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Cat Come Home

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My New Cat Sneaked Out

You can be diligent, and your cat can still sneak past you and be out of your door. Cats are very determined creatures, and they aim to get their way one way or the other. If your cat sneaks out, do not panic. Your cat may not come back right away. Keep calling him. Sometimes, it may take up to three hours before he wishes to return to the comfort of his home. I had one cat that was gone for one week before she returned home. She had managed to get a large hole in the screen door and got out that way. To my surprise, I left the hole in the screen, and she was in the house one day after exploring her new area. I was elated to have her back home and safe again. The Siamese cat that I had years ago loved to go out and explore. It was going to rain one day while she was out, and I called and called, but she would not let me pick her up or would she enter the house. When I came home, she was wet, but it was 80 out, and she ran in the door the minute we opened it. My cat, Red, liked to go out and explore, and he would not let you catch him once he was out. One day, my three unneutered Toms saw him, and they tried to beat him up, but he hid in between bales of straw. After that ordeal, he was happy to let me put him back in the house. Put canned tuna in water in a trap, and you should be able to catch your missing cat if all else fails. I had a cat familiar with the sound of the lawn mower, so I drove it back and forth along the edge of the field. She came from the cornfield, and I returned her to the house.

Tom Cats And Female Cats

I have had many Tom cats take off for months during mating season. I always worried about them. Most of the time, they returned home with a few scratches. In the country, some people will shoot your Tom Cats if they set foot on their farm. Tom cats should not be shot unless they are brutal and mean to the female cats. We had a hunter years ago that killed our beautiful female cat right in front of my Father. She had kittens, but we gave them to another female cat with sickly and dying kittens. Her mother raised her healthy kittens. Some of my cats went to live with the neighbors after I had doctored them up. I guess they thought my Doctoring methods were torture even though I saved their lives with shots and pills. I had one cat that was gone for eight years before she returned home. She returned home to die as she only lived two months after her return. I hope your cat returns home safely and unharmed.

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Surgery And Your Feline Friend

Surgery And Your Feline Friend

Preparation

Please do not feed your cat after dark, as they will most likely have scheduled surgery early in the morning. Sanitize the area that your cat will be recovering in. Talk gently and tell your cat everything will be okay on the ride to your Vet, as they know you are worried about something. Clean the bedding for your cat, and ensure the area is warm enough, as they will be very cold after surgery. Check on your cat often. Ensure the wound has not opened, and they are not trying to remove their stitches or staples.

Place Your Cat In An Area Where Your Other Cats Cannot Hurt Them.

Put your cat in your bathroom, as they should not move around too much for at least two weeks after surgery and two weeks after having the stitches or staples removed. Keep the area quiet, warm, and an area where they can get plenty of rest to make a full recovery. Check on your cat often.

Pain Killer

My Vet used an ointment that goes back on their shoulders like flea medication with a four-day painkiller. I was glad he used that, as trying to give pain pills to your cat every day for a few days can be very challenging. They try to fight it tooth and nail.

Place Your Cat In A Clean Bed

Lay them carefully in the bed. Please do not leave a heated bed plugged in the first night after surgery, as it might burn their skin since they will not be able to move around for a while after surgery. Do not feed your cat yet, and have a tiny water dish out so if your cat passes out, they will not drown in the water dish. Food is not advisable yet as they might choke to death on it as they will not be fully alert until the next day.

Surgical Suit For Cats

They come in various sizes and colors. If your cat is persistently licking or trying to remove stitches or staples, buy one of these suits if your Vet thinks it will work for your cat. They also make a cone that fits around your cat’s head, which might help.

Do Not Hesitate To Call Your Vet If Something Does Not Seem Right With Your Cat After Surgery

If the incision is bleeding or smells terrible, your cat may need antibiotics for an infection. The wound should heal without a horrible smell or a lot of bleeding. Too much blood loss could kill your cat quickly. Call your Vet after-hours number if any unforeseen issues arise, such as your cat not walking right, breathing right, eating, using the litter box, or anything out of the norm. God bless you and your cat after surgery. May you have many more Happy and Healthy years together. I hope your cat has a full and speedy recovery and is his old self again.

