What is your New Pet Cat Trying to Tell you?

Cats communicate with each other and us using both body language. Learning to interprate both will give you a better understanding of your cat and their needs.

Here are the common sounds your cat will make and in insight into what they mean.

1. Purring, Most people are aware that cats purr when they are content and happy, this is the most satisfying sound that any cat owner can hear
2. Hissing, This generally means that your cat is anxiouse, angry or afraid.
3. Meowing, this can have several meanings, some meows are greetings, others are demands or warnings. As you get to know your cat you will get to learn their individual meanings.

Common Body Language in Cats

1. A raised Tail is usually a sign that your cat is happy
2. Coat stnading  on end and a riged bushy tail is a sing of stress especially if your cat is baring its teeth also
3. Crouching with a tail that is twitching is a huting or playfull mode

Of course both body language and sounds are massive subjects that you can learn more about, the above will give you some insight into how your cat is feeling.

7 Tips for Finding a Great Vet for you Cat!

One of the first things you should do when you get your first cat is find yourself a good Vet. You never know when you might need them and it is always better to find them before you need them. There are several considerations when choosing your vet:

1. Where is the Vet Based? Most importantly how quickly can you get to them in an emergency.
2. Does He or She know cats? If you can find a vet that specailizes in working with cats or small animals. This way you know your vet knows yoru cats needs
3. What are their operationg hours? This is particularly important if you work full time, you want to be sure your vet can accomodate this.
4. Is there Emergency Care Available? emergancies dont always happen during office hours. Check to see if your vet offers emergency cover our of hours.
5. Is the Office Clean and Cat-Friendly? Be sure the office has a clean appearance. Also, see how the staff interact with cats, and if they have a seperate area for cats and dogs.
6. Is there Equipment up to Date? Check to see if they have the latest equipment. Also check to see if they have testing facilities or if any tests need to be sent away.
7. How does the vet interact with you? Your cat? The vet may be a great clinician, but how is their bedside manner. You need to feel comfortable talkng and asking your vet questions.

These short points should help you to choose the best vet for your cat.

Where To Find a Pet Cat?

If you are planning on getting a new cat, even if you already have a cat, kitten, dog, rabbit or childern you need to be sure that you can handle another addition to the family. Think carefully and plan before making the final decision. Any New Pet is a big commitment. Once you are sure you are ready you need to know where to look for your new pet.

there are basically four places that you can get a pet cat from:

1. Rescue Shelters
2. Breeders
3. Non Breeders
4. Pet Shop or Store

Rescue Shelters: These are great places to find kittens and cats, most have several cats to choose from. In most cases the cats have been assessed and had a checkup from the vet. You will also find that all vacinations will be up to date and often the cat will have been spayed or neutered.  When you take all this into account, plus the fact that you will be helping not only your new friend but your local shelter, the fees that your shelter charge seem very minimal.

Breeders: Particularly if you are looking for a specific breed of cat this is the best way to find your perfect companion. Be sure that you are dealing with a reputable breeder, check breed directories and listings. Dig around for 10 min on the internet. It really is very easy now to check up on things. If you can get involved early on, go and see the litter, where they are living and of course both parents if you can or at least the mother.

Non-Breeder: Ask around, many people are looking to give away cats or kittens due to changes in personal circumstances, some cat orgainisations foster out cats and kittens untill they can find a permentant homes. There are also many people who have kittens “by mistake” and are very happy to find good homes for their kittens.

Pet Shops/Stores: There is little to be said about pet shops other than “Stay Away”! Although there have been many improvements pet stores are notoriouse for not taking good care of their pets. It just is not worth the risk.

Cat Jokes Part 5

• What side of the cat has the most fur? The OUT-side.
• What is a cat’s favourite car? The Catillac.
• What kind of cat will keep your grass short? A Lawn Meower.
• Why did the judge dismiss the entire jury made up of cats? Because each of them was guilty of purrjury.
• What do you use to comb a cat? A catacomb.
• Why did the cat run from the tree? Because it was afraid of the bark!
• Why is it so hard for a leopard to hide? Because he’s always spotted.

