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Cats Do Not Like Cold Drafts

My house cats love to curl up on a blanket over my chair or couch. I have also noticed my cat Kohl sleeping in front of my electric fireplace. I have two heated cat beds in my house. I have a heated water dish in my other home and one in my outdoor cat building. Your cat’s health needs to have fresh water every day. Conrad loves to curl up and sleep in a covered circular heated cat bed. My outdoor cat sleeps in a heated small dog house on a bench in the outdoor building. My cat’s next door has a small heater that heats the house. They have heated windowsill cat beds, heated tiny dog houses, covered heated beds, and beds with large towels to lay on. If any of my cats feel a draft, they immediately go to a wild area out of the draft. Never put a cat bed on the ground; it will be cold and drafty. Always place the cat bed on a sturdy bench or on shelving where the bed cannot slip or fall off. I remember my cat beds away from doors and areas that get a lot of foot traffic—cats like a quiet area where they can rest without being awakened by you moving around.

Taking Care Of Feral Cats In Cold Weather

Buy a small heated dog house and a heated water dish and place them in an area that is draft free. Be sure you make a clear path for them to enter and exit the house after it snows. Put some cat food in a bowl for them and ensure it has not frozen at night. Put out fresh water for them every day. Give them canned food in the morning, as it will add more nourishment to their diet to help them maintain their body temperature. Take the feral cats to your Vet for shots if you can safely catch and transport them. Your feral cats should be able to withstand the cold weather if they have these provisions.

Never Let Your Cat Outdoors In The Winter Months Unless You Have Them On A Cat Harness

People have told me they have seen cats outdoors in horrible snow storms. One woman rescued a cat that had his paws frozen to the sidewalk. She had to pour hot water on his feet to free him from the sidewalk. She took him to the Vet and had his feet treated for frostbite. Luckily, he recovered and could walk and move around well. Cats originally came from Africa and cannot survive in cold weather without shelter. If your cat ran away from you, if you let him out in the winter, he could die from exposure to the elements. One woman found a cat almost completely frozen one winter morning. She placed the poor cat in front of her furnace, and he began to move. She saved his life, luckily. Keep your cats warm, healthy, safe, and happy this winter.

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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

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 11, 2021
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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

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 23, 2021
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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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Giving Your Cat Medicine

Dealing With Cats That Know Its Time For Their Medicine

Your cat will probably try to hide when it sees you coming with its pill. Start giving your cat his pills at a different time every day. If you wait only twenty minutes, your cat may not realize it is time for his medication again. Do not look at your cat before you get his medicine ready. Cats seem excellent mind readers, and it is hard to fox them out. Mix his pills with some tuna canned in water, and he may swallow them right down. Some cats will pick through the food and spit the pill out. Make sure your cat has swallowed his pill before you leave the room. I like to use a pill gun for cats. It looks like a syringe with rubber grips instead of a needle on the end of it. It fits in your cat’s mouth perfectly, and you can push the pill down so he can swallow it easily. Always give your cat treats when they take their medicine without a fuss.

Give Your Cat His Medicine After His Catnap

A cat that just woke up from a nap is not 100 % alert yet; therefore, they are easy to catch. I have had excellent luck giving a liquid cat medicine that has just awakened from a restful and relaxing catnap. Pills are also easier to give to your cat after his nap. Fully alert cats may scratch and bite you to get out of taking their medicine.

Outdoor Cats And Medicine

I had sickly cats come to my farm years ago. You have to grab them from the nape of their neck and ensure you have complete control over them before giving them a shot. I have caught wild cats in a fish net and given them the necessary antibiotics to help them recover. I doctored one cat for an entire winter, and then he went to live at my neighbor’s house. He thought I would escape that mean woman and her wicked syringe, not realizing I had saved his life.

Flea Bath

Most cats hate baths. I adopted a young cat that had fleas. I took her down to my basement, and she had a flea bath shampoo treatment with warm water in a baby tub. I had to hold her just right so she could not claw me up with her claws. I had her by the nape of her neck while I held down her back end so she could not wiggle out of my control and harm me. She looked like a different cat after her bath. She was a very loving cat and my house cat for 18 years. They now make a net bag that contains your cat except for his head which sticks out of the mesh bag. I would recommend one of these for bathing your cat, trimming his claws, and giving medicine to difficult cats, no matter how easy you try to make it for your cat. Some cats do not realize we are trying to help them feel better. We will do anything for the health of our dear feline friends.

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Having A Feral Cat

Catching Your Feral Cat

I prefer using a live animal trap baited with tuna canned in water. Place your tuna in the web, and you should have your feral cat captured in two days unless she is familiar with live animal traps. I have also used a heavy-duty fishing net with extra thick leather gloves to capture the cat. Persistence pays off when trying to catch a feral cat. Humans have mistreated some wild cats, so they are suspicious of all humans until trust gets established again.

