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Why Care For Your Cats Teeth? Pt 2

Date: April 28, 2017 Author: Debbie Comments: Leave a reply

Why Care For Your Cats Teeth? Pt2

There might be something caught in his teeth – like a piece of string, or a rubber band or wool or bones or anything that he has tried to eat and hasn’t quite finished doing so.

Again, do not attempt to be a DIY person – your pet needs special treatment, expensive though it may be – he needs to be seen by a VET to remove such things from his mouth. You could cause untold suffering by breaking teeth, hurting his gums or his tongue, scratching his throat with your big hands and tweezers – PLEASE save yourself and your cat by taking him to the VET.

Some cats salivate in excess. That is a sign that something is not quite right. His fur might be matted around his mouth area when he has been drooling too much. Infections can happen in his lip folds through something being caught in that area of his mouth. He might even have an allergy.

Cats have nervous complaints just as we do. His neck and spine control the movements of his mouth and his tongue. He might not be able to swallow properly because of a crick in his neck – he most certainly can’t remove food that might be stuck in a place between his lips and his throat or deeper down – this can all lead to Neurological disease.

Yes, cats have the same problems that we humans suffer if we are not careful with ourselves as well. All of this can cause bad breath in a cat.

Cat’s mouths will attract a disease as easily as you can stub your toe. Because – they lick things.

They lick themselves clean. They lick their entire bodies where they can reach. You have watched a cat clean himself. Do you not think that sometimes something he licks might get caught in his mouth, his throat or even be swallowed and cause him untold grief further into his tubing that might be causing him pain because it is slowly rotting away somewhere inside his body and he is notifying the world of this discomfort by coming up with bad breath?

Anywhere within he might have a tumour, an ulcer, an abscess – areas that can be affected are tooth roots, nasal cavities, anywhere within his mouth, even his eyes – whatever is causing bad breath and you are noticing the bad breath and it is not just due to what he just ate, he needs to be taken to the VET to be checked out immediately.

Kidneys and liver might be the cause. Diabetes might be the cause. Something growing like a cancer in his stomach and intestines. Whatever the cause, there is a bad smell, and bad smells spell out bacteria and bacteria is usually of the kind that is bad. The earlier he is diagnosed, the better for his health and for your own peace of mind.

Cats cost money not just in food – but in their care as well. They need to be loved and cared for just as you would another member of the family.

I would recommend when you first make the decision to bring a cat home to share your home, that you get medical insurance that covers your cat. It is not a, “Should I?” but an, “I must!” decision. That way, you are prepared financially when things go wrong with your darling pet – and things will and do go wrong when you least expect it.

Be warned.

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Why Care For Your Cats Teeth? Pt 1

Date: April 27, 2017 Author: Debbie Comments: Leave a reply

: Everyone suffers bad breath from what they have just eaten – even cats have the same problem

: . . Mineralised plaque forms tartar and if the plaque is not removed then this will lead to periodontal disease which is simply an inflammation that forms on the structures that support and surround the teeth

: Please do not think you can carry out general tooth cleaning with your own brush and toothpaste –

: cats have their own specially designed tooth maintenance machinery and potions – take your cat to the Vet to carry out this procedure and often.

Why Care For Your Cats Teeth? Pt 1

There is nothing more disgusting that bad breath in humans let alone your animals. As with humans, there h as to be an underlying reason when you notice a problem with bad breath or otherwise known as Halitosis.

Everyone suffers bad breath from what they have just eaten – even cats have the same problem. However, there is a difference to having bad fishy breath or garlicy breath than smelling like a tank of unmentionables just exploded way down deep somewhere in your body that is now in your mouth and you can’t get far enough away from it to get a long way from the stench.

As with anything there are causes – deep down causes and the unpleasant odour is just a warning that something is not right inside.

