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General.
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Provide regular, suitable meals with
a constant supply of fresh water.
Provide a clean and
comfortable bed.
Clear waste daily and change
litter once a week.
Shorthaired cats require grooming 2-3 times monthly. Longhaired cats require daily grooming to prevent formation of hairballs.
Diet.
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Cats are obligate carnivores. Decide a consistent feeding method for your cat.
Meal Feeding
Cats eat at
specific timings.
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Free Choice Feeding
Cats eat at
their own accord.
Combination Feeding
Cats eat canned meals at
specific timings and dried meals at their own accord.
Kibbles
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Slower progression of dental disease.
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Contains more non-essential "fillers".
Wet Food
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Higher water content.
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More prone to dental disease.
Raw
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Nutrients intact.
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Higher bacteria count.
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Do not feed raw meat from markets directly to your cat, only feed raw meat bought from a certified vet dietician.
Homecooked Food
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Not recommended as it may not meet nutritional requirements.
Cats in different life stages have different nutritional requirements.
Paediatric
(Below 1 year old)
Highest nutritional requirements, strictly feed food for kittens, food labelled "All Life Stages" is insufficient.
Adult/Maintenance
(1 to 6 years old)
Maintain a healthy body condition. Diet depends on how active the cat is and whether the cat is neutered.
Neutered cats are three times more likely to gain weight, due to an increased appetite, fewer energy needs and a reduction of physical activity.
Senior
(More than 6 years old)
Diets have less protein, sodium, phosphonium, fats and calories due to decreased metabolism. Increased risk of developing diseases.
Healthcare.
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Preventive Medicine
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Vaccines
Sterilisation
External Parasite Prevention
Regular Health Checks
Criteria to adopt a pet by Causes For Animals:
All family members must be keen and comfortable to visit the pet they are keen on.
Set up fencings, mesh, gates to prevent runaways.
Set up suitable areas in the home for bowls, bedding, rest areas.
A week home stay will commence once the house has been deemed safe.
If all goes well, the adoption will be finalised.
Work with a trainer to help your pet adjust and adapt.
What is Fostering?
Fostering is the process of temporarily housing an animal, providing them with basic needs and a loving environment. A foster pet parent takes care of the animal's health and well-being, both physically and mentally.
Differences between Adopting and Fostering:
For fostering, the pet stays with you temporarily. For adoption, the pet becomes a permanent member of your family.
For fostering, it is a limited responsibility on your part. For adoption, it is a full-time responsibility because you are now the owner.
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