Catgirls for Dummies

Guide to Proper Catgirl Care Congratulations on getting your new catgirl! You have chosen a companion that will bring you years of joy, friendship and love. That being said, there are a few things you will need to know about the proper care and maintenance of your new catgirl. Therefore we'll need to start by going over the basics.

Essential requirements:

1. Clothes: Your catgirl will require basic clothing. Nothing too fancy at first is required. It is likely that the shelter or breeder you received her from only had had her wear basic t-shirts and pants/shorts. Almost any brand will do as long as they are cotton or natural fiber; catgirls have delicate skin. Undergarments are at your discretion. Let your catgirl smell and mark (indicated by her rubbing her cheek against them) the new clothing after you have handled the new clothing and rubbed them on your face before attempting to dress her in them. It's very important that she recognises these clothes as gifts from her master (your odor) and are thus now hers (her odor). Nicer, flashier clothing can be purchased later once your catgirl settles into her new home, if you intend to show or breed her. Ferals and strays instinctively will wear whatever clothing they can scavenge, which is why it's imperative that you get such catgirls their own clothing in accordance with the previously mentioned guidelines so that she will bond with you more quickly as her provider and caretaker. Be sure to undress a feral/stray with care when presenting her with new clothing. Her old clothes are a symbol of her old unbonded life and should be disposed of out of her sight.

Shoes are optional and should not be forced. Shoes should still be required when the temperature reaches near freezing, if traveling outdoors.

2. Litter Box Logic: Many catgirls are initially raised to use litter pans for elimination. By the time they are sexually mature a good breeder will typically have them toilet trained and you will only have to show her the basic functions of flushing and the location of sanitary cleaning materials. However, if your catgirl is a stray/feral from a shelter it's possible she was never fully toilet trained. This matter is fairly easily rectified in a few ways. When your catgirl evinces signs of elimination (squatting-straining) calmly and carefully pick her up under the arms and place her on the toilet. Gently hold her there until she eliminates. Demonstrate proper sanitary wiping upon completion. Your catgirl is a sanitary and fastidious creature. She will very quickly grasp the mechanics of clean and safe elimination on the toilet and be much happier for it, as will you. Unfortunately, some catgirls have never been toilet trained or even spent much time indoors. This is especially true of strays and ferals. Additional time and patience is required to achieve the desired result. If your catgirl will not permit you to pick her up to move to the toilet, when she eviences elimination it will be necessary to gradually shape her behavior. Be aware this may take anywhere from a few days to a week or more. When she evinces elimination quickly and calmly place a CatGirlz!-brand floor nappy underneath her.

She qill quickly equate the nappy with the spot of elimination. Again, catgirls are neat and clean creatures about elimination. Now move the floor nappy closer to the bathroom each time, until the nappy is finally in front of the toilet. Then finally place the nappy over the toilet bowl. She will quickly grasp your implications. Be sure to use soothing and calm words during this procedure and praise her effectively when she eliminates on the proper instrument. Catgirls, even strays and ferals, are quick to respond to positive reinforcement. You may still have the occasional "accident" no matter how well-trained your catgirl is. Be gentle with her. If she is well trained an "accident" is more embarassing and unsightly to her than it is to you.

3. Feeding Facts Your new catgirl has particular dietary concerns. A proper diet will ensure a fit, active and healthy companion for many years. A poor diet can result in an overweight, lethargic catgirl with serious health issues. Your catgirl is bred to be specifically compatible with most human food. However, particular care must be given to avoid certain types of food except for occasional treats. A proper diet consists of a large amount of daily protein intake to keep her happy and active. We suggest: 50% low-fat meats, chicken, fish and beef. She can eat them raw or cooked. It is suggested that the majority of her meat should be cooked to avoid possible intestinal parasites and to keep her breath smelling acceptable. Kitty-Klean mouthwash is highly recommended in any event .

40% fresh vegetables and fruits. Your catgirl should immediately express an interest in fresh greenery. Encourage this. A catgirl eating plenty of greens is cute to watch and ensures that she has a healthy digestive tract. IF your catgirl is reluctant to et fruits and vegetables, encourage her with the application of Krazy-Kat protein spray on them, which they should find delicious!

8% grains. Catgirls enjoy occasional grains such as rice, barley and the like. Be careful with these! They can make her feel unpleasantly bloated!