It might just be a matter of something wrong inside your mouth. Where a cat is concerned, dental disease is the most common problem behind bad breath. We at least are trained to brush our teeth and rinse our mouths at least twice a day, but where your cat is concerned he does not have such luxuries as a toothbrush or a mouth rinse thrust at him by his mother from the moment he is walking.

Even in cats, they have saliva and they have plaque, both of which carry their own form of bacteria. If plaque never gets removed then a cats mouth is subject to all sorts of disease that also plague us humans. Mineralised plaque forms tartar and if the plaque is not removed then this will lead to periodontal disease which is simply an inflammation that forms on the structures that support and surround the teeth – gums easily become involved with this inflammation and there you have it – instant bad odours from the mouth caused through insufficient cleaning of the mouth area to put it nicely.

The pain that comes with all of this inflammation then causes your cat to stop chewing effectively and then of course he probably will not enjoy being touched in that area either and will start to resent and react accordingly and become a very grumpy cat.

Please do not think you can carry out general tooth cleaning with your own brush and toothpaste – cats have their own specially designed tooth maintenance machinery and potions – take your cat to the Vet to carry out this procedure and often.

If left untreated and uncleaned, then other serious health problems will result – not just oral pain, but abscesses, loss of teeth, infections throughout the body and a failure in heart and kidney health.

We are talking SERIOUS when it comes to bad breath.

Bad breath can be caused by smelly diets. Not sure what you can do about that when your cat probably loves his food – and a particular flavour and make.

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Why Do Cats Scratch?

Date: April 26, 2017 Author: Debbie Comments: Leave a reply

: All cats scratch. You must have seen them. Or even felt them. shredded sofa corners or armrests

: It is nigh on impossible to make him stop because scratching is in a cat’s natural behaviour.

: Being prepared, means getting stuff into the house called cat furniture.

: we are talking about scratching posts, climbing and scratching gymnasiums

Why Do Cats Scratch?

All cats scratch. You must have seen them. Or even felt them. It is an inbred habit that NEEDS to be fulfilled. They HAVE to do it.

It is nigh on impossible to make him stop because scratching is in a cat’s natural behaviour. Evidence can be seen everywhere that might give you a clue as to whether a house has as one of its tenants – a cat.

It is no secret when you enter someone’s house and see shabby drapes that are half ripped off their attachments to the window, or their length is severely curtailed by material that has been ripped in several places. The poor owners are not purposely trying to make you feel sorry for them – they are genuinely down-trodden by the behaviour of their cat

Apart from frayed nerves as well as shredded sofa corners or armrests, your friend might be quite normal once you have deduced why their house is in such a state.

When you are in the decision making time about whether you add a cat to your family or not, all of this destruction – massive, massive destruction has to be taken into account and you have to be prepared.

Being prepared, means getting stuff into the house called cat furniture. Yes, that’s right, Cats come with their own type of baggage – cat furniture. We are not just talking about numerous bags of kitty litter and a container for such – no we are talking about scratching posts, climbing and scratching gymnasiums, toys attached to wands, stuffed animals and other such toys for playing with, balls that roll or can be squished. Things to be pounced upon and things to be thrown and retrieved.

A basket for sleeping, throws, towels, their own bath, their own beauty parlour – I know, you are saying, hey you are getting a bit carried away now aren’t you? No I am not – because I have seen all of this stuff in my daughters house where live 4 adults and now the cat. My daughter does nothing by halves. And she has very expensive leather furniture and bedding, antique furniture pieces and paper that would stretch from end of a mile to another because she has several businesses that require massive amounts of paperwork.

And her pantry- well you name it the cat eats, drinks or is fed it.

We are being quite serious here.

Cat’s scratch. Therefore to live up-to-date in a modern apartment way above the clouds where no ordinary man can reach financially or physically without the added luxury of an elevator, this is what you need in your house when you decide that you are going have a cat join you and share in your living space.

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How To Protect Your Precious Things From The Cat

Date: April 25, 2017 Author: Debbie Comments: Leave a reply

: I am talking about an emotional attachment to a vase and then the flowers that are so carefully arranged inside that vase.

