The origin and domestication of cats
Many argue that the first cats were tamed and domesticated by the ancient Egyptians, but there is no general opinion on this matter. It is believed that the history of…

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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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Shows of cats, cats and kittens: to be or not to be?
Almost every owner of a pedigree cat thinks at a certain moment: “Shouldn't we go to the exhibition?”. But the majority rejects this thought, because with it a lot of…

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Cat care
Care for cats with long hair is primarily a regular combing. If the long-haired cats are not properly cared for, the wool falls down very quickly, which threatens not only…

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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 enclosures, amid noise and din: where to go first, where to leave things, what table can I take? So that confusion does not put to enjoy the trip, it is advisable to know in advance how cat shows are held.
The article describes the exhibitions on the WCF system, since under the auspices of this particular felinological organization most of the exhibitions in Russia and the near abroad are held. Continue reading

Childbirth and help at birth

Childbirth at a cat: preparation
The birth of a cat is an event that is important not only for itself, but also for its owner. And it depends on you at this moment whether your pet will easily give birth, and whether she and her kittens will suffer in this process either.
Helping a cat in childbirth begins with the preparation of the place where the “nest” of the young “family” will be in the future. To do this, choose either a special cat’s house, or just a clean cardboard box, which at the same time should not have any odors and be spacious enough. The walls of the box should be high, on top of it you need to cover the lid, and at the level of the chest of the animal you need to cut through a convenient entrance so that the cat can easily climb into its shelter. Continue reading

How to teach a kitten to the toilet

Teaching a kitten to the toilet
Kitten sellers often boast that the kitten you buy is accustomed to the pot, but in fact, teaching the kitten to the toilet turns into a whole epic. In fact, this is nothing complicated, you just need to be careful and patient.
To teach a kitten to the toilet, first of all put him in a tray, take his foot and make it a few digging movements. Repeat the procedure several times and do not despair if the kitten immediately refuses to go to your toilet. At this stage, the main task is for the kitten to remember the place, and later he will learn to walk there himself. Continue reading

Karaket
A cat with dog habits and a “wild” appearance — approximately so briefly can be described a karaket. It seems that this animal combines all the best that can be…

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Cats of rare colors
Coloring cats: the most incredible options Thanks to constant crossbreeding and various experiments, felinologists managed to bring out a lot of feline colors, many of which look simply amazing and…

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Kitten rearing
Kitten rearing: first steps From the very first moments of the appearance of a kitten in your home, you must clearly understand what exactly it can do and what it’s…

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