2% or less sugary snacks. Your catgirl will love sugary snacks. Bear in mind, however, that they are NOT good for her! Sugar will give her energy and taste delicious, but provides no nutrition. Therefore, it's strongly recommended to save sugary snacks for special occasions. Alcohol should never be given to your catgirl. It's metabolized in them in a similiar fashion to humans, but an amount that would get an average person "buzzed" will likely have them passed out. Fortunately, the smell of liquor is generally reviled by most breeds and, as such, can be used on objects to discourage the catgirl's interest in them. If your catgirl begins to develop a belly, you should first cut back on sweets and attempt more vigorous excercise routines and longer playtime with her. If your catgirl is from a less-active breed you can control her weight by reducing the meal portion sizes and breaking them up over a period of time during the course of a day. It is important to keep your catgirl on a schedule of feeding and to avoid snacking. Do not reward her begging. We know that can be darn hard, but remember, it's for her own good!

If you choose to take your meals with your catgirl at the table, it is best to let her have her own bowl. Utensils may not be required. Some of the more intelligent breedsare instinctive mimics and derive pleasure from imitating their masters with utensils. If she doesn't appear to want to use or be interested in utensils do NOT force them on her. Remember, catgirls can be quite stubborn.

4. Grooming and Bathing Grooming Your catgirl will spend a large amount of time grooming herself. Catgirls find their appearance very important and find the relationship between their own look and those of other catgirls very important. Again, breeders will generally instruct your catgirl in the basic rudiments of grooming their head hair and taking care of the appearance of their ears and tail. Typically in these cases you will only have to provide your catgirl a mirror and basic grooming items: brushes, catgirl hair oils and catgirl soaps and skin conditioners. ***VERY IMPORTANT***

DO NOT use human soaps and shampoos on your catgirl, her skin and scalp are very delicate. Take care to ONLY use S.P.C.G.A. approved products. If the breeder has been using a particular brand it is a good idea to stick with what your catgirl knows already. Ferals and strays often have some difficulty with grooming, as they have never been taught properly. If this is the case, wait until you see your catgirl attempting to groom. This will often involve an awkward attempt to either lick or run her fingers through her hair. She may become a bit distressed and depressed. Sit beside her and offer her a soft brush. Be sure to let her smell and mark it.

This is important: Strays and ferals are very, very sensitive about items not marked as "theirs and master's". By establishing "her" property your stray/feral will begin to bond. The importance of her accepting you as her provider and caretaker is difficult to even exaggerate!

Begin gently, carefully brushingher hair from crown to back of her head. Be cautious of snags and snarls especially around the ears. After a few strokes your catgirl should have her eyes half-closed and she should begin to purr, demonstrating her pleasure and contentment. Catgirls enjoy being touched and petted by a beloved caretaker as much as any -girl. This simulates the grooming her mother provided when she was still in her care. Continue until her hair is brushed out neatly and the tufts of hair on her ears are lying smooth and untangled. Praise her during the brushing and after. Offer her the mirror to see herself and praise/pet her. It won't take her long to get the hang of it! She will quickly begin to groom herself if left the tools once shown how. This alone should perk her up and provide valuable bonding tie. Be careful not to spoil her much by doing all the grooming!She may come to expect you do it every day, and you might find it hard to say no! Important!

You need to be very careful about attempting to brush your catgirl's tail. Most are remarkably possessive of their tail. Indeed, their tail is the pride and dignity of your catgirl. Most catgirl spats and fights are started over insults and touching another catgirl's tail uninvited.

They generally prefer to groom their own tails. Attempting to do so without her explicit permission often ends in hissing, spitting and even biting! Therefore, it's strongly recommended not to go there unless invited. If you are lucky enough to have your own catgirl offer you their tail to groom, you should be honoured to be held in such high esteem by her. Please be certain to treat it with your utmost respect. Bathing As previously entioned, your catgirl is a remarkably neat and clean creature, but even that being the case, she will require regular bathing. If she is a sedentary breed she may only require a weekly bath. More active breeds that energetically play and sweat may require almost daily bathing.

Again, we cannot stress strongly enough that you use S.P.C.G.A. -approved bathing products. Catgirls have no real body hair except for the head/ears and tail. Thus their skin is vulnerable to strong soaps which may cause itch and painful irritation. A catgirl from a breeder is used to bathing. She generally will have been bathed with her siblings and mother. It is highly likely she will look forward to bathing. Indeed, many catgirls will investigate the tub while YOU are bathing. It may be difficult to dissuade her from joining you! Again, ferals and strays may present their own challenges. Coaxing a stray/feral into the water is usually traumatizing, for both the owner and catgirl!

