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Cats And Wild Animals That Become Friends

Cats And Wild Animals That Become Friends

Opossums And Cats

I have had opossums eat out of the same cat food dishes my cats eat. One older woman had a baby opossum in her home along with her pet cats. The opossum used the cat litter box and slept in the cat beds and her bed. She took her baby opossum to the Vet, where he had his shots and claws trimmed. He acted just like one of her cats and never tried to bite her. My outdoor cats would let them sleep in their heated cat houses in the winter months.

Raccoons And Cats

I have had many raccoons eat my cat food along with my cats. One raccoon bit my house cat on foot, and I had to bring her to my Vet for shots. Luckily, she had had her rabies shot and rec, covered from her foot bite. I never let her out of my house again after that incident. Raccoons can kill and eat your cats if they cannot find other food.

Skunks And Cats

Skunks and cats will share the cat food dishes, and I have never had a skunk spray my cats or me, thank goodness. I have seen skunks exit my cat building. I had one skunk that used to live under my deck, and she had her babies under the ramp. My cats never bothered her, and she never bothered them.

Mice And Cats

I have seen house cats hold a mouse between their feet to watch it and then let it run away. One cat had a pet mouse he would let sleep curled up in his hair at night. One male cat enables the mouse to eat and drink from his dishes. A family had three cats and one pet mouse. One cat loved the mouse, and the other two viewed it as a beautiful meal. The cat that loved the mouse made it his mission in life to save the life of his mouse friend at all costs, and he succeeded.

Birds And Cats

I had a cat that grew up in a house with parakeets before I adopted her.; I adopted a parakeet, and she dearly loved him. She would lay on the edge of the bed next to his birdcage and listen to him sing away every day. One day a cat came into our house that liked birds in another way, and my cat gave that cat a once over, and she never bothered her pet bird again. One crow fed a homeless baby kitten ground-up worms and saved the kitten’s life. I bet that kitten loved birds and protected them from other cats. I had an outdoor cat with a Blue Jay in her mouth, and I told her to drop it, and the Blue Jay flew away unharmed. I had one cat that grew up in a vet office, and he learned to like all kinds of animals.

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The Aggressive Or Annoying Cat

The Aggressive Or Annoying cat

I  Have Had Several Aggressive Cats Over The Years

A Mother cat with kittens will be aggressive and defensive if you reach into her cat bed when her kittens are with her. She is trying to defend her kittens, so do not feel wrong about that. Try to pat and hold the kittens when their Mother is not near. Kittens will be aggressive and mean if their Mother is that way. A mild and even-tempered Mother cat will have soft and even-tempered kittens. Ask to look at and hold the Mother cat of kittens you might want to adopt if she is friendly and purrs away while you have her go ahead and embrace one of her kittens.

 

Mr. Gray And Winchester

Mr. Gray and Winchester were friends, and then they fell over something. Mr. Gray used the Winchesters’ litter box, which started their slapping match. Mr. Gray or Winchester will start hissing and growling, and the slapping fest commences. I have finally learned to ignore them, and then they tend to act better as their behavior is a way to get my attention. I have placed one in another room of the house, and they work fine for about a week, and then they slap away again. I brushed them with the same brush and put each other’s scent on them, which helped some. Both cats are declawed, so they can not hurt each other. Play with your cats that do not get along and wear them out so they do not feel like fighting.

Feral Cats

Feral cats will never be as tame as those that are not feral cats. Feral cats can be unpredictable and get mad all of a sudden. I have adopted some feral cats over the years, and some were impossible to touch and hold but were excellent mousers. A wild cat will come to you on their terms only. Do not pick up a feral cat and expect it to sit on your lap, as it will likely bite you. If the wild cat jumps on your lap, talk gently to it and do not make sudden moves to scare it or make it think it has to defend itself. Some feral cats became feral because their owners dumped them out or they were mistreated daily by their owners. A wild cat will always have some trust issues. Be kind, gentle, and loving to your wild cat, and do not expect him to respond immediately to you, as trust takes time.

Annoying Cats

Some cats love to get into mischief when you are talking on the phone. Ignore your cat and let him do his thing, and he will stop doing that negative behavior, as it did not work to get your attention away from your phone call. A sick cat can start meowing and yowling for attention. If your cat starts this behavior, take him to the Vet and have him checked over, as it could be a matter of life or death for your cat. One of my cats loves to rub her scent all over the door or the edge of the stove, and I have learned to ignore her, and she has finally stopped doing that. A board cat can be annoying, so put more cat toys out and interact with your cat more. All cat behaviors have a cause and can often be corrected with patience and love. I hope you and your cats can live in perfect harmony.

