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Having Cats In My Life

Having Cats In My Life

Cats Are Our Furry Friends

I was introduced to my first cat when I was two years old and have loved them deeply ever since. My Grandfather found Flossie, a very young kitten, meowing in a section of our field near the house. We made a bed for them in the barn, and she flourished and grew and had many kittens in her lifetime. She would follow me around the farm and lay on the ground when I was on my swingset. She and her kittens would wait for me when I stood outdoors waiting for a ride on the school bus. She had one calico kitten that I named Blacknose, and she would come up to our door with a dead garter snake in her mouth. She was the only cat I ever had that killed snakes. She had other kittens, and some of their names were Snitzel, Sprite, Hoover, Blackie, etc,

Dressing Up Snitzel

I loved to dress up Snitzel in large doll clothes. He was tolerant and would fall asleep in the shoebox with his attire on. When he woke up from his catnap, he would look at me with those amber eyes as if to say I cannot face the other outdoor cats with this on. I removed his doll dress, and he returned to being an outdoor cat. Snitzel was a wonderful and loving cat.

Adopting Cats

I have adopted many cats throughout the years. I adopted a cat named Honey, which is part Siamese, Persian, and domestic Shorhair. She was a beautiful Black and white cat with many beautiful kittens. She went to live at a neighbor’s house one day as they had a little girl who loved her and took Honey with them when they moved. I missed her but let her pick where she wanted to live. The neighbors left their purebred Tom cat with us, and he was a beautiful Himalayan cat. My relatives gave me a purebred Maine Coon cat years ago. My cats are a combination of these lovely cats that I had over the years and that I still have through their offspring. A friend gave me a beautiful gray and white tabby cat. I adopted some cats that needed a home while I was in Wisconsin. I adopted four cats from a woman whose Mother had died, and she needed a home for her cats. All my born-on-the-farm or adopted cats have been loved and cared for by me.

Cats Are Good For Your Overall Health

Having cats is known to lower your blood pressure and relax you. Hearing a cat purr is very comforting and relaxing. Cats are always by your side when you feel sick or sad. You can talk to your cats; they will listen and answer you with loving purrs or meows. Cats will always be my all-time favorite pets. I had a pet goat that I loved dearly, along with some dogs, gerbils, and a parakeet. Treat your pets with respect, love, kindness, and compassion, take care of them with regular vet visits, and keep their shots current. God bless you and your pet friends.

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What I have Been Feeding My Cats Lately

What I Have Been Feeding My Cats Lately

Canned Cat Food

My cats next door have been eating Fancy Feast canned cat food from Chewy.Com they loved the canned turkey Fancy Feast food in the savory sauce. They eat it like there was no tomorrow. My cats also like canned tuna in water. They like Sheba cat food and Friskies. They will eat turkey, chicken, tuna, and one that has vegetables in it.

Cat Food In A Pouch

My cats like Hartz delectables that contain chicken, tuna and whitefish, chicken and vegetables, tuna and vegetables. They prefer Hartz food to most of the other brands. I prefer the pouch cat food as it is easier to dispose of the pouch than a can.

 

My Indoor Cats Love Hartz Squeezable’s

I give it to them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cali has mild kidney failure, and she loves eating this food. Cali would not eat any of the Vet food for kidney problems, so the Hartz Squeesable’s was a life saver for her. She likes the tuna ones, chicken and the one mixed with vegetables.

Temptations Cat Snacks

My cats love the chicken flavored treats, and they will not touch anything that has a salmon flavor to it. The catnip flavored treats are also a big winner. They have a special flavor at Christmas time, and they eat that as if it were candy.

 

Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats

All of my cats love the chicken flavored treats with real chicken and flavors of liver and turkey. They also like the hairball formula cat treats. My cats love to get them out of a treat ball.

Purina One Dry Cat Food

All of my cats have been eating Purina One Dry cat food for years. Once in a while I will order their kidney formula one and mix it in with the turkey flavored bag. I have also ordered their cat food that has all protein and no other fillers whatsoever. They have a senior formula and hairball formula and a sensitive stomach formula. I have tried all of these, and all of my cats will eat them up lickty split.

