If your thinking about getting a cat you need to remember that cats are playful animals and kittens are even more playful. If your thinking about getting a cat or a kitten you need to know the basics of how to care for your new cat or kitten.

I would strongly suggest that the moment the new cat is brought into the house that just for the time being give the cat its own room complete with bed, food, water, toys, and litter box. If your cat has not been litter box trained now is the time to introduce your cat to his or her litter box. Place him or her gently in the litter box so they no for sure that its the place to do their business. Use a plain plastic pan litter box and no you don't have to buy any fancy Kittie litter. The cheap stuff from Walmart will work perfect. Your cat will get along just fine with a plain plastic litter box with no hood over it or anything. Go with a plain litter box and you and your cat will be much happier. In fact if you get a older cat and you try to present it with a covered litter box it may refuse to use it at all so stick with a plain 3-4 inch deep plastic pan litter box.

You should make sure that your cat has food and water available at all times. I use automatic feeders and waterers for my cats but I do have 5. You may have to experment a bit to find a dry cat food that your cat or cats are going to like. And for less litter smell I would stick with a dry cat food. A finicky cat may refuse to eat some dry cat foods but you can eventually find a dry cat food your cat is going to like if you do a careful search. You should provide a scratching pad or pole for your cat to use so it won't be tempted to scratch your furniture. When you see your cat or cats using the scratching pad or pole encourage and praise them.

My cats love to be brushed and I have a couple of different brushes that I use to brush them with. When I start brushing one the others actually line up and start meowing wanting their turn. You really have no reason to bathe a cat though I have one Tom Cat who insists on getting into the shower with me and he really loves water. He also actually jumps in the swimming pool and really has fun doing it. He will jump in time after time. He also loves to play fetch. I throw his toy mice for him and he retrieves them over and over.

Your cat or cats should really go to the Vet on a regular basis. Look around your area and see if you have a vet in your area that specializes in cats. If so you and your cat will be much happier. If not a regular vet works just fine but be sure to take the cat to the vet in a cat carrier until you know exactly what is going to go on when you take your cat to the vets office. I joke from time to time that I'm going to write a book on the care and raising of a fine yellow tomcat. I love my cats and they give love in return.

A house cat can be one of the best pets on earth but a cat is going to be much different from a dog. I have a older female cat that is quite moody. Sometimes she wants to play like a kitten but other times she goes and climbs to the top of the dresser where she wants to be left alone until she decides to come down on her own.

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Having a cat requires more responsibility than including it on your monthly budget. You need to understand that you are taking on a lot of responsibility and this includes providing for all your cats needs including its housing, its nutrition, and most important its health.

Keep in mind that small kittens especially will crawl into places where a large cat wouldn't even fit. I had to call a appliance repairman one Sunday morning to remove a small kitten of mine that had crawled inside the back of my dryer and would not come out. For smarter cats you may want to even put child safe locks on your bottom cabinet doors.

Keep a eye on your cat so you know his or her regular eating habits and their daily routine. If your cat stops eating or starts acting strange you may need to take it to the vet. Its always better to be safe than sorry. You will have to decide if you think their is something wrong with your cat.

Keep in mind that if you have a very clean cat ( Almost all cats are ) and then suddenly you notice he or she is no longer bathing in the morning something may be wrong.

Never use the drops placed on dogs for fleas on your cats. It will make your cat very sick. You have to buy flea control drops that are made for cats. If your cat likes to go outside buy it a cat flea collar. But be sure not to put the collar on to tight and watch your cat and the area on your cat under the flea collar for a few days to make sure your cat doesn't have a allergic reaction.

Watch your cats if you have house plants because your cats may do a taste test on your plants or even eat your houseplants so be sure you know what houseplants you have and if they are toxic to house cats.

So yes in case your wondering you do need to keep a close eye on your cat and its actions and behaviors. With minor problems you can search the Internet for solutions but if you have any serious questions or concerns call your vet.

Don't you just love funny cat photos? I know I do. I just love the cat video up there above. It is so funny.