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Why Did My Cat Urinate On That?

Why Did My Cat Urinate On That?

Medical Issues

Cats will start peeing in different areas of your home if they have medical issues. If you have an older cat, she may no longer be able to get up and down your steps. Put a litterbox out that is easy for her to find on the main floor of your home and is easy to get in and out of. A cat with a bladder infection or kidney failure will also be unable to make it to the litterbox on time. Do not yell or scream at your cat; she dislikes the situation as much as you do. Take your cat to your vet ASAP, as kidney failure can kill your cat quickly without medical help. Buy a ramp for your cat to get into the litterbox quickly. We have medical issues now and then, and so do our feline friends.

Clean Litterbox Issue

If you do not clean your litterbox daily, your cat will start to hate that smelly place and avoid it like the plague. If we go to a restroom and it is dirty and nasty, we look for a clean toilet in the following location we go to, and our feline friends feel the same way about it. You must have at least one litterbox for every two cats in your house, and they recommend one per cat plus one extra one. Cats will use a house plant to do their business if the litterbox is filthy.

Workers In Your Home

Cats get stressed when people they have never seen come into your home and start a remodeling project. They don’t understand what is going to be happening to them. Because they are stressed out, they may pee on the painter’s tarp that covers your floor. If he does not take it home at night, your cat may pee on your clothing or the carpenter’s paint gear.

New Furniture In Your Home

When putting new furniture in your home, put a pillow on it from the piece of furniture you get rid of. That way, it will have its old familiar smell, and they won’t pee on the new invader in their home.

New Person Living In Your Home Or New Pet

If a man gets a new roommate to move in with him, his cat may disapprove. His cat will most likely pee all over the intruder’s clothes. They think of the new person as an intruder in their territory, as if they were still living in the wild as their ancestors did. Cats are very territorial, and no one better step on their turf uninvited, or they will suffer some repercussions. A new pet in the house can be very upsetting because their territories are already established, and now they must determine where the newcomer will fit in.

Cats Hate Change

If you are moving and your cat sees you packing up things, he will be stressed out of his mind with worry. Packing your suitcase will be highly upsetting as they know you will leave them for a while. Cats have been known to pee on things in the suitcase if you leave the room, and that is their way of telling you they do not want to leave their territory as you are part of the pride. Try always to put yourself in your cat’s place, and then you will understand each other more clearly.

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Sickly Cats

Sickly Cats

Runny Eyes

If your cat has runny or dirty eyes, they have some illness or disease that is causing that. It could be that another cat scratched them by their eye, or they have the human form of a cold. A healthy cat should have bright and clear eyes.

Sneezing

One of my cats keeps having sneezing fits, and they are allergic to pollen in the air and grass clippings. Some cats will sneeze if they are asthmatic or have an allergy or cold. If your cat keeps sneezing to the point of vomiting or can hardly breathe, take them to your local Vet ASAP.

Bad Hair Day

A cat’s hair will look mated and unkept when they are sick. Older cats are not agile enough to clean their rear very well, and the hair around their bottom might need a good cleaning by you. Try to brush out matted hair and bath cats that have dirty rears so they look, smell, and feel better.

Sleep All Day

If your cat is lethargic and wants to sleep constantly, they are not feeling well. If they do not perk up shortly, take them in for a complete checkup. Their diet may lack essential vitamins, minerals, and more. If your cat is tired all of the time, he may have a significant illness that is attacking his body. Take them to your Vet for a complete blood workup.

Vomiting Cat

Your cat may have eaten something wrong. Your cat may eat a poisonous plant or drink some toxic substance. Cats can vomit food if they eat it too fast. Some cats have trouble digesting their food and need special pills for that. Take your cat to your Vet if he vomits, as it is not normal unless he ate some spoiled food. He could be poisoned or have food poisoning from defective cat food.

