Ocicat

Ocicats are very affectionate and will become an integral part of your life, although you may never win their trust entirely.

Their athletic bodies mean they love to run, jump and climb. It is best to offer them tall cat trees to avoid them climbing on your curtains or on your kitchen worktops.

Once they have been on their daily adventures, Ocicats tend to calm down.

You’ll be able to admire more than just your cat’s elegance. Ocicats are clever and are more than capable of learning what you try to teach them.

Always curious of their surroundings, an Ocicat will always notice something new. As long as they have access to their own space, either high up or hidden, they will be happy to introduce themselves to a newcomer at a time that suits them.

An Ocicat can entertain itself when needed.

These can be quite chatty cats, some more than others however they are certainly not as loud as a Siamese.

This athletic feline has some surprising skills and a strong desire to play! Ocicats need to play every day to use up their energy, it is best to find some toys you can play with together.

Their impressive jumping abilities mean that these cats are able to easily climb walls and fences. Try to secure your home if you would prefer your cat to be closeby at all times.

Being very active cats, Ocicats like to eat. It gives them a moment to pause and recharge their batteries. It would be advisable to use an interactive bowl to encourage them to eat a little slower.

These cats don’t need other feline companions to beat any loneliness whilst you are out. However, if you wish to have more than one cat, Ocicats can adapt to other cats in the house, as long as they are brought in respectfully.

By introducing them in the right way, and ensuring that your cat has some high points to which it can escape (such as a cat tree), you are increasing the likelihood of your two pets getting along.

Although this cat may look wild, you needn’t worry about your children. Ocicats can be great companions for the whole family just as long as your children are respectful of the cat.

Getting an older and more experienced cat, which can be of a calmer nature will make great company. But when they are young, they are mischievous, and a level of monitoring and play that an elderly person may not be able to keep up with.