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Wild Animals That Have Attacked My Cats

Wild Animals That Have Attacked My Cats

Bats

My cat Ginger, at age 16, managed to corner a bat that had gotten in my bedroom upstairs when we put a new roof on our house. The bat had landed on my head, and I was freaking out when Ginger came to the rescue. She got the bat on the floor, and she and the bat were exhausted. I caught the bat with tongs, and out he went. Poor Ginger lay at the foot of my bed panting until she was finely her old self again. God bless Ginger for saving me that day.

Rats

I had an older gray tabby female cat that had her face bitten by a rat. Her face looked very swollen. I put a salve on her face that I already had on hand. She had a piece of skin missing from her face, about one inch in diameter. She still had a good appetite. Her face was completely healed in about three months.

Skunks

I had a gray and white female cat that was quite the avid huntress. She would always come home with mice or moles that she had caught. One day our neighbor told my Father that he had seen our cat in a fight with a large skunk. She came home that evening with a bite on her face. I treated her face with wound powder that I always keep on hand. Luckily she had her rabies shot up to date. She healed up quite quickly from her fight with the skunk.

Cyst Full Of Hair

My tom cat Milford had a large swollen area on his face. The location on his face kept getting more significant. He was a very gentle cat. I took a surgical knife and cut the site open. The area on his face that I cut open had a lot of hair. I cleaned out the room with three percent hydrogen peroxide. He healed up very quickly. Do not try to use a surgical knife on any of your cats. You may be badly injured.

Raccoons

My Russian Blue cat Catrenia had her foot bitten by a raccoon. Her foot kept swelling. She was having trouble walking on her foot. I had put salve on her foot, but it did not help. I took her to my vet, who gave her an antibiotic shot. She made a full recovery.

Bats And Other Animals Carry Rabies

Remember always to have all of your cat’s shots up to date. A rabid animal could bite them at any time. You do not have to worry about them or you are getting rabies when all their shots are up to date.

Mean Tom cats

I have had mean Tom cats beat up my cats. They scared their face or bit them in the front. I once had three Toms related to each other, and stray Toms did not stand a chance against 3 Tom cats United.

I hope your cat never gets bitten by a wild animal. Make sure all of your cat’s shots are up to date.

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Your Cat May Rule You

Your Cat May Rule You

Your Cat Plops Down Right In Front Of You

This is particularly bad when your cat plops in front of you at night. If it is dark, you may step on your cat and harm it or yourself. One night my black cat Kohl laid down on my pie steps, and I stepped on his tail. He moved, and I slid on my butt halfway down my steps. Teach your cat to move if he plops in front of you, and do not try to maneuver around your cat in the dark.

Starring At The Food Or Water Dish

My cats will stare at the water dish until I put out fresh water for them, even though I put it out 4 hours ago. If they do not like the food you place in their dish, they will wait until you put in something they love, like tuna canned in water. Do not cater to every whim your cat may have. If they do not like a particular brand of food or it makes them sick, stop feeding that brand to them ASAP. Cats want to make you think they will die if their food dish gets a bit low.

Litter Box

Some of my cats want the litter box to be cleaned ASAP in the morning, and then they make a deposit the minute it is washed; I told one of my cats to go before I cleaned the box, but that did not work; it always leaves out the old litter box and the new one, or you may get a surprise that you do not want.

Your Cat Is Your Alarm Clock

Having your cat meowing outside your bedroom door at 4 in the morning isn’t enjoyable. Ignore your cat if they do that, and then they will soon stop doing that. Never talk to your cat when they wake you up; they will think yes, that worked well. One of my cats would wake me up at 6 AM every morning, which was terrific since that was the time I wanted to get up anyway.

Your Cat May Overtake Your Recliner

Every time I went to sit down in my recliner, it had a cat in it. I used to lift them and place them in my lap. I make my cats leave my recliner now, and then they can sit on my lap after I am situated. My cat Conrad took over my newest recliner, which was OK since it was not my favorite.

Cats Sleeping In Your Bed With You

I had one cat that would act like a hairdresser at night. I had another cat take over my pillow. One of my cats would sneeze right in my face at night. My cats no longer sleep in my bed anymore. They did a study that said people sleep more soundly without any pets in their beds at night. I would have to agree with that study. My cats were restless at night and would wake me up. Try not to let your cat rule you.

