Adopting instead of buying is a true love for animals, and you should be responsible for them when you decide to keep them. The reason why there are so many stray animals on the streets now is largely due to the irresponsibility of some people. However, when adopting a pet, remember to distinguish the difference between stray cats and wild cats, and get vaccinations.

1. Conceptual differences between stray cats

1. Stray cats without owners

Mainly refers to cats that have no owners and live in the wild for a long time. Stray cats refer to cats whose habits are suitable for living with humans but live in the wild. Cats who used to be fostered by a family, but left the family for various reasons and lived independently.

Most of the cats adopted now are stray cats rather than feral cats.

2. Growing wild cats

Also known as spotted cat or lynx, it is a small cat native to Europe, Africa and western Asia. Will hunt small mammals, birds, or other small animals of similar size.

2. Habits of stray cats and wild cats

Stray cats mainly refer to cats that have no owners and have been living in the wild for a long time.

1. Non-social stray cats

Stray cats are domestic cats that wander outside the home and are not social animals. Although they swarm in the wild, they do not cooperate to hunt prey like social animals. In addition, because it is difficult for domestic cats to synthesize necessary amino acids from plants, they cannot adapt to a vegetarian diet.

2. Nocturnal solitary wild cat

Generally hunt in the early morning and dusk. Generally eat rodents, insects, birds and some small mammals. It is active alone at night or in the morning and evening, and hides in tree holes or bushes during the day.

3. Breeding period of wild cats and stray cats

1. Domestic cats and stray cats

(1) Stray cats do not have a fixed estrus period, and the pregnancy period of female cats is about 63-66 days.

(2) About two babies can be born every year, with 1-8 babies per baby, usually 3-5 babies.

(3) Kittens open their eyes in about 7-20 days and begin to learn to walk in 9-15 days.

(4) They can eat solid food when they are 4 weeks old, and can be weaned around 8-10 weeks.

(5) Kittens can live independently when they are 6 months old.

(6) Sexual characteristics will mature at about 10-12 months. Lifespan is up to 15 years.

2. Growth period of wild cats

(1) The gestation period is 56 to 63 days, and 1 to 5 babies are born each time. The eyes do not open until 10 days after birth

(2) After 5 months, he left his mother and lived alone.

(3) Sexual maturity occurs at about 11 months. The life span is generally 15 years.

(4) Many wild cats in Europe are monogamous animals.

(5) The biggest threat to the survival of wild cats comes from hybridization with domestic cats, which makes their populations vulnerable.

4. Be careful when adopting stray cats

1. Characteristics of stray cats

The body hair is very dirty because they cannot adapt to life in the wild. I have a strong desire to communicate with others and will respond to your call. When you put down the food during feeding, it will come to eat without waiting for you to move far away.

After eating the food, it will not walk away immediately but will stay with you for a while and even act coquettishly to you.

2. The two must be clearly distinguished

When you want to take in a wild cat or a stray cat, you must make a clear distinction. Stray cats can be adopted, but wild cats must be left alone in nature. Wild cats cannot adapt to human life. There is a big difference between the two, and you must be prepared for adoption.

3. Health check-up should be done first

Before taking stray cats home, you should take them to a veterinary hospital for a health check. After all, they may have some parasites and infectious diseases after wandering outside for a period of time. It is also recommended to quarantine for a period of time after taking it home.

4. Be mentally prepared

When adopting stray cats, you will encounter a new problem, that is, because of wandering outside, many cats have obvious changes in their personalities. For example, the originally docile personality may not be very docile, and may even develop many bad habits. These are issues that pet owners need to consider and be mentally prepared for.