Pet Cat Requirements
The large number of cats kept in homes is the best endorsement of felines as pets. They are a unique combination of house pet and work animal, with qualities that enable them to fit into city, suburban and country situations.
First of all, the domestic cat is relatively small and does not require great deal of space. It is a basically clean and fastidious animal that quickly learns to use a sanitary tray or box. This habit is an important factor in city flats and houses where the cat is kept confined. Also, cats do not need the vigorous exercise or frequent outings required by the average dog. In fact, most city cats can get all the exercise they desire right in the flat or house; running, jumping, playing and stalking toys(and mice) can be performed in one room. True, a city cat may live a more artificial life than its country cousin, especially if it does not go outdoors. But confinement to a flat or house should not be considered inhumane or unfair to a cat and should not deter you from obtaining feline pet. Modern cities - with their heavy traffic, air pollution and other human and animal hazards - are no places in which to allow act to roam at large. You will find that a cat can thrive and be con-tented in a one-room flat as long as it receives proper care and affection.
The most important consideration in keeping a cat may best be stated as a question: Why do you want a cat? There are, of course, various answers to this question. For instance, you may simply like cats and want one for a pet. If so, you belong to the majority of cat owners who keep cats just because they like these interesting animals and their companionship. Or you may have a rodent problem and want a captured the premises of rats and mice. Again, you may wish a cat fonts beauty, aloofness and intelligence, as opposed to the more slavish qualities of a dog or other pet. And it’s quite possible that you don’t actually know why you want a cat, but are somehow intrigued by the animal. Regardless of the reason you want a cat, it’s something to think about, for it will have a great deal to do with your relationship with the cat.
The next important step in considering a cat is that you select the right cat—one that will suit your particular needs and fit into the family situation. Cats as a group are intelligent, good company, neat, clean, companionable and entertaining, but individuals vary in temperament and ability to adjust to people and certain living conditions. The combination of the right cat and intelligent care can result in harmonious and rewarding relationship. Conversely, the wrong cat - even with good care - may well prove incompatible, and the result is an unhappy experience for both cat and owner. The selection of your cat, then, should be made only after considering all the factors involved in keeping the pet and family compatible and happy. Before we discuss the specific techniques or hints for picking a suitable and healthy cat, it would be wise to consider some other factors which will or should have a bearing on your final choice.