Archive for the ‘Cat Health’ Category
Kitten Health: A Weekly Health Check
Do you mind getting your finger off of my throat?
Although it is not necessary to take your kitten to the veterinarian more that once every 12 months or so – unless your kitten is sick or injured, of course – there are some actions you can follow which will help to ensure your kitten's health.
Once per week, take 5 to 10 minutes to visually examine your kitten – looking for anything that looks out-of-the-ordinary.
Kitten Movement
Call your kitten to you – how is he moving? How is his walk – is he favoring one leg over the other?
The Catnip Buzz (for your Cat)!
Awww, Man, Doggie Slobber
From: d21c.com
Cats sleep a lot, have you noticed it? It's a natural part of being a cat, I'm convinced, because it's a seemingly universal trait. And really, cats kind of move at their own pace, don't they? However, should you give your sedate kitty a deep whiff of catnip, the party will come alive. Suddenly this sedate, dormant feline will 'wake up' and frolic and be as frisky as a kitten again.
Then…
Two to fifteen minutes pass by and your cat comes back down from the moon and returns to the same sedate cat you've come to love – the effects of the catnip totally gone.
Can you toilet train your cat? (Part 2)
A Hard Day's Night
From: bengalkitties.com
In last post, we talked about the advantages and disadvantages of toilet training your cat. Today, we are going to get a little more concrete and detail the logical progression of steps.
You will notice that there is a logical progression from one step to the next. The key to this whole process is patience, patience, patience. You need to watch your cat and observe any 'discomfort' from moving too quickly.
Step 1
So that your Cat will start to associate his/her litter box with the toilet, you want to gradually inch the litter box toward the toilet until is right next to it. Remember to do this slowly or it could disorient your cat, having its litter box moved too often and to quickly.
How to Give a Cat an Injection
How to Give a Cat an Injection
"Easy with the tongue, Shep"
From: freewebs.com
Hopefully you won't have to give your cat or kitten an injection, but, just in case…
Setting the Mood
It is important for your cat to be relaxed up until the time of the injection. My cats respond well to having a favorite treat. Make sure you pet and cuddle with your feline also. Some also recommend that an injection be giving about the same time everyday. Also, make sure you get down on Fluffy's level – you don't want to come across as threatening or domineering. Try to make yourself as comfortable as possible. For those of you who are not comfortable on the floor, you can bring your cat up with you a couch in your lap.
Kitten Behavior Development
Kitten Behavior Development
from: happyday.dk
A truly balanced well-balanced and well-adjusted cat is one that has been properly socialized.
A fearful attitude toward people is often transmitted from Momma cat to Baby kitten. If Momma is fearful and distrustful of people, then she passes that predisposition right on to her babies.
It is imperative, along with feeding a kitten, to bond with him/her by petting, talking, playing with your kitten. This cannot be overstated. You are attempting to overcome the genetically predisposed programming of fear of humans.
Although there is a great temptation to wean your kittens as quickly as possible, the natural process is typically about six to seven weeks. Do not rush this. In addition, kittens love to suckle with momma, even after they have been weaned – this is primarily for comfort.
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