Tag: Cat Emergency

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 18, 2026
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Some Of Them Will Try To Eat Your Food

If you answer your phone and leave your food on an end table, you’d better watch it, or your cat may think it’s found a wonderful meal. I saw a woman set down her glass of milk, and her cat had its head almost stuck in it, lapping it up. I told her, and she put the milk in a bowl for her cat. I would put the milk down the drain and not reward the cat for their bad behavior. Never put mouse poison or any poison in your home where your cat could eat it and die. One lady had a dinner party, and the cat leaped onto another woman’s plate, and the gravy flew all over the woman’s fancy dress. What a disaster that would be. Please train your cats when you first get them to stay off countertops and tables to avoid this in your humble abode.

Cat Fights

I have had my cats fight when I was trying to feed them, as they thought they might be left out at feeding time. Winchester likes to slap Mr. Gray now and then, even though they seem like best friends at other times. Cats have to make sure everyone in the cat household knows which cat runs the house. All my cats are declawed except an older female, so the dominance thing never gets out of control. Most cats get along very well when managed properly, which can make you feel confident you can maintain peace at home.

Knocking Things Over

I caught Milton trying to tip over a flower arrangement. I tried to stop him, but it toppled onto the carpet. Luckily, they were artificial flowers, and nothing broke. Cats love to knock over your magazines on an end table because they want your undivided attention at all times. Over the years, cats have broken knick-knacks and knocked over water glasses. They are pretty good at navigating and dodging things, but when they get plump or too ambitious, things get broken. They know when they break or knock something over, you will notice, and some cats crave even negative attention. The smart ones don’t want to get caught.

Bird Catching

My cats know I like birds. Maggie used to be an outdoor cat, and when I wasn’t looking, she caught a blue jay. I asked Maggie to drop it, and she did immediately. When Maggie got older, she became an indoor cat. I had another cat eat a goldfinch before I could stop him, and I told him he could no longer go outdoors, and he never did. Winchester had caught a chipmunk, and I told him to drop it, and he did immediately.

Cats Are Like Young Children

They claim cats have the mind of a 2-year-old child, and people always talk about the terrible twos. Cats tend to get into everything and test their limits, just like young children. Be patient with your little furry family. God bless our dear feline families.

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Cats And Problems

Older And Younger Cats

Sometimes a younger cat will get too ambitious and attack an older cat in your household. Try to separate them for a while. Most of the time, the younger one is jealous of the older cat, especially if you pay more attention to your senior cat. Cats can get very jealous quickly, and they may pounce on your older cat as they would a younger cat. Your older cat may start having accidents because they are afraid to use the litter box for fear of the younger cat attacking them. Please watch your cats interact and tell the younger cat to stop that behavior right now. Cats respond to changes in your tone of voice.

Take Your Cat To The Vet If They Start Having Accidents

Your Vet can check and make sure it is not a UTI, bladder problem, diabetes, or something else that may be causing the accidents. If your cat is a senior, they may be too arthritic to get into their litter box anymore, so you will have to buy one with lower sides so they can get in and out quickly. I have placed a litter box in my bathroom over the years for my senior cats, as going down to the basement is no longer an option.

Two Female Cats In Your Household

I have always had issues when I try to have two female cats in my house. One female cat wants to be queen of the house forever, not letting the other female cat enter the Living Room when I read or watch TV. I finally stopped having more than one female cat in my house. I have two male cats and one female cat, a calico-part Siamese.

Related Cats

My cats in the other house are brothers, brother and sister, and Mother and daughter, and they get along beautifully. The others, except for the unrelated cats, have very few disagreements. If there are disagreements, they are over the food dish now and then, as one brother does not want the other to get more than his fair share, in his mind. It is so fun to watch a cat family interact over the years as they remain very close and care deeply for one another. My cats grieved when they lost their Mother and Father just as humans do—they were very quiet, and then they would make the saddest meowing sound.

The Aging Cat

I have noticed that at about age 10 or 15, health problems start to arise. One of my cats died from cancer at age ten, and another one died of liver cancer. One of my female cats lived to be 18 with hardly any health issues. My oldest male lived to be 18, and he was an outdoor cat. One of my cats got a back issue where he could not control his bladder at age 17. One of my house cats died from nose and mouth cancer at age 13. I have my cats put to sleep when the diagnosis has no cure. I do not want to see any cat suffer. Make the right decision and put your cat to sleep so they can cross the rainbow bridge, be reunited with their cat family, and be completely free of pain in the comfort of God’s healing hands.