: Cats are not so bad as they have usually outgrown that playful come hither or else attitude. It is the kitten that needs watching,

: last thing you need is a clumsy four-legged wonderful ball of fur, upsetting the value by smashing it into smithereens at a moment’s notice.

: Have you ever heard of Museum Wax? These waxes are made specifically to protect both your precious item as well as the

How To Protect Your Precious Things From The Cat

Just because you love your cat, does not mean that he should take preference around things that are in your home. I am talking about things strategically placed, like things that are precious to you that sit atop your book shelf, in the centre of the table, or just carefully on your desk. Many of these things are of great value, whether they be permanently or temporarily – it doesn’t matter, they are worth something in your eyes and the last thing you need is a clumsy four-legged wonderful ball of fur, upsetting the value by smashing it into smithereens at a moment’s notice.

Cats are not so bad as they have usually outgrown that playful come hither or else attitude. It is the kitten that needs watching, although I have to admit that some cats cat can have their moments as well.

I am talking about an emotional attachment to a vase and then the flowers that are so carefully arranged inside that vase.

I am talking about heirloom Christmas tree ornaments lovingly placed around the tree.

I am talking about delicate figurines handed down from 5 generations ago skilfully arranged about the bookshelves.

I am talking about a carefully decorated cake left on the counter top for the birthday this afternoon.

I am talking about any number of situations whereby things of value are perched upon, laid down around, carefully stretched out over areas of your house to be seen and not be touched but admired.

How does one ask an animal, your new kitty to comply with the rules of the house right from the start of its life of sharing with you?

I have friends who creep around their new kitty with a bottle of water that can be squirted at him the moment he puts the wrong foot forward. I have other friends who throw tiny objects at their cat when he comes too close for comfort of precious items in their house.

These things have only incurred more breakages as far as I am concerned because in both situations both the kitty and the cat think their humans are playing with them!

No, you really have to employ the use of something strong that will enable your “stuff” to stay put no matter what beating it is going to get. Much like being prepared for an earthquake or high winds, these are the types of thoughts that you need to employ when you decide to bring a playful animal in to join your family.

Have you ever heard of Museum Wax?

It comes in tubs of 3 sizes and is a blend of Microcrystalline waxes that are fail-proof in the protection against damage caused by nature rearing it’s ugly head as it tends to do from time to time. Now let’s face it, if it protects from such extremes, then it must surely be safe to use around the paws of a playful cat.

These waxes are made specifically to protect both your precious item as well as the wood to which it needs to stay attached, or even other finishings such as marble, ceramic, glass, crystal or porcelain.

I would recommend a tube of Museum Wax anytime to each household whether they have a cat or not – because earthquakes and gale-force winds do not differentiate between a house that holds animals or just humans. It might be a good reminder right now to get some to shore up some of your things now in case something serious weather wise happens in the not too distant future.

Easy to use – just put some between your fingers, mould them into little balls and place them beneath each precious item. Even busy cats will have to be pretty strong to alter their resistance to movement once set in place. All you have to do when you need to reposition something is to give it a little twist.

It has its uses even when attaching frames to walls.

Sand or small stones made either of stone or glass will weigh some things down naturally as well. Have you tried those non-slippery pads of material that mariners or mobile home owners use in their boats and buses?

So you can make your house cat and kitten proof BEFORE he joins your household.

Nothing of course is entirely 100% PURRRFECT, however, something is better than nothing.

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How Do You Make Friends With A Cat That Is Shy

Date: April 24, 2017 Author: Debbie Comments: Leave a reply

: Like people, cats can be shy.

: In this type of situation, my best advice is to let them come to you rather than you go to them.

: However, if he is not showing any particular interest in you, then contain your disappointment and make yourself at ease in another corner of the room.

: Let him build a trust feeling for you before you make any friendly gestures

How Do You Make Friends With A Cat That Is Shy?

