Care for a Longhaired Manx

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Repeat the process over a few days and gradually let the pets get closer to each other. Praise the dog with a treat for calm behavior. When you feel the time is right for the dog to be unrestrained, leave the leash on just in case you need to pull him back.

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Talk to your vet about feeding if you have a kitten younger than 6 weeks old. This is especially important for the Manx breed, which can develop a deadly condition called Manx syndrome that is caused by the Manx's tailless gene. The syndrome may not show up before 4 months of age.

Feed kittens younger than 6 months canned kitten food three to four times a day.

Reduce feeding to two times a day at about 6 to 8 months of age.

Keep dry kitten food and fresh water available at all times.

Change to adult food at 1 year of age. Mix 1/4 adult food with 3/4 kitten food and gradually increase the amount of adult food over 5 to 10 days.

Feed your cat the good stuff - avoid generic brands. Don't give your cat food intended for other animals; cats have specific dietary requirements.

Mix dry cat food with wet. Cats like variety, too.

Don't give your cat bones, and avoid uncooked food. Table scraps are OK in moderation.

Don't give your cat milk. It can cause diarrhea.

Have female cats spayed at 4 to 6 months of age; males neutered at 6 to 7 months. Female cats can go into heat and begin reproducing as early as 4 months, and get pregnant again while still nursing the first litter, so don't wait.

Keep an identification tag with your address and phone number on your cat.

Scoop waste from the litter box daily, and clean the box and refill it with clean litter weekly.

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