Archive for the ‘Cat Care’ Category
Jul
2008
Pet cat care should be your responsibility if you have your pet cat at home. Knowing if you have a healthy cat would require that you know how to observe how your cat looks. You should be able to judge if your cat is too thin or too fat. The best thing to do it is to observe your pet cat and see how it looks.
When examining your cat, you may be able to see the telltale signs if it is either too thin or too heavy. Your pet cat may be too thin if the ribs are obviously visible on your short haired cat. The ribs may show or you may be able to feel it on a thick haired cat with seemingly no palpable fat anywhere. You may also observe some slight abdominal tuck as well as no visible fat on your pet.
A cat that is too heavy may have their ribs not easily obvious that may be covered by excess fat. If you observe your cat, you may notice that it might not have a visible waist that has become rounded with excess fat. Your cat would seem rounded with the prominent abdominal fat as well as with fat deposits over the back area. This would be one of the signs that your cat may be overweight.
Jul
2008
The Cat Care and Health Insurance Know How’s
July 17th, 2008 at 09:57 am by Cat Lover in Cat Care, Cat HealthMany people love their pet so much they have them insured. Cat care and health insurance is not the same thing. The first is a must while the latter can be forgone.
In order to care for your cat, you must understand your pet as a pet. You have to be responsible once you have taken the steps to acquire a feline companion. There should be no going back. So think twice, thrice and a hundred of times before committing into becoming a parent to a pet.
Cats are special. They can see sharper than humans do. They can also smell a lot better. This is the reason why you need to arrange things in your home accordingly once you have decided that a cat will soon join in.
Jul
2008
Ever dreamt of becoming a pet owner? How about taking care of a three legged cat? If you are serious about caring for a feline companion, you have to be ready for any comeuppance.
Being a care giver to a normal cat is also not as easy as you think it is. Responsibility comes with hard word, practice, learning and applying all those to the way you do things. But with a three legged cat, everything must be done with extra cautiousness and care.
If you know your pet’s peeves, you might as well double the effort of avoiding such if you are taking care of a three legged cat.
Jul
2008
Owning a pet has certain responsibilities. You have to feed and groom it as well as keep them away from various diseases. This is what cat care and health is all about and by doing it correctly, they can live for 10 years or even longer.
Cat vaccinations are the most effective means of fighting a disease. This also prevents the cat from ever becoming a carrier. Some of the common vaccinations given are for cat flu, feline leukemia or FeLV, Feline Chlamydophilosis and Feline Infectious Enteritis or FIE.
If your cat is given a vaccination, be aware that they may experience some side effects. This goes away shortly even if they develop flu like symptoms or fatigue in the next dew days. In rare cases, the cat may develop cancer where the injection has inserted that may develop in weeks, months or even years.
Jul
2008
It may be hard for a pet owner to notice a pet cat getting older. Outside, pet cats may show the same things- playing with toys around the home, taking naps sprawled on a favorite spot inside the home, snuggle up with you on the sofa. But inside, it might be a whole different thing. And health care for cats as they get old may change a little bit.
When caring your an aging cat, there are some things that a concerned pet owner should know about. When a cat approaches somewhere between the ages of eight or twelve years, this is the equivalent of a human being approaching middle age. This will be the time that your pet cat may be needing a bit of extra attention.
Most veterinarian generally estimate that cats start their geriatric years when they reach twelve years. This will be the time that caring for your pet cat would have to change to accommodate the needs that aging brings.
Jul
2008
You do not have to wait for the month of February to remember about cat teeth care. It is a part of your responsibility as a pet owner to be mindful about cleaning your pet’s oral hygiene.
Why February, you may ask. The American Veterinary Medicine Association or the AVMA and the American Veterinary Dental Society or the AVDS join forces each February to give this month a different meaning. Yes, it is still about love. But now it is love for pets and their teeth.
These two groups tagged what used to be the love month as the Pet Dental Health Month. They both aim and do steps in educating pet owners like you about how to care for the dental needs of your pets every day.
But these groups know how important this is for the pets and their owners. They actually would want all those who are caring for any pets to consider each month as the dental health month for pets.
Jun
2008
Toys For A Special Kitty
June 1st, 2008 at 08:01 am by Cat Lover in Cat CareNew cat owners may be shocked at the huge array of toy options available for their pet. There are toys available in all sizes, shapes and price ranges. They vary from simple feathers on strings to complicated contraptions with rolling balls and scratch pads.
Choosing the right toy for a cat can be important. Play is a necessary aspect of any cat’s life. Additionally, the time spent in play provides necessary healthy exercise for the animal.