Again, behaviour shaping often works best. Your catgirl will begin to display signs of disgust, such as hissing at her reflection in the mirror and demonstrating agitation with grooming herself if she begins to feel unclean and dirty. But if an actual tub of water is too frightening to her and you attempt to force-bathe her, she may become further distressed about her appearance and depressed by disobeying you. If this occurs you can ease her distress accordingly. Begin by placing some warm water in a medium-sized bowl with some soft natural fiber cloths. Have several soft towels for drying handy. Add some catgirl soap to the warm water, wait until the foam settles. It is usually a good idea to do this in a room without a carpet. Call your catgirl to you and gently undress her. Speak soothingly and sit her on a towel, wring out a washcloth in the warm soapy water and again, let her smell it. Begin to gently wipe her neck and shoulders. She may tense up initially, but continue wiping and speak calmly and gently to her. Praise and pet her if needed. Make sure the cloth stays warm and is not too sopping wet. Continue to wipe her torso and arms taking care to get under her breasts and arms. Extra care should be taken with catgirl breeds with large breasts as they are very sensitive to the touch even when not in season. By this point she should be relaxed and/or almost comatose! If she is still tense, continue to wash her upper body until she relaxes while speeking soothingly. Mutual trust will get you through this! The afromentioned catgirl soap can also be used on her hair in lieu of a catgirl shampoo until she can be bathed in a proper tub. Use a bit more water on the wash cloth and be sure to dampen all the hair thoroughly while avoiding getting water in her ears. You would only frustrate her and yourself. The soapy water can be left to dry in her hair without rinsing, as there are quick-drying hypoallergenic compounds in the soap. Make sure her eyes are bright, clear and not bloodshot. Take the opportunity to examine the insides of her ear folds for signs of irritation and wax build-up that may be causing her distress. Feel the muscles of her upper and lower back while washing. They should be firm and should not demonstrate sensitivity. Be alert for anything that seems amiss with her joints and extremities. An ounce of prevention will prevent a lot of pain later. Your catgirl may know something is wrong with her, but she might be unable or unwilling to describe or articulate it properly. Continue by washing her legs and feet, checking them for splinters, blisters and other injuries. Her legs should bend smoothly and easily. Moving on, be sure to clean her genitals and anus thoroughly. She may become agitated or uncomfortable while doing so initially. Be gentle! This is a sensitive region! Continue to speak soothingly and calmly until done. It is important for her genitals and anus to be clean in or der to avoid irritation and infections of the delicate tissues. Be sure to check for any unusual rashes or signs of irritation. Most catgirls will enjoy this inadvertent genital stimulation during bath time by their masters even when not in season and encourage you to continue, so be careful to not overdo it as it may teach her bad habits!

Continue this "dry bathing" for a week or more, until she is comfortable with it. Then move the bathing spot to the bathroom by the tub. Then over the next few times try "dry bathing" with her in the empty tub until she willingly climbs into the tub. Next, have about an inch of warm water in the tub. Then a few more inches, then one time with the tap running very softly. Eventually she will happily jump into a full tub with or without you! Be sure to offer her the washcloth and indicate her tail. She should generally be left alone to wash her own tail, unless she indicates it is alright for you to do so. Remember, you are handling your catgirl's pride and joy! Treat it with dignity and respect, and she'll thank you for it. Showers should generally be avoided as catgirls' ears can be filled with water easily if the water pressure is too high, causing ear-aches and possible ear infections. If your catgirl insists on showering with you, coax her into wearing a waterproof shower cap. Then wash her hair in the sink or tub normally. Your catgirl will quickly learn how to run a bath for herself when she needs one, or you can get her on a schedule to bathe with you. Your catgirl will learn her grooming and bathing habits from YOU so be sure to do a good job! Help dry her if desired and leave her to finish her own grooming with a brush unless she indicates otherwise. Some catgirls will dry themselves once they know what to do and others will be insistent about their master doing it. Remember, the same rules about her tail apply as in grooming or bathing as to drying. Bath times should be an enjoyable experiance for you both together or a source of pride for her to be able to do it by herself.

