|
The Ten Commandments of Responsible Pet Ownership
Sharing a home with a much-loved cat is one of life's greatest pleasures.
It is important to ensure that cats are kept in harmony with the rest of the community and the environment. To reduce some of the problems associated with cats in our
society and ensure that both cats and humans gain maximum benefit from this special relationship all cat owners should follow the 10 Commandments of Responsible Cat Ownership.
1. Choose the right cat. Think carefully before getting a kitten and choose a breed that will fit your lifestyle
2. Identify your cat in case it gets lost. Identification can be by microchip or a tag with your phone number, attached to an elasticised collar.
3. Keep your cat inside at all times for its own safety and to prevent it from hunting.
4. Care for your cat and meet its needs for food, clean water, shelter, grooming, play and
companionship.
5. Socialise your cat. Spend quality time with your kitten, and introduce it to other
animals and people when it is young and impressionable so that it grows into a loving and well-adjusted animal.
6. Groom your cat regularly and check for fleas.
7. Encourage your cat to stay at home by creating a caring, interesting and attractive environment. Cats need places to climb, cubbies to hide in, things to scratch and someone with whom to play.
8. Vaccinate your cat every year, worm your cat every three months, and if your cat is acting differently, see your Vet.
9. Use a sturdy cage to transport your cat whenever it is off your property.
10. De-sex your cat if you have not purchased it for breeding purposes.
|
|