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Cats Let You Know What They Want You To Do

Cats Let You Know What They Want You To Do

Food Dish And Water Bowl

My cats will meow and carry on if they think their food is getting too low for their comfort. They will stand in front of it or lie beside their food dish. Cali will stare at her water bowl in the morning until I put fresh water in it. They will wail and carry on even if the dish is half full of food.

Litter Box

Cats are very fastidious and they want their litter box to be extra clean. Mr. Gray and Winchester will run to a litter box after I have cleaned it to make a deposit. They seem to know I will clean it out again before I complete all my cleaning next door. I have had cats refuse to use litter if they do not think it is up to their standards. I once had a purebred Siamese cat that wanted her box cleaned every single time she made a deposit. She started using my houseplant dirt for her bathroom. I gave her an extra litter box and the problem was solved.

Looking Out Of The Window And Meowing Loudly

If my cats see something they do not like the looks of outdoors they will meow and wail until I come to see what they are looking at outdoors. Sebastian once made a horrific meow late at night and I noticed a man walking down my road. I immediately pulled my shade down and thanked Sebastian. I can depend on my cats to alert me on strange going on outdoors.

My Furnace Stopped Working One Day

Garfunkel started running through the house like a madman. He was leaping on and off the furniture. Garfunkel leaped on me and almost stuck his foot in my mouth. I kept looking around to see the problem and could not see anything. I was wondering why I was feeling cold and then I noticed that it was 66 degrees in my house. Garfunkel wanted to make sure I called the repairman before they closed for the day. I called the furnace shop and He fixed my furnace.

Sitting On Your Lap

If a cat wants to sit on your lap he will do it on his terms only. My female cats do not like to stay on my lap very long before they jump off. My male cats would sit on my lap all day long if I would let them. If you try to keep a cat on your lap it will dig its claws into your legs until you let it go.

Bedtime

Most cats like to sleep as close as possible to you. I have one cat that loves to sleep above my head. One of my cats sleeps by my feet. my other cat sleeps by my side. I do not like it when a cat sleeps on your legs as you can hardly maneuver later on. I had one cat that would sleep on my arm and my arm went to sleep and I could not lift it when I got up. My cats no longer sleep on my bed at night as they have their own cozy beds to sleep in now. God bless our cats as they herd us to what they want us to do for them.

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Lost Cats And How To Get Them Back Home Again

Lost Cats And How To Get Them Back Home Again

Run A Piece Of Equipment That They Are Used To Hearing

My Russian Blue cat ran out into my cornfield one day, and I called and called her, and she would not come out of the cornfield. I finally remembered that she was used to the sound of my riding lawn mower. I drove the lawn back and forth on the property next to the field. Catrenia finally came out of the field. I grabbed her up in my arms and put her back in the house.

Cats That Sneak Out Of Your Door And Decide Not To Come When You Call To Them

I will generally place a dish of water and tuna canned in the water out for them, and some will be waiting by the door to return to the house. Some cats decide to explore, especially if you have not had them long. I put a live animal trap out with tuna canned in water, and generally, in 2 to 3 days, they are in the trap, and I release them in the house.

Post Messages On Your Social Media Platforms

I have seen people put up a picture of a missing cats on Facebook. One lady posted pictures of her cat on Instagram, Twitter, and any place she could think of on the internet. It turned out that her neighbor lady had her cat in her house, thinking it was a stray cat. She got her cat back in 3 days. One party had moved to another state to have their cat return to its original home. The old owners sent a picture of their cat to the new owners on messenger, and the cat was placed on a plane where his owners lived now.

Put A Chip In Their Ear At Your Vets Office

With the chip, whoever finds your cat can take them to a Vet and get your cat returned to you again. One cat managed to travel 400 miles without the chip in his ear; I do not think he would have ever returned home. The owners traveled 400 miles and picked up their cat, and it was a wonderful reunion.

Post Up Flyers

Attach flyers with a picture of your cat on poles, bulletin boards, and any place to let you put one up. Sometimes a neighbor will tell you where your cat was last seen. The party of the missing cat went to that location one night, and they had their cat back after a 5-hour stakeout.

Tell Everyone That You Know To Be On The Look Out For Your Missing Cat

Tell your friends and neighbors that your cat sneaked out of your house and to call you when they see your cat. The more people that know about it, the more likely it will be that your cat will be found safe and sound.

Place Ads On The Radio And In The Newspaper

Some people still read the local newspaper and listen to their favorite station on the radio. Never give up hope on finding your beloved pet cat. One outdoor cat returned to me after she was gone for 12 years. I figured she probably lived with the dairy farmer in our neighborhood then. God bless you and all of the pets in your life. May you and your cats live together for all of your cats for nine years safely.