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Cats And Adventures

The Wondering Cats

I have had many cats that wandered off throughout the years. Most of my cats would return home after they saw that the grass was not greener on the other side of the fence. I had one cat in the other house that I would give to my grandmother when we saw her next time. She stayed in the house with no problems for two months, and then she managed to get the screen out of the screen door. She was gone for a whole week, and then I went to the other house, and there she was as if nothing had happened whatsoever. I had several Toms that would take off as all tomcats do. One returned home with one leg missing and another one returned home blind. They both lived for a long time after that. Most of the Toms returned home with maybe a few battle scars. My oldest outdoor Tom lived to be 18, and the oldest outdoor female cat was 18 also. One of my cats went to live with the neighbors, who made her an indoor cat and took her with them when they moved. I never told them she had been my cat. I think she loved their young daughter.

Cats And Their Companions

My outdoor cats have made friends with various creatures over the years. One of my cats made friends with our dog and pet goat, and they would go out hunting together and on long walks together. One lady herded them home to our place, except for the cat, as she came back on her own terms. I have seen cats with a raccoon, an opossum, and even a skunk. I had one cat that liked mice, as he was raised at a Vet’s office. The Vet had trained him not to kill mice, as he might kill someone’s pet mouse. A bird raised one cat as a kitten, and she liked birds all of her life. I adopted a cat whose owners had pet birds, and she dearly loved birds, so we adopted a parakeet, and she would sit by its cage every day and listen to him sing. She truly grieved at his passing. We had two Samoyed dogs that liked cats to a certain degree, but they were not to be trusted if left alone with cats. The female Samoyed learned to love all cats after one gave her a good hard slap in the nose with his claws extended. The other dog was a Samoyed and a Great Pyrenees, and he never did become a cat lover. All of our other dogs throughout the years learned to leave cats alone.

Cats Are Too Curious At Times

We had one that climbed up to the top of the barn roof, but she did come down eventually. I had another cat climb to the very top of a very tall tree; she climbed and slid back down to safety. Some cats are too courageous and get into horrible fights with other cats or creatures when they should have backed away. Hope you and your cats stay safe with all of your adventures.

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Signs That Let You Know Your Cat Is Not Feeling Well

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 30, 2025
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If Your Cat Starts Sleeping More Than Usual

More sleep can be a warning of a disease or sickness in your cat. If your cat would rather sleep than be held, that would be a sign that your cat is sick. Your cat’s sleep pattern may change abruptly, as they may start meowing all night long. Your cat may begin waking you up in the middle of the night if they are not feeling well. Cats do sleep many hours a day, but if they sleep and show no interest in what they used to, there is a health problem that needs immediate attention.

Their tail Position May Change.

A healthy cat generally has its tail pointing straight up. Sick cats stop raising their tails in the air and hang them down. They may stop swinging their tail from time to time. You can tell a lot about a cat by how its tail is hanging.

Eye Drainage

I have noticed that some cats seem to have more eye discharge when they are not feeling well. A cat with distemper will most likely have its eye glued shut due to drainage. Healthy cats have clean eyes ready to hunt for potential prey.

Sneezing

Cats indicate allergies or dryness in your home during the winter months by sneezing. If the sneezing gets worse, take your cat to your vet, as they may have a common respiratory virus. We can give out carts COVID by letting them sleep in bed with us if we have COVID. Certain flus can cross over from humans to cats. If your cat has a cold, a vaporizer can help relieve symptoms. You can wash their runny eyes with water and a soft towel.

Your Cat Hides All The Time

If your cat hides all of the time and does not come out to eat, they are genuinely ill. Cats like to go to an area where they will be alone when they pass, if possible. Your cat does not come anymore when you call him because he is ill.

Loss Of Interest In Things

Your cat stops playing with his favorite toys or games, and he no longer interacts with your other cats or visitors as he used to. If your cat used to sit on the windowsill every day and he stops doing that, that is one red flag that he is unwell. Your cat stops wanting to sleep in bed with you at night because he is not feeling well.

Sleeping In A Cold Bathtub

If your cat has a fever, he may start sleeping in your bathtub because it is generally cold and he wants to feel cooler. Cata will seek out cold or warm spots depending on how they feel at that moment.

Your Cat Has A Personality Change

A cat that is used to being quite docile may become aggressive, biting or attacking you and hissing at you or your other cats in your household. Cats will do their best to let you know how they are feeling, but you must watch for their subtle signs.

