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I have had tom cats and some females take off for a month or more at a time.

I had a female outdoor cat that would go to the neighbor’s house in the summer months. In the winter, she would return to her heated cat bed in an enclosed building.

I have had many tom cats take off for months at a time. They were probably in search of Juliet. They have generally taken off in the spring and summer months.

Some cats have taken off to live at the neighbor’s house because he had milk cows. What cat could resist fresh milk every day?

I had a gray-striped tabby cat for five years. One day I could not find her. After five years, she returned. She looked good. After she had been here for one month, she died. I guess she wanted to come home to die.

I have adopted a lot of cats over the years. Some have taken off for a week right when n I first let them outdoors. They might have been trying to find their way home or exploring their new surroundings.

I had a black and white female cat that was part Siamese and Himalayan that I had adopted. She lived at my place for quite a few years. I saw her at the neighbor’s house one-day whiles driving by. I learned from other neighbors that she was now living in their house. I was sad to lose her, but at least she had a wonderful indoor home in her old age. She had left me with her legacy of many kittens over the years.

Cats love to explore and roam around. It is a good survival skill. A cat should look for the best source of food in the wild. I hope your cat comes home shortly.

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Cat Hazards

Many cats die from poisoning every year. Please ensure all your poisons and hazardous chemicals are stored where your cat cannot reach them.

I will give you a list of poisons and chemicals that may be fatal if ingested by your cat:

drain cleaner
mouse poison
makeup
perfume
oil
antifreeze
floor polish
car wax
rust remover
glass cleaner
medications for humans
fertilizer
chemicals
gasoline
diesel fuel
and many more

Have a medication on hand that will induce vomiting if your cat has swallowed something that could be fatal. Check with your vet if he wants you to induce vomiting for your cat. It will depend upon what your cat has swallowed if it is necessary to induce vomiting. If you are unsure if your cat has ingested poison, but appears sick, call your vet ASAP. Depending upon what type of poison he may have swallowed, he could die in a manner of minutes.

Do not put any mouse poison or ant killer out if you have a cat. If you change your engine oil, put the old oil where your cat cannot reach it. Cats will drink antifreeze because it has a sweet taste. The antifreeze will kill your cat. Never, never leave out hazardous items that could kill your cat. Remember to make sure cupboard doors and closet doors are correctly shut. Cats can sneak into the smallest openings and quickly get into trouble.

Garbage can be a hazard. Your cat can get his head stuck in a can or a bottle and suffocate. Plastic bags can also cause suffocation if they become stuck in them. Dispose of your garbage correctly.

I hope your cat never swallows anything that will harm him. Always be extra careful with all cleaning supplies and chemicals.

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My Cats Broken Leg and His Road To Recovery

My Cats Broken Leg and His Road to Recovery

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date April 5, 2016
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Kohl is my oldest house cat. He was born and raised on my farm. At the age of four, he broke his leg.

He broke his leg on a Thursday evening at 8:00 P M. My cat Garfunkel was walking across the floor while Kohl was jumping down from a desk. Kohl did not want to land on Garfunkel, so he landed wrong from his jump to the floor. I heard Kohl screaming in pain. I thought he had stabbed himself. I looked him over and did not notice any bleeding. He ran down to my basement, screaming in pain. I finally caught him in a fishing net with a long handle. I then put him in a cage and called my vet.

I told my vet I thought he may have stabbed himself even though I noticed no blood. I was frantic with worry. I talked to my friends through my car speaker phone about Kohl on my way to my vet. I was driving fast, thinking he might die before I arrived. My vet removed him from his cage and placed him on the floor. When he tried to walk, it was clear he had broken one of his legs. My vet gave him a pain pill, and then he put him under the latter and put a cast on his leg.

Kohl did not put any weight on his broken leg for at least one month. I started moving his leg up and down for him. I would hold him up gently and help him bounce up and down on both of his hind legs. This seemed to help build up the muscle strength in his back legs. With my help, he started using his broken rear leg. He made a full recovery.

I hope none of your cats ever get a broken leg.

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How to Treat Your Cats Ear Mites

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 29, 2016
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Ear mites can be quite bothersome to your cat. Your cat will be plagued with having to itch and scratch at his ears to try to get some relief. If he keeps scratching at his ears, they will bleed and bother him more.

The ear mites are light – colored, and you need an otoscope to see them. Once large amounts of ear wax and excretions have formed because of the ear mites; you will notice brownish and black patches in your cat’s ears. Ear mites at this stage look like little pieces of black sand.

