Homemade Cat Treats. Witch Cat. 01.-Ebook_guide-to-choosing-a-new-kitten. What to Do (and NOT Do) If You Find a Newborn Kitten. During kitten season, it’s not unusual to discover a nest of unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by his/her mother. (Photo by Ken Hanly) by Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative During high kitten season in the spring and summer, it’s not unusual to discover a nest of unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by the mother. You want to help, right? Before jumping to the rescue, consider these recommendations.
First: Wait & Watch You might have come across the kittens while their mother is off searching for food, or is in the process of moving them to a different location. To do this, stand far away from the kittens — 35 feet or more. If you need to leave before the mother cat comes back, carefully evaluate whether the kittens are in immediate danger: Is it raining or snowing? The mother cat offers her kittens’ best chance for survival, so wait and watch as long as you can. If the mother cat returns… If the mother cat does not return… First Steps.
Thecatniptimes. 3 Amazing Ways To Honor A Cat That Has Passed Away - iHeartCats.com. Saying goodbye to someone you love is one of the hardest things that you will ever deal with in life. And that’s not just for humans, but also for our furry family members. Losing a cat many times leaves an irreplaceable hole in our heart, regardless of all the memories that you have of times cherished together. But thankfully, there are ways to commemorate and honor our best friends. And most importantly, we need to remember them for who they were and the endless joy and love they brought to our lives. Here are 3 amazing ways you can remember and honor a cat that has passed away: 1. All deaths are tragic, whether it’s sudden or after a long life lived. 2. Many people think to give donations in their cat’s honor or perhaps even get some permanent ink, but planting a tree in their honor is also a perfect way to let their legacy live on for years to come. 3. We (the team at iHeartCats.com) created this so that we could honor our kitty’s memory and make a real impact in their name.
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5 tips for pet photography - PetSpot. Proud parents are often looking for the perfect picture to capture their beloved pets, but it’s not always as simple as ‘hold and snap’. Sometimes our pets can be difficult subjects, here are some tips to get them camera ready and camera friendly. 1. Consider your pet’s loveable personality and capture them in their element… even if they’re yawning! 2. Try to stay away from using a flash as this will frighten your pet 3. Shoot in wide spaces and with natural light 4. 5. My pet has died. How can I commemorate it? - PetSpot. Life without your beloved pet may seem impossible, even after they’ve passed away. Here are some ways you can honour your pet’s life and help you and your family process the loss. The intense grief we feel at the loss of a pet can be paralysing the same way the loss of a close friend or family member can be. Our pets are valuable members of our families, so any feelings of sadness, guilt, anger and loneliness you’re experiencing about their death are completely normal and shouldn’t be invalidated.
There are numerous things you can do in order to honour these emotions and commemorate your pet’s life. Memorial service Gathering close friends and family to share stories and celebrate the life of your pet can be a great way to say goodbye. If you live on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane, or nearby, Pets Eternal offer individual and dignified pet memorial services. Photo album, scrapbook, time capsule or video Donation Memorial symbol Volunteer. What plants are toxic for cats? - PetSpot. Plants or flowers often give that bright feeling to a home, but if you own a cat, that beautiful plant could become a dreary enemy. Particular plants are toxic to cats and should be avoided at all times in your home. While in some cases, just parts of a plant might be poisonous, this common list of plants rules out the whole plant all together.
Aloe Vera While great for soothing human burns, it’s not so nice for our furry friends causing vomiting, depression, diarrhoea, anorexia, tremors, and a urine colour change. Azalea/Rhododendron Eating just a few leaves can cause serious problems for your cat. Baby’s Breath It sounds sweet enough, but it’s not so safe when it comes to your pet’s digestion. Carnations The carnation isn’t the most toxic but it’s one to keep your eye out for and can cause mild stomach upset and mild skin irritations such as dermatitis.
Chrysanthemum Daffodil Who doesn’t love a daffodil? Ivy Lilies Morning Glory Poinsettia Tomato Plant Tulip. Safe Holiday Reminder: Foods Toxic To Cats - CatTime. (Photo Credit: Cats Protection League) Cats have a reputation for being finicky, but some of them are willing to try anything. Cantaloupe, tomato sauce, and scrambled eggs are just a few feline favorites. It’s fun to give your cat a taste of what you’re eating, especially when he seems interested in it, but certain foods or ingredients can be toxic and even deadly. The holidays are coming and there will be parties and treats and things that may not normally be out on the counter so it’s a good time to brush up on the basics and remember what foods can be toxic to or kill your cat.
(Photo Credit: Shutterstock) Alcohol: Tell your cat he’s not of legal drinking age if he starts sniffing around your cantaloupe-flavored cocktail. Anything containing chocolate or caffeine: Chocolate, coffee, or any caffeinated food or drink contain substances called methylxanthines that cause vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythms, and seizures in cats if enough is ingested. Decipher Your Cat's Body Language With This Helpful Infographic. 11.4K 13ShareNew We've already covered decoding your dog's body language, but what about your cat? Illustrator Lili Chin drew this helpful—and adorable—guide to decoding your feline's feelings. It's a follow-up to her previous work, canine body language featuring her own dog Boogie. She also made a special pitbull version if Boston terriers aren't your thing. You can download both posters on her website here. [h/t: Laughing Squid] October 20, 2015 - 11:00pm Rebecca O'Connell is an assistant editor for mentalfloss.com.
