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Cats are a very popular pet in the UK. Some
come and go when they want, others live indoors,
and they all need careful looking after.
Food and drink
Cats eat meat. They are not vegetarian,
Clean water must be put out for them to drink, so that they
stay healthy,
Environment
Cats need a dry, comfortable place to live. They often like
having a few places to sleep.
Cats are easily scared, so they need places where they feel
safe. Under beds or on the top of shelves are good places.
Cat behaviour
If a cat does any of these things, it might mean they are
distressed:
+ licking themselves a lot;
+ hiding more often;
+ sleeping hunched up.
If a cat shows this behaviour, it can mean they are in
pain:
+ being bad tempered or angry;
+ disappearing for a long time;
+ keeping away from people.
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How to treat a cat
Cats will come for a cuddle when they feel ready. You
must not try to force them to sit on your knee or be
stroked. Remember, each cat is an individual, so will
behave differently.
Things to remember:
+ Cats need exercise. They need to go outside, or have toys to play with.
+ Cats need to scratch their claws to keep them sharp. If they are
not given a proper scratching post, they may use the sofa!
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Questions
1. What sort of food do cats need to eat?
2. Why do cats need clean water?
3. Which two adjectives are used to describe the type of place cats need to live in?
4. Where might a cat go to feel safe? Name one place.
5. Name one thing a cat might do to show they are distressed.
6. Ifacat starts being bad tempered, what might this mean?
7. What do you need to do if you want a cat to come for a cuddle?
8. Why do cats need to scratch their claws?
9. Think of one thing you have learned about caring for a cat from this text.
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