Facts about Cats and Kittens Part 9

Todays Cat Facts

1. There have been three different cats who have played the famed “Morris the Cat.”  The first Morris was adopted from a shelter in 1968.  In 1969 he landed the role of Morris the Cat in the famous 9 Lives Cat Food commercials…and was an overnight success!  The first Morris died in 1978 and was subsequently replaced by two more cats who played “Morris.”   All three of the “Morris the Cat” cats were rescued from shelters.
2. Choose your cat toys carefully.   Choose light toys (for tossing), soft toys (for teeth and claws) and toys large enough that they can’t be swallowed
3. A flashlight makes a great cat toy!   Turn the flashlight on in a dark room, and watch your feline “chase” the beam of light!
4. Cats love to hide!  If yours comes up “missing,” be sure to check in the bathtub, in your closet, in the dresser drawers, under a blanket or rug…or anywhere else you can possibly think of!
5. A collar and tag can help your cat find his way home should he ever be lost.  Better yet — outfit your cat with an electronic identification chip.
6. To make sure your cat’s collar fits properly, make sure you can slip two fingers under the collar, between the collar and your cat’s neck.
7. The easiest way to pick up cat hair?   Spray an anti-static spray on the area you want to clean.  Wait one minute, then wipe up the hair with a six inch brus Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when they lost a beloved cat

Facts about Cats and Kittens Part 9

Todays Cat Facts

1. Hebrew folklore believes that cats came about because Noah was afraid that rats might eat all the food on the ark.  He prayed to God for help.  God responded by making the lion sneeze a giant sneeze — and out came a little cat!
2. Stings to the mouth can be very dangerous to cats.  If your cat is stung, or ever experiences any type of sting to the mouth, take her to the vet immediately.  As her mouth swells from the sting, she may be unable to breath.  Stings require urgent medical care.
3. Redecorating your home?  Let your cat explore after the decorating is done.  Paints, wallpaper pastes and paint thinners can be toxic to cats.  Play it safe!
4. Pet-proof your house by looking for items that may be dangerous to them.  These include cleaners, antifreeze, automobile coolant, and rat poison
5. The fumes from moth balls destroy a cat’s liver cells.  Use cedar in your closet instead
6. Expect to spend an average of $80 per year on vet bills, for the lifetime of each cat you own.
7. It costs $7000 to care for one household cat over its lifetime.  This covers only the necessities;  the pampered pet will carry a higher price.
8. In an average year, American cat owners spend $2.15 billion on cat food and $295 million on kitty litter.

Cat Jokes Part 4

Please keep sending  in  your cat and kitten jokes.

• Why are cats such good singers? Because they’re very mewsical.
• What do you call newborn kittens who keep getting passed from owner to owner? Chain litter.
• What is the cat’s favourite magazine? Good Mousekeeping.
• How many cats can you put into an empty box? Only one. After that, the box isn’t empty.
• Why do you always find the cat in the last place you look? Because you stop looking after you find it.
• If a cat can jump five feet high, then why can’t it jump through a three foot window? Because the window is closed.
• What is a cat’s favourite movie? “The Sound of Mewsic.”
• What does a cat that lives near the beach have in common with Christmas? Sandy Claws.
• Where is one place that your cat can sit, but you can’t? Your lap.
• Why did the cat put oil on the mouse? Because it squeaked.

