A kitten that has been born has many innate stereotypes of behavior. Most of them are similar to the behavior of a wild cat. British kittens are not an exception, the care and upbringing of which require this specific special behavior to be taken into account.
Most owners of British cats believe that the behavior of their pets is quite normal, but there are those who prefer to deal with their pet. This brings pleasure not only to the owner, but also to the animal itself.
A little bit about the breed
This breed cannot be compared with anything. They are popularly called teddy bears. And this is not surprising, because after talking with them you get a lot of positive emotions. Once picking up this beauty in her hands, she will never want to let her go.
It should be noted that the British cat breed has a rather long development path. She was brought from Rome to Britain about two thousand years ago. However, at that time the breed was different from the one we now know.
In the 19th century, breeding was carried out, and it was named - British. However, this is not the last cross. The hard work of the breeders led to the appearance of such unpretentious, graceful and beautiful British kittens. Care and education for them should be special, in addition, you will need special accessories for your pet.
Essential Accessories
If you want to create the best conditions for your pet, we recommend that you stock up on the following:
- scratching post;
- sleeping place;
- special food;
- bowls for water and feed;
- combs and brushes;
- Toys
- tray filler and tray itself.
British kittens: initial care and upbringing
Key points to train your kitten:
- patiently endure bathing, clipping, and blow-drying;
- go to the tray;
- sharpen the nails not on the carpet, but on a special device.
Raising and caring for a British kitten is not such a difficult task, however, at first, you still have to make some efforts.
To teach the baby to go to the tray, in principle, the mother herself had to. In most cases, it passes between the ages of 3 and 5 weeks. Therefore, the baby must be accustomed to this procedure before moving to your house. After moving, observe it, especially after feeding. When the kitten starts sniffing something on the floor, “put” it in the tray. Do this several times, and he will remember it. If problems persist, you should change the tray to a larger one.
The most unloved procedure for cats is bathing and cutting their claws. However, they can’t get anywhere from this. The sooner you start, the faster the kitten will get used to it.
All pets are finicky and obstinate, including British kittens. Care and education for them implies the weaning of a kitten from bad habits. Oddly enough, but animals understand intonation. If the kitten begins to climb the curtain, then just strictly say "no." In this case, you need to look into his eyes, you can even threaten with a finger. Remember that the ban should not apply to everything that the baby does.
Training
Many people mistakenly believe that training cats is fiction. Everyone knows that these animals are very proud and independent, but they can also be taught several tricks.
Raising and training British kittens includes some key points:
- You cannot force a kitten to do something under duress. You can achieve what you want only through patience, praise and compulsory rewards. It is best to start training from 6-8 months. Watch your pet carefully and determine what suits it best. This may be, for example, wearing your toys in the teeth.
- The cat will fulfill the requirements only if he loves the person and trusts him. The use of force is strictly prohibited, only affection and goodies as an encouragement.
- Say a command every time a cat performs a specific action.
- Lure is also an effective way to train. The cat will do anything for a piece of meat, so take advantage of this! Start with a simple one: jumping from one chair to another.
- Teach your cat the team "To me!". Say it affectionately and cheerfully.
The main thing - do not overdo it, otherwise the kitten will refuse to carry out any commands.
British kittens: care, feeding your beloved pet
Kitten's ears require special care. As sulfur accumulates in them, they must be wiped with cotton wool moistened with 3% peroxide. Be careful if the kitten begins to shake its head and scratch its ears, consult a doctor immediately.
Wipe your eyes daily with water or a weak solution of furatsilina. If the baby began severe lacrimation, then drops of penicillin or levomycetin should be used.
By nature, all cats are predators, and British kittens are no exception. Care for the British is not only to provide the kitten with everything necessary, but also in proper feeding.
At the heart of their diet is meat. It is not recommended to teach a kitten to your food, as it is very harmful.
A small pet has excellent appetite, so you need to feed it often. Do not be afraid that he will overeat, the probability of this is minimal. It is important to supplement the diet with minerals and vitamins. The temperature of the food should be room temperature.
It is recommended to feed a small pet with ground beef, but it should first be doused with boiling water. Chicken can also be given, but only in a boiled form and diluted with broth. If beef can be given daily, then chicken, only 3 times a week.
Advice
- If you have one pet, but you decide to have one more, then it is better to keep them separate first. Repeat the “dating” procedure until the friendship between them appears.
- Respect their right to territory.
- All animals must be loved equally and not one of them.
- Bowls for water and food should be different and always clean.
That's the whole secret of caring for a British kitten.