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Cats That Are Difficult To handle

Cats That Are Difficult To Handle

Cat Harnesses

Some of my cats love to walk on a cat harness. Cali loves to get outdoors and walk around with a harness on. I have to put a saddle on her because she is declawed and would be defenseless in the country without her front claws. Cali also needs a Lactaid ringer treatment once a week to help her kidneys eliminate toxins. Winchester used to love to go outdoors with a harness on. He is furious when I try to take the harness off, and he tries to bite me. I am not taking him for walks anymore. I put him in my cat’s outdoor playpen, and he seems OK.

Giving Your Cat His Meds

I have had a few cats that would swallow their pills right down. Most cats will wiggle, scratch, and do almost anything to get out of taking their Meds. I have a pill syringe for cats that works nearly every time I administer their Meds. I put liquid medicine in a dropper, place it in the back of their throat, and squeeze the dropper, and they generally swallow it down. Brushing your cat’s teeth work best with a small cat toothbrush. I have used the plastic ones that fit on your finger, only to have blood running down my finger.

Cat Grooming

I comb out my gentle cats first, and the more difficult ones can sit and watch. I had one cat that hated to be groomed, and after he sat and watched some of my other cats getting groomed and heard them purr, he let me groom him. Never groom or hold a cat against his will if you want to be able to help him out in the future. Cats that think they are not being treated right will avoid you at all costs. I have groomed some of my cats while they were eating a favorite cat treat or snack.

The Dreaded Vet Visit

Cats will hide when they think you are taking them to the Vet. Give your cat some of his favorite food and grab him by the nap of his neck and place him in your pet carrier. For the more wild cats in your household, catch them in a fish net, grab them by the nap of their neck, and put the rear end in the carrier first. Never put their head in the pet carrier first; they will wiggle and most likely out-maneuver you and escape. Make the ride to the Vet enjoyable for them. Do not play loud music in your car or get mad because they are meowing loudly. Your cat is afraid because he does not know what will happen to him. Talk to your cat gently and reassure him that everything will be OK. Give your cats some of their favorite cat treats when they behave at any task that has to be done to help them. I hope your next Vet visit goes well.

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Treating Your Ailing cat

Treating Your Ailing Cat

Cats With Kidney Disease

My house cat Cali has mild kidney disease. Once a week, I give her a lactate ringer injection which helps her eliminate the waste from her kidneys. She absorbs the lactate through her skin which goes into her bloodstream and therefore helps filter her kidneys of garbage. Cali puts up with this treatment exceptionally well and seems to hold her own. I give her the food of her choice since she refuses to eat kidney function cat food. Wet food is necessary to help keep her hydrated. She loves Hartz delectables squeeze up moist cat food and their bisque varieties of chicken or tuna. I also make sure she has plenty of fresh water available at all times to drink. Eventually, your cat with kidney disease will keep losing weight and constantly vomiting their food. Unfortunately, this is when you should have them put to sleep so they do not have to suffer.

Cats With Asthma

My cat Conrad has asthma and needs his inhaler when there is lots of pollen or dust in the air. He can get by for months sometimes with no inhaler at all. When pollen is in the air, he starts coughing and cannot stop until he gets a puff out of his inhaler. He has learned to accept the inhaler, which helps his breathing.

Be Careful Handling Your Sick Cat

If your cat feels very bad, he may try to bite you because he is in a lot of pain. Hang onto your cat by the Nap of their neck and place the rear end first into their pet carrier. Cats that do not see the cage will go into it much easier than a cat that can see it head-on. Put on heavy gloves if your cat tries to bite you so you will not be hurt as much. You can place a cat treat in the cage and hope your cat may walk right in if your cat likes his cat treats. A fish net works well for catching cats as you can grab them by the Nap of their neck in the net. I hope you and your cat arrive at your Vet safely and that your cat has a speedy recovery.

Medicines And Your Cat

I have a pill holder that looks like a syringe that holds pills. With the drug on the end, I push down on the needle, and then my cats get their medicine safely. I also have mixed wet cat food with crushed pills which works sometimes. Cats seem to know when to take treatment, so you must look for them in their favorite hideouts. I put my cat’s ear mite medicine in a small dropper and squeeze it into their ears.

