Cats in history: the secrets of the ages
The fact that we owe the appearance of cats to Ancient Egypt is almost not a secret to anyone. This country is officially considered the birthplace of these wonderful animals,…

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Bengal cat
Bengal cats are a unique breed, obtained by a hybrid way. In the forests of India, China, Thailand, and the Philippines, Felis Bengalensis has long been living - animals from…

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Turkish Angora
Nowadays, due to the diversity of different breeds of cats, very little attention is paid to such a breed as the Turkish Angora. At exhibitions it is very rare to…

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Chausi (home reed cat)
Chausi (hauzi) is one of the largest cat breeds. Its name comes from the Latin name of the jungle cat - Felis chaus nilotika, who lived in South Asia and…

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10 reasons to take a cat from a shelter

So, you decided to have a cat at home. You would like to change the habitual way of life in the direction of a small chaos. Fur mice and bows on strings settle in the house, and the degree of love in the atmosphere immediately jumped into several dozen divisions.
Then the question arises – where do the cats come from? You can buy in the bird market or from breeders. You can ask friends: kittens are often given in good hands. There is another great decision – to take a purr from a cat’s shelter.
The reasons why it should be done can be divided into moral and practical.
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Care for a pregnant cat

How long does pregnancy last in cats?
Definitely, the question of how long a pregnancy lasts in cats cannot be answered. The term can fluctuate within 9 weeks, and for long-haired breeds the pregnancy of a cat lasts longer than for short-haired ones: in the first case it is usually 63-72 days, in the second – 58-68.
In addition, the gestation period in cats also depends on the number of kittens: if there are more than five, then the birth may be early, but if it is less, the time is on the contrary delayed. It is considered normal that a cat’s pregnancy may take a week, but if kittens are born a week earlier than expected, they may not survive. Continue reading

Choosing a kitten by color

Choosing a kitten? Then remember that when choosing you should pay attention not only to the breed, but also to the color of the animal: according to the research of German scientists, it is the coloring that will largely determine the character of your pet and its basic habits. The color of the fur of the kittens helps to divide the cats into several typical groups, and, knowing this, by the color of the pet’s fur, you can determine at a glance what it will be like when you bring it home.
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Two-colored cat
The bicolor color of cats is differently called bicolor. As a rule, such features of color are peculiar only to some breeds of animals, and in general, bicolor cats were…

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Caring for an old cat
Old cats: special care If your cat has reached old age, she definitely needs to pay special attention. Like an elderly person, such an animal needs peace and quiet, as…

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Day of the exhibition: registration, examination, rings
The first trip to the exhibition is always fraught with some bustle, uncertainty and fear. An inexperienced owner is lost in a crowd of people, in the ranks of the…

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