Cat Harnesses
Some of my cats love to walk on a cat harness. Cali loves to get outdoors and walk around with a harness on. I have to put a saddle on her because she is declawed and would be defenseless in the country without her front claws. Cali also needs a Lactaid ringer treatment once a week to help her kidneys eliminate toxins. Winchester used to love to go outdoors with a harness on. He is furious when I try to take the harness off, and he tries to bite me. I am not taking him for walks anymore. I put him in my cat’s outdoor playpen, and he seems OK.
Giving Your Cat His Meds
I have had a few cats that would swallow their pills right down. Most cats will wiggle, scratch, and do almost anything to get out of taking their Meds. I have a pill syringe for cats that works nearly every time I administer their Meds. I put liquid medicine in a dropper, place it in the back of their throat, and squeeze the dropper, and they generally swallow it down. Brushing your cat’s teeth work best with a small cat toothbrush. I have used the plastic ones that fit on your finger, only to have blood running down my finger.
Cat Grooming
I comb out my gentle cats first, and the more difficult ones can sit and watch. I had one cat that hated to be groomed, and after he sat and watched some of my other cats getting groomed and heard them purr, he let me groom him. Never groom or hold a cat against his will if you want to be able to help him out in the future. Cats that think they are not being treated right will avoid you at all costs. I have groomed some of my cats while they were eating a favorite cat treat or snack.
The Dreaded Vet Visit
Cats will hide when they think you are taking them to the Vet. Give your cat some of his favorite food and grab him by the nap of his neck and place him in your pet carrier. For the more wild cats in your household, catch them in a fish net, grab them by the nap of their neck, and put the rear end in the carrier first. Never put their head in the pet carrier first; they will wiggle and most likely out-maneuver you and escape. Make the ride to the Vet enjoyable for them. Do not play loud music in your car or get mad because they are meowing loudly. Your cat is afraid because he does not know what will happen to him. Talk to your cat gently and reassure him that everything will be OK. Give your cats some of their favorite cat treats when they behave at any task that has to be done to help them. I hope your next Vet visit goes well.
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