The appearance, character and content of red Scottish cats

The cat in the house is a wonderful antidepressant, and even more so when this red sun in the form of a plush Scottish handsome man. It is always pleasant to look at him, to stroke him, to 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.

Scottish cats have a wide variety of colors, the choice is very large, and each of them is cute and beautiful in its own way. But if a decision has already been made, and it will be a red Scottish cat, it remains to decide what it will be - straight-eared or lop-eared. In one litter, both are usually present. The Scottish breed is gaining more and more popularity due to its attractive external appearance - it is a round face, large expressive eyes, very soft plush fur.

If the kitten is lop-eared, the tips of its ears are slightly curved downwards, therefore they are pressed to the head. Kittens are usually very smart, easily accustomed to the tray, scratching post. Moreover, the cat teaches the baby all these wisdom. Better to pick up the kitten at the age of two to three months. Until this age, they will get stronger, acquire all the skills and be ready for an independent life.

The color of a ginger kitten may differ in shade - be closer to red, orange and golden. Also, the pattern can be in the form of stripes or spots.

Choosing a nickname for a pet, you will have to focus on the club where the kitten is purchased. Usually, a certain record is kept.And in order for the documents to meet the requirements, the club will offer a letter with which the animal's name should begin. But if there are no such restrictions, then you can turn on your imagination and choose a nickname at your discretion.

A small pet must quickly get used to a new home, and for this you need to come up with a bright sonorous name for him so that he responds to it. A nickname for a boy can be ordinary and cute, for example, Ginger, Peach, Knop, Syoma, Yasha. And you can come up with something original - Richard, Marcus, Billy, Teddy. The girl can be called Martha, Zhuzha, Cindy, Sheila, Angie. The nickname can be any, the main thing is that it is easy to pronounce, and the pet responds to it.

Scots, including redheads, are distinguished by intelligence, they easily remember everything that the owner teaches them, where the bowls, tray, scratching post and other accessories are located. The character of such a handsome man is independent. It is unlikely that you will be able to just pick him up when you want to. He himself will decide when to come to the owner. Red-haired Scots become attached to the owner. And even if they do not like to sit on their hands often, they definitely come to the place where the owner is sitting, lie down next to him. They often purr, especially when scratched behind the ear or around the neck.

Plush pets are very curious and when it comes time to play, they can be seen anywhere. - on the highest cabinet, bookshelf, on the table. Therefore, the cat will accurately appreciate the game complexes with all kinds of devices and will spend time there.

A distinctive feature is their desire to hide. So do not be surprised if a kitten or even an adult cat wants to "pack" in a bag or wrap in a blanket, hide in a chest of drawers or on a cabinet shelf. If a house or a basket is bought for the cat, he will gladly hide there.

Red-haired Scots rarely show aggression unless they are deliberately angry. 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 considering himself the master of the house.

It should also be remembered that you cannot offend the cat. No matter how kind he is, if you offend him, he can take revenge. But if you love him and treat him like a friend, he will definitely appreciate it. One must also remember the mood of the animal. If the cat is currently not inclined to play, it is better to leave him alone and wait for the right moment.

The appearance of a saffron milk cap in the house means that it will have to be taken care of and looked after.

• The first step is to accustom the baby to the litter box, if suddenly the mother-cat did not do it. It is advisable to choose the filler that was in the house of the owners of the cat. The kid is already accustomed to the familiar smell and it will be enough just to show him once where the tray is. The litter box should be comfortable so that when the cat grows up, he can comfortably fit there. It should be washed regularly and the tray should be clean.

• You need to decide on feeding right away - whether it will be cat food or food made from conventional foods. Veterinarians recommend using premium dry food, supplementing the diet with wet food, but also expensive. Dry food, which is recommended to feed the Scots, include, 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 with homemade food, you will have to cook separately meat, fish, chicken, give fermented milk products, vegetables.

• A kitten and an adult animal must be combed - there are different brushes for plush ones with shorter hair and for long-haired ones... This procedure is mandatory because the coat must be beautiful and well-groomed. Otherwise, the cat may have tangles that will have to be cut. In addition, the animal needs to regularly trim its claws and wipe its eyes with an ordinary chamomile solution or boiled water, clean its ears with cotton pads soaked in the same solution.

• It is imperative for a kitten to get all the necessary vaccinations in the first year of life, and then repeat it annually. This will protect the animal from various diseases. Scots are especially susceptible to fungal infections.

• Be sure to buy a scratching post for a kitten right away - vertical or horizontal, it already depends on the desire of the owner and the habits of the cat. You can show the kitten a scratching post several times, he will quickly understand what's what. And the furniture will be safe and sound, like other household items. The house and the game complex will also be useful. You can either buy them in the store or make yourself.

For the features of the Scottish cat breed, see below.