The participation of cats in exhibitions is a matter that requires a long preparation, which begins from the very early age of raising a kitten. It is unlikely that it will be possible to prepare a cat for an exhibition just for a few days. If you decide that your cat will participate in exhibitions, then you should understand that this is serious work on a pet that will require much more attention than is usually given to a pet.
Instructions
Step 1
Raising a kitten is an important start in preparing for an exhibition activity. To make your pet grow strong and healthy, have a good coat, healthy teeth and eyes, as well as a cheerful look, feed him good food. Just forget about cheap economy-class food, only professional food or specially prepared food will do. A kitten needs constant physical exertion - then it will grow up and turn not into an apartment suffocator, but into a beautiful healthy animal. You will also have to monitor the appearance of a kitty from childhood. Long-haired breeds may require daily grooming.
Step 2
The mental state of the animal is of no less importance. To participate in the exhibition, it is necessary that the cat is not afraid of people, behaves calmly in an unfamiliar environment and does not show aggression. Traveling in a car and in a portable bag should be accepted by the animal calmly. To achieve all this, you need to accustom your pet to exhibition activities from childhood. The sooner the cat begins to take part in exhibitions, the sooner it gets used to it. There are cat shows dedicated to kittens - don't neglect them. So that the animal is not afraid of people, go with him to visit a quiet company. You also need to teach your cat not to show aggression towards other animals of its kind. To do this, get her a friend to play with - a clean and calm neighbor's cat, or let her play with a kitten from your litter.
Step 3
For cats participating in exhibitions, it is necessary to have all vaccinations, the absence of diseases, worms and other parasites. The veterinarian you show your cat to from time to time should know you and your pet.
Step 4
Before the show, the cat must be washed. For different breeds and different colors, washing is done at different times. For example, a black cat can be washed even for a week, gray or red ones are washed for 2-3 days before the exhibition, but a white cat or a cat - on the night before the exhibition itself. If your cat is not white, wash it beforehand to reduce the stress of the animal before a responsible event. Clean your cat's ears and eyes and nose. If necessary, you can trim the nails a little.