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Cats And Their Pride

Cats And Their Pride

Embarrassed Cat

My cat Winchester was trying to jump on top of something, and he slid off and fell to the ground. His girlfriend Faith was watching him along with Mr. Gray. He was mad and embarrassed that he missed the jump,  and two other cats witnessed his mishap. Later on, when I walked past him, he went for my leg as if it was all my fault what had happened to him. I thought he would be more embarrassed if I tried to catch or help him. Cats never like it if they cannot jump or land wrong with another cat watching them. A cat’s ego gets bruised easily. Cats must always be on top of their A-game to be happy campers.

Cats Want Your Attention At All Cost

They start meowing loudly in the background if you talk too long on the phone. A cat will most likely climb your Christmas tree if they feel they are being ignored by you and the rest of the family. Ensure you give your cat his Christmas present first so his ego won’t get bruised as easily. Cats have to be the star of any family gathering. Your cat is trying to say look at me; I am the only one that matters. If a cat could talk, he would say feed me right now, and then you can return to your chore when all my needs are met. One of my black cats got very good at balancing on the curtain rods and walking across them like a man on a tightrope.

Your Not Paying Enough Attention To Me Rivalries

If you have a three-cat household or more, one cat will give you a sad face look. Their look generally makes you pick them up, hold them, and pat them on the head. Sometimes my older cat will get the young one in trouble. My cats seemed to assume I would blame the youngest cat, which generally worked until I became wise to the older one’s devious plans. Sometimes the older cat would break something and run, leaving the young cat looking at the broken mess. Cats will knock on your bedroom door at night by banging their body against it, and when you open the door, they come dashing in.

They Make Funny Faces At Each Other

They will wrinkle up their nose after another cat has used the litter box. They look at the other cat like why you are so lazy you cannot cover up your waste correctly. Cats will smell each other, wrinkle their nose, and then look at me. My cats look at me like, that is one gross and smelly cat you have there, and I smell of Lavender and honey, and you should hold me and forget all about that gross and smelly cat. I love all of my cats and their crinkle nose and their funny facial expressions. I hope none of them get their ego bruised too severely and they are happy and healthy for many years.

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Cats Behaving Badly

Cats Behaving Badly

Territorial Issues

A cat might pee on a cat bed to claim the bed as his own. Never give a cat a bed that one of your other cats has slept in for some time, as they will want to claim it by putting their scent on it. Please do not buy a used cat bed, as it will smell like an intruder, and your cat will spray it to put his mark on it. Cats will fight each other to maintain the top cat position in your household. Your cats may wrestle each other or have a boxing match. If they are declawed, they should not get harmed too severely. If your cats have claws, they may scratch the other one in the eye or dig into each other with those deadly weapons called claws. If you have two female cats in your home, they will want to be the top female cat. The female cats are nasty in their fighting maneuvers. Watch out for your older cats in your home, as you may have to put the newcomer in a separate room if they get too aggressive with your older cat. Ensure you have plenty of litter boxes, as cats do not like using another cat’s litter box. Some cats will stop using the litter box and start peeing on clothing, bedding, carpet, furniture, and dirt in your houseplants.

Climbing

Some cats love climbing up your drapes, clothing, and Christmas tree. I have had Christmas trees knocked over, and plastic birds chewed up. I had one cat that would balance on the curtain rod and walk across it like a tightrope. I had one cat sitting on the barn roof for one whole day before she came down. Some cats climb up high in a tree and then cannot figure out how to get down for some time. Cats that climb into a warm car engine on cold days generally lose their nine lives when the car is started.

Animal Fights

Cats can get badly injured from fights with Skunks, dogs, coyotes, and other cats. Many cats get killed by coyotes every year. A pack of dogs can come into your yard and destroy your cat if your cat happens to be outdoors. Some cats love to pick a fight with a dog that will most likely kill it. Tom cats can kill your Tom cats since they want to carry on their gene pool. Another Tom cat will kill your Toms’s kittens, so he can mate with your female cat and take on his gene pool.

Feral Cattitude

Some cats remain like feral cats for the rest of their lives. They will try to bite you even though you have had them as house cats for years. Feral cats tend to be aloof and spend time by themselves. A wild cat never learns to trust anyone or anything in its life. Feral cats will never become lap cats. I have loved all of my feral cats, even with their cattitudes.