Treating Your Elderly Cat

Cats develop many of the same diseases we get as we age, and they will require more Vet checkups. Most older cats love heated beds or warm blankets to curl up in. Buy more wet cat food for your older cat, which will help keep him hydrated. If your cat has arthritis, buy him some cat medicine for that. Your cat may need some of his teeth pulled so he will not die from heart failure due to decayed teeth. Your cat could get cancer, and you will not want to see it suffer, so you should have them put to sleep so it will die peacefully. Your older cat will have a more challenging time getting around, so consider placing a litter box on the main floor of your home for them. I purchased a ladder that helped my cat get into my bed easier. Take your cat to your Vet if you notice any unusual behavior ASAP, as you may save their life. Treat your Dear cat with all the love he has shown you over the beautiful years you have had together. May you and your cat age gracefully together.

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Cats Seem To Know When You need Them The Most

Cats Seem To Know When You Need Them The Most

Cats Are Very Intuitive

Cats can read us by the look on our faces or how we act. Cats seem to know if you have had a hard day and may lick your hand or face. Cats will also curl up and purr away on your lap. When I came home from the hospital, my cat would check on me every hour. My cat wanted to make sure I was OK. Cats seem to know if you are crying, you would like them to sit on your lap and keep you company. One of my house cats started growling for no reason, and shortly, a tornado passed through our town, which was only 4 miles away. Cats know that when you are smiling, you are happy, and a cat treat will come shortly.

Death In The Family

Cats get very depressed for a long time when a household member dies. After my Mother died, my Siamese cat would sit next to the bathtub and wail in a sharp Siamese cat voice. She was also very depressed when her pet parakeet died. She had come from a home that raised parakeets before I adopted her. Every morning she would listen to Perry the parakeet sing away; he was her animal friend. Sugar was very attached to people and animals that she loved. Sugar would sit in my lap more after my Mother died. We were good therapy for each other.

Cats Can Warn You

A cat at a nursing home would jump in bed with a resident who would generally die within two days after the cat visit. Cats can warn you about a gas leak in your home. They can smell it and then come back into the house with their nose curled up. The cat made the homeowner follow him outdoors to the gas leak, and she called the gas company and got the leak fixed, saving both of their lives. Cats can warn owners of an impending seizure that protects them from significant injury. Cats must lead their owners to the kitchen to show them they forgot to shut off the stove. Cats have to awaken their owners to warn them of a fire in the home that saves them from burning or suffocating to death.

Cats Looking Out For Us

My cats know I wouldn’t say I like mice, and one drowns them in a water dish. One time my dryer vent came off, three mice came in, and my cat drowned all of them. Cats will share their toys with you, and you and your cat can play with them together for a little while. My cats curl up in my lap, and we generally take a catnap together. One night my cat Sebastian saw a man walking down my road, and he growled, which got my immediate attention. I pulled down the shade and thanked Sebastian. Cats comfort us every day.

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Difficult Cats

Various Cat Personalities

The Aloof Cat

Some cats like to run and hide and be left alone. Your cat may be annoyed or angry when you try to interact with them. I have one cat I have had for nine years, and finally, he will sit on my lap and let me pat him on his head. I have one female cat that growls and hisses at me if I try to hold her, and I have had her since she was born. I let her do her own thing, and then we get along just fine. Some cats are one-person cats, and their loyalty goes to that person.

The Fickle Cat

Several cats seem to have different personalities every other day. One of my female cats will let me pet her one day, and the next day, she will growl and hiss and slap me silly with her front paws. Fickle cats want affection only on their terms. If you accidentally step on your cat’s tail, he may try to bite your leg for several days after the incident occurred. Cats do not forgive easily and will immediately let you know that.

The Cat With A Harness On

Some cats do not like to have a harness on at all. With that harness on, some cats will lie down and act like death is imminent. I have had several cats who loved to walk around with a harness and a lead rope on. If I do not control them, they could run off and get killed by a coyote or other wild animal.

The Cat That Knows When They Are Going To The Vet

Catching a cat, you will bring to your Vet can be quite the ordeal. Your cat will do its best to evade being seen or captured. I have had to use a fishnet to capture some of them. One day it took 1 hour to catch my male cat, which is nine years old. I finally got the net over him in my kitchen, and then when he arrived at my Vet, he got his distemper shot. His brother ran around in the Vets office before walking back into his cage alone. I found one of my house cats hiding in the shower, thinking I would not see him there. My one female cat, that is 11 years old will bite your finger to avoid going to the Vet, but she ends up there in the end.

