Cats Make Great Pets If You Understand Them猫科动物，使伟大的宠物，如果你了解他们

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Anyone wanting a new kitten should be a cat lover.任何人想要一个新的小猫，应该是一个猫的情人。 Let's face it, folks, cats are just different from dogs.让我们面对它，乡亲，猫只是从不同的狗。 Cats do not usually perform any special tricks, and they certainly do not guard your possessions while you are away.猫通常不执行任何特别的伎俩，他们当然不保护您的财产，当您离开。 In fact, the only thing you can be guaranteed of by having a cat is that a mouse won't last long if they creep into your home.事实上，唯一的事，您可以得到保证的，由一只猫是老鼠不会长久，如果他们蠕变进入你家。

Cats are loved by many because of their independence.猫科动物的喜爱，很多是因为他们的独立性。 Cats have a life, so to speak.猫科动物有生命，所以发言。 Most cats do not follow you around the home with their tongues hanging out of their mouths waiting on your attention.大多数猫不跟随你周围的首页与他们的舌头挂在了他们的嘴巴在等待你的关注。 While they do love their owners fiercely, cats will not grovel like a dog and worship and fawn over their owners.而他们爱他们的业主激烈，猫不会grovel像狗一样崇拜和讨好他们的业主。 Cats are perfectly content simply being themselves--and they do not seem to need constant reassurance, unlike canines.猫科动物是完全的内容仅仅是自己-他们似乎并不需要不断的保证，不像犬。

This does not mean cats do not need love and affection, it simply means cats are not "fragile" characters.这并不意味着猫并不需要爱与感情，它只是意味着猫不“脆弱”字符。 In fact, cats exude a self assurance which can often be misunderstood as aloofness or coldness.事实上，在猫科动物，散发自我保证可以经常被误解为冷漠或冷漠。 Yet, cats are far from aloof or unfeeling.然而，猫是远远超然或unfeeling 。 They feel deeply and love deeply.他们深切地感受到爱的深刻。 If a cat comes to sit on your lap, you know you are truly loved.如果一只猫来坐您的立，你知道你是真正的爱。

Anytime the family thinks about bringing a new pet into the home, it is exciting.随时家庭认为，约带来了新的宠物进入家庭，这是令人振奋的。 Cats are a favorite of many because as kittens they are so entertaining to watch.猫是一种最喜爱的很多，因为小猫，他们是如此的娱乐观赏。 Cats have a mind all of their own and only a true cat lover can even claim to understand the psyche of a feline.猫有一个铭记所有他们自己的，只有一个真正的猫的爱人，甚至可以索赔了解琪的一个猫。 Cats are mysterious animals, which is part of the draw to them.猫神秘的动物，这是一部分，抽签给他们。 While cats have been brought into the home, their instincts still remain.而猫已被带进家庭，他们的本能仍然存在。 Cats adopt their owners and will even go out and provide "dinner."猫采用他们的业主，甚至会走出去，并提供“晚餐” 。 Many cat owners have stepped out on the stoop to find a dead mouse, opossum, or mole waiting for them.许多猫业主已加强列于弯腰找到一个死老鼠， opossum ，或摩尔等待他们。 Now, that is love and loyalty!现在，这是爱与忠诚！

If you are planning to bring a cat into your home, you should look at it as a life long commitment.如果您是规划，把一个猫进入你家，你应该看看它作为一个生活的长期承诺。 Cats can live fifteen years and beyond.猫可以活15年及以后。 You should also understand that as cats mature, they will often sleep and laze around the home.你也应该明白，作为猫的成熟，他们往往会睡眠和laze周围的家园。 If you are wanting a cat to entertain you throughout her life, you should seriously think about whether a cat is the pet for you.如果你是想猫受理，你在她的生命，你应该认真思考是否有一只猫，是宠物给你。 Kittens are very entertaining and young cats are always curious and open for a challenge.小猫是非常娱乐和青年猫都是好奇和开放是一种挑战。 However, older cats aren't easily excitable and usually prefer to watch the antics in the home from a distance.不过，老年人的猫并不容易兴奋和通常喜欢观赏antics在家庭中从一个距离。

When you have made the decision to bring a new cat into your home, you will have to decide between a domestic or purebred cat.当你作出决定，把一个新的猫进入你家，你将不得不决定之间的国内或纯种猫。 If you choose to go with a purebred cat, you can be guaranteed of size and appearance, and possibly temperament.如果你选择到一个纯种猫，您可以得到保证的大小和外观，并在可能的气质。 There are more than 40 breeds to choose from, so do your homework.有40多个品种的选择，这样做你的功课。 You will want to research the grooming requirements of the breed you are considering, along with the general disposition of the breed.您将要研究培育的要求，品种您正在考虑，随着一般处置品种。

Domestic cats come in all colors and shapes.家猫来在所有的颜色和形状。 When you look at any cat, there are some things you should consider.当你看到任何猫，也有一些事情你应该考虑的问题。 For instance, while all cats are fairly in proportion to each other, there are some cats which are more lanky and lean than others.举例来说，虽然所有的猫都是相当的比例向对方，也有一些猫科动物，其中更lanky和精益比别人。 These cats will be the ones who may be more interested in running and exploration.这些猫，将那些谁可能会更感兴趣的运行和探索。 The chunkier, heavier cat will probably be more laid back and not get into too big a hurry about anything.该chunkier ，加重猫可能会更奠定了回，而不是进入过大，急于什么。 You have a choice between a domestic long hair or domestic short hair cat.你可以选择之间的国内长头发，或国内，蓄短发，猫。