Ear mites that are not attended to will cause secondary ear infections. Bacteria and fungus can grow in your cat’s ears because of the ear mite infestation.

Outdoor cats are more prone to getting ear mites than indoor cats. Because of ear mites, older or weaker cats can develop a severe condition quickly. If you notice your cat shaking his head, you will know he has a bad case of ear mites.

Dirty ears should always be cleaned out. An infection can generally be healed if it is treated with appropriate ear drops.

Clean out the ear canal with a cotton swab. Ensure you do not place the swab too deeply into the ear canal. It is best to have someone help you hold your cat securely while swabbing out his ears.

If you are unsure how to clean your cat’s ears, take him to your vet. I buy an ear mite solution from my vet or a farm store.

If you notice your cat holding his head to the side, the infection has spread to his inner ear. Take him to your vet ASAP, as you do not want him to lose hearing because of the ear mite infestation.

Ensure an ear mite solution to take care of infestations before they become a significant problem.

I hope your cat never gets ear mites.

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Cats Have Their Own Staff Their Owners

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 26, 2016
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Cats will only come when you call them if they want to go to you at that particular moment. My cats always come if I have a cat treat or tuna canned in water. I think cats are more intelligent than dogs. Dogs always try to be obedient where whereas cats feel for themselves. If a cat is sound to sleep, you can call them, and they will ignore you and keep sleeping. Our house cat probably dreams of a large mouse they just caught and how delightful it tastes when we try to wake them from their wonderful dream.

Cats are very good at letting us know what they want and when. My friend’s cat rolled an unopened can of tuna off the countertop in her kitchen. She opened the can of tuna for him to eat, and all was well with him and his mistress. Her cat tipped over his heating pad in the middle of the night to let her know it had become unplugged. She plugged his heating pad back in, and all was well.

Cats seem to have a sixth sense of the weather. My friend had a female Siamese cat that would hide under her couch just before the tornado siren went off in her area. Her cat immediately came out from under the sofa just seconds before the all-clear came from her local weather station.

Cats are excellent at getting what they want from us. My male cats will pour on the charm big time if they want me to give them a particular snack or food. My cats Russ and Lorenzo will put their arms around my neck and give me a cat hug after they get their cat treats. We love to please our feline friends; they seem to know it and get exactly what they want from us.

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My cats are excellent caregivers while I am sick

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 15, 2016
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Garfunkel lays as close as he can to me and purrs gently in my ear. Garfunkel also licks my face at night. He stays next to me all night and purrs quietly throughout the night. During the day, Garfunkel lays on my lap and looks at me very lovingly. He likes to follow me to my house’s different rooms to ensure I am OK.

Kohl lays on my lap and purrs away in the daytime. He makes sure I am never out of his sight. He leads the way to the bathroom and to the kitchen. Kohl will generally be fed a snack while I am in the kitchen. He will lay on top of a high object to get a bird’s eye view of my coming and leaving the different rooms in my house. Kohl also likes to sleep in my recliner at night or next to the heat register.

Conrad is a timid cat. Conrad finally came out of hiding after two days. Conrad was then very attentive and affectionate to my every need. Conrad would check on me every forty minutes without missing a beat. He would let out a shrill meow to ensure I was still alive; He would finally lie by my feet and fall asleep for the night.

M cats know when I am not feeling well and are very attentive and affectionate. My cats are kind and very loving feline friends.

Maggie, my outdoor cat, saw me through my picture window, and she stared at me for at least three minutes as if to say yes, Mother is home. Cali, Russ, and Bella were delighted to see me. My other cats next door are timid, but they did look me over for a while. Cats are excellent caregivers.

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Cystitis or Bladder Inflammation and Your Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 22, 2016
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My Russian Blue cat Catrenia had Cystitis. I had Catrenia for about four years before she got Cystitis. She was not as active as usual. Catrenia started sleeping a lot. I noticed her using the litter box quite often. Every time Catrenia used her litter box, she did not have much urine output. I took her to my vet, and he said she had Cystitis. My vet gave her antibiotics, some medicine, and exceptional cat food that helped with Cystitis.

My vet had told me he would like to have Catrenia if I ever wanted to part with her. My vet told me this about four years ago. I told my vet then I did not want to part with her. I was told by two of my vets that she would get a flare-up of Cystitis for the rest of her life now and then.

I have two other house cats, and buying expensive cat food for Cystitis for all three of my cats to eat was not an option that would work. I knew I would miss Catrenia terribly, but I thought her best option would be to live with my vet, who always wanted to have her. I called my vet and asked him if he would still like Catrenia, and he said he would still love to have her. Catrenia lived in the vet’s office for some time and recovered entirely by eating her exceptional cat food for Cystitis. She could get a flare-up again, but now she lives with a vet that can treat her every need. I visited Catrenia at my vet’s office at least once every two weeks. I could see that she was healthy and very contented living there.

