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How much space for a cat?
Greetings.
I am considering getting a kitten to keep my little ferret company while I'm at work. From what I read, cats and ferrets usually get along just fine provided that they're introduced at an early age. My only concern is that my apartment might be too small. I have only one largeish room with a small kitchen and bathroom -- the total area is 40 m². Will a small cat be happy with this or do I need to think about getting a bigger place? I intend to keep the pet as an indoor cat only. (Of course, I don't mind taking it for walks every day should it be one of those rare individuals who take to walking with leashes.) Also, how much attention will I need to give the cat? I play with my ferret for at least a couple hours a day (any less and she sometimes keeps me up at night), so I'm hoping I can combine playtime. Regards, Tristan -- _ _V.-o Tristan Miller [en,(fr,de,ia)] Space is limited / |`-' -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= In a haiku, so it's hard (7_\\ http://www.nothingisreal.com/ To finish what you |
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On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 20:03:45 +0100, Tristan Miller
wrote: Greetings. I am considering getting a kitten to keep my little ferret company while I'm at work. From what I read, cats and ferrets usually get along just fine provided that they're introduced at an early age. My only concern is that my apartment might be too small. I have only one largeish room with a small kitchen and bathroom -- the total area is 40 m². Will a small cat be happy with this or do I need to think about getting a bigger place? I intend to keep the pet as an indoor cat only. (Of course, I don't mind taking it for walks every day should it be one of those rare individuals who take to walking with leashes.) Also, how much attention will I need to give the cat? I play with my ferret for at least a couple hours a day (any less and she sometimes keeps me up at night), so I'm hoping I can combine playtime. Regards, Tristan Cats do not make suitable apartment pets. Then need access to the outside world. And cats dictate the level of attention, not their human slaves -- Bob. When the cat's away there are fewer hairs on the armchair. |
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Looks like more bad advice from Bob Brenchley. Cats are just fine for
apartments. Bob do us all a favor and leave the newsgroup and leave it to experienced cat people. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Bob Brenchley." wrote in message ... On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 20:03:45 +0100, Tristan Miller wrote: Cats do not make suitable apartment pets. Then need access to the outside world. And cats dictate the level of attention, not their human slaves -- Bob. When the cat's away there are fewer hairs on the armchair. |
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On Fri, 6 Feb 2004 19:56:47 -0700, "Cat Protector"
wrote: Looks like more bad advice from Bob Brenchley. Cats are just fine for apartments. Bob do us all a favor and leave the newsgroup and leave it to experienced cat people. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Bob Brenchley." wrote in message .. . On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 20:03:45 +0100, Tristan Miller wrote: Cats do not make suitable apartment pets. Then need access to the outside world. And cats dictate the level of attention, not their human slaves -- Bob. When the cat's away there are fewer hairs on the armchair. This from a top-posting moron! -- Bob. Light travels faster than sound. This is why you appear bright until we hear you talk. |
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Yes, you are the top posting moron here.
-- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Bob Brenchley." wrote in message This from a top-posting moron! -- Bob. Light travels faster than sound. This is why you appear bright until we hear you talk. |
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Yes, you are the top posting moron here.
-- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Bob Brenchley." wrote in message This from a top-posting moron! -- Bob. Light travels faster than sound. This is why you appear bright until we hear you talk. |
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On Fri, 6 Feb 2004 19:56:47 -0700, "Cat Protector"
wrote: Looks like more bad advice from Bob Brenchley. Cats are just fine for apartments. Bob do us all a favor and leave the newsgroup and leave it to experienced cat people. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Bob Brenchley." wrote in message .. . On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 20:03:45 +0100, Tristan Miller wrote: Cats do not make suitable apartment pets. Then need access to the outside world. And cats dictate the level of attention, not their human slaves -- Bob. When the cat's away there are fewer hairs on the armchair. This from a top-posting moron! -- Bob. Light travels faster than sound. This is why you appear bright until we hear you talk. |
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Looks like more bad advice from Bob Brenchley. Cats are just fine for
apartments. Bob do us all a favor and leave the newsgroup and leave it to experienced cat people. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Bob Brenchley." wrote in message ... On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 20:03:45 +0100, Tristan Miller wrote: Cats do not make suitable apartment pets. Then need access to the outside world. And cats dictate the level of attention, not their human slaves -- Bob. When the cat's away there are fewer hairs on the armchair. |
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On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 20:03:45 +0100, Tristan Miller
wrote: Greetings. I am considering getting a kitten to keep my little ferret company while I'm at work. From what I read, cats and ferrets usually get along just fine provided that they're introduced at an early age. My only concern is that my apartment might be too small. I have only one largeish room with a small kitchen and bathroom -- the total area is 40 m². Will a small cat be happy with this or do I need to think about getting a bigger place? I intend to keep the pet as an indoor cat only. (Of course, I don't mind taking it for walks every day should it be one of those rare individuals who take to walking with leashes.) Also, how much attention will I need to give the cat? I play with my ferret for at least a couple hours a day (any less and she sometimes keeps me up at night), so I'm hoping I can combine playtime. On average, if you believe anything BB tells you, you will go wrong - ignore him as most of the rest of us do. Cats will generally adapt to whatever space they have, but the less space, the more effort required to make sure they get enough exercise. Indoor cats also benefit from being given coarse grasses to nibble on - wheat, oats, or even popcorn sprouts. You will also need climbing and clawing things. I've seen as many as fifteen cats in about the same area as you have, but the place stank. The cats were happy enough. I have about a dozen in little over twice that space, but they know they can go out any time they want, they just mostly don't want to in cold and wet weather. T.E.D. ) SPAM filter: Messages to this address *must* contain "T.E.D." somewhere in the body or they will be automatically rejected. |
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On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 15:36:42 -0600, Ted Davis
wrote: On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 20:03:45 +0100, Tristan Miller wrote: Greetings. I am considering getting a kitten to keep my little ferret company while I'm at work. From what I read, cats and ferrets usually get along just fine provided that they're introduced at an early age. My only concern is that my apartment might be too small. I have only one largeish room with a small kitchen and bathroom -- the total area is 40 m². Will a small cat be happy with this or do I need to think about getting a bigger place? I intend to keep the pet as an indoor cat only. (Of course, I don't mind taking it for walks every day should it be one of those rare individuals who take to walking with leashes.) Also, how much attention will I need to give the cat? I play with my ferret for at least a couple hours a day (any less and she sometimes keeps me up at night), so I'm hoping I can combine playtime. On average, if you believe anything BB tells you, you will go wrong - ignore him as most of the rest of us do. Stupid Troll! Cats will generally adapt to whatever space they have, but the less space, the more effort required to make sure they get enough exercise. Indoor cats also benefit from being given coarse grasses to nibble on - wheat, oats, or even popcorn sprouts. You will also need climbing and clawing things. I've seen as many as fifteen cats in about the same area as you have, but the place stank. The cats were happy enough. I have about a dozen in little over twice that space, but they know they can go out any time they want, they just mostly don't want to in cold and wet weather. If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being cruel, selfish, or both. T.E.D. ) SPAM filter: Messages to this address *must* contain "T.E.D." somewhere in the body or they will be automatically rejected. -- Bob. You couldn't get a clue during the clue mating season in a field full of horny clues if you smeared your body with clue musk and did the clue mating dance. |
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