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21 Things To Know Before Caring For An African Serval Cat

21 Things To Know Before Caring For An African Serval Cat

21 Things To Know Before Caring For An African Serval Cat

From afar, an African serval cat may look as graceful and interesting as any domestic feline. The San Diego Zoo describes it as small and slender, “with long legs, a lean body, short tail, and a small head”.

But before you can take it home as a pet, you need to be aware of several areas for consideration – such as legality, housetraining facts, safety, and household readiness. After all, you do not want a furry companion to turn feral without warning.

Here are 20 things to know before caring for these typical savanna beasts.

Scientific

Scientific

Cats are only semi-domesticated, according to Wesley Warren of Washington University. They are different from dogs in this way.

Scientific2

Born in the wild, African serval cats cannot be totally tamed. Their natural habitat ranges from bush, dense growth near rivers and streams, and the uplands.

Scientific3

Hand-raised servals can be energetic and playful with their owner, and are able to show affection through head butts.

Scientific4

You can hear them chirp instead of purr.

Legality

Scientific5

Be fully aware of the state laws on private possession of exotic cats. Check out general and specific restrictions.

Scientific6

Some states ban wild feline ownership, but others allow it by issuing a license or a permit. Bans are also total or partial; California is an example of the former while Nebraska, the latter. Arizona requires a permit but Texas does not.

Scientific7

These laws aim to protect wildlife from abuse. If it is legal to care for a big cat in your location, there may still be a limit to the weight of the cub.

Scientific8

Have a look at your county or municipal regulations, too, as they may have further restrictions on this issue.

Safety

Safety

The wildness will tend to surface as Africal serval cats mature.

Safety2

They are predatory by nature, so keep your pet serval from small children.

Safety3

Small animals, not just rodents, are potential prey if that drive is triggered in them.

Safety4

Take note that they are not for the faint of heart, as they are active creatures.

Household Readiness

Safety5

Is your home cat-proof?

Safety6

Do you have other pets, such as dogs, in the house? You have to facilitate the adjustment of your serval so it can learn to live with other animals.

Safety7

You will need a lot of patience in training your serval to play fetch or walk on a leash.

Safety8

An African serval cat can protect itself from the cold, but you need to prepare a warm corner or box for it.

Practical

Practical

Get ready to care for a heavyweight. Grown-up servals can weigh up to 40 pounds.

Practical2

Know how to deploy kitty treats.

Practical3

Feed your serval the full prey diet. That means an over-three-day-old chick or a feeder rodent. It will also require nutritional supplements.

Practical4

You have to devote time, effort, and smarts to develop a lasting bond with your serval.

Practical5

Search for a vet who will be your go-to person as not every pet doctor is willing to look after an exotic cat.

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