A sweet puppy would usually be depicted as a pet with a warm nose, watery big brown eyes and an eager way of licking that you would always want to feel. From children to strapping men, a pup can level the playing field fast. Isn't it so soothing and sweet every time a tiny puppy would find a way to be cuddled into your arms or feel you hug them and make them feel needed?

If you have decided to keep a cat as a pet, be prepared for long-term cat care. Before you own a cat, give your efforts a good start, so that you avoid making any mistakes. Cats make loving friends, but know about their feeding needs, which need not be the leftovers. The best thing to do is to get the best cat food that is available, so that your feline friend feels charged and remains healthy.

Looking after your pet's dental hygiene is the primary duty of the cat owner, so begin your cat teeth care today, rather than waiting till next February. In case you are wondering out of 12 months why is February mentioned, it is because two august bodies, The American Veterinarian Medicine Association or the AVMA and the United States American Veterinarian dental Society or the AVDS, have decided to do something special during this calendar month.

You might be surprised to learn that the human population and cats have been linked together for more than a thousand years. Today they are the second most popular pet, with dogs being first. The hardy nature of cats makes them the ultimate pet for people who aren't home for many hours at a time.

The association of cats with humans goes back literally thousands of years. People who keep animals as pets are more likely to have a cat than any other animal except for dogs. For the busy individual who isn't going to be at home for long periods of time, cats are a great pet.