(здесь 5 вариантов рассказов про кошку) Cat BasicsSome people say that cats have nine lives. That is because cats are good at landing on their feet when they fall. They usually do not get hurt.Almost all cats have long tails. Tails help cats balance. Cats have big eyes, long whiskers, and triangle-shaped ears. They have claws on the ends of their toes. They can pull the claws into sheaths when they are not using them to scratch or climb.Cats like to be active at night. They can see very well, even in the dark. Cats have a good sense of hearing, too. Cats can meow, hiss, and purr.Choosing a CatCats make great pets. Some people choose to have kittens as pets. Kittens are usually playful. Other people like to have older cats as pets. Older cats can be easier to care for.Cats come in lots of different colors. Some cats have black, white, gray, or orange fur. Other cats are more than one color. Their fur might have stripes or spots.Some cats have very long fur. Others have short fur. One kind of cat even has curly fur. A few cats have no fur at all! Most cats weigh about as much as a human baby. Male cats are usually bigger than female cats.Cat CareCats do not need a special house or cage. Some cats like to sleep on a blanket or in a basket. Other cats like to sleep on their owner's bed! Cats need a litter box. It should be cleaned often. They also need healthy cat food and lots of water. Cats should be brushed at least once a week. But most cats do not need baths.Just like kids, cats need regular check-ups. A veterinarian, or vet, makes sure cats are healthy. The vet gives cats shots to keep them from getting sick. Most pet cats live 12 to 15 years.Cat FunCats like to be on their own more than some other pets. But they still like to spend some time with their owners.Sometimes cats like to be petted. They may want to be held, too. When holding a cat, you should put one hand under its chest. Use your other hand to carefully support its back legs.Cats need some playtime every day. Cats like to play with lots of toys. Some like toy mice. Others like little balls. Many cats like to play in paper bags or boxes. All cats like to know they are loved!