I Have Feed Them Foods From Various Places

I have feed them cat food from my local elevator when I used to have all outdoor cats and they loved it and thrived on it. I have feed them snacks from Aldi’s, Dollar General Store, Dollar Tree and other stores. Always check the dates on any cat food that you purchase to make sure it is not expired.

Organic Cat Foods

I have feed my cats cat food that people have made out of all organic ingredients and my cats at them up. I have feed wet food that came in a large pouch and freeze-dried cat snacks, and I also purchased some homemade cat smacks from a church rummage sale once. I purchased them at the church the next year also. I have seen recipes on how to make your own cat treats on the internet. I have not yet tried to make my own cat treats. Cat love catnip that grows outdoors. Always leave out some of your cat’s old food just in case she has sensitive taste buds or a sensitive stomach. After my cats have eaten they love to take a catnap in their Pat Baw cat bed.

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Cats And Foods

Cats And Foods

Dry Cats Foods

Cats can be very picky eaters. My cats only like two brands of different cats’ food; if I do not stick with them, they may vomit or stop eating. Try to feed your cat at least two other brands of dry cat foods so you will have a backup plan if they stop making one. With the cat food shortage nationwide, you better have a few extra bags on hand. Cats are creatures of habit, and they do not like any changes. I have noticed the less dye or preservatives in cat food, the better they like it. I tried to combine two cat food brands with seeing if I could get them used to eat the new brand with no significant problems.

Cat Treats

I get brand-named cat treats such as Temptations or Friskies Party Mix and Greenies, and they seem to love those immensely. My cats love the Hartz squeezable and delectable cat treats. Cali has mild kidney failure and is the only moist cat food treat she will eat. Cali eats six squeezable treats a day. She is doing well eating the Hartz brand. Cali also eats some dry cat food with no problems and refuses to eat any kidney brand cat foods—my cats also like some of the health food stores’ cat treats. If your cat behaves when you brush out his fur or trim his claws, give him the cat treat of his dreams, and he will be rewarded and feel good about the ordeal.

Canned Cat Foods Or Packets

My cats like Fancy feast medley, Fancy feast petties, Fancy feast gravy lover, and plain fancy cat canned cat food. They love eating the Sheba brand perfect portions, Weruba, Wellness, and Beyond packet cat food. My cats love the pumpkin and chicken combo, tuna and shrimp, tuna or plain chicken, and turkey wet cat food. If I try to feed my cats other flavors, they get sick or have no interest in them. My cats eat food with a low ash content and very few preservatives. I know if they are eating top-quality cat food and refuse the others.

Canned Tuna In Water

Almost every cat will eat tuna canned in water, and they consider it a top-notch meal. Please do not give your cat too much tuna all at once, or they may make a glutton of themselves and get sick. Canned tuna is an excellent way to catch feral cats, as they will have to run into the live animal trap to get a tasty meal of tuna. Give tuna to your cat before you try to catch him and bring him to the Vet, as he will associate going to the Vet with a nice meal of tuna.

Buy The Best Cat Food That You Can Afford

We are what we eat. If we feed our Dear pet cats excellent food, they will live longer and purr away on our laps for many years. I want my cats to grow old with me and remain healthy for as long as possible. God bless you and your cats with a long, happy, healthy life.

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I Adopted Two Cats Tammy And Tigress

I Adopted Two New Cats Tammy And Tigress

Tammy

It is a beautiful bi-colored black and white cat. Her Mother was one of my cats years ago, and her Mother lived to be 23 years old. I hope Tammy has that gene for longevity in her DNA makeup. Tammy lived outdoors on a farm, and she was an excellent huntress. I would see Tammy walking around on the farm where she used to live, her owner could no longer care for her, so I adopted her. I took her to my Vet, and he gave her all of her shots, wormed her, checked her feline leukemia, spayed her, got rid of her ear mites, and had her front feet declawed. She has tamed considerably in ten days; she will let me pat and touch her without making a single sound. She and her daughter Tigress sleep next to each other. They have a blanket and towels to curl up in. I have been feeding them canned cat food daily, and they seem very contented. Tammy used my litter box for her in the room with no problems.

