Lifespan Of A Cat And Your Responsibility

''Of all God's creatures, only one cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat.''

''If man could be crossed with the cat, he would improve the man, but he would deteriorate the cat.''

           - Mark Twain 

When getting a cat, many people don't consider the pet's lifespan and the fact that they need to be

responsible for the health and well-being of the cat for between 15 and 20 years.
Additional factors need to be considered, and one of the most important factors is the expense of owning

a cat.

Obviously, you'll need to spend money on food and good nutrition. Still, there can be additional expenses,

such as vaccinations and other veterinarian costs, that need to be considered.
As with people, the personalities of cats are many and varied.

Ideally, you will find a cat whose personality matches your own.

There are many excellent books available at libraries and bookstores that will give you a good description
of the type of personality expected from the various breeds of cats.

Some breeds of cats require a lot more attention than others, particularly those cats that tend to live inside
more often than other breeds, happy to run outside and keep themselves occupied.
Cats with longer fur will tend to shed a lot more about the house, which will require more cleaning,
and they will also require more grooming which means you will have to spend more time looking after
them.

Cats are much more independent than dogs and are more difficult to train, which you must realize and
accept.
If you like to travel a lot or are away from the house often, you must arrange for another person or service
to mind your cat and ensure it gets fed regularly.

It is always worth considering where you live and if the environment is suitable for owning a cat.
And one thing that surprises many people who don't consider before getting a cat is whether anyone in
the family is allergic to cats, as many people are allergic to cats.

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Thanks,

Anne

Golden Canine 😙