. ©2016 Mental Floss, Inc. Black cats get a bad rap: one photographer is changing that. Black cats are sometimes associated with bad luck and evil omens but if you own a black cat you’ll know that’s all rubbish. You’ll also know black cats are beautiful and majestic as heck. One photographer aims to change the bad rap black cats have had over the years by photographing them at the West L.A. animal shelter.
Meet Casey Elise, a talented photographer who’s changing the way black cats are perceived throughout the LA community. We asked her a few questions about her awesome work with the West LA animal shelter (and how to snap the perfect pic of your pet!). When did you start photographing animals at the West Los Angeles animal shelter? I started volunteering at the West L.A. shelter in January and have been photographing the cats once or twice a week for the shelter website and its social media pages.
Can you tell us more about West Los Angeles animal shelter? Of the six city shelters, the West L.A. shelter has the highest adoption rates. Do you have your own cat/s? FIV-Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment - CatTime. (Photo Credit: Shutterstock) Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) belongs to the family retroviridae. It is an infectious disease found in cats and is similar to the HIV virus found in humans. FIV weakens the immune system of the infected animal and makes it susceptible to infections and diseases that do not normally attack healthy cats.
There is no cure for FIV. The condition is fatal in the long run but there is no reason why an infected cat cannot live for a reasonable long time by being treated aggressively for secondary infection. In the U.S, one to three percent of the domestic cats are afflicted by the condition. Once inside a cat’s body, the virus travels to the lymph nodes where it attacks the T cells, which are a type of white blood cells responsible for maintaining the body’s immunity against bacterial, viral, and fungal attacks. Loss of interest in eating and pain in chewing are common clinical symptoms of the condition.
Why dead pets matter. The house feels quiet and empty, pulsing with that deafening silence specific to death. We are a family in mourning. Last Friday morning, five of us got into the car and drove away in the sad knowledge that only four of us would be coming home. We were taking a much loved family member to “Switzerland”, otherwise known as the vet (we hoped a little gallows humour might render the impending ordeal more bearable.) Sox, our cat, who had been diagnosed with cancer four months previously, was now in pain – the time had come to do the “kind” thing. Fourteen years ago, our son, Oscar, and I chose Sox for Francesca, our daughter.
My son’s cat, Daisy, seduced by sweetmeats from the next door neighbour’s granny, eventually moved out after a slightly tense meeting to formalise her new living arrangements, leaving Sox in the exalted position of sole cat. At other times, he was known as the Colonel, his whiskery demeanour somehow deserving of this respectful epithet. My darling boy, 22 real cat struggles we all go through.
Cats and Claws – Living Happily Ever After : Cats R Cool. Cat Mojo with Jackson GalaxyThis article originally appeared on JacksonGalaxy.com, and was written by Jackson Galaxy and Holistic Veterinarian Dr. Jean Hofve. Claws are a physically, socially, and emotionally vital part of every cat. Scratching, for a cat, is not only a natural act, but a necessary one as well. Here’s why. It removes the dead outer sheaths of nail, keeping it sharp and ready for action.It is an essential exercise technique which serves to stretch and strengthen their upper bodies.Cats mark their territory visually, especially in multi–cat households, as a way of determining rank.Between your cat’s toes are scent glands which leave her “signature” when she scratches.Scratching is an essential element of cats’ communication, problem-solving, health, and security issues.
We’re left then with a re–phrasing of the popular question, “How do I get my cat to stop scratching?” To “How can I get my cat to scratch somewhere else?” The ‘Yes’ Techniques The ‘No’ Techniques Training Tips. IHeartCats.com - The Ultimate Site for CAT LOVERS. Starts At Sixty! | This is the world’s oldest living cat. Anyone who owns a cat knows how human-like they can be. They’re playful, inquisitive, they assert their dominance and get grumpy when not fed. This makes it easy to forget just how short their lives can be. On average, cats live around 15 years. If they’re lucky, they grow to be 20 or even 25. However just last week the Guinness Book of World Record’s named the world’s oldest cat. Courtesy: The Dodo Purchased in 1988 at just seven weeks old, Tiffany Two is the oldest cat known to ever live. The 26-year-old from San Diego has enjoyed a long life in the company of her owner Sharron Voorhees.
Being 124 in human years, you can understand if Tiffany Two is a little slower than what she used to be. Tiffany Two was adopted on a whim when owner Voorhees was passing by a pet store near her home. Like most of us when we get older, Voorhees and her cat enjoy sitting on the couch reading and listening to music.
Tiffany Two, a black tortoiseshell breed, will celebrate her 27th birthday in March. Cat hazards - fact sheet.