Coloring, keeping and feeding of purebred cats and cats

The cat fills the house with comfort and atmosphere of happiness, gives its owners a good mood. And it does not matter whether she is a world champion with an excellent pedigree or is this an ordinary animal that was sheltered from the street. Any domestic cat is a loyal friend who, in difficult times, snuggles up with his wet nose, softly purrs something tender, warms him with his warmth. But can you buy friends? A simple purebred cat can become an equal member of the family.

Since ancient times, people have tamed cats, and this happened in Egypt. Since then, the appearance of these animals has changed a lot, now they live in human apartments and the concept of a cat that walks by itself has long been a relic. Now a cat is a pet that requires serious care, but all cares about it are more than compensated by the caress and tenderness of a domestic cat.

A purebred cat is an animal with an unusual genotype. It flows the blood of several breeds at once. Due to this, you can meet cats of different colors, character, complexion. More often than not, thoroughbred animals are kept in apartments. Most of them, the owners at one time found on the street. Unfortunately, this particular species is most often homeless. The fact is that a purebred cat does not represent any breeding value, and for many people it is prestige that is important. They buy expensive thoroughbred kittens for the solidity of their home, this can be compared to buying interior items. A simple tabby cat will never give wealth to an apartment.

Fortunately, there are people who are ready to shelter an unfortunate cat.These people do not need prestige and position in society, they need a gentle, grateful creature that gently wakes up in the morning. Outbred cats, unlike purebred sisters, cannot give birth to valuable offspring that can be sold expensively. That is, in fact, these animals are useless in the house, except for the amazing energy that they give to their owners. That is why cats that got it for free often find themselves on the street. Owners drive out a useless, in their opinion, animal that has done something wrong in the cold, without thinking that the cat has already fallen in love with this house and these people.

You can become the owner of a purebred cat by contacting a pet protection organization. It is such simple animals that there are always much more than purebred ones. Some owners breed ordinary cats, so you can get a kitten from friends who have a cat.

It is believed that a thoroughbred pet has better health. It is not always so. Life on the street can both strengthen immunity and undermine it. For example, a kitten brought into a house from the street is almost never healthy, therefore, before taking it, it is important to visit a veterinary clinic with the found animal. The specialist will conduct an examination of the baby, take tests, the results of which will evaluate the condition of the kitten. If there is already an animal in the house, all the more unvaccinated, it is better to leave the kitten in the clinic for a period of quarantine or give it for temporary over-exposure.

At the same time, the cat, who lived for a long time on the street, is quite seasoned, and he is not afraid of many ailments that await pets. For example, it is unlikely that he will catch a cold, resting near an open window. Even many of the infections that cats encountered during their stray lives and somehow miraculously survived them are no longer scary to them. Pedigree cats do not have such immunity. By the way, as you know, almost all purebred cats, in fact, brothers and sisters, it is because of kinship that most of them have a bunch of health problems, and in this regard, outbred animals win again.

The same applies to the mind of outbred animals. Street life taught them how to get “dry” out of different situations, how to get food by cunning, defend themselves from dangers, therefore the spoiled thoroughbred cat, which was looked after and spoiled from early childhood, is significantly inferior to the former street predator in terms of quick wits.

Outbred cats rarely turn out to be descendants of close relatives, and therefore their health is somewhat stronger than purebred counterparts, and therefore their life expectancy is longer. Relatively speaking, nature itself is engaged in selection, and the diversity of genetic material leads to health and longevity. If the life expectancy of a thoroughbred cat is on average 10-12 years, then its outbred neighbor will live 15-18 years. True, this applies only to pets, street animals are in danger of a lot of dangers. Dogs, cars, diseases, flayers do not allow a stray cat to live longer than 8 years.

Naturally, the life span is determined by many factors. is he depends not only on the pedigree of the animal, but also on the conditions of detention, nutrition, lifestyle. So, responsible owners, who understand that it is very difficult to attach rootless kittens in good hands, sterilize their outbred pets, and this significantly increases the life expectancy. Constantly forced to give birth to a thoroughbred cat, designed to bring profit to the owners, loses its health with each birth, and its life span is significantly reduced.

