. You know why?

It turns out that sleep is very good for the nervous system of the animal, especially in the formative stages. So, if you want your pet has become irritable, rebellious, aggressive and lethargic, less let him sleep.

Another reason is just a dream helps to restore the activity of the animal. So, if you limit your pet's sleep, the animal can become very ill.

Usually the cat wants to sleep after a tight eaten. Heat also promotes sleep.

But most animal wants to relax after an active pastime. After all, he needs to hunt, even if he lives in a city apartment. The cat is very developed instinct for obtaining food, despite what you may think that your pet is outrageously lazy. For example, my spoiled cat immensely perform miracles in an effort to get his favorite food from a closed cabinet.

Have you ever noticed how your Murka during deep relaxation goes through hard paws? This is it, perhaps, catch the mouse.

Apparently, cats also have dreams.

Why do cats tail

Why would a cat's tail ? Strange question, would say cats themselves, and why a man walking on its hind legs?

Have you ever seen that your pets get up by its tail? This is also a storm of emotions cat!here and pleasure, and neglect, and joy, and sorrow, and interest, and a plea, and rejection, and the anticipation and fear and mischief, and even disgust.

These creatures can certainly allow you some liberties, for example, pat yourself in a time when they are not set to "calf tenderness", or pull on the silk fur, but grab the tail ... it's too much.

There is this observation: if a cat (or cat) will allow you to hold its tail and "spoke" with his displeasure, so she trusts you immensely!

Smart Japanese created an electronic cat translator and calculated that by the tail these animals are able to express about 200 different types of emotions!

But on the other hand, some cats have no tails (for various reasons). But the cat and the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, a special breed with a thick coat is truly tailless. In addition, our Murka that run where they want to lose their tails under the wheels of cars and trams, leave them in the door.

And yet, what a cat's tail ? Many people think that it is - the most important organ of balance. However, animals with amputated tails great climb on trees and roofs, walk on fences.

However, with the help of the tail Murka show your emotions and communicate with each other and with the person, but that cats have a whole set yet for the expression of their emotions, "talk" language, voice, ears, eyes and paws.

By the way, today the tailless receive recognition at various exhibitions and other cat show, since it does not make a cat tail cat.

This is the opinion of the person, modish, which flows from one extreme to another.

Cats themselves while continuing to move through the life of the cat's graceful gait and proudly "carry" on his own tail.

Cat catches mice.

Your cat catches mice ?

"Tell me, what kind of benefit you? Mice did not catch, sleeping all day, misbehave ... "So the owner often reproves his favorite.

Your cat catches mice? Our pets have given forgotten what it is. But there are, though less frequently, and exceptions.For example, our cat Yasha (well, it turned out, well, we made a mistake, did not see at her birth ... and then it was too late: the cat got used to the fact that it Yasha), lived his entire life in the cat of my parents in a private home. Every day, early in the morning seems to work, came to the chicken coop Yasha, hunting. Females did not touch: they "own." But the mice did not have a chance to escape. Why did she do it? Certainly not for food. Grabbing his arm tightly legs, then just priotpustit, rodent course heels ... "Where, wait, and play?"

Incidentally, this is her photo. Unfortunately, there is an animal in this world (there is nothing to be done, this should be ready to every owner of a small friend). True, she is well preserved for his fourteen years?

Your cat does not catch mice? A butterfly? It is they, too, had never seen? In any case, your favorites necessarily respond to any moving objects (with kittens all is clear.) Hunter instinct! Only when the animal lies all the time, no wondering - immediately to the vet.

Direct ancestor affectionate Murka - wild cat, predator . daily menu to be diverse enough, but the preference of course - meat dishes. The hunting instinct is given to cats centuries ago and not lost so far, just a little atrophied. And this is not surprising: primitive man compare with the modern. That's it!

If the cat does not catch mice , then they are simply not interested in her.

Why do cats like valerian ?

Your cat "accepts" valerian drops? Well, and how?

I have the same picture. Sniffing, purring, rolling on the floor, claws issued touches legs, rubbing against the furniture ...From the looks fun. But in any case, should not abuse such entertainment.

The fact is that for the preparation of tincture of valerian plant used «Nepeta cataria», ( catnip ). Napelakton, a substance contained in the plant - a distant relative of marijuana. Therefore, the behavior of your pussy is so similar to the euphoria.

That's before you travel, say, a car or even a visit to the veterinarian will be useful to treat your pet this medicine.

Catnip contains more than 3% essential oils, has a strong lemon scent (it attracts cats). Used as a spice in cooking, in traditional medicine, even magic. Interesting plants.

