Evacuation

How is it possible to make an Emergency Evacuation Plan for Your Cat

 You may need to evacuate your home quickly for any number of reasons:

natural disasters, a house fire, or in a worst case scenario, or warfare. Very few pet caretakers think about disaster plans for themselves, let alone for their cats. But you need to make a plan now, because if you ever need evacuate quickly without one, it'll be too late for you and your friend.

Cat games

Playing games with your cat is an enjoyable act, simple way to enrich his life, provide stimulation and strengthen the bond you share. Here are some games you can play: 

Cat dangers

Household dangers to cats and feline :

 Here are some usual household dangers to watch out for: 

Rat bait

Most of  people know that rat bait can also poison their cat, but many don't realise eating a poisoned rat can also be fatal .

Traveling by plane

Traveling by plane

Air travels require much more planning than traveling by a normal car. Make sure all your cat’s vaccinations are up to date and you know all the airlines regulations in your country.

Boarding Cats

Many owners still worry about leaving their kittens in catteries, however, as they are unsure how their cat will cope. Here are some important tips on helping your cat:

Cat travel checklist

Food and water

•   Dry food in resealable bags are good for your pet.
•   Canned food - to add variety and water to your cat’s diet are nice options.
•   Food and water bowls are necessary
•   Water bottles filled with water can be helpful

Car travel

Cats don’t always make the best passengers.

Whenever you travel by  your car, always make sure your kitten or your cat is as comfortable as possible, making your life much easier!

Summertime cat safety

Picnic & barbecue special treats

While these foods are relatively harmless for humans, they can be extremely dangerous for your kitty, so it's especially significant to keep little snouts away from these summertime luxuries and activities. Human foods usually aren’t suitable for cats at any time but the greasy, spicy, fatty foods often served at barbecues can all cause vomiting and diarrhea in your cat, and that’s not much fun for .

How to find a lost cat

When Indoor Cats Get Lost:

•  Please determine the escape point: When an indoor-only cat escapes outside, the best method to use is to determine the escape point, like perhaps a door or window was open.

Get your cat moving

Moving to a New House With Your Kitten

Cats don’t like new conditions and changes. They’re also territorial so imagine how they must feel when they suddenly find themselves in a totally different location. Heck, moving is stressful for men so you can certainly understand how unhappy the whole thing makes the family cat.

Cats and children

Cat Needs

 
Cats have become the most popular pet in American countries, partly because they do not need to be walked outside, and thus can fit into the busy lifestyles of today's families. But cats still need more attention every day.

Training your cat

Before training, it's a good opinion to have your cat examined by your vet to make sure there are no hidden health problems that could be aggravated by any training activity.

You can reinforce tricks your cat has mastered, but do not confuse him or her by teaching more than one new behavior at a time of training.

Living cats with dogs

Many people think dogs and cats are not able to live peacefully together. In fact, someone once coined the phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” and there is clearly some truth to the statement, as it’s been around for a while. Well, it’s true that some cats and dogs won’t make good housemates. They are two different animals with two different distinctive personalities and characteristics that will not necessarily blend. However, under the right conditions, many cats and dogs can live together in perfect harmony.

Scared cats and how to relax them

Creating a calm cat

If your kitty is still young and healthy, then it is important to introduce her to a variety of people and make these introductions as pleasant an experience as possible. Have your guests feed your kitty a tasty treat or play with a toy will usually encourage your cat to accept new people. Encourage your cat to stay around your home when visitors are around but enable him to get away from annoying kids or over-devoted cat lovers by giving him shelves and window sills to retreat to.

How to introduce new cats to cats

Cats are like potato chips!!. It is really hard to have just one in your house. That said-there is a right and wrong way to introduce a new cat to your young and older cats. Throwing them together while saying, “Fluffy, I would like you to meet your new friend, Felix, who will be sharing your food bowl, litter box and my lap from now on” can create chaos and fight. Cat to cat introduce should be gradual and carefully planned so all the cats involved associate initial interactions with pleasantries like treats, attention and play time. First impressions are important to fine tuning household harmony.

Do cats have emotions?

As a pet owner, you will have come to recognize your cat's various situations from his body language, facial expressions, noises and the way he moves. We instinctively know whether our cats are excited, happy, sad, frustrated , hungry or anxious.