Vaccinations are of great importance in the content of the animal. Even if the cat lives exclusively at home, and it is denied access to the street, it can also become a victim of various infections. For example, the wearer may bring the disease onto shoes. Even a street cat automatically stroked by the owner can be a risk to the pet. They affect the health, and therefore the longevity, timely treatment of fleas and worms. This problem is especially relevant for animals brought from the street.

According to some scientists, the chromosome set affects the duration of a cat's life. Normally, these animals, like humans, have two chromosomes — XX or XY. Among outbred cats, tricolor individuals with an additional chromosome are often found, and the health and vitality of the animal depends on this, so tortoiseshell cats live less. However, official statistics showing the effect of color on life expectancy do not exist.

The appearance of a purebred cat is one of the indicators of the uniqueness of this variety. If two Brits of the same color are almost impossible to distinguish from each other, then the coloring of a purebred cat is almost always unique. Getting a rootless pet, know that no one else will have such a beautiful cat. By mixing several breeds, a mestizo animal can have absolutely any color. True, the appearance also depends on the climate where the pet is grown. For example, cats from the north usually have fluffy long hair, and their southern counterparts are distinguished by an elegant thin coat.

Most often among outbred cats there are striped individuals. Usually this color is called "rustic". A classic tabby cat can be decorated with separate specks, have white legs, a stomach and a breast, and the letter “M” can be flaunted on its forehead. This coloring, which appeared as a result of natural reproduction, allows predators to quietly track the prey and hide from enemies. Among rare individuals it is worth noting white cats. Ginger cats are popular.

Among the outbred brothers of our smaller ones, you can often find two-color pets. These are mainly black and white, white-gray and white-red cats and cats. Another popular species is black cats and cats. Someone is afraid of having such a handsome man because of superstitions, while others, on the contrary, are looking for just such an unusual pet to give the house a mysterious mystical atmosphere. In fact, there is nothing wrong with black cats, the only minus of most of these individuals is the obstinate character. A wild black cat, who grew up on the street since childhood, is quite difficult to tame. If he can get used to the house over time, he is unlikely to become an affectionate sofa cat.

If a purebred kitten appears in the house, then the first place he should visit is a veterinary clinic. It doesn’t matter if he is taken from the apartment or from the basement, any pet needs a preliminary professional examination. From childhood, teach a kitten to the tray. It is more convenient to use a pot with a grate, but in this form a new family member may refuse to use the toilet. Therefore, at first it is recommended to accustom the kitten to the tray with the filler, and to gradually wean it from digging in its waste and go to the toilet on the grate.

A veterinarian who should definitely be visited will carry out all the necessary treatments for fleas and worms, draw up a vaccination schedule, and tell you how to properly care for the cub during the vaccination period. A couple of times a week, the kitten needs to be combed out with a special brush, which will save it from dead hair. It is necessary to periodically wipe the ears with hydrogen peroxide to prevent the appearance of an ear tick.

The kitten practically does not need bathing. He already knows how to lick his skin on his own and perfectly follows the hygiene of his body. True, bathing is often required for street foundlings. Special preparations for parasites are dangerous for their not yet full stomach, and in this case, washing with a special shampoo may be the only solution to the problem. But before that, the new owner must consult with the veterinarian.

When the pet is vaccinated, it can be taken for a walk. To do this, it is recommended to purchase a special harness. If the animal is too afraid of such events, then walks on the balcony are suitable for him. Be sure to keep the cat under supervision, and the windows should have nets. Without ultraviolet radiation, which promotes the production of vitamin B, the health of the pet may deteriorate.

Taste preferences in outbred cats are very extensive, but this does not mean that they can be fed food “from the table”. Food should be balanced, include proteins, fats, carbohydrates in certain proportions, supplemented with vitamins. Do not feed cats with raw meat or fish and milk. In order not to boil a certain portion each time and not to calculate the amount of BJU, it is recommended to stock up on finished feed. Try to purchase premium and super premium products.

If a cat eats dry food, then it should always have access to fresh water. Keep in mind that with age, the daily amount of feed per kilogram of pet weight decreases. At a young age, it is recommended to feed the baby with wet food. These include canned food, pastes, spiders. The daily rate can be calculated by examining the information on the package. Manufacturers of quality products indicate these data in the table and put it on the box with the feed.

Proper feeding will help to avoid problems with the liver, kidneys, lungs, skin and tooth diseases, provide health to cats prone to weight gain, and prevent the development of diabetes and other dangerous diseases.

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