MANAGEMENT. 



MANAGEMENT OF KITTENS AND CATS. 



These require quiet and kindly treatment. Do nothing 

 quickly or suddenly, so as in any way to scare or frighten, 

 but when speaking to them, let the voice be moderated, gentle, 

 and soft in tone. Cats are not slow to understand kind treat- 

 ment, and may often be seen to watch the countenance as 

 though trying to fathom our thoughts. Some cats are of a very 

 timorous nature, and are thus easily dismayed. Others 

 again are more bold in their ways and habits, and are ever 

 ready for cossetty attention ; but treat both as you would be 

 treated — kindly. 



As to food, as already noted, I have found raw beef the 

 best, with milk mixed with a Httle hot water to drink — 

 never boil it — and give plenty of grass, or some boiled 

 vegetable, such as asparagus, sea-kale, or celery ; they also 

 are fond of certain weeds, such as cat-mint, and equisetum, 

 or mares' or cats' tails, as it is sometimes called. If fish is 

 given it is best mixed with either rice or oatmeal, and 

 boiled, otherwise it is apt to produce diarrhoea. 



Horse-flesh may be given as a change, provided that it is 

 not from a diseased animal ; and should be boiled, and be 

 fresh. 



Brown bread and milk is also good and healthy food ; 

 the bread should be cut in cubes of half an inch, and the 

 warm milk and water poured on ; only enough for one meal 

 should be prepared at a time. 



Let the cat and kittens have as much fresh air as is 

 possible ; and if fed on some dainty last thing at night they 