5. Safety in the Home Your catgirl, as she settles in to her new home, will be both adventurous and very cautious about exploring. Be sure your home is a safe and inviting place:

Keep sharp objects which are usually shiny out of her reach Make sure the household plants are "catgirl-safe", see here for more information Keep your dirty clothes in a sealable hamper. She will likely end up finding the scent of her master intoxicating, so to keep your clothes safe keep them put up. Doggirls are not alone in this behaviour Ensure that she cannot get herself tangled up in power cords while you may or may not be at home Make sure any cleaning chemicals, cooking ingredients and medicines Ensure doors and windows are locked until you are sure she will not wander outside unless accompanied by a household member

6. Playtime! Your catgirl is an inquisitive, bright and intelligent being. Depending on the breed and specific breeder plans your catgirl will be at least as intelligent as a 5-year-old human toddler to being almost indistinguishable from a late teenage girl. These descriptions are not entirely comparable as she will in either case be a fully functional member of her own species regardless. And, as such, they will crave stimulation and activity in levels determined by breed, intelligence and personality. Luckily for you, she will be distracted by almost anything. Any of the Petgirlco-line of catgirl toys will keep her endlessly entertained. Keep in mind the best playtime she will have will be when YOU are playing with her.

She will enjoy stalking and pouncing on you if you are so inclined or watching TV, or observing you in your hobbies. If you allow this be SURE to correct her if she bites while roughhousing. When she is done playing be sure to stop. Some catgirls, usually from the more intelligent breeds, may show interest in particular TV shows and even books! Teaching your catgirl basic literacy is possible, again depending on your patience, her breed and personality. You may find having a fairly articulate and literate catgirl a bit more of a handful than some owners who do not encourage this, but you will have a companion who can react better in an emergency involving you or her home and to say nothing of a companion you can converse with! You should generally keep your catgirl indoors unless accompanied by a household member. Many owners enjoy taking their catgirl out shopping and to parks to play. This can be a bit risky with other catgirls and doggirls around. If she is well trained and an intelligent breed, outings may prove beneficial to her advanced socialization and acquiring additional life skills. It is important to keep her in-check as the outside world will be full of sights, smells and other -girl animals she has not experienced. The situation may be a bit daunting for her at first. Try time in the yard first. Progress to short trips around the neighbourhood, before leaving familiar areas. Most catgirls, if coaxed and encouraged, can easily travel in cars and trains even on long trips. Be sure to bring toys and snacks!

7. Downtime Catgirls will typically sleep about 10-14 hours a day. Some owners claim they need so much sleep because of their supercharged levels of energy for the rest of the day! She will usually curl up with her master before naps. This is an excellent time for bonding by petting and stroking her. She will indicate her contestment by a rhytmic purring and her ears laying slight back and down. She may smile and sigh and snuggle against you and "kneed" her fingers in your legs. Catgirls have been shown to have a therapeutic effect on individuals suffering from depression and high levels of stress. Depending on her age she may even attempt to nurse on finger or piece of cloth! Don't be offended, this is a singular honour your catgirl is paying to you unconsciously. It is your choice as to disposition of her sleeping arrangements. Some owners have a normal human bed prepared, others a small cushioned area for her to stretch out on. Still, others allow their catgirl to sleep in the same bed. Regardless of your choice it is important to mark her sleeping space with your scent. However, your catgirl may wish to make her own sleeping arrangements. Allow her to explore a bit. Strays and ferals are more prone to sleep alone in their home until they get used to their new life. Then they usually desire the presence of their master while sleeping. Catgirls rarely sleep in clothing, because they generally find it too constricting, so be sure their clean clothing is nearby for dressing when they awaken. Ferals and strays are usually extremely difficult to relocate from their owner's bed if they have gotten used to sleeping there, be alert of this. They will jealously and even violently defend their sleeping privilege against doggirls and rabbitgirls and even human females! So be warned if you let your catgirl share your bed on a regular basis.

8. Health Concerns Catgirl breeds are specifically tested and monitored to ensure the maximum healthy lifespan and identify any possible weaknesses in them. Your catgirl will require a visit to your local Catgirl Health Care Provider within 6 months to ensure that she is settling in with her master and that no lurking health issues have yet to surface, then visit yearly thereafter. The CHCP will give you an overall view of her health and any additional advice or lifestyle/feeding changes that may be needed.

All approved breeders are carefully monitored to ensure the litters produced are full of healthy, energetic and intelligent kittens. Genetic screening on kittens is done in the first few weeks following birth to make sure all gene markers are within norms. This will ensure catgirl companions that will have long and happy lives. The average life of your catgirl will depend on the breed, but due to advances in nanotech you can easily expect a lifelong companion! It is still of vital importance for owners to watch over their catgirls' overall health under the guidance of an accredited CHCP.

Important!

If you notice sudden changes in your catgirl's temperament, bowel movements, appetite and/or vomiting or diarrhea that last for more than 24 hours; contact your CHCP IMMEDIATELY!