Hello friendly cat MNers! DH and I have been talking about getting a cat for a while but there are a few things I'm not sure about - do you have any advice?
Firstly, we would like to rescue one and don't mind what he or she looks like. I'd prefer to bring home one who is shy or has been in the rescue centre for a long time.
Should we keep the cat inside, or let him/her outside? If outside, should we just let him in the garden or let him roam free? We are in a village, so there are cars and main roads near by but not directly by our house. I understand that the answer to this might depend on the cat and what they are used to.
Similarly, do we need a litter tray? Would he just go outside?
What equipment would he need to be happy?
What about pet insurance? How expensive is it, and does it cover everything?what doesn't it cover?
How often does he need to be wormed, flead, or have any other things done?
What do they like to eat? Wet pouches or tins? Dry food? What would you recommend?
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TellBent · 15/08/2014 13:38
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