pets<\/a><\/span> they do not have much knowledge about the breeds of cats. There are in total 46 species of cats. So here we share some names of the most common cat breeds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n1. Abyssinian Cat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n2. American Bobtail Cat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n3. American Curl Cat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n4. Balinese-Javanese Cat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n5. Birman Cat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n6. Bengal Cat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n7. Burmese Cat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n8. Chartreux Cat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n9. British Shorthair Cat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n10. Bombay Cat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAnd the list goes on.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>How Big do a Cat Get?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\nThe cat mostly weighs between 5 to 16 pounds in its prime health. It has a life span of 15 to 20 years. The cat has excellent hearing sense considering that it is gifted with 32 different muscles that give it the ability to point its ear in any direction. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCats are incredibly acrobatic and also have good night vision. These abilities make the cats good hunters. Cats are experts at making sounds as they can make over 100 vocal sounds.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAdding a cat to your family can be good for you, but you need to be very careful around them. They can be good pets, but sometimes they can be unpredictable. Especially, if you have kids at home you need to be very careful as they have sharp claws and teeth. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIf you have a newborn baby or a toddler make sure an adult is present to keep an eye on them as children sometimes innocently wrestle with the cats. The cat could scratch or bite them playfully.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n So, you need to teach the kids to treat the pets with respect and on the other hand, you need to train your cat or kitten you have, to be patient around kids.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSo far we have covered the main aspects that you need to keep in mind and decide before you bring a cat to your home as your new family member. Now, you need to understand and learn the information about cats and kittens and how to raise a kitten? according to their breeds & their age.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>PART 1-\u00a0 HOW TO RAISE A KITTEN?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nKitten is the most adorable, cute, playful, and cuddly companion that you can add to your family for a long time. When you take a kitten home, you have the responsibility of making sure to meet its physical and emotional needs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nOnce you have brought a kitten home, you need to learn how to raise a kitten, you need to keep in mind these important factors:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>1. Preparations For the New Member<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\nDo not separate the kitten from the mother before 8 weeks of their age. The best age to take a kitten away from its mother can be anywhere between 8 to 12 weeks. This is the right age to help socialize the kitten and make them aware of their new home.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>2. Preparing Your Home<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\nBefore you bring that cute, cuddly baby to your home, you need to make it safe for the kitten. Put away all the possible things that could be hazardous for the baby kitten example- Cleaning Supplies, Chemicals, medicines. You will also need to keep certain areas of your home off-limits for the kitten.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>3. Buy Supplies For Your New Family Member<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\nWhen you are bringing the kitten home, you will need supplies for your little furry friend. Some of the most common things are:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>a. A Litter Box <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0When the kitten has finally arrived in your home it is best to keep it in a box with low sided tray as it is helpful for the little one to hop in without a problem.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>b. Food and Water Bowls <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\nStainless steel bowls are the best as they are easy to wash, scratchproof, and does not harbor bacteria as the plastic bowls do.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>c. Kitten Food <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\nTry to give the same food that the kitten was weaned onto. If you have adopted the kitten from someone. Ask the person from whom you got the kitten, how much food they have been giving to the kitten.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>d. Blankets or Soft Bed\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n <\/b>Try to get the blanket or soft a bed when you take the kitten as it has the familiar smells on it, for instance, the smell of its mother will make the kitten feel comfortable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>e. Set up a Room Initially for its Stay\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n <\/b>The room should contain food, hiding places & water. Spend some time with the kitten in the room, let it get accustomed to you and the surrounding. As the kitten will know where to get the food and water it will become bolder and you can leave the kitten alone for a longer time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>