Cats That Demand All Things On Their Terms

I discovered that male cats make for better lap cats than female cats. The females will stay on your lap for a while, then jump off and do their own thing. Never try to hold onto a cat that does not wish to be saved, as they will hate being held more and more. If a cat does not want to play a cat game with you, leave him alone until he is ready to play. Fickle and aloof cats remain that way for most or all of their nine lives.

The Loving And Perfect Cat Personality

My cat Kohl that died recently, was the perfect cat. He always had an even personality and was very polite, loving, and kind. He was nice to everyone he met. I have had many cats over the years with beautiful characters and ones with up-and-down personalities, and I have loved all of them.

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Storms

We Feel On Edge As Storms Approach

We have a feeling of helplessness when storms approach. We may feel nervous or tired as a storm comes into our area. We cannot control the weather, so we pray that God will help us. I read an article one day about a man praying that God would help him as a flood approached his area. He prayed and prayed that God would save him. First, a man came and said I would help you leave your home, and he said no, God would save me. The water kept rising, and a man in a boat said he would rescue him, and again, he said no, God would save him. The flood was so bad by now that he was on top of the roof of his house, and a helicopter came along and told him to get it in, and again, he said no, God would save him. The flood swallowed him up in the water, and he drowned. He asked God why he didn’t keep him, and God told him that he had tried three times to keep him when the men came to help him. Remember, you must always use common sense, as God works to protect you from disaster or harm in many ways.

Have A Safety Plan If A Storm Approaches Your Area

Have a safe spot in your basement or a closet that you might be safe in if you do not have a basement. Have a food supply in your secure area, and tell others where you will be hiding if something lands on you, so they know where to look for you. Have a flashlight, cell phone, medicine, extra clothing, and something to cover you so you will not get hurt as badly by flying glass or other items. Have a chair, pillow, and blanket if you intend to sleep in your basement. Train your pets to come to the basement when you call them, as you will not have time to gather them.

Storms At Night Are Especially Scary

When you cannot see an approaching storm, it is scary indeed. I always try to listen to the wind and thunder and see if I can see lightning bolts. The air has a different smell when a tornado is in the vicinity. The stand can smell like fresh dirt worked up in the field. I also know the distinct sound of a tornado. It does sound like a freight train coming down the tracks full speed ahead. If I hear the train noise, I am in the basement ASAP. Listen to a radio or listen to the alerts on your cell phone.

A Tornado Did Hit Our Farm Once

My father was in the machine shed and got in the tractor with a cab. Luckily he had the shed doors open on both ends, or it would have sucked him out of the shed. I saw a chisel plow lifted up and down, and its wings were never 100 % tight afterward. Luckily, we had a few windows open in the house, or it could have taken one side out of the upstairs of our home. The tornado removed the open doors from the machine shed, caused tree and roof damage, and sucked in the sides of our old barn. We had it taken down after that. My Mother and I took cover under a heavy table. Pray to God without ceasing and have an excellent safety plan. God bless us and help us in nature’s storms in 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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Wild Animals That Can Kill Your Cat

Wild Animals That Can Kill Your Cat

Skunks And Cats

Years ago, we had a female who loved hunting by a creek close to our place. She would come home with gophers and other small rodents. One day our neighbor saw her in a fight with a skunk by the creek bed. He said she and the skunk had a terrible battle. She came home with a small hunk of her face missing. I put ointment on her face to prevent infection. She recovered pretty quickly, luckily. I was glad she did not get rabies from the skunk and that she survived her terrible ordeal.

Raccoons And Cats

Raccoons and cats will eat side by side and not have any problems at all. If you run out of cat food and the raccoon cannot find anything to eat, he will eat your smaller cats and kittens. Raccoons also carry rabies; your cat could pick up rabies from a raccoon bite.

Wolves, Coyotes, And Cats

Many farm cats and cats that live in mountain areas have been killed and eaten by wolves. Unfortunately, if a wolf spots a cat walking around and he is hungry, your cat will be his lunch. Do not let any house cat loose outdoors unwatched; you may never see your cat alive again.

Foxes And Cats

A fox will kill and eat kittens as it is hard for them to kill an adult cat. One party told me a fox got into a building where his cats were living, and the fox only left the heads of the kittens. Keep facilities in good repair so unwanted critters will not sneak in and kill your cats.

