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Hairless cats, such as the Sphynx breed, do have a small amount of hair similar to the fuzz on a peach, but lack the usual massive quantities of hair, and appear bald from a distance. Many owners have found that they are affectionate, love to snuggle and stay close. And the reduced quantity of hair does reduce the number of overall pollutants in the air. But if you are thinking this breed of cat will relieve cat allergy symptoms, here are 5 things you should consider before adopting a hairless cat as a feline allergy solution.

It is essential that you treat any urinary problems your cat experiences. Left untreated, urinary problems in cats can cause severe pain, weight loss, and house soiling. In the event that the bladder infection spreads to the kidneys, it can result in severe illness or even death. An untreated UTI can also lead to bladder stones and crystals in the urine.

More Water

You should also consider your cat’s water source. Tap water that has chemicals in it that may not be appealing to your cat and so it may not drink as much as it needs. This can cause urine to thicken and slow down. The cat won’t eliminate all of the urine from the bladder and this will encourage bacterial growth. Make sure that your cat has access to clean, pure water at all times. You can’t make him drink it but making it available when he wants it may help prevent urinary problems.

They require more maintenance which will properly amounts to more physical contact unless you delegate this to someone else. Normal oil production is readily apparent on the surface of their skin and can easily rub off on furniture, bedding, floors and other surfaces that they frequent. Proper maintenance should include regularly scheduled baths to keep these oils from becoming a problem.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in dogs, and the second most common type of cancer in cats. But if it’s detected early enough then treatment is a genuine option, though it’s likely to incur considerable fees from the vet – which is why it’s important to have adequate pet insurance in place.

And as is the case when shopping for anything in the internet age, it’s best requesting several pet insurance quotes, as prices can vary significantly between providers – plus there are often significant discounts available when purchasing a pet insurance policy online

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Buying a new cat or a kitten can often be an impulsive action. Once you see a new cat, more especially a kitten, it is hard to resist their charm; this makes it important you answer a few important questions before you finally make your choice.

Just before I continue on my merry way I would like to make it clear that I am not the owner of a pet store and I do not even work with cats. I personally work as a speech coach primarily helping people who have stuttering problems. I also work on a part time basis on projects to do with DVD duplication and offering online guitar lessons for beginners.

Cat or Kitten?

First establish whether you want a fully grown cat or a kitten. Kittens are obviously cute, cuddly and playful but they can be stressful and make great demands on you as an owner, they will initially require a lot of your attention and time so if you are not able to give them this full attention from the start you should consider getting a more mature or adult cat.

Older cats are invariably already domesticated and will have some established behaviour patterns. Ideally you should try and discuss with the previous owner details about the eating habits, disposition, toilet behaviour and any other habits the new cat may have.

Male or Female?

There is a widespread belief that male cats are usually more independent and females are more friendly and loving towards their owners, however there is little difference in behaviour between the sexes once they have been neutered. Unless you intending to let your cat breed, neutering is advisable as this will result in a better pet with less "anti social" habits which are associated with cats used for breeding.

Pedigree or Non-Pedigree?

An important advantage of pedigree cats is that you can usually easier to predict the sort of cat you are going to end up with, especially how it will look and to some extent what temperament it may have.

For people who are thinking of parading their cats at shows or using them for potential breeding purposes then a cat/kitten with a proven pedigree would be more prudent.

Their will obviously be more factors you will need to take into consideration and there is a wealth of useful information to help you, this can come from magazines and books, friends and other cat owners, the internet or your local vet.

How much do you know about felines? What follows is an assortment of trivia questions about cats. Additionally you will find some tidbits at the end of each question that includes additional items of interest pertaining to each question. So lets get started!

In an adult cat’s body how many bones are there?

A cat has two hundred and thirty bones.

A cat has thirty vertebrae in its body. 10% of a cat’s bones are in their tail, which they use for balance.

A chariot being pulled by cats is part of which mythology?

Norse

According to ancient Norse mythology cats pull a chariot belonging to the goddess Freyja. Freyja was the goddess of beauty, love and fertility.

In the old wives tale how many lives does a cat have?

Nine

In certain cultures it is said that a cat has seven lives but the most common one says that a cat has nine. A cat’s natural ability to get out of dangerous situations is thought to be the basis of this superstition.

If you checked a cat’s mouth how many teeth would you find?

There are 30 teeth in a cat’s mouth.

Cats have 30 teeth, including 4 canines and 4 molars. A cat’s jaw can only move up and down. Unlike cats both humans and dogs can move their jaws laterally.

How many whiskers are on a cats face?

Twenty-four

Cats have four rows of whiskers. To help judge distance a cat will use its whiskers.

A phobia of cats is called, what?

ailurophobia

People who fear cats not only fear being bitten or scratched, they often believe that a cat has evil powers. Some people beleive that cats actually bring bad luck.

What is a cat’s top speed?

Thirty-one miles per hour

A cat is capable of this speed for short sprints. A normal cat will have four toes on its back feet and five on its front. They actually walk on their toes.

If you killed a cat in ancient Egypt what would your punishment be?

Killing a cat was punishable by death.

If a cat died the owners would shave their eyebrows. The god Bast, was often portrayed as a cat. Bast was the god of the fields and of the home.

The first formal cat show was held in what year?

1871

The first country to have a show was England. The Crystal Palace was the location of this show. The first cat show in North America was in 1884.

How may weeks will a cat be pregnant?

Cats are usually pregnant for nine weeks.

Cats usually give birth after a 66 day pregnancy. Cats usually have between two and five kittens. At seven days a kitten will open its eyes.

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