Like people, cats can be shy. You know yourself about such situations as there have probably been heaps of times when you yourself have tended to stay in a corner when confronted by new people or a new person who you really weren’t feeling comfortable about meeting.

In this type of situation, my best advice is to let them come to you rather than you go to them. That way, no boundaries are crossed, things are not said causing embarrassment, and lasting memories are not made to you or the cat for the rest of your lives. I know that sounds extreme, but in a real up close personal situation dreaded moments have been carefully avoided in the most delicate situations by adopting this safe approach.

You might really be interested in this particular cat. However, if he is not showing any particular interest in you, then contain your disappointment and make yourself at ease in another corner of the room. By allowing yourself to seem uninterested, then a shy cat can approach you in his own cautious way to check you out without feeling alarmed. Usually if your meeting with their owner is to span several, several minutes, like an hour or two, then this gives their cat plenty of time to suss you out from way over there. Playing being aloof can be fun, as you can always watch out of the corner of your eye when there are lulls in the conversation – and you both can begin to play the little game between you very subtly.

Eventually he will start to feel safe around your presence in the room and he might saunter out after a while and he might not. If he does, then make sure that you keep him at arm’s length as he is being very careful to judge what type of person you are. Maybe his human will enlighten you as to why he is behaving in such a way. He might be new to the family and maybe been rescued from an abusive situation – who knows? Everyone has their story and why shouldn’t this cat have their own story. You probably have lots of them that make up who you are – the same goes for him.

If there is a basket of toys around, then a good thing would be to throw something for him to play with. His response will either cheer you up or keep you down where you are anyway. Make sure you throw them away from you, so that there is no risk of interference on your part when he tries to retrieve it. Rooms are usually wide as well as long and there are doors that lead off them as well – so you have plenty of opportunities to play without seeming to play with him. No doubt, once the retrieval has taken place, then he will play with it for a while – you will notice when the interest has been lost when he totally abandons it and leaves it alone for quite some time. Then you know that it is safe for you to get it back yourself and to throw it again. Whatever you do, reverence her space by holding back on picking it up again. The last thing you want to do is frighten him back to his corner because you chose the wrong moment to pick it up and take it off him.

If there are toys in the basket that are attached to string or something similar, then be gentle and play that way. Perhaps the toy can crawl slowly back towards you. Perhaps the string will go a long way from you and this will give the cat plenty of space to bring out the hunter in him. Twitching movements and movements that imitate something of stealth are better movements than seemingly forcing him to come too near you. Have patience – he might just be content to watch the toy moving along and around the ground for a long while before he actually decides I want to play this game. Obviously something has happened in his past that is making him anxious and nervous around you. Let him settle down. Let him calm himself down. Let him build a trust feeling for you before you make any friendly gestures that could involve you both being in close proximity to each other.

Our daughter has a cat who only knows 4 people: her, her husband, and their two adult children. They live in an apartment 39 stories off the ground. He spends his days in their bed or just looking at life outside the window and all the little people and things that move around down there. He was very shy when we first arrived on the scene for a few weeks holiday. It took perhaps a week before he allowed us to actually see him eating his food in the kitchen area. And then it took another few days before he would actually just sit on the carpet near us. My husband has such a fondness for cats, so he was feeling quite put out that this cat didn’t appear to like him when ALL cats previous to this instinctively came to him ALWAYS. By the time it was time for us to leave and come home, they had developed a friendship in that the cat would get up on his knee and let him pet him. So I guess it will be quite a while when we get to visit them again, before we know whether the new friendship will be permanent or was just temporary at the time.

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How To Say Hi To A New Cat

Date: April 23, 2017 Author: Debbie Comments: Leave a reply

: Cats have voices just as we do.

: They purr for one thing. Purring is usually a sign of a content cat.

: he will chirrup to let you know usually

: Better to be safe and at a distance, than to be up close and ripped to shreds by angry paws.