Tigress

Tigress is one year old, and she did not want to be touched or handled at all when I first got her home. She would try to claw you, and she would hiss at you. After she started getting canned food to eat every day, she became a very affectionate young female cat. She always sleeps next to her mom for comfort in her new surroundings. She had the same treatments at my Vet as her Mother did. She let me pat her on the head today, and she was not bothered by my touching her on the head whatsoever. Tigress is a light gray colored tuxedo cat with a little pink nose; she is a very attractive-looking young female cat. Tigress knew what the litter box was for immediately.

Tammy And Tigress Are In a Small Room For The Introduction Period

Both newcomers are in a small room where my other cats can smell them under the door. You never want to just let your new cat family members into your group of older cat family members. If cats are not introduced slowly, fights will break out, and it will not have a good outcome for one or more of your cats. Cats are territorial creatures, and every cat must figure out their place in the household so no one steps on someone else’s boundaries. Another cat might claim a particular chair in your house, and if the newcomers sit in that chair, they will have a rude awakening. Some cats have a unique cat hammock that is theirs or a specific toy and is unwilling to share it with anyone. Cats have sure heated cat beds they will share with a particular group of cats, and no one else may enter through that door. It takes a while for the cats to become one happy cat family. Spend much time patting your older cat family, so they feel left out. Spend a lot of time loving your new cat family where your older cats cannot see you doing so, Be patient with your cats; they will be one big happy cat family with the time and loving care. I have a total of 14 cats altogether. I have 3 in my house and eleven in another place. Adopt a cat, save a life today, and have a fabulous feline friend for many years.

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Cats With Nine Lives And More

Cats With Nine Lives And More

My Cousins Cat

His cat is now 23 Years Old and still going strong. I gave her to him as a kitten. Her Mother, Trisha, lived to b 18 years old on my farm. They are part Siamese, Himalayan, and domestic shorthair. Trisha was a brilliant cat. She would look both ways six times before crossing a road. My cousin lives on a well-traveled highway, and luckily, she taught all of her kittens how to cross a busy highway. My cousin’s cat looks good, except she lost the tips of her ears last year. She lives in a heated house inside a dog house and has a heated water bowl. She also has her daughter, granddaughter, grandson, and great-grandson, which she curls up in the wild. She goes out hunting daily and lets her grandchildren play with her tail. My cousins’ old cat died recently, and she is greatly missed.

Trisha

Trisha would hold her own with my big Samoyed dog. She was able to run down rabbits and catch them until she was about 16.5 years old. She was a great huntress, and so were her kittens. She was an excellent Mother cat and never lost a single kitten. When she was 15, she had one kitten in December, and she kept him warm, and he survived. I think she had about 90 kittens in her lifetime. She lived to be 18 years old. I found her dead outside one summer morning. Trisha was a tortoise shell-colored cat. She was greatly missed.

Sugar

Sugar was a purebred Chocolate point Siamese house cat. I adopted her when she was eight years old. She was moody, but I loved her very much. She would sleep in my bed at night and purr away. She loved to sleep in a winter vest I had with just her head sticking out in the winter months. Sugar loved to go outdoors and walk around. She loved birds. We had a pet parakeet, and she would listen to him sing for hours in his cage. When my Mother died, she sat on the tub’s edge and cried for days. Sugar got breast cancer, and I had to have her put to sleep at age 16. She was my first house cat, and I missed her terribly.

Ginger

Ginger was a Lynx point Siamese cat. She was beautiful, and she had a delightful disposition. Ginger would sleep on my bed at night. She loved Fancy Feast canned food and would come running when I said Fancy Feast. Ginger liked playing with toy mice. Ginger also loved to go outdoors for a while. Ginger was my alarm clock. She would wake me up at six on the morning dot, which was very handy. I adopted Ginger from an animal shelter as a kitten. Ginger was a very kind and well-mannered cat. A bat got in my house when they were installing a new roof. It landed in my hair, and I freaked out. It got out of my hair on its own, and Ginger went into action and got the bat pinned down for me so I could get it outdoors. Ginger was 16 when she did that, exhausted and out of breath after that ordeal. Ginger got very thin, so I had her put to sleep when she was 18 years old. I missed Ginger terribly.

