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Is my cat ready for an outdoor excursion?
The sun makes outdoor excursions very tempting, as our cats also know well. Once they have enjoyed outdoor access, they want it all the time! Unlimited time outdoors isn't always advisable for you and your cat though.
If you live on a busy street and your cat has no experience with cars, things could meet a nasty end. Give real thought as to whether you want to run the risk.
Your cat should have access to your home during the day via a cat flap or a secure area so that it is protected from wind, bad weather, dogs, neighbouring cats or other potential threats.
Does your cat know its own name and will it come back home when you call it? If not, the rustle of a bag of food can also make little strays return. Try it out!
Has your cat received the required vaccinations? You should focus on panleukopenia, cat flu and rabies for outdoor cats. Your vet can offer you extensive advice on this matter.
In contrast, collars aren't a good idea for outdoor cats, because they can all too easily get caught in bushes and shrubbery, potentially seriously injuring your cat.
If well prepared, outdoor access will bring great joy to your cat without any remorse!
The Bengal is a truly unique cat breed. A 'house tiger' in the truest sense, Bengal breeders go for a bit of wild cat blood, with wildcat hybrids like Bengals or Savannahs proving the latest craze in the world of breeding! Just what is a hybrid cat, and what needs to be taken into account when giving a home to a wild cat cross? Our breed description provides answers.
Big cat hybrids could be found in the zoos of Europe at the beginning of the 19th century. This ultimately didn't prove practical for zoos, but transferred well to the world of small cats, with ever greater enthusiasm shown for so-called wild cat hybrids being developed from the pairing of wild cat breeds with domesticated indoor cats. The most well-known example is the Bengal, which resulted from crossing a tame black domestic cat with a wild Asian leopard cat. The result was a cat breed that proves a real hit thanks to its elongated body and extraordinary fur colouring. However, its proximity to its wild relatives sometimes requires an experienced hand.
Dog owners should give thought to contraception for their beloved pets at the very latest when females enter heat for the first time and males suddenly prey on females in the neighbourhood. But what methods actually prevent females from getting pregnant and what forms of contraception are there for males?
Are you looking for an adaptable cat for domestic life, if possible with a long coat? Also commonly referred to as the Highlander, the British Longhair is the semi-longhaired alternative to the British Shorthair, sharing its friendly, even-tempered manner but with a lesser urge for activity.