How To Say Hi To A New Cat

Before we had cats, I often wondered what one does when being greeted by one when you visit friends. Previously it had been very awkward, because I didn’t know the cat and he didn’t know me, therefore I was always on tenterhooks at the beginning of the visit, just in case their cat was not a friendly cat. And let’s face it, some of them are not and that’s okay too. I don’t take to everyone I meet either.

I did some reading on the subject and found some very helpful hints.

Cats have voices just as we do. And they make sounds that are helpful to know about before you get into a “have you met our cat” situation.

They purr for one thing. Purring is usually a sign of a content cat. And if one is content, then they probably warm up to being the centre of attraction at times. If you are being introduced to a cat that is purring, then it is highly likely that you will both hit it off to a great start in your new friendship – just don’t do anything as you approach them to make them turn off their purring machine, such as talk loudly, unexpectedly, make sudden movements towards him or for that matter towards their owners.

The next one might make you giggle because I did when I first tried it. Have you ever made a chirruping noise around a cat before? Well, this type of noise is something that cats use to keep her kittens in line or get them to do something she wants them to do. The cat you are meeting might think that you could be interested in something or someone in another part of the room or even another room – he will chirrup to let you know usually – you could try your own hand at chirruping yourself, which would definitely make the cat at ease in your presence – even if it makes you feel a wee bit funny when you first hear yourself doing it.

You will know when a cat is not a particularly friendly one – they will hiss and /or growl. That’s right, they will hiss/or growl. For some reason, your presence is making them feel upset, maybe a little frightened or even downright scared. Perhaps you are even making him angry! Thankfully I have never been in such a situation, but it can happen, therefore if you come across a cat that is behaving in such a way, then let them go, forget about them, do not approach them and let them get whatever is going on their system to quieten down before trying to make friends with them. Cats are funny things- but then so are humans – we are all subjected to memories, things that stir a trigger within us from a long forgotten feeling, a deja vous moment – who knows what suddenly springs into your head sometimes at the sight, sound or touch of something or someone. Animals have the same tendencies are humans – so be aware of this type of cat situation. Better to be safe and at a distance, than to be up close and ripped to shreds by angry paws.
Cats have body language just as we do. Now I am in no way educated on body language – therefore I tend to miss cues that others can see well before I can. The same with a cat. What’s he doing at the point of meeting or of you just entering the room? Where is he looking? Are his eyes closed? Are they open? What is his tail doing? Is it down up or sideways? Is it twitching or still? What about his ears? Are they poking up or lying down? Are they twitching or are they still? Does he want to meet you is what you are trying your best to decide. Keeping your eyes alert as to what posture he’s holding before you venture forward is the best education you can give yourself at the time.

Never rush an animal. Let them come to you rather than you go to them is a good approach as well. They might like to get used to your smell before they decide to saunter forward. Or they might just totally ignore you and keep on sleeping in the corner – although be aware that even though they appear to be sleeping – they are very at the state of suddenly becoming very alert should they need arise. They are smart, these cats. Never take them for granted. They can be your enemy or your friend. Let’s hope it will always be the latter.

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How To Keep Your Cat Warm In The Winter Months

Date: April 22, 2017 Author: Debbie Comments: Leave a reply

: some months tend to get colder than others, therefore one begins to wonder if their fur lining is sufficient for them.

: , a lovely bed by the fire or a cosy corner in the couch would be the next best thing to heaven.

: Warm corners with cosy old shirts and blankies sound like a good idea to me as well.

: keep their bedding facilities away from draughts like windows or doors that are constantly being opened and closed. Raised beds perhaps 3 to 4 inches off the floor would be ideal.

How To Keep Your Cat Warm In The Winter Months

Winter is fast approaching here in New Zealand and I wondered how would we keep our cat warm as the months get colder and more unbearable? After all, I myself am a summer person, therefore I am not at all keen on spending winter here in New Zealand anymore. I guess as one ages, one feels the cold more despite the numerous blankets and cuddlies one can wrap up in. I figured that it must be the same thing for our cat.