Red

Red was a red tabby, and he was brilliant. My Vet gave Red to me, and he found him on a golf course as a kitten in December. If you said you wanted to go outdoors, Red would come running. He was an excellent lap cat and would sleep in my bed with Ginger. Red mastered a circle game toy, and when company came, he would ensure everyone was watching him. He was ambidextrous when he batted the ball around with his paws. Red had a great temperament, and he was an easygoing cat. Red’s back gave out, and he lost control of his bladder function. I had to have him put to sleep at age 17. He was greatly missed. I have been blessed to have many wonderful and loving cats. Each cat left a special place in my heart, and I loved them all. Thank you for blessing me with excellent and caring cats throughout the years.

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Feeding The Finnicky Cat

Feeding The Finicky Cat

The Picky Eater

Some cats are very picky about what they will and will not eat. My cats like Purina brand dry cat foods. All of my picky eaters seem to relish tuna canned in water. Cali likes a squeezable tuna-flavored cat food made by Hartz. Cali also likes butternut squash canned cat food and chicken and rice wet cat food. If you switch cat foods, mix your old brand with the new one until your cat’s stomach gets used to the new brand. When you change a cat’s food suddenly, it will vomit until they get used to the fresh cat food. Mixing the old and the new tends to eliminate the vomiting issue.

Some Cat Foods Tend To Cause Diarrhea In Cats

Some cats are nighttime eaters, overeating cat food and getting diarrhea. I like to buy medium-priced cat food because the lower-priced ones tend to cause diarrhea in my cats. If your cat is having intestinal issues take your cat to your Vet. Your Vet may tell you to put your cat on an intestinal brand of cat food to correct the problem. Try not to feed your cat over. If your cat keeps having diarrhea with the food you are providing him, get a different brand before your cat gets run down and dehydrated. If your cat does not get over his diarrhea in two days, take him to your Vet ASAP.

Canned Food Or Dry Food Problems

If your cat continues to get sick on a particular brand of food, see if there are any recalls out on that brand. Some cats have died from cat foods that have been recalled. One time a cat food had too much of one kind of mineral that killed cats in about two weeks. Never make your cat eat food that they want nothing to do with, as they may taste the potential poison or have problems with the cat food. If your cat does not eat cat food, it is their way of telling you this food is terrible, or it could kill me if I eat it.

Keep Trying Different Cat Foods And Foods Until You Find The Right One For Your Finicky Cat

We all have certain foods that we cannot eat or make us sick. Our feline friends are no different from us. Our neighbors had a cat that loved cooked Asparagus. I saw their cat eating a big bowl of cooked Asparagus—my cats like butternut squash. Garfunkel loves to lick out my empty yogurt containers. We have fed our outdoor cats oatmeal, eggs, cooked corn meal, food scraps, and gravy. Cats like to get a good cat treat now and then—my cats like Temptations and Party Mix cat treats. Be patient with your picky feline friend until you find the right cat food for your cat that will keep him healthy, and he will have a happy nine lives.

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I have 11 Cats That Live In A House All Of Their Own

I Have 11 Cats That Live In A House Of Their Own

My Cats Get Along With Each Other Beautifully

If you introduce cats correctly to each other, they should become friends rather quickly. I always put the newcomer in the bathroom with his food dish, water, and litter box. My other cats and he can smell each other from under the door. They can growl at each other with the safety of the door separating them. Remember not to pay too much attention to the new cat when your others cats are watching, as they are just like jealous children. Place your new cat in a room with your other cats and observe how they get along. The head of the household male cat will let the new cat know he is in charge. He may growl at him and try to get in a fight with him. Let them work it out if there is just a little spat. If you see that they will have a no-hold-barred fighting, separate your new cat again before you place them all together. They should all live in perfect harmony within a week.

