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CAT CARE

Finish off by wiping around his eyes and the insides of his ear flaps with either face wipes or cotton dipped in water. If there is any stain on the coat, pat some cooking oil over it and wipe clean with a little spirit. Stand him on a paper while grooming and hold him gently with one hand.

The earlier age you start grooming your kitten, the better, as they will get adjusted to the routine soon. To start with an older cat may be more difficult and you may need more patience and gentleness with them.

For short haired cats, once a week grooming is sufficient while for longed haired ones a more frequent, say once in three days is required. Bathe your kitten only when absolutely needed.

TRAINING

It is necessary to train cats in some essential things such as to come when called, or not to scratch or soil furniture, to keep off work surfaces and to pass their urine and faeces in a litter tray or outside.

Training takes plenty of time and needs a lot of patience. Rewarding the cat with strokes or a small piece of tasty food immediately when he does something right is important to make him respond similarly in future.

Don't drag him towards you when you ask him to come, but wait till he comes to you on his own and then keep saying 'come' along with his name. Keep on repeating it and reward him immediately when he comes.

Stop him from doing undesirable things by distracting him with a loud sound such as dropping something near him or a loud 'No' or making a hissing sound rather than giving a smacking which may damage your relationship with him.

Keep a litter tray ready in an uncluttered place, away from where the kitten sleeps for toileting purpose. Take him near the tray, put one of his paws inside and gently move the litter forwards and backwards.

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