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Are you ready for your feline?


Previously we shared some straightforward tips with you on how to adopt pets in a safe manner. Now in this post we are sharing some great tips for cat owners.



Cats make excellent companions. They are fluffy, tender, caring and little bit annoying. All these characteristics make them ideal pets for humans as we are socially stimulated beings looking for interactive companions. There are a few things to know about cats for first time owners. In association with kismetkittens.org we have listed top advices for cat owners.
#1. Felines are very independent animals but still are not capable of taking care of themselves on their own.
Before adopting a cat, make sure your lifestyle allows room for a new member. For those who have a invariable busy and tight schedule it is not advised to adopt a cat. Grooming and caring of a feline is a task of responsibility and you should be mentally and physically ready for it. Count your odds first before hiring a kitten.
#2. Get yourself checked for allergies.
Many people are not aware of any feline allergies they suffer from before they bring home their new pet. It is essential that you consider testing for allergies commonly caused by cats. If you are allergic consider a cat with low allergens.
#3. The difference of a healthy and happy cat.
Make sure you arrange for immunization and general checkup for the new cat before bringing her home, advises kismetkittens.org. Also get it neutered as soon as possible. It is entirely in your hands to make your cat happy and healthy.
Another important aspect of a cat’s grooming is a good litter box. You might not understand it first but a covered litter box and clumping litter gives a sense of privacy to your feline which is sometimes a necessity. Keep the litter box clean all time.
#4. Show your love to your feline.
Cats can easily feel isolated even with little ignorance. Best way to gel well with your feline is to play with toys like strings, toy mice and feathers. A scratching post is going to be a great investment if you don’t want your sofa or other accessories ruined by your cat.
#5. Healthy snacks and treats just do the trick.
You should choose food for your cat based on its age. Also treats are excellent for training your cat. But make sure you are not making your kitty sick with undue treats all the time.
So there you go. Just keep these tips in mind and you will have a companion for almost 2 decades who loves you unconditionally.
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Pet Adoption Scams-Get Ready To Avoid Them

This is our first post here on Pet Kart and we want to make it worthwhile for every reader. Scammers have been on the internet since the time of the first online website was launched. Whether you are buying an electronic appliance or considering a classified ad, chances of a scammer behind them are extremely high.
Now these scammers are slowly creeping into the pet space as well. You will all kinds of scams over the internet related to pets. Some scammers are selling stolen pets while others are just supplying sick and unhealthy pets. All these factors have made it a tough task for a pet owner to find a pet online in a secured manner. 

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Here on Pet Kart we will bring you information about the best breeders and pet adoptions services. Keep in touch and you will never have to worry about getting scammed when adopting pets online.
Using services like Craiglist and Classified websites is not advisable as these sites have no policy for background checks. It is advised you go for registered pet breeders and BBA certified service providers.
Must know tips to avoid pet scams:
1.       Always ask for more than one picture of the pet in various poses. This will help you to establish whether the pet is real or not.
2.       Never ever try to buy a pet from a breeder outside US. Also if a user is posing to deliver pet from another state but is asking for money at a different location (or a different country), avoid it.
3.       Ask for contact details of the person. If he/she provides details from US specially phone number then go further else not. Also ask for the details of the vet the pet is examined by.
4.       When dealing with a breeder ask for the breeder’s registration details. You get it, good get it verified otherwise walk away.
5.       Avoid making any payments via money transfer. Using credit card will help you settle any claims and disputes fast and easily.
6.       Do not deal with any breeder who is pushing things to be carried on in haste. Mostly breeders trying to get rid of pets ASAP are scams mostly.
7.       Take care of the breed, purebreds are always not the best. They have health issues predominantly.
8.       The quality of communication language and email address says a lot about the breeders or adoption service provider.
9.       Mostly people are excited when adopting new pets. This feeling of excitement can lead to get little care free but it can be problematic later on.
These are just the started tips, keep in touch as we will be providing a lot more information on pet shopping online. Also we will share the stories of other pet owners as well.

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