 

Fall Cleaning Next Door

I wash all of the cat’s towels that they have for bedding. I scrub the floors with Lysol disinfectant cleaner, and I do a thorough cleaning of the house. I clean up all of the food dishes and the water bowl. I wash and clean out the litter robots and the other cat litter boxes. I make sure my heated cat beds, water dish, and electric heater are working. Now is an excellent time to throw out old cat toys or replace beds that have worn out. Order new heated beds now before the prices go up. I stock up on kitty litter and ensure I have plenty of cat food and treats. Wash your cat toys and beds that are washable. Once your heated cat beds are seven years old, replace them, as the heated pad probably does not release as much heat as it used to.

 

Cat Trees And Cat Hammocks

My cats love to sit high in the top tier of their cat trees and look out the windows at birds and other animals that may pass by. The cats love to curl up and fall asleep in their cat hammocks with scratching posts. I like sturdy well, constructed cat trees that have carpet on them, as they are also easier to clean with carpet on them.

 

Fall Health Care

I take my cats to the vet for their shots early in the spring. Suppose your cat has developed a cough or seems to have a cold. Take him to the vet ASAP before it becomes life-threatening. A minor illness can become a significant disease as the weather gets colder and colder. Ensure all your cats are warm and cozy as the colder weather sets in. We all want a happy and healthy cat for our feline friends.

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Cats And Upset Stomachs And More

Cats And Upset Stomachs And More

If My Cats Eat Too Fast Or Too Much

Changing cat food brands is not a good idea when your cat is used to a certain brand and kind of cat food. When my cats eat too fast, they tend to vomit up what they just ate. When cats overeat, they tend to gain too much weight or have issues keeping their food down. Most cats eat what is set in front of them and do so in excess. Cats do not like any changes whatsoever in their life. Changing things around in your house could cause major digestive issues in some cats. Cats are very picky about what they will and will not eat also. I have read that some cats would rather starve to death than eat something that they do not like. If your cat refuses to eat a particular brand or kind of cat food, throw it out and buy the tried and actual cat food they love.

Digestive Issues In Cats

Cats tend to get diarrhea if they eat a mixture of cat foods they are not used to. Cats will also vomit if used to certain kinds of cat food. Sticking to dry cat food is best if you have been feeding your cats all along. If you introduce wet canned food all at once, they may have major digestive issues that day or the next. If the ash content is too high in the wet cat food, this can cause your cat to become very ill, and they may have to go to their Vet. Be leery of giving your cat different flavors of cat food. I tried a bag of salmon cat food once instead of chicken, and my cats refused to eat it. I threw the bag of unwanted food into my field for fertilizer. Remember, the food you may be trying to feed your cat may be spoiled or unfit for them to eat. You do not eat food that does not taste right, so do not expect your cat to.

Worms In Cats

If you have an indoor-outdoor cat, he may have picked up worms while he was outdoors. You may see worms in his bowel movements, or he may be losing weight and have diarrhea. A cat’s coat with diarrhea will look unruly and not have a nice shine. If you do not treat a cat with worms, he will lose weight and most likely die from the worms overtaking his body. You can buy worm pills for your cat online or at a pet store or have your Vet treat your cat for worms. Your cat will Thank you for looking after his well-being with purrs and sitting on your lap.

Remember Cats Like Their Same Routine Day After Day

Cats hate changes, and they have delegated digestive systems. Keep your cats on the tried and true cat foods in their life and pay attention to any changes in their appearance. Keep regular visits with your Vet for your cat so you can have many beautiful moments together in optimum health.

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How To help Your Cat Shed Those Unwanted Pounds

How To Help Your Cat Shed Those Unwanted Pounds

Food

Some cats eat a lot of cat food at night and pack on the pounds. Do not overfeed your feline friends. Do not give more than three little cat snack pieces to your cat per day. An indoor cat needs no more than 1/2 cup of dry cat food daily. Your cat should eat one small can of wet food for every 3.5 pounds of body weight. Take away your cat’s food at night if the food dish appears empty in the morning.

Health Problems With An Obese Cat

An overweight cat can become diabetic and lethargic. A heavy cat can become arthritic, making jumping up and down tricky and moving around without pain. Fat cats can have asthmatic attacks and heart problems. Heavy cats will have trouble cleaning themselves after using the litter box as they can no longer bend around. Fat cats get more dander, and their fur is not as bright and shiny anymore.