What To Do With Your Just Captured Feral Cat

Isolate your new cat from your other cats, as she may be sick or have fleas. Put her in a small room with litter, food, and water. Take her to your Vet ASAP to have her checked for a microchip and spayed flea bath, and shots if no microchip is found. Approach her on her terms only until she realizes you do not want to harm her. She may jump at the windows and more if she has lived in the wild for a long time. Make up a cozy place for her to sleep. A box with an extra thick towel will be good, to begin with. Talk gently to her and never yell at her, as she will get frightened very quickly. After your cat returns from the Vet, please give her a cat treat, so she will see that going to the Vet can be a rewarding and good outing.

Spend Time With Your Feral Cat

Talk to her gently and make her feel that you love her. Your feral cat will not sit on your lap or lie on your bed anytime soon. It could take six months or more for your adult wild cat to trust you 100 %. Feral kittens generally warm up to you sooner. Some feral cats remain aloof their entire lives. Some feral cats will want to give you a little nip now and then as a warning. Plenty of toys for your cat to play with will help her with boredom. Have toys that you and your cat can interact with together. Your feral cat may see you in a new light the more time you spend together with things she likes to do. Give treats when she acts extra good or sits on your lap.

Your Feral Cat Has Now Become Your Pet Cat

She may never be a lovey-dovey cat, but she is your pet cat. Feral cats can make good house cats if you let them come to you on your terms. They do not care to be captured and held if they do not jump in your lap alone. Feral cats will generally end up being one-person cats. Feral cats often only trust their owner and no one else. Be patient with a wild cat; you can have a fine feline friend for many years. All cats deserve a second chance to have a happy and rewarding life with someone who loves them just as they are.

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Cat Help Tips

Putting Your Cat In A Pet Carrier

Never stick your cat’s head in the carrier first; he will likely bite or scratch you. Trim your cat’s claws before putting him in a carrier. Put your cat’s buttocks on the page first for a fast and safe loading experience. Give your cat a cat treat once he is in the carrier safely so he thinks of the page as a place to go where he will be rewarded.

Taking Your Cat For A Ride In Your Car

Place him in a pet carrier, as he may be frightened to ride in your car. Some cats have gotten down by the brake in the vehicle, almost making it impossible for you to stop your vehicle in a hurry safely. Your cat may be climbing all over you, distracting your eyes from the road. I had an older Siamese cat trained to sit on one’s lap in the car. She sat on my lap and was perfectly behaved. I adopted her when she was eight years old. Take your cat for a ride as a young kitten so she will get used to the car rides.

Why Did My Cat Wet On That

Some cats will wet on a stranger’s clothing in your home. They may not like the newcomer in your home, which is their way of showing disapproval. Cats do not like changes at all. If you switch to a new kitty litter, ensure you still have the old brand out, as they might refuse to use the new brand of litter. If you do not change your kitty litter often enough, they may use your house plant for their litter box. A female cat may wet something because you decided to add another female cat to your household. Toms spray furniture if they smell a female cat in the season to mark their territory.

Overeating

Some cats may eat so fast that they may vomit later on. Cats can be nighttime eaters and will pack on the pounds then. Take their food away from them at night and put it back for them first thing in the morning. Buy cat food for weight control and senior cat food for your older cat. Cut down on cat snacks and treats.

Some Cats Do Not Like To Be Held

I have discovered over the years that female cats do not want to be held or petted on the head for long. Male cats are very tolerant of being stored and rubbed most of the time; Feral cats seem never to like being kept unless they jump on your lap on their own. Never force a cat to let you have or pet them, as they will become less tolerant.

Feral Or Scared Cats

Let a feral or scared house cat come when they choose to go to you. Feed them cat treats and talk gently to them. It could take six months, but they will eventually warm up to you. One of my cats finally trusted me enough to sleep at the foot of my bed at night and let me hold him and pat him on the head. Trust has to be earned between you and your cat.

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How To help Your Cat Shed Those Unwanted Pounds

How To Help Your Cat Shed Those Unwanted Pounds

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 22, 2021
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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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Eye Cancer and Your Cat

I once had a Calico kitten, and I named her Cleopatra. Cleopatra was a beautiful light-colored Calico cat. Cleopatra loved to play with her Mother’s tail. Cleo was born on my farm in the barn we had. She had three siblings of various colors. Her Mother was an excellent huntress and would come home with gophers and mice she had killed. Cleo would follow me everywhere. She helped me when I was repairing items outdoors. Cleo would rub up against me constantly and purr away. She was the excellent company when I was outdoors.

Cleo would chase leaves and pounce on them as a kitten. She followed her Mother on her Mother’s hunting expeditions. Her Mother taught her all of her excellent hunting skills. Cleo kept up with her Mother as far as her hunting skills were concerned. Her brother and sisters would play together constantly. Her brother was an all-black kitten; one sister was a yellow tabby, and the other was a gray-striped tabby cat.

Cleo was always very healthy and energetic. She loved climbing up in the hay loft and sleeping in the excellent hay. I think she had the significant threat of a pigeon now and then. I also saw some rabbit fur on occasion in the barn.

