how easy is to keep cats?

...First, you need to know, you will not own the cat. The cat will own you. They are fur babies. They will see you as thier maid service. Don't get me wrong. I adore cats and live with three. They are great company and therapy. They will sense when you are happy and when you are sad. ...Second, cats are very easy to care for. They just need the basics. Food, water, commode and a few toys. ...Feed mostly dry food because it is better for their teeth. Moist food is a nice treat. Not all can tolerate milk. If you get an older cat, I'd recommend not giving it milk, as it may give them diarrhea. Little bits of cheese are ok. I once had a cat that like pickles. Go figure! ...Scoopable litter is easiest litter to care for. You can get a litter box with a lid and it will help keep litter in the box. They will track it a bit. Kittens love to play, so keep box extra clean. We scoop twice a day and have 2 boxes for the 3 cats. Figure 1 box/per cat. One of our cats goes outside every chance he gets. ...Toys can range from free to expensive. Tie a piece of paper, folded like a fan to a piece of string and pull it across the floor slowly. Get a laser light and shin it on the floor in front of kitty. Two of mine love it, the other runs away. Catnip toys are easy to make. I kept my kids old baby socks to stuff with fluff and catnip. ...Third and most important bit of advice, buy a book on cat care and cat breeds. There are hundreds of different types of cats. They each have their own personalities. Some breeds have their own idiosyncrasies. I prefer short haired. I have a tabby/rag doll, russian blue and blue burmese. You will need to comb a long haired cat. I comb the tabby/rag doll during shedding season. ...Ask friends who have pets about the vet clinic they take their animals to. Ask them about prices, scheduling appointments and boarding. ...Remember, you are adopting a fur baby, not buying a pet. If you get to see a litter of kittens, let one choose you. ...Have a great day and peace be with you. =(^;^)= Della

I would also suggest adopting one from a shelter. Check to be sure if the shelter spays/neuters and gives shots. If they don't, those are things that will need done. Make sure you have the things you'll need before you get the cat. Litter box, food...toys can wait 'til later. Most cats will play with string or anything that rolls. Decide if your cat will be an indoor or outdoor cat. If you are near a busy street, you might consider keeping it inside. It could get smooshed. Cats are great pets! We have 3 of them. They have their own personalities. Enjoy your new friend!! :)

I also adore cats and got most of them from the shelter. My Columbus and Waffles cats are from the shelter, while Mimi is from one of my sister's friends. In my experience, I have found that for the most part, shelter cats are affectionate and appreciative. So far, I have had only one shelter cat named Leo who took a few years to get acclimated, and then he was fine. Cats are rather independent, and do not have to be walked. They do, however, need good food, water and a place to sleep and pee. As an owner, you'll need to be vigilant about things like fleas and coughs, for example, and be ready to take the cat to the vet as necessary. Aside basic care issues, you'll find that adopting and caring for a cat one of the best and most rewarding things you've ever done. You'll never regret your decision to give a pet cat a home.

Hi, Medstudents4! I want to raise a cat, too. Because I am living in my school, there is no chance for me to raise a cat. When I leave school and start to work, I will keep one! ^~^

Hi medstudents 4 and thank you for the good luck it came through and i'm in a little pain but i'm doing alright. As for cats I have 2. Camei short for camouflage whos in my profile picture and Katie. Katie is a calico she is very moody, cowardly, and antisocial. Camei is a tabby she is very friendly and she's tough too... no one can push her around. She is also the predator in the house... she takes care of mice and bugs. We got Katie at our local shelter she kind of kept staring at my sister... so maybe she picked us. Camei my little brother found in a neighbors yard so we kept her. I think that the best thing to do is get your cat from a shelter...it's very inexpensive maybe 30 dollars and they are usually spayed or neutered already. Also you definately should get the cat spayed our neutered because if you enjoy your sleep now you don't want to be kept up all night by the howls when they are in heat.