Steps In Your Home

I have a cat bed in the hallway upstairs when the sun hits. My cats love to take turns sleeping in the warm cat bed. They get exercise by running up and down the steps. My cat’s litter boxes, food, and water are in my basement. My cats have to go up and down the steps multiple times daily to eat, drink and relieve themselves, which gives them some exercise. I have a step stool for cats by my bed so my older cat can quickly get in and out of my body.

Cat Exercise Wheel

One fast cat is a good way for indoor cats to exercise and eliminate unwanted pounds. Put some catnip on a string or in a cat toy that holds catnip, and your kitty will try to catch it, and he will be able to master the cat wheel, his heart rate will go up, and he will burn off calories.

 

Buy Cat Toys So You And Your Cats Can Interact Together

Buy stick toys for cats with fish on the end of the string. Throw the fish toward your cat and let him eventually grab it and run off with it so he thinks he got the day’s catch. Buy cat treat balls that make your cat work to get his cat treats. Cats love to play with catnip-filled mice, balls, singing birds, plastic lizards, frogs, sponge balls, and crunchy balls. Balls with rattles and many more cat toys. Cats love circle game toys with a mouse or a ball. My cats spend a lot of time playing with their circle ball toys. Sometimes I will spin the ball around, and one of my cats will soon take over. Cats love cat trees with dangling balls and ropes they can play with. Think of things that will keep your cat on the move so he will be a lean-looking cat that will live for many happy and healthy years to come. I hope you and your cat stay in shape and reap the benefits of your exercise routine.

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My Cats Favorite Foods And Cat treats And More

My Cats Favorite Foods And Cat Treats And More

Cat Foods

My cats love Purina One tender selected with real chicken dry cat food. I also feed them Purina One indoor advantage dry cat food. The indoor formula has extra nutrients for what your cat may lack by being an indoor cat. My cats have bright shiny coats and eyes and are healthy eating Purina cat food.

Wet Cat Foods And Treats

My cats love Sheba Perfect Portions Grain-free multi-pack poultry cat food trays. They lick the trays completely clean. All my cats love Hartz Delectables Squeeze Up Variety pack of lickable cat treats. Some of my cats let me squeeze the food right into their mouth. Temptations cat treats and Friskies cat treats are a big hit with my cats. I put the cat treats in a cat treat ball or container, and they get exercise, and one of their favorite cat treats for their efforts.

Organic Treats

My cats love organic cat treats that can be purchased at specialty shops and dry and wet cat foods. My cat loves to eat fresher catnip that I have freeze-dried for them. I give my cats vitamins now and then.

Cat Litters

My cats like Tidy Cats’ lightweight cat litter, clumping walnut cat litter, and Arm & Hammer clumping corn cat litter. I was very impressed with a new Naturals walnut cat litter I started using, as it has no lingering litter box odors. I like the multi-cat Tidy Cats cat litter as it is the most effective formula for litter box odors. There was hardly any waste with the Arm & Hammer formula cat litter. My three house cats like their scoop-free crystal litter.

Cat Beds

K & H heated cat beds outlast and outperform all the other heated cat beds by far. I like a cat bed that I can wash easily. If a cat bed is not machine washable, it is not worth buying, as your cat could have an accident on the bed. When purchasing a cat tree, ensure it is well constructed, so it will stand up and not fall apart immediately. Garfunkel likes this wicker cat bed.

Cat Toys

When buying a cat toy, look it over and make sure there is nothing on it your cat could pull off and choke on. Most cats like toy balls, mice, singing birds, fish, and toys on the end of a string. Do not let your cat play with yarn; he could easily choke to death on the swallowed thread.

Cat Bowls

Buy food and water bowls that can be easily washed and cleaned with soap and water. I avoid plastic bowls and dishes as they are harder to clean and sanitize as they scratch easily. I buy stainless steel heated water bowls, which have stood up for many years.

I hope you have a happy, healthy, and contended cat for many years. God bless you and your feline friends.

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