When Cleo was about six years old, I noticed her eye was watering and was full of matter. I put eye drops in her eyes and saw they were not helping her. I took her to my vet, who diagnosed her with eye cancer. Cleo got along fine for about nine months. I noticed her eye was getting worse. My vet had told me that he could not operate on her and that the eye cancer had spread to her brain. I decided to have Cleopatra put to sleep. I never want to see any pet suffer. Cleopatra was a fantastic loving cat.

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Asthma In Cats

Asthma can be deadly if it is left untreated in your cat. Your cat’s airway can constrict so much that he may stop breathing. Your pet cat can breathe through his mouth if his nostrils get plugged in because of respiratory issues. Take your cat to your local veterinarian for a complete exam to find out your cat’s diagnosis ASAP.

Cats can have a terrible cough that sounds like they are coming down with pneumonia. Your cat may start vomiting every day. Your cat may make a horrible distressing sound, like he is in horrific pain right before coughing loudly. When your seemingly healthy cat presents odd symptoms, take him to your vet for blood work until you get to the root of the problem.

Cats can get so stressed that they develop Asthma. Some cats get an asthmatic attack from dust, scented or dusty cat litter, perfume, smoke, mold, stress, and a dry house in winter. If you start using a new scented cat litter, you should stop using it. Some cat litters have so much dust that it can cause an asthmatic attack. Strange people in your house, such as a repairman, could cause an asthmatic attack in your feline friend. Never smoke around a cat with Asthma.

Have a place where your cat can rest and relax that is peaceful and quiet. Your vet will most likely give your cat a steroid shot that helps open your cat’s airway, making it comfortable for him to breathe. Steroid shots last 4 to 6 weeks before your cat gets another shot. Asthmatic inhalers for people also help cats. It would be best to buy a mask for your cat that the inhaler fits into. Keep your home at a pleasantly warm temperature. Cold air can make it harder for your cat to breathe.

A new cat food could cause an asthmatic attack. If our house is dirty or moldy due to flooding, have your house professionally cleaned for your cat’s overall health along with your health and well-being. You probably should have the vent work on your furnace cleaned out. Always be attentive to any new issues your cat may have with breathing. Your cat depends on you and your vet for his overall health. Good health to you and your feline friend.

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Cats And Christmas Trees And Decorations Decorations And More

Cats And Christmas Trees, Decorations And More

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 7, 2020
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Cats And Your Christmas Tree

If you put up a live tree, make sure you do not mix a powder with water to help preserve your tree. Cats have been known to drink the water under your live tree, and the water may kill your cat, or he will be very sick for a long time. Cats love to climb trees; your tree will fall to the groundbreaking decorations and make a big mess. Some cats may try to eat the pine needles, which will lodge in their intestines and cause a blockage. Vacuum up any fallen needles immediately to prevent that from happening to your cat. Pine tree needles can be fatal and cause liver damage to your pet cat. Ensure you cover up the water under your live tree so your cat cannot drink the toxic water. I prefer artificial trees, but cats can still knock them over. I like small ceramic trees that are molded with decorations, and they have internal lights that cannot cause any damage to your cat.

Cats And Decorations

Never put tinsel on your Christmas tree. Your cat may choke or have intestinal distress from eating and chewing on tinsel. If your cat chews on your Christmas tree lights, he can be badly burned or electrocuted. Broken glass and ornaments, and metal hangers can injure your cat. The fewer the decorations on your tree, the better off you and your cat will be. I like using plastic, cloth, or felt ornaments on a tree as these should be safe if your cat takes them off of your tree. I had a glass ornament fall off a tree once, which shattered into many small pieces before I had cats. If a cat eats a tree bulb that you had out to replace one when it burned out, your cat could die from the cuts; the bulb would cause going down his throat. Be extra cautious with tree decorations and lights if you must use them, and have a Dear beloved pet cat. You don’t want a Christmas without your cat because the decorations or lights killed him.

Christmas Packages

Do not put fancy ribbons on your packages under the tree as your cat could swallow the ribbon, and it can get stuck in their stomach and intestines; they will need immediate attention, Do not tie yarn on any packages as it can get stuck in the back of the throat or inhaled. If your cat gets wrapped up in wool, he could lose his blood supply to that body part. Be very careful of anything bright and shiny that you may put on your package, as cats are attracted to bright shiny objects that may cause permanent harm or death.

Christmas Toys For Your Cat

When buying toys for your cat, make sure they are large enough so your cat cannot swallow them. Please do not give your cat any toy with a battery in it as your cat may chew on it and get battery acid in its system that will cause corrosive damage as they are toxic to your cat. Some cat toys come with batteries in them that are pet approved. Give your cat toys that are meant for cats. Some cats like to play with sponges and empty toilet paper rolls, which is fine unless your cat starts to eat the sponge. If your cat eats plastic, it must be removed by you. He will need surgery if you cannot remove the plastic from your cat. I hope you and your cat have a safe, healthy, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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