So you have adopted a new kitten? Too cool! Everything that isn’t nailed down will be fair game to be used as a kitty toy! As delicate- and active- as baby kittens are, they can sure get into trouble and even dangerous situations. You can minimize the risk of harm by kitten proofing your home. Here are 20 kitten proofing recommendations: [...]
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Kitten Bottle Feeding 101!
Kitten season is upon us, and it is possible that you may come across a homeless kitten who is too young to eat on his or her own and needs to be bottle fed. Your first urge may be to contact a rescue group but they are typically staffed by volunteers who have additional jobs, [...]
How To Apply Nail Caps
Nail caps are easy to apply and they can last for up to 6 weeks. It is a good idea to also implement scratching training, as a nail cap or two can fall off in the course of a cat’s daily routine. Assemble what you need for the job: 10 nail caps, nail adhesive, adhesive [...]
Five Common OTC Medications Toxic to Cats
Check with your vet before giving any OTC medications to your cat, as many can be poisonous to felines. Cats have smaller quantities of glucuronyl transferase, an enzyme necessary to metabolize certain drugs, and this lengthens the amount of time that the medication is present in the blood stream. Make sure that you keep OTCs out of reach. [...]
Cat First Aid: Stop Bleeding
Blood loss in cats can result in shock, and even death, if not treated immediately. It is a good idea to have a cat first aid kit available in case of emergency, and include the number to your vet and to the nearest emergency vet. For External Bleeding: Use gauze, a towel, or a tissue [...]
Cat First Aid: Heimlich Maneuver
As much as you try to cat-proof your house, something innocuous may present a choking hazard and without warning, your cat could need immediate assistance. Keep this link handy so you can readily access it in a choking emergency. If you notice that your cat suddenly exhibits pawing at the mouth, frantic behavior, gagging, labored breathing, [...]
Cat First Aid: Artificial Respiration and CPR
You never know when you may need to perform CPR on your cat, so keep this link handy in order to be prepared. Here are some steps to keep your cat alive until you can get emergency vet assistance. Check to see if your cat is breathing. Look for rising and falling of the chest. [...]
Caring For Your Senior Cat
When cats reach the age of 10, they can begin to show signs of age-related changes. Since cats are notorious for hiding any signs of pain or illness, it is important that you keep a close eye on any changes. Common age-related problems include kidney problems, cancers, diabetes, dental disease, and hyperthyroidism. The earlier you [...]
How To Find Your Lost Cat
It can be such a devastating experience to lose a cat, and quite a frantic feeling to not know where to begin in the endeavor to bring him or her safely home. Here are some steps to recover your cat: If your cat is microchipped, alert the microchip company that he or she is missing. Cat [...]
How to Minimize Allergies to Cats
Here are some recommendations for making some easy changes in your environment and home routine, in order to reduce your allergic reaction to your cat. In seeking out information, you are clearly a problem solver who believes that you cat is worth it. It goes without saying that your cat will be more than willing to make a [...]
