The most popular cats in Australia are the Australian Domestic (long or short hair) and there is good reason - they are well rounded cats, whose coat and temperament suit our habitat, their coats range in colours and they love to cuddle on a cool winter's day! Although if you are thinking of bringing home a purebred cat, which is also a popular choice, make sure you research for the best fit. Here are the run down on some of the most popular breeds:
Persian: known for its beauty, the Persian has a luxurious long coat and flat face. Persian's are often laid back, sweet and people-oriented. Persians require daily grooming and respond well to daily cuddle or play time with their favourite human.
Siamese: one of the oldest and most recognisable breeds, the Siamese is a vocal high energy cat, who demands every bit of attention it desires. Enjoys high places and playing 'dog like games' like fetch!
Maine Coon: known as the gentle giant, the Maine Coon can weigh as much as 10kg! Owners have reported that their Maine Coon can speak! Maine Coon has become very popular in the last few years, because of their loving nature and ease with other pets and children.
Ragdoll: known for being docile (mainly because when held they go floppy - like a ragdoll) and are great for families, the Ragdoll is an intellgient cat who loves to learn tricks and please their owners.
The most popular cats in Australia are the Australian Domestic (long or short hair) and there is good reason - they are well rounded cats, whose coat and temperament suit our habitat, their coats range in colours and they love to cuddle on a cool winter's day! Although if you are thinking of bringing home a purebred cat, which is also a popular choice, make sure you research for the best fit. Here are the run down on some of the most popular breeds:
Persian: known for its beauty, the Persian has a luxurious long coat and flat face. Persian's are often laid back, sweet and people-oriented. Persians require daily grooming and respond well to daily cuddle or play time with their favourite human.
Siamese: one of the oldest and most recognisable breeds, the Siamese is a vocal high energy cat, who demands every bit of attention it desires. Enjoys high places and playing 'dog like games' like fetch!
Maine Coon: known as the gentle giant, the Maine Coon can weigh as much as 10kg! Owners have reported that their Maine Coon can speak! Maine Coon has become very popular in the last few years, because of their loving nature and ease with other pets and children.
Ragdoll: known for being docile (mainly because when held they go floppy - like a ragdoll) and are great for families, the Ragdoll is an intellgient cat who loves to learn tricks and please their owners.
Congratulations! Having a new kitten in the house can be a rewarding and exciting time. But taking responsibility for a new life is not without its challenges. Bringing your kitten up well and providing a healthy, stable and safe environment are critically important, as is ensuring regular veterinary care. Preparing the kitten’s room in advance so you can concentrate on giving the new arrival the love and encouragement it needs to settle in comfortably.
It’s important to get to know your kitten in order to create a bond. Interaction should take place during the times when your kitten starts to feel more comfortable in your home. During the first couple of days, any physical contact should ideally take place when the kitten initiates it. After that handle it throughout the day for short periods, and only allowed limited supervised contact for young children. This would avoid the kitten from being over handled. Spend time on the floor playing at the kitten’s level. Play with it if it seems interested, but don’t preserve if it appears anxious. Kittens need plenty of sleep when they are young. Even more so than adult cat. So it should never be woken up for cuddles or play time.
Your Kitten needs very few things to survive, but to flourish they may need some extras!
Keeping your kitten safe and healthy comes down to making sure that they visit the veterinary clinic once a year for their chec-ups and vaccinations (you will need to attend more regularly to begin with) and speaking to your veterinarian about what your kitten needs. To make sure that your kitten is safe and healthy, try the following:
According to Petplan’s recent survey, pet owners are indulgent of their pets: 86% of the pet owners spent money on pet accessories and 75% of owners consider their pet to be an integral member of the family. 83% would cut back on a family holiday or other luxury items to pay for their pet’s treatment when they are ill. (Source: Petplan Pet Census 2011)
The utmost in luxury for your kitten is a Petplan policy. It might not be as fluffy as a snuggly bed or as impressive as an electric water fountain - but it just might save their life one day!
Having a Petplan Pet Insurance policy means than when your cat is unwell, you can make treatment decisions based entirely on what's good for your pet - rather than the expense. Insure your kitten as soon as they become yours. Petplan insures cats that are over 8 weeks of age. If you insure your kitten when it first comes home you will be able to insure it for life, with most probably, no exclusions. Petplan is proud offer pet owners premium pet insurance for their cats. Find out more about our cat policies and get a quote here.
Insurance is a key part of responsible pet ownership. Insurance is for the unexpected and unforseen and provides you with peace of mind. Whether you have four weeks’ free insurance from your vet or your breeders, or you are considering it for the first time, your best friend will be protected with Petplan. Petplan are the world’s No.1 pet insurance provider. At Petplan we specialise in pet insurance - in fact more pets around the world are covered with us than any other pet insurance provider. We have a strong relationship with the veterinary profession, allowing us to settle your claim directly to your vet. We have a range of policies to suit your budget and needs.
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