S mall Cat s Big Cat s Your cute and cuddly pet cat is part of the same family as wild cats such as lions tigers and panthers This black cat top looks like a t small version of a wild panther below Teeth and Claws Pet cats and wild cats look very similar They have large eyes whiskers sharp teeth and claws Both wild and pet cats can run fast and climb trees They both use their senses of sight smell and hearing to hunt down prey 4
Look Alike Many pet cats have fur that is the same color and has the same markings as wild cats A cat’s fur helps to camouflage it in the wild and hide it from enemies t The Scottish wild cat below looks like a tabby cat right but it has a much bigger tail and a thicker coat From Wild to Pet Small wild cats were domesticated in ancient Egypt They helped to keep rats and mice away from the bags of grain in outbuildings Gradually the ancient Egyptians fed them and they became pets But tame cats can turn wild very easily If they are left to fend for themselves they will become feral and behave like wild cats again 5
W hy a Ca t Most cats enjoy being stroked and cared for They can also be very playful and will make a great friend if they are treated properly Family Member If you have a cat it will quickly become one of the family Kittens and cats love to play and you can have lots of fun with them just running around with a piece of string or a ball of rolled up paper Many people find stroking a cat very relaxing and soothing PET POINT ike any other l Cats are not toys and pets should always be treated with respect Most cats like to run and jump s and will enjoy a game of chase 6
Not Always a Kitten You may fall for a cute fluffy kitten but remember kittens grow into cats and cats can live for up to 20 years Vet bills can be expensive and your pet will need to be taken care of if you go on vacation Everyday Routine Cats don’t need to be taken for walks but they do need daily care Cats need to be fed every day and brushed regularly A kitten will need to be trained Cats can be left alone during the day with enough food and water but they should not be left alone overnight All long-haired cats will need t to be groomed every day with a pet comb or brush 7