Weasels And Cats

Years ago, when we had barn cats, weasels would come into the barn and kill some of our kittens. The kittens would be perfectly healthy the day before the weasel attack. When a weasel kills a kitten, he sucks all of the blood out of it, and it is flat as a pancake in the morning. I would cry when I saw my little kittens dead.

Squirrels

The squirrel’s sharp teeth and claws can do a lot of damage to your cat. Your cat can also pick up fleas and ticks from the squirrel and other diseases.

Cougars

A cougar will make a quick meal for your cat. The cougar can move very quickly, and your poor cat does not stand a chance of encountering a cougar.

Snakes

Water moccasins and other venomous snakes can kill and eat your cats. Getting your cat to your vet ASAP would be best, or your cat will surely die.

Ground Hogs, Rats And Cats

The Ground Hogs have sharp teeth and claws that can injure your cat terribly. Rat bites can harm your cats, and your cat can pick up diseases from them.

Porcupines

The porcupine’s quills can become embedded in your cat. You must take your cat to your vet ASAP to remove the embedded quills from your cat. It will take your vet hours to remove them safely from your cat.

Domestic Dogs

Dogs have killed many cats over the years. A dog will shake your cat to death just for the sport of it. Many Pitbull dogs have killed cats. Some dogs have killed a cat that they like by accident. This form of play killed the cat because it was the kind of roughhousing they would do with another dog.

Keep An Eye On Your Pets Living Quarters

If your cat seems nervous or upset or stops eating, look over the living quarters for clues that a wild animal may be there. A dirty muddy water dish indicates a raccoon has been coming into your cats’ living quarters. If you find one of your dear pet cats died in the area, put your other cats in your house until you can get rid of the wild animal safely. God bless your cats from predators of all kinds.

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Cat Litters From Chewy.Com That Help Cats With Allergies To Kitty Litter

Cat Litters From Chewy.Com That Help Cats With Allergies To Kitty Litter

My Cat Conrad Is Allergic To Some Kitty Litter

Conrad needs his inhaler if he uses kitty litter scented with glade or Febreze. Conrad does not like dusty cat litter either. Conrad likes only certain brands of kitty litter because of his asthma. Conrad’s top picks for kitty litters are Natural cat litters.

Sani Cat Litter

I have used four boxes of Sani cat litter with activated charcoal, so your kitty litter always smells nice and fresh. Sani cat litter is a bit dusty, but it does not bother any of my cats. I like the kitty litter as it always has a fresh scent, and so do my cats. I just ordered four more boxes today from Chewy.Com.

Cats Pride Litter

I have used cats’ pride litter for over five years with no issues. The clumps hold together well for cleaning out the litter box. My cats never sneeze from using their kitty litter. Cats Pride kitty litter is very affordable and is well worth the money. I ordered three jugs of Cats pride litter from Chewy.Com today.

Naturally Fresh Walnut Shell Cat Litter

I have used the walnut shell cat litter for three years, and all 13 cats love it. None of my cats have any allergy issues with this kitty litter. I like that it is made from walnut shells and is environmentally friendly and biodegradable. The house smells like walnuts with this earth-nice cat litter from Chewy.Com. I ordered five bags about three weeks ago.

Arm & Hammer Naturals Clumping Cat Litter

I have ordered Arm & Hammer naturals from Chewy.Com for at least five years. I like the smell of corn in the kitty litter. My cats like the Arm & Hammer kitty litter and have no allergies to using it. It is an earth-friendly kitty litter and biodegradable. I am down to one bag on hand now. I will have to place an order with Chewy.Com soon.

World’s Best Kitty Litter

I started using World’s best kitty litter three years ago. It cleans up quickly and has no dust. I tried it because if I purchased 3, I got one free. Their kitty litter lasts a long time and forms an excellent solid clump. I am now down to one bag of the World’s best kitty litter, so that I will order it from Chewy.Com.

Other Natural Kitty Litters

I have used pine-scented kitty litter made from pine trees, wheat kitty litter made out of newspapers, and wood shavings from trees that have been sawed down on my farm. I have also used sand for kitty litter. I like natural kitty litter since they help save the environment and reduce cat allergies. When my cats are satisfied with kitty litter, I am confident with it, also. I want all the cats to be happy and healthy. OKO cat litter is made from newspapers and plants; my cats dig it. I hope you find the perfect kitty litter for your feline friend from Chewy.Com.

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