Quirky Cat Mom Blog

Should I Get An Adult Cat Or A Kitten?

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A kitten gives you the opportunity to take on an animal right from the beginning and treat it and care for it so that it gets the best start in life. You will also be able to get some idea of its character. However, kittens require a lot of attention and some forethought to prevent them from getting into trouble. If you leave them alone you have to make sure they will be safe while you are away. You may also have to organise neutering, initial vaccinations and so on, depending on where you get your kitten from. Where to get a cat or kitten and what to ask

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What Does It Cost To Keep A Cat?

Posted by Nicola Cilliers on

If you are getting a cat from a rescue organisation (Purrtastic Presents LOVE the mantra "adopt don't shop") then they may ask for a donation or a fee and again it will probably come already neutered and vaccinated.

Kittens or cats from friends or neighbours don’t usually come neutered or vaccinated, wormed, treated for fleas or anything else and it will be up to you to register with a vet and get these things done.

If you are buying a pedigree cat then there will be associated costs and these may be quite large. Pedigree kittens usually come vaccinated and in some cases already neutered.

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7 Ways You Can Help Cat Welfare In Your Area

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Cats are wonderful family members that bring so joy and happiness to our lives. Whether you are a cat parent or not, it is important to support cat welfare in your area to ensure that all cats are treated with the respect and care that they deserve. In this blog post, we will discuss 7 ways that you can help improve the lives of cats in your community. 1) Adopt or Foster a Cat One of the most effective ways to support cat welfare is to adopt or foster a cat. There are many cats in shelters and rescues that are in need...

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Can I Keep A Cat On Vegetarian Food?

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Are you a vegetarian and want your cat to be one too? If you want a vegetarian pet that won’t challenge your beliefs, then it would be better to get a rabbit – a cat is a carnivore first and foremost, and looks and behaves as it does for just this reason. 

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BEST Apartment Hacks for Cats (and their people)!

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Have you seen elaborate setups of Catification, with wall-mounted shelves and custom scratchers and thought to yourself ‘I can’t do any of this for my cat because I rent’? Well, my friends, this week’s video is for you! You don’t need to own your space to create a wonderful place for your cat. Jackson Galaxy as the best tips, as always! 

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