The fashion for exotic pets has led to the appearance of wild animals in many homes. Serval is one of the most prominent representatives of domesticated wild cats.
Instructions
Step 1
Servals have a very original appearance. These animals resemble a cat and a leopard at the same time. They are quite friendly in nature, but keeping servals at home requires a number of rules to be followed. It is important to note that this animal resembles a cat only externally, its habits and behavior are more like a dog. This nuance can be called both an advantage and a disadvantage. On the one hand, servals are easy to train, on the other hand, you should not expect that the animal will be affectionate and completely tame.
Step 2
Serval is very mobile. Cats at any age are interested in games and an active lifestyle, which quite often they cause some inconvenience to their owners. In addition, in the wild, wild cats are, as a rule, nocturnal, so the instinct for night entertainment can also appear when kept at home.
Step 3
One of the characteristics of the serval's character is the ability to feel the fear of a person. This nuance is more suitable for dogs than cats. It is very important to initially achieve not only the location of the cat, but also show him the usual norms of obedience. The serval must perceive a person as a master. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to re-educate him.
Step 4
Like dogs, the serval has an instinct to protect itself and its owner. That is why when strangers appear in the house, it is necessary to "introduce" the guests to the pet and show him that they do not pose a threat. By the way, the worst punishment for a serval is loneliness. Cats are very sociable and love attention to their person, so they not only show interest in people, but also easily get along with other pets.
Step 5
Servals are very clean animals. They easily get used to the litter box if they live in an apartment. However, private houses are considered more favorable conditions for keeping these cats. However, given that their native element is the Sahara, it is highly discouraged to leave the animal outside during the frost period. You can feed wild cats with meat, fish, rodents sold in specialized stores.
Step 6
There is a myth that the serval is dangerous to humans during a period of aggression. In fact this is not true. The fact is that the main diet of these cats is rodents. In the wild, they never attack large animals, so even when a person is in danger, it is easier for a serval to hide or flee than to attack the offender. Of course, it is not recommended to specifically check the cat's capabilities in case of aggression. If a serval is brought up in love and affection, then he will surely reciprocate with kindness.
