Cats And Springtime

Cats Are Anxious To Get Outdoors In The Spring

Some housecats next door sit by the door, watching for their chance to escape and go outdoors. Winchester is a good escape artist, so I have to keep my open, so he does not escape unnoticed. Faith also tries not to miss any opportunities for a great escape. Some coyotes and foxes are in my area, so all of my cats are indoor cats. Most of my cats are declawed, so going outdoors presents too much of a risk to their safety.

Tom Cats

Tom cats establish their territories in the spring. Some of my outdoor Toms would get into quite the battles years ago. I had three Toms that were related to each other, and they would give an intruder Tom a grand welcome that he would never forget. After they laid out the rules, he never showed up again.

Female Cats

They will call the Toms all night long when they are in season, which immediately gets very annoying. They have a high-pitched meow or wail that cuts right into your nerves. All of my female carts are spayed.

Cats And Kittens

Young Mother cats may lose a litter or two before they learn to care for their kittens properly. Most of my Mother cats have been excellent Mothers and very attentive to their kitten’s needs. One Mother cat laid on her kitten night and day as her kitten was born in December. He grew up to be a solid and sturdy male cat. Mother cats will catch and release a live mouse before their kittens until they learn how to kill it.

Clean Up Your Cats Supplies

Now is an excellent time to give your cat’s dishes, bowls, towels, bedding, cat toys, and litter boxes a royal scrubbing. I used dish and anti-bacterial soap and scrub brushes with rubber gloves to finish the job.

Cat Play Pen

When I let my cats out, I place them in the Cat Play Pen outdoors so I can see them while I am reading in my hammock. My cat enjoys the spring air and watching the birds eating at the bird feeder. Cats are relatively safe in a cat playpen if you are still watching them. A determined wild animal could rip the playpen apart. Constantly babysit your cats and never leave them unattended.

I Have A Travel Cat Backpack And Leash

I purchased the backpack this winter as a Christmas present for my cats, that love to get outdoors now and then. I will be using it this spring. I intend to put a cat in the backpack with its harness and collar. My cat backpack has a bubble window for the cat to look out of, with a lot of ventilation in the bag. I will secure the pack on my trike, and my cats can see what I see on lovely spring days. You can attach the leash to the backpack. If your cat finds out how to open the pack, your cat will still be safe and secure. I hope you and your cat have a healthy, happy, and enjoyable spring.