Cats and children

Cats and children seem to have a special bond. Few kids can pass up the opportunity to pet, play with or just nudge a little closer to a cute kitten or cat.Feline can make good first pets for children in your home. Compared to dogs,

Cat toileting problems

Cats are by nature, very fastidious and clean about their toilet habits and will normally be happy to use a litter tray indoors, or to soil in carefully chosen spots in the garden or yard. If your cat regularly toilets or sprays indoors,

What can your cat do better than you?

5 things your cat can do better than you

Pouncing

Cats are natural pounces and jumpers. With streamlined and nice bodies, flexible spines, powerful legs, feet and effective claws developed to hunt in the wild life, your cat can scale walls and fences  or jump on to your bench tops at home or perhaps even your ankles, when you least expect it!

Why Do Cats Purr?

For cat owners, there are few sounds as precious as a beloved cat's purr. The purr which is produced through intermittent signaling of the laryngeal and diaphragmatic muscles is often interpreted as a sign of contentment,

Why do cats meow

Cats  usually meow at people when they want something to do or to eat.So the vocalizations your cat makes are designed to get some attention from you and people around, or food, or playtime, whatever. Same thing goes for any kind of disturbance calculated to get your attention. 

Why do cats hide?

Have you ever wondered why your cat loves to get themselves into tight spaces? 

Have you ever wondered why your cat hides?

Kittens love to get themselves into small spaces like drawers, sinks, under beds and in boxes or roofs because those places make them feel warm, safe and secure.

Curling up in a small space lets your kitty to  conserve body heat and hide himself from potential threats.

Recovering from surgery

Your vet will give you specific advice related to your cat's particular condition, check-up dates and post-surgical medication. Always follow their instructions and contact them if you are not sure about something or have any concerns about your cat.

Amputation

Amputation involves major surgery on animal; but if it removes a painful limb then it may be the best solution for your cat. Cats cope very well on three legs even without a tail and after a period of adjustment they can do everything a four-legged cat can do!(That is awesome)

Blind cats

Old age, disease or an injury can cause your cat to go blind. Although distressing for both you and your cat, this doesn't signal the end of a happy and fulfilling life indeed, your cat will get used to the new state of affairs and you can do a great deal to ensure that your cat has an easier time of it.Help your cat to have an enjoyable life.

Deaf cats

Cats may start to lose their hearing power for a variety of reasons, including aging. Inherited reasons of deafness are less common in cats compared to dogs but are seen in some purebred cats. For example deafness in white cats with blue eyes can appear. 

Ticks paralysis in cats

Tick Bite And Effects

Tick paralysis, or tick-bite paralysis, is caused by a  toxin that is released through the salivary glands of certain species of female ticks and which is injected into the blood of a cat as the tick infects the cat's skin. The toxin directly affects the nervous system, leading to a group of nervous signs in the affected animal.

Treating and preventing fleas

Treating and Preventing Fleas on Cats

The usual cat flea is the most common parasite on the cat’s skin. All cats can be affected except for those living at higher elevations, because fleas do not live above 5,000 feet. Cats living indoors can have fleas year-round.

Fleas usually survive by jumping onto a host animal, cutting their skin, and feeding from the blood. In most cases, they cause only a mild itch; but a heavy infestation, especially of kittens or older cats, ill cats, might cause severe anemia or even death. Fleas also are an intermediate host of tapeworms. Some cats experience hypersensitivity to flea saliva. This produces intense itching and a localized or generalized skin reaction.

Flea infestation can be diagnosed by finding fleas on the skin of cat or by seeing black and white, salt-and-pepper-like grains in the coat. These particles are flea feces (the “pepper”) and flea eggs (the “salt”). Fecal material is made up of digested blood. When brushed onto a wet paper, it turns to reddish brown.

The warning signs of cat’s health

When you notice your cat is acting a little strange so you should try to pay more attention. Cats are known for hiding illnesses until the conditions worsen and signs become obvious. An extra trip or two to the litter box might not be noticed, but having to go every hour definitely signals that something is  going wrong with your cat. There are many health conditions to watch out for when it comes to cats. I  listed 19 cat health warning signs to help you identify signs that should have you concerned if they continue or appear at all. You have to check you cat weekly.