Your Cat Starts Limping

Your cat may have been bitten in the leg by a wild animal or fallen off of something very high. Check your cat’s paw and see if you can spot a thorn or something in the pad that would cause him to limp. Your cat could have arthritis and need medicine to help alleviate his pain. Look your cat over and make sure he did not break his leg. If it broke, your cat had to get his leg set at your Vet.

Loss Of Weight Quickly

A sudden weight loss is a sign of a dangerous illness. My cat lost weight and was diagnosed with lung cancer in about six months. I had to have him put to sleep. I had another anemic cat that I had put to sleep. One of my cats had mouth, throat, and ear cancer, and I had to put him to sleep at 13.

Sudden Changes In Your Cats Behavior

Any sudden changes in how your cat acts typically cause concern and a visit to your Vet for a complete checkup and blood workup. I hope you and your cat have many blissful, healthy, and happy days ahead of you.

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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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Cats never Miss An Opportunity

Cats Never Miss An Opportunity

Escape Methods

Cats are always by the door when you are going somewhere. They were great escape artists who were just as good as the Great Houdini. Your cat can slip out of your door at lightning speed. If you have two entries on your entrance door and keep, one closed chance is, they will not escape. A home with one door is a problem as they can slip by entirely unnoticed. Be careful taking groceries into your home and put a sign on your door to let people that visit watch out for your escape artist cat. You could put a cat treat out before you leave; they will eat that and be occupied and happy to be indoors.

Slipping Out Of Your Arms As You Try To Put Them In A Pet Carrier

Cats know that pet carriers generally are what they go in on their way to the Vet. Cats become contortionists when it comes time to wiggle and maneuver out of something. I always put their hind legs in first, and not many have escaped from the carrier with that method. I had one cat that learned how to unzip her carrier bag. I put a safety pin between the two Zip pulls, and she could not figure out how to defeat that.

Cat Treats

Some cats will eat ravingly fast, so they can eat up all the cat treats that are put out for your cats. I put the treats out for each cat and watch them, so everyone gets a yummy treat. I have a cat treat ball, and one of my cats is very intelligent, and he gets the treats out ASAP. Other cats’ treat balls are more manageable than I use for my other cats. Some of my cats have finally mastered the rugged treat dispenser by watching my smart kitty.

Get The Other Cat In Trouble

I had a young female cat that would yowl and scream in cat language when my old male cat would enter the room. He was swatting at her when I entered the room. One day I saw who the actual aggressor was. My female cat beat him terribly, and I told her the jig was up. My older female cat got my young male cat in trouble. The Christmas tree had been knocked over, and I blamed the newcomer. My female cat knew I would not think it was her as she had not done anything like that before. I saw her trying to knock over the tree again since it had worked so well for her earlier.

Vying For Your Attention

Cats love to compete with each other. If we had a penny for our cat’s thoughts, all of us would be millionaires. Cats sit on your lap, bite the other house cat, and have your lap all to themselves. Cats love to cause a raucous when you’re on the phone as they get your attention. I ignore their antics when I am talking on the phone. We love the attention we get from our cats and love them no matter what opportunity they have to cause us a little extra work or worry. God bless our feline friends for the love, happiness, and joy they bring daily.

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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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Treating Your Ailing cat

Treating Your Ailing Cat

Cats With Kidney Disease

My house cat Cali has mild kidney disease. Once a week, I give her a lactate ringer injection which helps her eliminate the waste from her kidneys. She absorbs the lactate through her skin which goes into her bloodstream and therefore helps filter her kidneys of garbage. Cali puts up with this treatment exceptionally well and seems to hold her own. I give her the food of her choice since she refuses to eat kidney function cat food. Wet food is necessary to help keep her hydrated. She loves Hartz delectables squeeze up moist cat food and their bisque varieties of chicken or tuna. I also make sure she has plenty of fresh water available at all times to drink. Eventually, your cat with kidney disease will keep losing weight and constantly vomiting their food. Unfortunately, this is when you should have them put to sleep so they do not have to suffer.