When picking out your kitten, you should understand that kittens should not have an odor.采摘时，您的小猫，你应该明白，小猫不应该有一个气味。 While puppies do tend to have a smell about them, kittens do not.而小狗做，往往有一个关于他们的气味，小猫不。 You should observe the entire litter of kittens.您应遵守整个乱抛垃圾的小猫。 Do any of them have crusty eyes or a runny nose?做任何他们有硬皮的眼睛，或流鼻涕？ If so, you may want to reconsider choosing a kitten from that litter.如果是的话，您可能要重新考虑选择一个小猫，从乱抛垃圾。 You certainly shouldn't take one home simply because you feel sorry for it, either.你当然不应该采取一回家只是因为你觉得对不起它，无论是。 Especially if you have other pets in your home.特别是如果您有其他的宠物在您的家中。 All of the kittens should have bright and clear eyes and be very alert.所有的小猫应该有鲜明与清晰的眼睛和十分警觉。

You should handle the kittens.你应该处理小猫。 Their fur should be soft and silky, and never stiff or dry.他们的毛皮，应软，柔滑，决不僵硬或干。 Likewise, their coat should not feel oily or greasy.同样，他们的外衣，不应感到油腻或油腻。 When you are petting the kitten, you should run your hands along her skin to ensure she has no sores.当你爱畜的小猫，你应该运行您的手，沿着她的皮肤，以确保她没有褥疮。 When you are holding each kitten, place them up to your face and nuzzle them.当您持有每个小猫，他们的地方，直至你的脸和nuzzle他们。 Listen for any breathing noises.听任何喘息的噪音。 You should not hear any raspy or breathy breathing.你不应该听到任何raspy或breathy呼吸。 If you do, this is possibly a signal that the kitten has a respitory infection.如果你这样做，这可能是一个信号，表明了小猫，有一个respitory感染。

After visiting with the kittens, instinct will usually dictate to you which kitten is your match.访问后，与小猫，本能通常会命令你这小猫是你的比赛。 You may feel the rowdy, rambunctious kitten will fit the best into your lively home.您可能会觉得粗暴， rambunctious小猫，将适合的最佳到您的生动的主页。 Or, you may decide the laid back kitten is more your speed, especially if you have a quiet home.或者，您可能会决定奠定了回小猫，更是您的速度，特别是如果你有一个安静的家园。 Once you have made your decision and chosen your kitten, you should have a kennel waiting for travel.当您作出的决定和选择您的小猫，你应该有一个笼子等待旅行。 You should never try to ride in a car with a cat unless they are restrained or in a kennel.您应该从未尝试乘坐在汽车内与一只猫，除非他们是受限制或在一个笼子。 While most dogs love car rides, cats tend to scare.虽然大部分的狗爱坐汽车，猫往往吓跑。 They can cower under your feet and this can lead to a wreck.他们可以根据您的退缩英尺，这可以导致一个破坏。

When you bring your new kitten into your home, you should immediately show her where the litter box, food and water are located.当您把您的新的小猫，进入你家，你就应该立刻显示她所在的垃圾中，食物和水的位置。 You should also have a supply of cat toys on hand to distract the cat from missing her mom and litter mates.你也应该有一个供应猫的玩具，一方面分散猫从失踪，她的妈妈及乱抛垃圾交配。 While this cannot entirely be avoided, lavishing attention on a new kitten will do wonders in the transition to her new family.虽然这不能完全避免， lavishing注意一个新的小猫，将尽奇观，在过渡到她的新家庭。

You should expect your new kitten to explore every nook and cranny in the home.你应该期待您的新的小猫，探索每一个的证据和裂隙在家庭中。 This is a necessary part of a kitten's disposition.这是一个必要的一个组成部分，小猫的性情。 (Even older cats seem to perk up when a new piece of furniture is brought into a home they have lived in for years.) You will want to kitten proof your home. （更老的猫似乎点亮时，一个新的一件家具是带进一个家，他们住在多年） 。您会希望将小猫，证明您的首页。 You should keep the lids down on the toilet, and you may want to remove potted plants and the like until your cat learns the rules.你应该保持盖子上了厕所，并且您可能会想要移除的盆栽植物和想，直到您的猫学习规则。

Cats are social creatures, and they can learn the rules of their new environment with consistency.猫是社会的动物，他们可以学习规则，他们的新环境与一致性。 While you may think they do not understand what you are saying, this is not true.同时，你可能会认为他们不明白什么你说，这是不正确的。 If you have a new kitten who wants to walk across the kitchen counter or dining room table, simply rattling a newspaper at her and saying "down" will teach her to stay off.如果你有一个新的小猫，谁想要穿过厨房柜台或餐厅桌子，只需剧烈震动的一家报纸在她和说， “下降”会教导她远离。 With time you will be able to put the newspaper away and simply speak the command.同时间，你将能够把报纸以外，根本发言的指挥。

Kittens can add joy to any home.小猫可以添加任何的喜悦回家。 Part of the fun is knowing the kitten is oblivious to the fact that she is the center of attention.一部分乐趣是知道小猫是无视事实，即她是中心的关注。 She is not trying to gain your attention by performing.她是不是要得到您的注意表演。 She is simply being a cat.她只不过是被一只猫。 You should also not be upset if your kitten is not interested in being a lap cat.你也应该不会被打破如果您的小猫，是不感兴趣，作为一个立猫。 While she may be content for a few moments on your lap, kittens have to roam, play and explore.虽然她可能会内容几分钟就您的立，小猫有漫游，发挥和探索。 As your cat matures she will be more inclined to take it easy curled up on your lap.作为您的猫的日趋成熟，她会更倾向于采取更容易卷曲在您的一圈。 Until then, just make her feel loved and you will have a feline that will adore you and her new home.直到那时，只是使她觉得被爱和你将有猫会崇拜你和她的新家园。

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