Questions to ask

How to find a responsible breeder
With regard to finding a breeder, cat shows are the best places to meet and talk to breeders. You can see all the different colors and patterns, learn about the characteristics of the breed, and ask questions. Do your homework, and try not to fall in love with the first kitten you see.

How early do you let your kittens go to new homes?
Responsible breeders typically don't let them go until they're 12 weeks old (some wait until 16 weeks). There are many reasons for this, but proper socialization and having a fully functioning immune system are two good ones.

Cat Food - How to Choose the Best Cat Food

You needn't know a lot about cat food when choosing the best cat food. What you need to know, however, is your cat. What's his age? Life stage? Health history? Body type? When you can answer these questions, choosing the best cat food will be a relatively simple choice. many brands of premium, or ‘natural' cat food will contain higher-quality, more nutritious ingredients. Whether canned or dry, it is nutritionally complete, and has few artificial ingredients or fillers. Your veterinarian, the AAFCO, approves it and, most importantly, it is given the gold-star approval rating by your cat.

Why Do Cats Spray?

Cats mark their territory by spraying urine in order to deposit pheromones.

If your cat is spraying, there are several things you can do:

..Have your veterinarian examine your cat to rule out the possibility of a medical problem.
..If your cat has not been neutered, consider having it done. This may solve the problem

completely.

..Clean urine marks thoroughly with a special product designed to neutralize the odor. Avoid

ammonia-based products, which smell like urine. The smell of urine or ammonia encourages

the cat to spray on the same spot again.

..If your pet is in a stressful situation, try to identify and eliminate the cause of the stress.

..Use a commercial pheromone product such as Feliway® to discourage your pet from spraying.