Catrenia now lives in my vet’s house along with one other house cat that my vet has. Catrenia can now get all the care that her condition calls for 24/7.

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Cat Hierarchy

I have three cats in my house. My cats have a definite order of who is in charge. Kohl is my oldest house cat, and he rules the roost. If Kohl wants to sit on my lap, he gives Garfunkel a gentle nip as if to say get off of Mother’s lap. She is all mine.

Conrad is my youngest house cat. Conrad will lie down next to Garfunkel and expect Garfunkel to clean him. At least after Garfunkel has licked Conrad’s fur clean, he returns the favor. When Conrad is playing with a toy, Garfunkel watches his every move. Garfunkel will then play with the same toy, improving Conrad’s technique.

At bedtime, Garfunkel will lie close to my left shoulder. If Kohl sees him by my shoulder, he gives him a gentle nip so he can lay next to me. Garfunkel will then lie down farther in my bed. Conrad always waits until Garfunkel is in bed before he jumps in for the night.

My friend has an older male cat and a younger female cat. They will fight over which heated cat bed they think is the most comfortable in her house. They give each other a gentle nip until it is relinquished to the other cat.

My cat Cali is part Siamese and rules her house. Cali is always the first to greet me at the door in the morning when I feed my cats. When Addi had her kittens, she was the cat in charge. Cali did not like this, but she put up with it. After Addi’s kittens were about three months old, Cali was in order again.

With cats, there always seems to be an Alpha male or female cat that is the head of all the cats in her or his dominion. It is nature’s way of having a strong leader.

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Getting Your Cat Ready for the Cold Winter Months

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 5, 2015
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Ensure your outdoor cats have a place out of the wind. I have a unique building for my outdoor cats. I have heated outdoor beds in the building for my outdoor cats. I also have an old chicken nest filled with fresh straw. Cats or kittens without any protection from the elements can get the tips of their ears frozen off. My outdoor cats have a heated water dish. Your cat must have water available at all times for optimal health.

It is essential to check on your outdoor cats often in the winter. In a nasty blizzard, the opening of their building may get covered over with snow. Your cat may also become disoriented during a blizzard. You might save their life by alerting your cat’s well-being during a blizzard.

I have used a heat lamp to keep outdoor kittens warm. Ensure the heat lamp is away from anything that may catch fire. Give your outdoor cats extra food over the winter months to help them maintain more body heat. In cold weather, they will burn off any calories they may not burn off in warmer months.

My indoor cats have heated beds that they can rest or sleep in. They like to sleep in bed with me in the winter. They want to sleep next to the heat registers in my house. When I run an extra heater, I will find at least one of my cats sleeping next to it.

Ensure all of your cat shots are up to date before the cold winter months. A healthy cat can stand the cold much better than an unhealthy cat.

I ensure I have a good supply of cat litter and cat food before it gets icy out. You don’t want to slip on the ice and possibly break a bone trying to bring cat litter into your house.

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Should I give My Cats Shots for Diseases ?

Should I Give My Cats Shots for Diseases ?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 4, 2015
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All of my cats receive their yearly shots. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I live by this saying when it comes to my feline friends.

Distemper shots will save your kitten or cat from suffering or dying from a horrible disease. Years ago, some of our farm kittens got distemper. The kittens would have terrible coughs and diarrhea, and runny eyes. A few lucky kittens with an excellent immune systems would survive.

Even if your cat is always indoors, I recommend a Rabies shot. A rabid bat may enter your house. Bats can come into your house at any time. A bat may enter your home when you put a new roof on your house. A bat may land on your clothing; when you walk into your house, the bat comes with you. Bats are a high carrier of rabies. If your cat comes into contact with the bat, your cat could get rabies from the bat. You would not want to get rabies and go through all of the painful shots humans have to have for rabies.

Feline leukemia can be prevented with shots. I would highly recommend a trial for feline leukemia.

Make sure you ask your vet about Heartworm prevention for your cat. Your cat’ss heart can be completelyremovedr with Heartworms without proper prevention.

Take your kitten or cat to your vet and have him give your cat all of its necessary shots. Make sure you keep all of your cat’s photos up to date. Please keep a record book for each cat in your household and keep it current. By keeping a record of each cat, you will not miss any of their necessary yearly shots.

I hope your cat stays healthy and does not die from any of the mentioned diseases.

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