Ancient people used cat grass as bait for catching lynx. leopards , cougars, lions , in a word all the feline family indifferent to the plant. But any rule there is an exception: the grass-then this is not valid for all cats.

What is hidden, mystery catnip or cat mystery of the soul?

Cat behavior, or weather forecasters

And let's remember we are cat behavior before the weather changes! And the fact that our Murka - forecasters noticed in ancient times.

You fly a plane? How do you zone of turbulence?
Among say the least, unpleasant sensations have a feeling that his eardrums would burst. Good enough ... Imagine our pussy experiencing something similar every time the weather changes. In the old days the cats were very revered among magicians.

Abilities that were supposed to have in these animals, and focus on the management of the natural environment. To us the ancient belief in witches, cats have survived as proverbs and folk superstitions. Remember: "The cat is on the stove - in the court of frost." "Paul cat scratching - to the wind." "The cat sleeps belly up - to the heat."
And now present to you the weather forecasts for the whole year round:
Lying on the back of your pussy and around the muzzles foot drives - despite the fact that bad weather in the street, wait for good weather.
Representatives of the Slavic people believe Murka wash that turned to where the wind blows soon
If your pet is tucked in sleep under her feet - colder.
going to rain, if the cat warms back.
Poles expect rain when their furry family members stop meowing.
Equally behave cat representatives of all people, when the heat is coming: squint often lick, purr - all kind of show: the host, wait for good weather.
forecasters This forecast is based on the popular superstitions and beliefs.
Scientists have even conducted a survey among the owners of furry animals. It turned out that the Western cat can predict rain for the day: they are actively cleaned ears.
Actually mysticism here, most likely innocent. The inner ear and eardrum animal very sensitive to changes in atmospheric pressure, so he rubs ears - hurt him.

That's changing cat behavior before changing weather.

Why cats bite

Why are these cute a cat bite ?

"The cat is biting only from life cat"

Forgive me, Tatiana and Sergey Nikitin for that paraphrase the famous lines.

Cat - not your dog, and "biting" it is not only because of her life is hard.Gentle, affectionate creature, touching creature who just sat quietly in your arms and blissfully purring may no apparent reason for you to dramatically jump and " bite "even the landlord's hand.

To answer the question of why a cat bite, let's look at the situation through the eyes of the most Murka. Small predators do not really feel comfortable when they are long or stroking with power. In their blood increases the content of adrenaline, they start to worry about, then feel insecure and ... works feline instinct. Your pet is trying to protect himself, he does not intend to cause harm.

Another reason for the sudden aggression pussy may be her poor health, in any case, do not seek to immediately punish delinquent (in your opinion) the animal.

Substantial enough, in terms of the cat, the reason to bite you - the appearance in its territory an "enemy", for example, another cat (cat), and you do not give her a break and rush into battle.

Cats still can suddenly bite stroking their hand because of rancor. (The same predators!). Cute animal can remember for a long time, as I was once someone's hand stroked, caressed it, and suddenly made him sick. (This may be the veterinarian who did the cat shot. Landlord who has suddenly gone bad mood. Anyone who trusted beast.)

Reasons why cats bite , maybe a lot, but often they do not intend that anyone harm.

Cat and other ...

If your house is and cat and other pets, you will surely come across some problems of their coexistence.

This article is for big fans of our little, for those who spend most of his free time is able to give this sweetly beings who enjoy communicating with their pets.Just do not forget about how convenient and comfortable can feel your very small friends, living together.

First of all, between a cat and the other your pets inevitably be jealous .

And innocent Murka - vindictive animal. (Remember why cat bites ?) I well remember as a child watching the relationship between our new tenant - a Siamese kitten and guinea pig. Small rodent predator simply terrorized: first it was interesting, then began the attack. Further - more cat secretly equipped cabins pigs ... a toilet.She also answered brazen beast "reciprocity": at every opportunity, in the course were sharp teeth.

It would be naive to think that the cat is able to skip past his attention living in her house rodents, birds, aquarium fish. Of course, it will attack ... it is a predator !

The life of a cat next to a dog - it's a different story altogether. They are hard enough to get along under the same roof, because both are very jealous, and really suffer from much attention to which of them pays the owner. In addition, dogs and cats say "in different languages." (Well, yes, one meows, the other - is barking). Their gestures often have the opposite meaning. The dog wags his tail more often, when configured as a friend. This is the same movement performed by cats - signal to the fact that she is irritated. An attack small hunter may consider fast approaching you, then the puppy understands this as an offer to play.

But if the cat and other your pets brought up together from childhood, quite possibly, their friendship will eventually be only stronger.

