The cat in the house is a wonderful anti-depressant, and even more so when it is a red-haired sun in the form of a plush Scottish handsome. It is always pleasant to look at it, stroke it, play. To make such a wonderful friend, you need to know what he is. What is its appearance, character, and what is the content of red Scottish cats.
Choosing a kitten
Scottish cats have a wide variety of colors, the choice is very large, and each of them in its own way is nice and beautiful. But if the decision has already been made, and it will be a red Scottish cat, it remains to decide whether it will be straight or loose. In one litter, both are usually present. The Scottish breed is becoming increasingly popular due to its attractive appearance - it is a round face, large expressive eyes, a very soft plush fur.
If the kitten is lop-eared, the tips of its ears are slightly bent downwards, therefore they are pressed to the head. Kittens are usually very smart, easily accustomed to the tray, scratching posts. Moreover, the cat teaches the child all these intricacies. It is better to take a kitten at the age of two or three months. Until this age, they will get stronger, acquire all the skills and be ready for independent living.
The color of the red kitten may differ in shade - be closer to red, orange and gold. Also, the pattern can be in the form of stripes or spots.
Choosing a kitten, you need to pay attention to the fact that he had a beautiful coat without bald spots, his eyes did not tear, and the kid himself was moving and playful.
Picking up a pet name, will have to focus on the club in which the kitten is purchased. Usually there is some accounting. And so that the documents meet the requirements, the club will offer a letter with which the name of the animal should begin. But if there are no such restrictions, then you can turn on the fantasy and choose a nickname at your discretion.
A small pet should quickly get used to the new house, and for this you need to come up with a bright sonorous name so that it responds to it. A nickname for a boy can be ordinary and cute, for example, Ryzhik, Peach, Knop, Syoma, Yasha. And you can come up with something original - Richard, Marcus, Billy, Teddy. The girl can be called Martha, Zuja, Cindy, Sheila, Angie. A nickname can be any, as long as it is easy to pronounce, and the pet responded to it.
Character traits
The Scots, including the redheads, are distinguished by their intellect, they easily remember everything that the master teaches them, where the bowls, the tray, the scraper and other accessories belong. The nature of such a handsome independent. Just like to take him in your arms when you want, it is unlikely to succeed. He will decide when to come to his master. Red Scots are tied to the owner. And even if they do not like to sit on their hands often, they must come to the place where the owner sits, lie down next to each other. They often purr, especially when they are scratched behind the ear or in the neck.
In the absence of the owner, they often sleep, choosing a place on their own, and when he comes home, they meet him at the door.
Plush pets are very inquisitive, and when it comes time for games, they can be seen anywhere. - on the highest cupboard, bookshelf, on the table. Therefore, a cat will accurately evaluate gaming complexes with all kinds of adaptations and will spend time there.
A distinctive feature is their desire to hide. So you should not be surprised if a kitten or even an adult cat wants to “pack” into a bag or wrap in a blanket, hide in a drawer in a chest of drawers or on a cabinet shelf. If a cat or a basket is bought for a cat, he will be hiding there with pleasure.
Red Scots rarely show aggression, if not specifically angered. They get along well with other animals, they can play with them, although at first it may take some time to adapt. For example, if a small puppy suddenly appears in the house after the cat has become accustomed to consider itself the master of the house.
It should be remembered that It is impossible to offend a cat. No matter how good he is, if you offend him, he may take revenge. But if you love him and treat him as a friend, he will definitely appreciate it. It is necessary to remember about the mood of the animal. If the cat is currently not located to the games, it is better to leave him alone and wait for the right moment.
Maintenance and care
The appearance of furry camel in the house means that you have to take care of him and care for him.
- The first thing you need to teach the baby to the tray, if suddenly this is not done, mother-cat. The filler is desirable to choose the one that was in the house of the cat owners. The baby has become accustomed to the familiar smell and it will be enough just to show him once where the tray is. Cat toilet should be comfortable, so that when the cat grows up, he can comfortably accommodate there. It should be washed regularly, the tray should be clean.
In a dirty cat just does not sit down and will look for a place near or in another place.
- With feeding you need to decide immediately - whether it will be cat food or food prepared from ordinary products. Veterinarians recommend the use of premium dry food, supplementing food with wet food, but also expensive. For dry food, which is recommended to feed the Scots, can be attributed, for example, "Proplan". For kittens, there is a special baby food with small pieces, this applies to both wet and dry food. If you feed home-made food, you will have to cook meat, fish, chicken separately, give fermented milk products, vegetables.
Raw meat and fish should not be given. It can cause various diseases.
- A kitten and an adult animal must be combed - there are different brushes for plush with shorter hair and for long-haired. This procedure is obligatory, since the wool must be beautiful and well-groomed. Otherwise, the cat may appear mats, which will have to cut out. In addition, the animal needs to regularly trim the claws and wipe the eyes with a normal solution of chamomile or boiled water, clean the ears with a cotton pad moistened with the same solution.
- In the first year of life, the kitten must be given all the necessary vaccinations, and then repeated annually. This will protect the animal from various diseases. Scots are especially susceptible to fungal infections.
- Be sure to buy a kitten immediately kogtetochku - vertical or horizontal, it already depends on the desire of the owner and the habits of the cat. You can show the kitten a claw cat several times, he will quickly understand what's what. And the furniture will be safe and sound, like other household things. House and game complex will also be superfluous. They can both be purchased in the store, and make yourself.
On the features of the Scottish cat breed, see below.