May
2008
Cooking For A Cat
May 30th, 2008 at 03:59 am by Cat Lover in Cat CareSome of us don’t even cook for our families or ourselves. The idea of preparing a home-cooked meal for a cat probably seems a bit outlandish to those of us who have found their dinners coming from the drive through window more often than they come from their own stove.
Cat fans with a hankering to pamper their furry buddies, however, have devised some great recipes one can use to produce some really healthy and tasty cat meals.
May
2008
Choosing A Cat Dish
May 28th, 2008 at 12:56 am by Cat Lover in Cat CareFor some, the idea of really thinking about what kinds of dishes to use for cat feeding may seem like a stretch. Many people feed their cats out of stray bowls that no longer match the family’s most-used pattern. Some may use old Tupperware containers or any other empty tub they can find.
Those who really have a love for cats and who enjoy pampering them, however, understand just how important choosing the right dishes for a cat can be.
May
2008
There is nothing quite as relaxing as a good massage. Many of us seek out professional massage experts on a regular basis because we appreciate the relief and comfort a good rubdown can provide.
Your cat may not suffer from the same professional and personal stresses and physical hardships you encounter on a daily basis, but he or she will still appreciate an appropriately administered massage just as much as any person might.
There are a few techniques you can use to make the cat massage a hit. First, you must find a way to approach the cat in a manner that won’t be seen as aggressive. If a cat believes your massage is an act of aggression, the idea of providing some relief and comfort will actually backfire.
May
2008
Hitting The Road With Your Cat
May 22nd, 2008 at 03:52 am by Cat Lover in Cat CareYour cat loves your company when you are at home. One reasons cats and humans have developed such a special relationship over the centuries is because of how much they enjoy spending time with one another.
So, what happens to your cat when you leave the home for a few days? Does your pet really enjoy his or her time alone? It’s far more likely that they are concerned about your absence and frustrated by loneliness.
Fortunately, you are a not required to leave your cat behind alone. A growing number of hotels and motels are welcoming pets. When you leave town, you can bring your cat with you. Pet fees are becoming increasingly nominal and as competition in the hotel marketplace continues to heat up, taking your cat on a trip is likely to become even cheaper.
May
2008
Cat Care Beyond The Basics
May 21st, 2008 at 03:42 am by Cat Lover in Cat CareEveryone who owns a cat knows the basics. They supply food and fresh water, maintain a useable litter box, make sure the cat receives all necessary shots and see to it that the cat is spayed or neutered.
Anyone who knows the basics can successfully care for a cat. However, in order to build a stronger relationship with the animal, a cat owner should consider taking a few extra steps to improve their knowledge and understanding of cat care.
Some may call it pampering the cat, but taking a few extra steps goes well beyond merely spoiling your pet. You can truly improve the overall quality of a cat’s life by discovering some extra things you can do.
May
2008
We often think of cats as being somewhat standoffish and independent. Admittedly, it is harder to develop a close bond with a cat than it is with a dog, but one can develop a truly close and important relationship with a feline pet.
One of the best ways to strengthen the cat/owner bond is by spending a little extra time and effort pampering the animal. For all of their independence, cats really do enjoy being spoiled. They appreciate the extra attention and see it as a signal of friendship and companionship from their owner.
If you have a pet cat and are looking for a way to get a little closer to him or her, you might want to consider exploring some ways to pamper the pet a little bit. There are literally hundreds of cat pampering techniques that can improve the quality of your relationship.
All you need is a good resource to supply you with some ideas. Cat pampering is really only limited by your imagination. By seeking out some helpful hints and recommendations, you will soon be discovering new ways to pampering your cat every day.
The end result may be a more rewarding relationship with your cat. A pet cat may never charge the door, jump up on your chest and lick your face when you come home, but with a little pampering you can develop a stronger bond.
May
2008
If you want to enjoy the companionship of a healthy and happy cat, one of the most important things you can do is to safeguard its health. Vaccinations can protect your cat from many common cat diseases.
Weaned From Mother’s Immunity
When your kitten is 6 to 8 weeks old, you should begin his vaccinations. Before this time, the mother’s antibodies have been protecting him. Once he is weaned, however, he will need to develop antibodies of his own.
The Vital First Visit
May
2008
Could Your Dog or Cat Be at Risk for Kidney Disease?
May 11th, 2008 at 10:55 am by Cat Lover in Cat Care, Cat HealthJust like people, animals are susceptible to illness and stress. And, just like people, there is a lot you can do to keep them healthy.
Julie noticed her dog, Zac, was drinking more water. Not just once, but several days in a row. She knew that excess thirst can be a sign of illness, so she took Zac to her veterinarian for tests. Blood and urine tests showed that Zac was in the early stages of acute kidney disease. But Zac was lucky. Because his problem was caught early, Julie’s veterinarian was able to treat the disease successfully and Zac made a complete recovery.
What Is Kidney Disease?