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Flighty Cats

Flighty Cats

Anxious Cats

Some cats are very nervous or skittish most o the time. My house cat Conrad is timid when people visit my house. Conrad will run and hide behind a piece of furniture in my home until the visitor leaves, or he has to run to the kitty litter box quickly. Some of my cats know when I will take them to the Vet for their annual shots, and they run, jump, climb, and do anything they can to avoid being put in their pet carrier. I put some kitty treats in my pet carrier so they will want to go in, which helps with some of them. There is a pet pheromone spray that you can spray on a towel in the cage to help calm them down for their visit to the Vet. Talk calmly to your cat as they pick up on your anxiety, and if they sense you are upset, they will be more upset than you are by far. Never yell at an anxious cat or scold them for not entering their pet carrier, as you will accelerate the situation and make it impossible for your cat and you. All of us are a bit anxious in unknown territory, and so are our feline friends.

Fight Or Flight

Some cats will run from a potential catfight, and others will stand and hold their ground firmly. Any of my cats with even a tiny amount of Siamese will not run. They will fight even a cat that is twice their size, and they never back down no matter what. Siamese cats were trained to jump on introducer’s heads in ancient Egypt. They would sit up high on the outside walls of the building and jump down and scratch up the intruder’s head. Any of my skittish cats will keep running and back down from the aggressive cat. Once in a while, I will see two cats at a complete standoff until one finally runs away. One time two of my cats had the same personality, and it was the fight response, and the fur went flying until the disagreement was settled. I had two Siamese house cats, and one was a visitor. The visiting cat wanted to eat my cat’s Dear friend, a parakeet. My cat gave the other Siamese cat a royal dressing down, and she never even looked at that bird for the rest of the afternoon.

Being Outdoors Can Be Scary For Indoor Cats

I like to keep my indoor cats on a leash when they want out so they will not run onto the road and get killed by a car or lost. I suggest a cat playpen for the overall safety of your house cats that want to be in the great outdoors now and then. A nasty old Tom cat could come and beat them up, or a wild animal may kill them. They may get injured by an animal and need medical attention, and you would not be able to find them in time as they would run off and die in a remote area. Sometimes it pays to be slightly anxious as it could save your life. Keep your cats safe, so they live their nine lives with you by their side.

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Some Cat Problems

Some Cat Problems

Constant Grooming Beyond What Is Normal

Some cats will lick themselves until they have a bald spot or spots. Some cats are lonely or bored lick themselves beyond the ordinary for something to occupy their time. Have games and toys for your cat to play with so boredom does not sink in for your overall cat’s health and mental well-being. If your cat keeps licking their behind, it may have a urinary tract infection or worms that your vet should treat ASAP. A cat with fleas will clean and clean itself and itch itself until they remove some hair or have raw spots that could get infected. Take your cat to your Vet to get treated for fleas and have your home cleaned by a professional pest person, as fleas multiply very fast and will bite you to pieces.

Teeth And Your Cats Health

Have your cat’s teeth checked and cleaned when your Vet tells you your cat’s teeth need cleaning to prevent significant health problems. A cat may roll his tongue around in his mouth if he has a bad tooth or stops eating his usual amount of cat food and loses weight rapidly. Bad teeth can affect your cat’s heart and brain. A cat with bad teeth will not live long if not cared for properly. Help your cat keep its pearly whites in good form.

Too Many Cats In Your Home

Each cat in your home should have 1.5 litter boxes per cat. Cats do not like to share their litter boxes with too many cats. Your cat may do his business outside his litter box if he deems it not clean enough. Humans also like clean restrooms, or we may drive down the road looking for one. Clean your litter box out entirely and put all fresh litter in it often, and you and your cat will be happy with a clean and nice-smelling litter box.

Cats And Anxiety

Cats can get nervous when we go on a vacation and leave them. They may be afraid of the person caring for them and will not eat as much as usual. They may knock some things off a shelf because they are upset that you left them. Some anxious cats have eaten some of their wool cat toys or blankets, so do not leave these items out if you will be gone for a while. Never leave string toys out, as your cat could swallow the string and die from it, as it could cause a blockage in their digestive system. Anxious cats will hide if they sense a storm is coming, and they meow and yowl loudly. All of my house cats are excellent weather predictors. If a stranger comes into your home, your cat may pee on his clothes because he is upset with a new person in the house, and cats do not like any changes to their daily routines. One woman had a new boyfriend, and every time he would try to kiss her, her cat would hiss and growl and try to bite him. Her cat finally grew accustomed to him because he would pat the cat gently and talk to him in a calm voice. Remember, your feline friend is doing his best to please you. I hope you and your cats can live anxiety-free lives.

