Determine a Cat's ageWhen buying it, it is advisable the kitty to have at least eight weeks, better yet twelve weeks. Until then it depends on its mother to learn all those important things like cleanliness (fundamental in a cat that lives in a closed place) or hunt mice (desirable for a cat that lives in the garden or in the countryside), and be able to look after itself and get acquainted to its new environment. My domestic cat Matilda appeared in my life at only six weeks. I was very much surprised by its strong-temper, she would not cry for her mother or brothers, she would climb to its large chamber pot always in a good mood.Care on Vacations There are many solutions: Leaving him at home: cats feel better when in their environment. They need a person who can look after them 1 or 2 times a day so as to feed them, clean their bowls, entertain and pet them. Ask your neighbors to take care of those tasks. Sometimes you can find in the newspaper classified ads offering cat-care service. Take him with you: you can accustom your cat to travel. Anyways, a new place every time could upset the animal badly. But if you go to the same house every summer vacation there will be no problem, less if at home he cannot go outside and there, yes. My experience tells me that this goes well if basic behavioral rules are followed. When in car, you must only let the cat out of the pet basket, if you are sure it will stay still. Be careful when opening doors and windows and always have him leached. If it is a long trip do not feed him six hours before, nor during the trip, so as to control its digestion. Besides, one has to consider the cat's excitement for the trip, as I myself have experienced. Nina stands up to ten hours without its bowl. But since at this point I have not been able to establish a fix rule, I would suggest you have a plastic washbasin with straw. At high temperatures cats have to drink water, but not so much. Do not forget that in order to cross the border a vaccination certificate is needed. One can get detailed information from a veterinarian or animal health authority (just look through the Yellow Pages). Give it to someone: leaving the cat at a friends house is the least upsetting disorder. If thinking about leaving the cat in a cat-care center first visit it and talk to the person in charge. All vaccines are required there. Inform yourself at any animal care center. |