Cat and baby

Can I bring a cat , if a family has a child ? Answers to this question may be different. In any case, it is necessary once again very well weigh his decision purchase the furry friend. Judge for yourself.

It would be naive to think that pussy in the house - another toy, nothing more. No, she needs attention and care. To care for a cat, watch out for her health, do not forget to feed, play and award a warm word. Otherwise the animal will inevitably arise jealousy to your kid, you are certainly emphasized. A cat's jealousy - terrible force.

The little man is very curious: he knows the world. Of course, he will want to pull Murka, grab it by the tail. Usually the cat somehow inexplicably feels silly in front of her, and allows himself to this treatment, which is hardly a friend. However, such communication might end in tears ...

In addition, inappropriate care, the animal may be a vector of infection. Monitor the health of cats and to comply with all rules of hygiene is necessary to avoid problems related to the well-being of the child.

Not all that bad, if you are like pets, treat them like family, animals become close friends to your baby. They can be for him a kind of textbook. The child learns to understand the world around us, living beings. In addition, finding little friend, the children learn to be otvetstvennymi.Skoree of cat and child love each other, become friends, relatives beings will gain full understanding, if the adults that will help.

Savannah. Cat cheetah

At the end of the last century, American scientists, breeders decided to create something amazing, because in the eighties there was Savannah cat - the cheetah .It combines the elegance of a wild animal, exotic color leopard and good-natured, easy-going nature of the soft home Murka. Amazing? Of course! No wonder the savannah was in demand among pet lovers, for those who could afford the pleasure. The price of such a pussy does not yield a good value car!

TICA International Cat Association officially recognized the breed in 2001.

 In the vastness of Africa, home to wild cat - serval . Savannah, leopard cat, was derived by mating the African resident of Bengal or Siamese purebred or home Murka. (About breeds of cats we talked in the article " The aristocrats and plebeians "). Owners savannah talk about its extraordinary development, the present, canine loyalty.

The largest cat in the world weigh okolo15 kg. And its height at the withers is 45-60 inches. Height, these cats are not inferior dog of medium size. Inherited from serval savannahs got very long legs. Savannah jump higher and farther than other breeds of cats: pussy can jump from place HA3 meters.

Black tear stains that come from the corners of his eyes, like a serval - another sign of the breed. And - big rounded ears with wide dark stripes. Originally from the wild savannah can make strange sounds. They know how to growl, hiss like snakes. So what, you say, all the cats hiss to express discontent. But Savannah is the hiss is more serious meaning. It simulates a snake hissing (genetic memory) in a time of danger.

This is a healthy mix of wild and domestic cats .

They rarely get sick because the savannah - the result of interbreeding with wild cats. But do not forget about their uncommon strength, the incredible ingenuity. So it is easy for a cat to care for. But it is two to three times more than usual. Requires a lot of space. Really loves the water, loves to play with it - is also a genetic memory, inherited from servals living near the water.

Want a cat? Get ready to shell out at least $ 20 000. Why? Because savannah is very difficult to breed, it is the rare breed of cats in the world. Price depends on the percentage of savannah serval blood.

Uniqueness, rarity, and most importantly the high cost of the savannah breed of scam. In 2006, five years after the official recognition of the breed savannah, the world learned about another event: the result of long work was derived entirely new breed of cat. She has such a unique character, it sounds incredible. This was stated by the biotechnology company Lifestyle Pets. The next day, the miracle of the breed cat, named after the goddess Asherah, already knew the whole world. Only now it was all a fiction, a fraud. The organizer of this fraud, Simon Brody, submitted photographs Asher, where the real "author" savanna recognized his pitomitsy. DNA analysis was performed, which showed that Asher is a fiction.

I read that Simon Brody was wanted. Until now, however, many believe that it is Asher - the most expensive cat in the world, on some sites Asher and savanna are represented as two different breeds of cats, intermediaries, offering to buy them through a non-existent breed, show that Simon Brodie was wrongly accused ...

And clever, playful, resourceful, smart, affectionate Savannah , cat cheetah lives and not aware of the human passions, which was the cause of her appearance ...

Particularly cats

Let's talk today about the characteristics of cats .

Cats - a thin-mental organization, in connection with the owners of these animals would be nice to know some of them ... osbennosti

After the birth of a kitten cat brings his first child, taking his teeth on the crease on the cervix. Kittens still can not walk without help moms. And if some restless fallen out of common nest or accidentally wandered off somewhere far away from home, the cat returns immediately so the place of his disobedient child.By the way, she responds more to the plaintive popiskivanie than a lost kitten. Just beyond the cervix, it transfers all its young, if you want to change the temporary shelter.

