My Lovely Cat

Information :

Cats are believed to have first been domesticated by the ancient Egpytians around the year 4500 BC, although some evidence suggests that cats were part of Egyptian culture as early as 7500 BC. The Egyptians used cats to defend their grain storage from rats and mice and eventually began to revere the cats. The Egyptian goddess of love and fertility, Bastet, resembled a cat. Throughout time, cats have also been revered by the Vietnamese, Japanese and Islamic cultures.

During the 15th century in Europe cats were considered evil and cat owners were persecuted by declaration of the Pope. Cat lovers were accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake. Because of this belief, the European cat population decreased causing an increase in the number of rats – it is believed that this increase in the rat population contributed to the rapid spread of the bubonic plague – also known as Black Death.

Care your cat :

-Cats, as independent as they may seem, do require care and attention. Be sure to pay attention to these important details:
-Cats should visit the veterinarian annually and kept up-to-date on the necessary shots and vaccinations
-Cats should be given a heartworm pill once a year
Dry Cat food is recommended for the bulk of the cat’s diet and should be supplemented with a good cat vitamin
-Cats should be bathed regularly with a cat shampoo – use baby shampoo if you need to wash the cat’s head. In addition to bathing, cats should be brushed one or two times per week.
-Cats should have their teeth brushed at least twice a week.
-Use only low calorie treats – dry treats will also help clean the cat’s teeth
-Cats should be checked regularly for fleas and ticks during the Spring, Summer and Fall months

Cat health :

The easiest way to give your cat a vitamin or pill is to hide it in food. Bread, meat, or other favorite food items can be used to bury the pill. To ensure that the cat swallows the pill, the pill or food item should be placed as far back in the cat’s throat as possible. Once the pill is inserted, tap on or blow on the cat’s nose to get it to lick its nose. The licking motion will cause the cat to swallow.
If you have to force the pill into the cat’s mouth, first wrap the cat in a blanket or towel to prevent it from scratching you. Hold the upper jaw by both sides with one hand, and lift it up, holding the lower jaw with the other hand, and using your first finger and thumb to place the pill quickly in the tongue's base. As described above, once the pill is inserted, tap on or blow on the cat’s nose to get it to lick its nose. The licking motion will cause the cat to swallow.