Cats With Asthma

My cat Conrad has asthma and needs his inhaler when there is lots of pollen or dust in the air. He can get by for months sometimes with no inhaler at all. When pollen is in the air, he starts coughing and cannot stop until he gets a puff out of his inhaler. He has learned to accept the inhaler, which helps his breathing.

Be Careful Handling Your Sick Cat

If your cat feels very bad, he may try to bite you because he is in a lot of pain. Hang onto your cat by the Nap of their neck and place the rear end first into their pet carrier. Cats that do not see the cage will go into it much easier than a cat that can see it head-on. Put on heavy gloves if your cat tries to bite you so you will not be hurt as much. You can place a cat treat in the cage and hope your cat may walk right in if your cat likes his cat treats. A fish net works well for catching cats as you can grab them by the Nap of their neck in the net. I hope you and your cat arrive at your Vet safely and that your cat has a speedy recovery.

Medicines And Your Cat

I have a pill holder that looks like a syringe that holds pills. With the drug on the end, I push down on the needle, and then my cats get their medicine safely. I also have mixed wet cat food with crushed pills which works sometimes. Cats seem to know when to take treatment, so you must look for them in their favorite hideouts. I put my cat’s ear mite medicine in a small dropper and squeeze it into their ears.

Treating Your Elderly Cat

Cats develop many of the same diseases we get as we age, and they will require more Vet checkups. Most older cats love heated beds or warm blankets to curl up in. Buy more wet cat food for your older cat, which will help keep him hydrated. If your cat has arthritis, buy him some cat medicine for that. Your cat may need some of his teeth pulled so he will not die from heart failure due to decayed teeth. Your cat could get cancer, and you will not want to see it suffer, so you should have them put to sleep so it will die peacefully. Your older cat will have a more challenging time getting around, so consider placing a litter box on the main floor of your home for them. I purchased a ladder that helped my cat get into my bed easier. Take your cat to your Vet if you notice any unusual behavior ASAP, as you may save their life. Treat your Dear cat with all the love he has shown you over the beautiful years you have had together. May you and your cat age gracefully together.

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Wild Animals That Can Kill Your Cat

Wild Animals That Can Kill Your Cat

Skunks And Cats

Years ago, we had a female who loved hunting by a creek close to our place. She would come home with gophers and other small rodents. One day our neighbor saw her in a fight with a skunk by the creek bed. He said she and the skunk had a terrible battle. She came home with a small hunk of her face missing. I put ointment on her face to prevent infection. She recovered pretty quickly, luckily. I was glad she did not get rabies from the skunk and that she survived her terrible ordeal.

Raccoons And Cats

Raccoons and cats will eat side by side and not have any problems at all. If you run out of cat food and the raccoon cannot find anything to eat, he will eat your smaller cats and kittens. Raccoons also carry rabies; your cat could pick up rabies from a raccoon bite.

Wolves, Coyotes, And Cats

Many farm cats and cats that live in mountain areas have been killed and eaten by wolves. Unfortunately, if a wolf spots a cat walking around and he is hungry, your cat will be his lunch. Do not let any house cat loose outdoors unwatched; you may never see your cat alive again.

Foxes And Cats

A fox will kill and eat kittens as it is hard for them to kill an adult cat. One party told me a fox got into a building where his cats were living, and the fox only left the heads of the kittens. Keep facilities in good repair so unwanted critters will not sneak in and kill your cats.

Weasels And Cats

Years ago, when we had barn cats, weasels would come into the barn and kill some of our kittens. The kittens would be perfectly healthy the day before the weasel attack. When a weasel kills a kitten, he sucks all of the blood out of it, and it is flat as a pancake in the morning. I would cry when I saw my little kittens dead.