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Things You Should Never Let Your Cat Play With

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 5, 2025
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Office Supplies And More

Never let your cat play with rubber bands, as they may eat them. If a rubber band gets lodged in the intestine, your cat may need surgery to remove the rubber band. String-to-tie packages are also hazardous; if your cat swallows a large amount, it will cause a blockage. If you try to pull the string out of your cat’s throat, you will probably see a lot of blood on the string. If you see your cat swallowing a string, take him to your Vet ASAP, as they will know how to safely remove the string from your cat’s throat, stomach, or intestines. Never let your cat near paper clips or springs out of ballpoint pens, as these could cause tearing or ripping when swallowed; Christmas tree tinsel is also very dangerous, along with the treated water under your Christmas tree. Never let your cat near your houseplants; some are poisonous if your cat eats a leaf or flower. Tiger Lilies and tulips are poisonous if your cat eats them and other outdoor flowers.. Once, a woman was knitting and finally noticed her cat eating the yarn. Luckily, she took her cat to her Vet ASAP, as her cat’s stomach was full of yarn. Her Vet told her if she had not brought in her cat when she did, he would have been dead by morning.

Cleaning Supplies

Ensure you store your toilet bowl brush where your cat cannot lick it, as the chemicals in the brush could kill your cat. Do not leave paint brushes or rollers out because your cat might think the paint is an excellent drink. Never leave oil, antifreeze, and any other chemicals out. Make sure you have chemicals safely stored.

Do Not Let Your Cat Play With Any Wild Animals

Outdoor cats will let opossums, raccoons, and skunks share their food dish. One time, one of our outdoor cats fought with a skunk, and the skunk bit out a small area on her face. Luckily, she healed quickly and did not get rabies. Wild animals and house pets do not mix. Coyotes eat cats, and Bald Eagles will fly off with them and eat them later on. Always keep all your indoor pets in the house because you never know what kind of wild animal is outdoors that could kill or injure your cat badly.

Tom Cats

Some Tom cats that come to your property are friendly and well-mannered, while others will fight tooth and nail for their place on the totem pole. I had a tomcat come who tried to kill all three resident Toms. My Toms finally won, leaving them with a few battle scars. Some Toms are nasty to your female cats as they keep biting them, and your cat has blood all over its neck. Have a safe area where your resident cats can hide if an intruder, Tom Cat, enters your place.

Small Objects

We do not let small children play with small objects as they are a choking hazard. The same goes for your cats. Small objects can get lodged in the windpipe, and your cat could die instantly. Keep track of your medicine and vitamins, and if you drop one on the floor, keep looking for it until you find it, because if your cat finds it first, it will kill your cat. If your cat does swallow a human pill, call your Vet ASAP and tell them the name of the pill that your cat swallowed, and do precisely what your Vet tells you to do because time is of the essence. Keep dangerous objects and things away from your pets at all times. I hope you and your cats have many happy and healthy days ahead.

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Cat Issues

Now Is The Time To Take My Cat To The Vet

If your cat has been vomiting for over two days, it may be much more than the food not agreeing with them. Your cat could have throat cancer, a tooth infection, a growth in his throat, or another life-threatening illness. If your cat eats a poisonous plant, he may have trouble going to the bathroom or much drooling, possibly trouble walking. If your cat stops eating, this is a sign of a significant problem. Some cats will stop eating when they are close to death or if they have eaten something that is highly poisonous. One of my cats jumped off a countertop and landed wrong because my other cat was right where he wanted to land. Since he did not want to land on my other cat, he broke his leg when he landed. I first thought he had stabbed himself somehow with a table knife that was in my dishpan. He was screaming in pain, and I rushed him to my vet. My vet placed him on the floor, and he knew he had broken his leg. My vet gave him pain meds, and then he set his leg in a cast. It took my cat a long time to realize he could walk again.

Fleas

If your cat keeps scratching himself repeatedly and shaking his head, he most likely has fleas and ear mites. Several treatments can kill the fleas. Ear mite medicine will take care of those pesky ear mites. If one of your cats has ear mites or fleas, all of the cats in your house will have them, and they will all have to be treated. You must wash all your bedding, clothes, and cat bedding and hire an exterminator to spray your home at least twice before you kill them off. You can get fleas from your cat, and you will itch like your cat.

Frostbite

I have seen several cats lose the tips of their ears over the years due to frostbite. If you live in the country or town and care for outdoor cats, ensure they have a shelter out of the wind and have heat. One woman told me she found a cat stuck to the cement by his paws because of ice. She took hot water and freed him from the cement, and he became one of her beloved house cats. I have noticed that some people dump their cats outdoors in the middle of the winter. I adopted two cats that had been placed outside in the winter. An older woman told me her neighbor had done this. I told her to turn her neighbor in for pet abuse. I wonder how they would like to be placed outdoors in the middle of the winter with no shelter.

My Cat’s Eyes Have A Discharge

If your cat’s eyes have discharge, they probably have other issues that may require antibiotics. Some kittens with feline distemper have a lot of discharge from their eyes.

Lethchargic Cat

If your cat does not have his old get-up-and-go and wants to sleep all the time, take him to the vet, as it could be a sign of health issues. If your cat is not acting normally, take him to your vet ASAP, as it could save your beloved feline friend’s life.

