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I am thinking of getting an indoor-only cat for my kids (all boys: ages 16, 12, 6) and I need some advice from all of you experienced cat lovers. We've never had a cat before and we've never had any pets before now.
Here are some of my questions:
1- I'm not sure if we should start off with a kitten or a full-sized cat?
2- Where's the best place to get a cat? Humane Society?
3- How easy or difficult is it to train a cat to use a litter box? Will a cat always do its job in a litter box or can we expect some "accidents"?
4- How easy or difficult is it to keep a cat clean, bathe a cat, and how often?
5- What about the possibility of fleas, ticks and other little critters? Suggestions.
6- What are the chances of getting a cat with a good temperament around children? Are they good pets even for small children? How tolerant are they?
7- Will a cat try to destroy furniture by clawing at it?
8- Are cats really able to clean themselves?
9- What about cat dander?
10- Why should we get a cat instead of some other pet?
Any other comments, suggestions for us?
Thank you!
I am thinking of getting an indoor-only cat for my kids (all boys: ages 16, 12, 6) and I need some advice from all of you experienced cat lovers. We've never had a cat before and we've never had any pets before now.
Here are some of my questions:
1- I'm not sure if we should start off with a kitten or a full-sized cat?
2- Where's the best place to get a cat? Humane Society?
3- How easy or difficult is it to train a cat to use a litter box? Will a cat always do its job in a litter box or can we expect some "accidents"?
4- How easy or difficult is it to keep a cat clean, bathe a cat, and how often?
5- What about the possibility of fleas, ticks and other little critters? Suggestions.
6- What are the chances of getting a cat with a good temperament around children? Are they good pets even for small children? How tolerant are they?
7- Will a cat try to destroy furniture by clawing at it?
8- Are cats really able to clean themselves?
9- What about cat dander?
10- Why should we get a cat instead of some other pet?
Any other comments, suggestions for us?
Thank you!