Now I know that cats have their own built-in furry covering and that is well and good, however, some months tend to get colder than others, therefore one begins to wonder if their fur lining is sufficient for them. I suspect short haired cats feel it much more than long haired ones. Did you know that they can come down with frostbite or even that dreaded hypothermia if you are not careful about watching out for them. Usually inside is cosy and warm for them anyway, but there are times that cats just NEED to go outside and that is a time when you might find the following hints helpful.

Nowadays and I have seen them in droves as campers bring their pets here while they are on holiday – I have seen them be dressed just like we would were we venturing outside for a walk or to play. I have seen such fashion statements such as wee boots and the cutest coats – some coats wrapping right around the bodies of their cats and being complemented by a little pair of boots that come up to their knees. At first, I thought, how ridiculous – wouldn’t that hamper the cat’s movements? However, one time I thought I would chat with the owner and that gave me the opportunity to take a good look at their cat which I must say was also on a lead. When talking to the owner, they said that at first, their cat had taken a little objection to the new duds, however, it wasn’t very long before it seemed to wait before going outside, knowing that it would then be dressed appropriately before that big door was opened. Cat’s paws can be very affected by snow which I had never thought about before – I just thought that cats loved to romp where they pleased in all sorts of weather, but when you come to really think about it, would we be happy with bare feet in the snow, or would we rather know that our toes are cosily wrapped before touching it. The only thing would be to make sure the little boots are well-fitted – they don’t want to fall off during their walking about, and they don’t want to cause discomfort by slipping down their legs either.

If there is a real objection to slipping boot and coats on your cat, then make sure that when they first come inside, you have a towel handy to quickly dry them off from the wetness on their coats and feet and that this stimulates warmth back into their bodies and limbs. And just as with yourself having just come inside from the cold or the rain, a nice warm room, a lovely bed by the fire or a cosy corner in the couch would be the next best thing to heaven. I, of course, would then opt for a warm cup of milk or cocoa, but a bowl of slightly warm water would be very welcoming to help bring warmth inside your cat’s body.

If there is really no need for your cat to venture outside in inclement weather, then don’t make them go outside. After all, it can’t be pleasant having huge drops of rain dropping on you as you run from shelter to shelter outside. And what if there are hailstones, they would hurt your cat no end as well. That might just be a good time to put out some kitty litter in an out of the way place but convenient to them for your cat’s use. If your cat loves going outside regardless, then make sure his way back into the house is never obstructed so that they can hurry back in when they have had enough of the fresh air outside.

Warm corners with cosy old shirts and blankies sound like a good idea to me as well. Preferably, don’t lay one layer straight onto the floor – try to give them as much padding as possible – remember they are going to paw whatever it is they are going to lie down on anyway, therefore lots of padding will give them ample warmth when they eventually settle down. So I suggest three or four or five layers of warm old shirts, old cardies, worn blankies will make for a very cosy place to settle down for the next several hours of dreaming.

And keep their bedding facilities away from draughts like windows or doors that are constantly being opened and closed. Raised beds perhaps 3 to 4 inches off the floor would be ideal.

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What Is Catnip?

Date: April 21, 2017 Author: Debbie Comments: Leave a reply

: What Is Catnip?

: They become happy. They might even become kitten-like.

: Loose catnip is available from pet shops as well as online stores

: You can control your cats intake or perhaps even look at designs and decide that you can make these toys yourself.

What is Catnip?

Here we have a plant that looks innocent, however, if your cat finds it, then his mood is going to change to a more excited mood than he was in before he found the patch.

In other words we have a plant that cats like that produces an effect on them which can only be described as similar to a drug induced state which affects humans – it alters their awareness of their surroundings and their feelings.

Though you might be concerned about it, there actually is nothing dangerous about catnip. After all, it is only another herb that belongs to the mint family and everyone loves the smell and taste of mint, don’t they?