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Cats And Medical Issues

Cats That May Start To Stagger When They Walk

I have a cat that started to stagger when she walked. They cleaned out her ears and eyes. My vet ordered a complete blood workup for her. It came back with an elevated white blood cell count. She is now on antibiotics to see if that will clear up any issues. If she continues to stagger, my vet said she must have a brain tumor. A brain tumor will kill a cat in about four months. I hope she does not have a brain tumor, but if she does, I will do the humane thing and have her put to sleep for her benefit so she does not have to suffer.

Blindness In Cats

A head trauma or stroke can cause loss of vision in your generally older cat. I discovered that he was blind by the way he would land on me when he jumped up on my lap. He later would reach out his left paw to judge how far away an object was that he wished to land. I took him to my vet, and he said he was blind, but most cats adjust quickly to this disability. They told me never to move anything in my home, just as you would for a person who was blind. He finds his food dish, water bowl, and litter box without mishaps. He has adapted well to his blindness, thank goodness.

Cats And Cancer

I have had several cats that died from cancer over the years. Two of my older cats died from mastectic breast cancer that they fought for two years. One of my male cats died from lung cancer. One of my male cats died from mouth, nose, and throat cancer. I had an outdoor cat that had a mass in her ear. I had a female and a male cat that died from liver cancer. I had all of these cats put to sleep as I did not want to see them suffer.

Cats And Normal Medical Issues

Some cats have to have asthma inhalers to control their asthmatic attacks. Cats generally get respiratory infections now and then that need to be treated with antibiotics. Your cat may step on something or get an animal bite that needs to be treated by your veterinarian. Ear mites can be prevalent in cats, and you must treat every cat in your home to get rid of them. Indoor-outdoor cats can get fleas, and you will have to treat all of your cats and have your home treated by a pest control person. Cats should have a physical once a year and make sure all of their shots are current and up to date.

Cat Tail Surgery Or Broken Leg

I had one cat that landed wrong at 8 PM, and he had to be rushed to my vet and have his leg set in a cast. I had to do physical therapy with him to encourage him to walk on his leg. One day, I noticed a big lump on my young cat’s tail. My vet removed the mass as it was not cancerous, and his tail healed up quickly. God bless our cats and keep them happy and healthy for many years to come.

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Cats And Fights

I Have Witnessed Cats Fighting With Various Kinds Of Animals Over The Years

Years ago, I had a female cat in a fit with a giant rat. The rat bit her on the face, and she healed up rather quickly. The worst fight was a female cat in a battle with a skunk as the skunk bit her face significantly. Luckily, I put salve on it, and it healed without too much of a scare. She had her rabies shots up to date since skunks are known to carry rabies. One of my house cats was in a fight with a bat. We installed new shingles on our house, and the bat got in that way. My cat was 15, but she wore out the bat, and I was able to get it outdoors. My poor cat was huffing and puffing toward the foot of my bed. One of my outdoor cats got in a fight with our dog. Our dog kept chasing him around the house, and then suddenly, he turned around midway and lunged at her nose with his claws fully extended. She never attacked any of our cats again.

Tom Cat Fights

Years ago, I had three Tom cat brothers who patrolled the farm. If a stray Tom dared show his face on our farm, the three brothers would gang up on him, and he would never return. One time, my housecat snuck out, and the three brothers went after him; luckily, he managed to wiggle himself deep into the bales of straw stored in that building, and he was delighted when I took him back into the house unscathed. Tom cat fights can be brutal as they bite the tips off their ears or leave terrible wounds or scares on each other.

Never Try To Separate Cats In A Fight

If you see outdoor cats fighting, don’t think you can separate them. You may be scratched or bitten and need to see your doctor for rabies shots. If you throw a bucket of water between them, one will run away, perhaps. Sometimes, if you have cat food, you can call them. They may forget about the fight and want to eat. If cats are in a battle for their territory, they will fight until one is the victor. Cats do not back down easily.

Female Cat Fights

One time, my purebred Siamese cat went outdoors and beat up one of my outdoor female cats. My Siamese was a nasty fighter, and I felt so sorry for my outdoor female cat. Siamese cats think they rule over all other cats. Female cats do not fight nearly as much as the males do. They fight mainly to ward off Toms and protect their kittens.

Treating Your Injured Cat

If the wound is not too bad and the rabies shots are up to date, you can put an ointment on it for cats, and it should heal up fine. If it is a deep wound, take your cat to your Vet ASAP. If it smells or looks terrible, seek the help of your Vet. I hope your cats do not get into any nasty catfights.

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Cat Come Home

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

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 26, 2023
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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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