Squirrels

The squirrel’s sharp teeth and claws can do a lot of damage to your cat. Your cat can also pick up fleas and ticks from the squirrel and other diseases.

Cougars

A cougar will make a quick meal for your cat. The cougar can move very quickly, and your poor cat does not stand a chance of encountering a cougar.

Snakes

Water moccasins and other venomous snakes can kill and eat your cats. Getting your cat to your vet ASAP would be best, or your cat will surely die.

Ground Hogs, Rats And Cats

The Ground Hogs have sharp teeth and claws that can injure your cat terribly. Rat bites can harm your cats, and your cat can pick up diseases from them.

Porcupines

The porcupine’s quills can become embedded in your cat. You must take your cat to your vet ASAP to remove the embedded quills from your cat. It will take your vet hours to remove them safely from your cat.

Domestic Dogs

Dogs have killed many cats over the years. A dog will shake your cat to death just for the sport of it. Many Pitbull dogs have killed cats. Some dogs have killed a cat that they like by accident. This form of play killed the cat because it was the kind of roughhousing they would do with another dog.

Keep An Eye On Your Pets Living Quarters

If your cat seems nervous or upset or stops eating, look over the living quarters for clues that a wild animal may be there. A dirty muddy water dish indicates a raccoon has been coming into your cats’ living quarters. If you find one of your dear pet cats died in the area, put your other cats in your house until you can get rid of the wild animal safely. God bless your cats from predators of all kinds.

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The Holidays And Your Cats

The Holidays And Your Cats

Cats Cannot Eat Some People’s Food.

Never let your cat eat chocolate, as chocolate can kill your cat. Turkey bones are not a good idea as a bone may get lodged in your cat’s throat and cause him to die if he cannot cough it up. Never give your cat any alcoholic beverage, as it can kill him quickly. If your cat is not used to eating human food, do not let him have table scraps on the Holidays, as he will become ill and start vomiting in front of your guest. Cats like to eat turkey, squash, or pumpkin. Feed your cat in moderation. If you are unsure about feeding your cat something, do not feed it to him until you have asked your Vet.

Cat Proof Your Home For The Holidays

Do not put Christmas tree preservatives in the water under the tree, as the preservative will kill your cat if he drinks it. If your cat likes to climb your Christmas tree, I suggest you take it down. If the tree topples over, your cat might try to eat a broken decoration or tree light bulbs. Never put tinsel on your tree, as many cats have died over the years by consuming tree tinsel. Do not put up lights that your cat can easily chew. If your cat chews into a cord, he may be electrocuted. Do not put mistletoe or poinsettias in your home. Mistletoe will kill your cat if he eats any of it, and if your cat chews on the poinsettia plant, he will lose his voice for at least one week. Do not leave the ribbon lying around; your cat could choke on it if he tries to swallow some. If you doubt a plant or a tree, do not put it in your home so your cat will have Happy Holiday Memories.

The Best Presents For Cats

Being in a loving and caring home is present with no price tag attached. Cats are like cat treats for the holidays. My cats like a pumpkin-flavored cat treat over the holidays. Buy some canned cat food. I buy chicken, turkey, squash, and various canned foods for my cats. My cats love heated cat beds to curl up in on cold winter nights, even when it is not so hard. I have 12 heated cat beds and three windowsill heated beds. Cats love automatic litter boxes, heated water bowls, and pet feeders. Most all cats love cat toys. My cats like catnip cat toys, squeaking mice, crinkle balls, singing birds, rubber balls, balls with bells in the middle and small animal toys, rubber reptiles, cat treat balls, circle track toys with a mouse or hop in the center of it, rubber frogs and rabbits that have a string that pulls out, and then it dances across the floor. Your cat will have blessed, happy and healthy holidays with your loving care. God bless you and your feline companions.

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