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The Mellow And The Not So Mellow Cat

The Mellow And The Not So Mellow Cat

Female Cats

Female cats tend to want things on their terms all of the time. Female cats do not make as good of lap cats as males. They may sit on your lap for a while and then want down quickly. Female cats tend to have a lousy temper more often than their male counterparts. I had a purebred Siamese female house cat, and she would stare at you just before trying to strike your face. Never stare at a cat yourself; she views that as a treat and will try to attack you. I had one Siamese female cat that was very friendly, and she did make an excellent lap cat, but she was an exception to the rule. I had a black female cat when I was growing up that was very friendly and polite. My first cat was gray and white, and she was excellent with a small child picking her up and fusing over her. I have a female cat in my other house that is very handy with her teeth. She does not want me to touch her or pet her or and if I do, every time she tries to draw my blood, and she is excellent at that pursuit, unfortunately. I have had her since birth, but she considers me enemy number one; she likes my Vet and behaves like a little angel there. I think she prefers men to women on the whole. Female cats are probably slightly more defensive since they must protect and raise their kittens. Siamese and Calico cats seem to be the most unmellow of the female cats according to color and temperament.

Male Cats

Male cats make good lap cats and tend to put up with many people. I used to dress one of my male cats in doll dresses, and he did not mind it. Black cats tend to be the most mellow if you go by the colors of any cat colors. I have had several black male cats that were very mellow over the years, and most were well-behaved. I have two male house cats now, and they get along fine and will groom each other. My house cat Cali, who lives with my two male house cats, gets jealous of them sitting on my lap and will bite them to get a place on my lap. Garfunkel is a very kind and loving male cat who loves to sit on my lap every chance he can get and then purrs contentedly. Conrad was born and raised on my farm and is related to some of my original farm cats. He is timid but loves and is devoted to me only as he does not trust others. I prefer male cats as they tend to be more mellow and are not flighty. Whatever sex of cat you get, I am sure you will love it regardless of its ways and antics. I hope you and your cats have many happy and healthy days ahead.

 

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Cats Love Extra Warm Places To Sleep

Cats Love Extra Warm Places To Sleep

Cats Sleeping By Furnace Vents And Heaters

My cats love to lay as close to a furnace vent as the weather gets colder. I have a cat bed beside the furnace vent for added warmth. Cats like it very warm and seek out the best spot for a nap next to your furnace vent. I have a heated electric fireplace with a cat mat in front of it, which is a prime spot on cold days. I have an infrared heater that I plug in on extra cold days, and one of my cats sleeps there.

Heated Or Insolated Cat Beds

I love K & H heated cat beds, which last a long time. One of my heated cat beds is at least ten years old. I have heated two-bedroom and one-bedroom cat buildings that are insolated and have a heating pad. I also have cat beds for one cat only. I have a cat bed that is insolated only that my cats love to sleep in. Heating pads with a fleece cover also work well if they are out of the elements. There are notable heated cat buildings in your garage or outdoors for outdoor use. The outdoor ones are perfect if you are trying to help a feral cat make it through the winter months. I have heated windowsill cat beds, perfect for the fall months, and my cats can look outdoors between catnaps.

Cat Blankets For Cats

I have purchased two cat blankets that my indoor cats like to lounge on and sleep on. I have one on my recliner and my couch, and then my furniture does not get covered with cat hair, and my cats love them. Small travel blankets or a baby blanket work well, also.

Cat Beds And Towels

I have several cat beds that are not heated, and I have put large fluffy bath towels in them. My cat next door loves to sleep on these in the fall and the warmer winter days. I have an old washing machine just for my cat items. I wash the towels and place them back in the box holding the cat beds since they are on sleeves.

Cat Hammocks And Your Bed

Cats like to rest in cat hammocks since they are covered in thick fleece and off the floor. You can also place a towel in the cat hammock for extra warmth. I used to let my cats sleep in bed with me until I discovered I was allergic to cats. My cat liked being as close as they could to me, and I wanted the heat that radiated from them.

Draft Free Resting Spots

All cats like a spot that is draft free for their catnap. Cats also want a quiet place and a traffic-free area in your home. Ensure your cat is cozy and warm this fall and winter, and you will have a happy and healthy cat. I hope you and your cats keep warm this winter.

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