I hate to say it, but there are a few breeders out there that have despicable breeding practices and are just plain evil. Yes, this is a strong statement to make, but you must know that not all people who claim to be ?professional breeders? are as they seem. There are some people out there that are only concerned with the fast buck and who cannot even provide the basic essentials and needs of their animals. The good news is that these types of people are easy to spot and can be avoided.
Most of these bad breeders that I am referring to do not think that they are being non-caring or poor breeders, they are just uneducated and uninformed as to the proper etiquette and lifestyle that a professional breeder is supposed to maintain. At some point in their life they saw a moneymaking opportunity with selling pets and decided to take advantage of it. You can spot a lot of these types of breeders, or what I call backyard breeders, who sell in major newspapers and on Internet ads. They will make claims of pure pedigree cats available but their prices will be insanely low.
A cat’s need to scratch is just as important as its need for oxygen. This is one area that new cat owners fail to understand. Your cat must scratch (he NEEDS to scratch) and it is your duty to provide something that your cat can paw at whenever he wants to. Basically, your cat should have what is called a “scratching post”.
When shopping for a scratching post it is very important to find one that is sturdy and is made of material that your cat enjoys scratching. And remember, you do not want to go to cheap when it comes to a good scratching post because your cat will literally scratch away an inexpensive post that you will have to replace with more money. It is best to spend a little more now and have it last for a while. A stable scratching post is vital because you do not want the structure to come crashing down on your cat or even worse, your glass table or that antique vase your grandmother gave you.
Do you want your cat to be healthy and maintain vigorous energy levels? Do you want him to look good, display a shiny coat, and to stand in good behavior as well? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes” then look towards good nutrition as a precursor to a healthy cat.
Nutrition for cats should be viewed as the same as nutrition for humans. No, I am not saying that your cat should eat the exact same foods as you do. In fact it’s quite the opposite. But what I am saying is that your cat should be getting in sound nutrition from a variety of sources so that he can be at his best health.
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