The grown animal is not recommended to take the "scruff": it is dangerous. Easily damaged neck muscles even an adult cat.

Beware the beast to take over the front legs (and certainly not in any way, with the tail ). You notice the cat lands? That's right, always on foot . This is due to the vestibular apparatus of the animal. When Murka falls, it invariably turns to the body so that it is flush with the head. Reflex features allow the cat to land on their feet and avoid injury.

Cats and kittens

Until that time, cats and kittens are always very close.

Our Murok sufficiently well developed maternal instinct. It is a pleasure to watch as the newly formed mother caring for her offspring. She takes care of all the kids themselves, the owner can only watch.Most do not interfere in the upbringing of the kittens, at least at first.Mom cat and taught their child to the toilet, and chided naughty child, and will develop by the nature instincts . There are cases when a cat , risking their lives, one by one took out the kittens from a burning building. Every cat owner knows (or can imagine), how anxious animal refers to its offspring.

But the question is: will the cat to take care of other people's kittens . Definitely will. Strongly developed maternal instinct will not allow the cat idly by for small meals, even strangers, lumps. It will definitely take them and take care of as a family. This is confirmed by the history of cats, which are contained in nurseries. In cat "communal" apartment kittens raised several cats together and grow strong and healthy.

When a cat speaks ...

Your cat often to you talking ? Caring owner probably realizes that he wants his pet, what his mood and health. Do not think that this can only be understood from the behavior of the animal.Listen, you said your Murka.

It turns out that pets are cats able to "pronounce" a hundred different sounds. This is a scientifically proven fact! They even surpass this dog. And the chimpanzee and gorilla.

You are mistaken if you think that the cat is talking with uninteresting meows. It is great being able to pronounce the vowels and consonants, hissing and sonoristic Observe your pet, you will quickly realize much of his language and be able to conduct meaningful dialogue with the beast.

When the cat wants to elicit anything (eat, play), it uses the calls of a certain frequency and loudness.

Back home, you are likely to hear a welcoming purr. Such sounds a cat makes, referring to the well-known to her the man she loves. Remember how she   communicates with her ​​kittens , which is pronounced when she notices a bird on the window, as it expresses its pleasure or annoyance. If you suspect that your pet is sick, ask him about the state of health, in response to hear the plaintive meowing, then your fears are unfortunately confirmed.

It's simple: when the cat is talking , keep talking, and you'll be closer to her and the family ...

Aristocrats and plebeians

Let's see who are the aristocrats who did plebeians . We are about cats, of course. With people all the more difficult.

Correctly, the issue in a cat breed.lot of variety of Representatives' class purring "today claims to be aristocrats. However, it turns out, only one percent of cats, which we believe thoroughbred, can claim the title. To exhibit the cat must have not only a set of specific characteristics, but also have a pedigree certificate and "fit." Otherwise, the cat breed is not recognized as a "clean" and will be assessed as a result of gene mutation.

I think, agree with me, cat owners, who have to deal with people of different social classes, that the aristocrats - pets are  cats with a "pedigree" - still somewhat different from their more democratic counterparts. Behavior, traits, appearance ... "Baric" will never descend, for example, to catch the mice , to the "plebeian" food. They rejected and hard, in their view, a bed (not royal case, catching mice!). However, the same can talk about their pets and owners coddled "people's representatives."

It savannah - The most expensive cat in the world.

Abyssinian cat

American Curl

Burmese cat

British cat

Sphynx

Cornish Rex

Kuril Bobtail

Munchkin

Speaking of love. I friend of mine, an avid Cat Lady with experience, spoke of her Persian. When it's time to take care of the cat offspring, its venerable Marfina rejected all suitors, even in their side does not want to look. One day, at the call of nature on their balcony somehow climbed up the guy from the people - a dirty one-eyed cat with a torn ear. Of royalty, recognized beauty queen, Martha embraced the sleek cat as the prince on a white horse. A friend explained it by the fact that the purity of the breed concerned only people leaning fashion trends. Cats also intuitively choose a partner with a strong, able to survive his father for his future  offspring .

All owners of furry animals can talk about them endlessly. And, no matter what caste they belong to the favorites,  the aristocrats  they or  plebeians , does the pet world standards set by international exhibitions, or beast "found" on the street - in any case the owner will consider it the best.

Maine Coon. Cat-and-giants

Norwegian Forest Cat

Persian cat

Russian Blue Cat

selkirs Rex

Siamese Cat

Siberian cat

Somali cat

Turkish Angora