Crush the leaves and you get an oil that is really attractive to cats and when they bite it, they release the oil into their own mouths, the effect of which will last around quarter of an hour. They become happy. They might even become kitten-like.

Just know that it is safe. Of course as with anything, gorging on it is going to be detrimental to one’s health and if your cat happens to be greedy about the dose, then he might end up with a really bad case of vomiting and diarrhoea.

What a great stress reliever when your cat is emotionally upset. One of those times might be when he has been to the Vet and back. Sometimes those trips can cause havoc to your cat, especially if it is a visit for something quite unpleasant. Giving him some to play with at this time would be a good thing.

Too much at any one time and on too often occasions, will naturally get him so used to it, that catnip will not make any difference to him so our advice would be to save it for a treat. Perhaps you could compare it to you getting the odd bar of chocolate as a treat for yourself. Too much of it then makes you quite blasé about having more in some cases.

Humans can also benefit from having some as well. I have a rule in my house – if you can’t eat it then don’t put it on your skin or feed it to your pets. It’s great for making an upset stomach feel much better.

If you don’t have any growing in your garden, or the neighbours don’t have any either, then you will need to get it from the shops. Clever people have designed toys containing the crushed leaves and these can be brought on as well as offline. Look out for the toys that you can fill yourself as then you can make sure what part of the plant has been used to fill it with. I hate to say it, but some business people only look at selling stuff without thinking if it is entirely safe for someone interested in purchasing, which is why I am recommending being able to fill it yourself.

Loose catnip is available from pet shops as well as online stores, therefore you can control your cats intake or perhaps even look at designs and decide that you can make these toys yourself. And if you are a fussy buyer, needing to know the source etc, then opt to grow your own catnip – it’s such an easy decision to make, the only flaw with that that I can see, is that you might attract everyone’s cat in the neighbourhood!

You will know when it is time to refill the toys – he will lose interest in it as soon as the oil has all been released, therefore happening to find it on the floor when you always saw it between his lips being carried everywhere, is a sure sign that it’s lost its attraction. Depending on the toy, replace or refill are the next actions to take.

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Throwing Up

Date: April 20, 2017 Author: Debbie Comments: Leave a reply

: What a great start to a blog! Throwing up!

: messy, out of your control

: what has he eaten just recently

: Cats get sick with internal illnesses just like humans do.

Throwing Up

What a great start to a blog! Throwing up! While this is not a common occurrence with us humans, it is indeed something found quite common among our feline friends: messy, out of your control – but also something that needs checking just in case.

The first question I would ask myself is, what has he eaten just recently?

Is the food fresh?
Was it cooked?
How long has it been lying in his bowl?
Is there anything in the close proximity of his bowl that might have fallen into the food that might not be good for him?
Has someone spilled something into it without realising?
Is another animal involved that you are not aware of?
Could they have sneaked into your house somehow and touched his food and maybe they were not entirely well medically?
Is the food relatively new, therefore could he have an allergy to it or some of its ingredients?

These are just some questions it would be good to ponder while you check to see if he is okay after throwing up. And my solution to these questions would be to change his food to something entirely different just in case anyway.

The next question I would ask myself is, how long is it since he was groomed properly?

Was it today?
Was it yesterday?
Was it last week?
Do you keep a diary or a calendar marked to record this event?
Could it be hairballs?

It is very easy to overlook some things when one runs a busy household and no one volunteers to help out now and again.

Having satisfied yourself that all is in order, then the next thing would be to make sure he has a good drink of water after throwing up. When you are sick with vomiting yourself it is very easy to lose too many fluids at once, therefore, keeping up fluid intake is very wise. Same goes for your pet. He can get dehydrated very quickly if you do not see to his drinking needs.

From here, I would make a visit to the Vet as soon as possible. Cats get sick with internal illnesses just like humans do. And if there is no apparent reason for his constant vomiting, then there has to be something happening to him that you can’t see. And that needs to be determined by professionals who know what they are about.

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