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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about
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the corat cat now before you get all
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star eyed over those shiny blue coats
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and emerald eyes let me give you 12
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reasons why you should think long and
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hard before bringing one of these little
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tyrants into your home because owning a
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corat is like adopting a tiny dictator
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that demands your attention affection
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and probably your last slice of pizza
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one the attention Hawk first off korats
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are attention Hawks they are not just
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cats they are furry little overlords who
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expect to be the center of yourit
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Universe if you thought you could enjoy
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a peaceful evening on the couch think
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again the moment you sit down they'll
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jump on your lap like they own the place
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and demand to be petted forget about
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personal space it's gone two separation
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anxiety Central these cats don't do well
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alone leave them for an hour and you
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might as well have left them for a year
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they can develop separation anxiety
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faster than you can say catnip you'll
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come home to find them staring at you
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with those big eyes silently judging you
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for daring to leave them alone it's like
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living with a furry therapist who's
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always ready to remind you of your
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shortcomings three vocalization experts
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now let's talk about their vocal talents
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if you enjoy silence the corette is not
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for you these cats will chat your ear
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off about their day what they saw out
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the window how they feel about the
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neighbor's dog or why they think you
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should feed them again you'll find
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yourself having conversations with a cat
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that make you question your life choices
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four playtime is mandatory corat cats
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are like toddlers they need constant
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entertainment if you're not prepared to
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engage in multiple play sessions every
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day consider adopting a rock instead
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they Love interactive toys and will
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expect you to join in on the fun every
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single day if not prepare for a little
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furry tornado to wreak havoc in your
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home five grooming expectations despite
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their low shedding coats corat still
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require grooming yes I said it grooming
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you'll need to brush them weekly to keep
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that shimmering coat looking pristine
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and if they decide they don't want to be
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brushed good luck you'll be wrestling
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with a small feline that has no
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intention of cooperating six jealousy
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issues if you have other pets or
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children prepare for some serious
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jealousy drama Kats want all the love
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and attention for themselves if another
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pet gets too much affection expect some
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passive aggressive behavior like
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knocking over your favorite vase or
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stealing the warm spot on your lap Seven
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health monitoring required corat cats
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are generally healthy but can be prone
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to certain genetic conditions this means
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regular vet visits and monitoring their
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you'll find yourself becoming a
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part-time veterinarian just to keep up
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with their needs who knew owning a cat
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came with so many medical
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responsibilities eight dietary needs
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these cats can also have specific
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dietary requirements that need careful
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management if you're not up for the
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challenge of monitoring their food
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intake and ensuring they don't become
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little furballs of obesity then this
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breed might not be for you you'll be
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measuring out kibble like it's some kind
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of feline science experiment nine active
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lifestyle required corat cats are active
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Ive and curious creatures who love to
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climb and explore if you live in a small
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apartment with no space for them to roam
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or climb think again they need room to
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stretch their legs and showcase their
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acrobatic skills otherwise they'll turn
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your curtains into their personal
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playground 10 intelligence equals
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Mischief with great intelligence comes
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great Mischief these cats are clever
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enough to figure out how to open
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cabinets or knock things off shelves
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just for fun you might find yourself
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constantly cat proofing your home as
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they plot their next escapade 11 Social
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Butterflies corat cats thrive on social
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interaction not just with humans but
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also with other pets if you're gone
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often or don't have time for socializing
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this breed will become unhappy and
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withdrawn faster than you can say catnip
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they need companionship otherwise you'll
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end up with a very moody feline 12
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long-term commitment finally let's talk
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about commitment Kats can live anywhere
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from 10 to 15 years or longer if you're
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lucky that means signing up for over a
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decade of cat drama cuddles and
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demanding Behavior if you're not ready
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for that level of commitment maybe
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consider adopting a goldfish instead in
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conclusion while corat cats may seem
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Charming at first glance with their
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beautiful coats and affectionate nature
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they come with challenges that can turn
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pet ownership into an exhausting endeav
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filled with demands and expectations so
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before you rush out to adopt one of
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these little rulers of the household ask
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yourself am I ready for this if not
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perhaps stick with something less
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demanding like a nice house plant thank