Facts about Cats and Kittens Part 8

Todays Cat Facts

1. The number of pet-owning households is expected to grow nearly 12% between 1993 and 2000, and another 5% between 2000 and 2010
2. 32% of those who own their own home, also own at least one cat
3. “Pair bonds” can develop between two cats who live together, or between a cat and a person.
4. A cat that bites you after you have rubbed his stomach, is probably biting out of pleasure, not anger
5. An adult cat has 32 teeth
6. Never leave your cat in a vehicle alone.  On summer days, temperatures in an automobile can reach 160 degrees in just minutes, even with the windows cracked.
7. PSI trailings” attempt to explain a cat’s ability to travel a long distance to return to their home.  It is said they use the earth’s gravity to determine “their place” in the world, and to develop the ability to return there when necessary.
8. According to myth, a cat sleeping with all four paws tucked under means cold weather is coming
9. Each year Americans spend four billion dollars on cat food.  That’s one billion dollars more than they spend on baby food!

3 Reasons to Get Your Cat Stuck in a Tree

Chances are, if your cat climbs up a tree and won’t come down, the fire department will be of no help to you. They have life-threatening fires to attend to. You can beg and plead, but they will calmly tell you that your cat will come down when he’s ready; if he climbed up he can climb down. They may even try to assure you by telling you they have never heard of a cat dying in a tree and have never seen a cat skeleton hanging from a tree limb.

But that doesn’t change the fact that cats love to climb things! Luckily, today a stylish and sturdy cat tree allows your cat to get maximum vertical exercise while staying safely indoors. So why should you get a cat tree for your fluff ball?

1. Cat Trees Keep Cats Out of Trouble

Cats love to explore high, low, and everywhere in between. If you need to keep your cat off the kitchen counter, book shelves, or china cabinet, getting her her own cat tree can be a big help. Some cat owners have the extra space to build an entire cat habitat in a room or basement, complete with cat trees, catwalks, cat-friendly shelving, tunnels and plenty of toys all in one area. But anyone can create a mini-habitat for cats in a corner of a room, starting with a cat tree tall enough for your cat to jump or climb on. Keeping this area well-stocked with sprinklings of catnip, hidden treat treasures, dangling toys, and cat beds will keep kitty coming back to this area and away from your precious valuables.

Cat trees are usually equipped with scratching posts of carpet, sisal rope, wood, or cardboard. Scratching these surfaces will be very tempting to your cat, which will take the temptation away from her scratching your furniture and walls. This scratching will also keep their claws trim and healthy by helping to shed the outer layer.

 2. Cat Trees Keep Cats Exercised and Healthy

A lazy cat can become overweight if not fed healthy foods higher in protein than in carbohydrates. And an overweight cat can be susceptible to illnesses like diabetes and arthritis. This can raise your vet bills and shorten the life span of your best feline friend. A tall cat tree with different levels for kitties to climb, explore, and rest on while window gazing will burn fat, build muscle, keep joints lubricated, and keep claws healthy. Many cat owners serve meals up at the top of the cat tree, so that the kitty burns calories simply by climbing up to get food: a wonderful incentive to get some daily exercise!

 3. Cat Trees Offer Cats Security and Comfort

In the outside world cats may climb trees to chase birds or squirrels, but they also climb them to feel safe and escape from danger. They feel more comfortable, confident, and less vulnerable when they can look down on the world below them. If there is sibling rivalry between the cat and the dog, or an alpha cat and a more submissive one, cat trees offer a wonderful escape route. Kitty can even escape from the evil vacuum cleaner by climbing her tree!

Durable, stylish cat trees are easy for cats to maneuver. They may spend so much time there, you might worry that they are stuck. But don’t worry – if they climbed up, they can climb down. They’ll come down when they’re ready.

Pet Cat Quotes Part 3

Here are som more great quotes.

 

“You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats.”
- Colonial American Proverb

“With the qualities of cleanliness, affection, patience, dignity, and courage that cats have, how many of us, I ask you, would be capable of becoming cats?”
- Fernand Mery

“I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.”
- Winston Churchill

“I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.”
- Hippolyte Taine

“A meow massages the heart.”
- Stuart McMillan

“No matter how much cats fight, there always seems to be plenty of kittens.”
- Abraham Lincoln

“Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God.”
- Unknown

“Time spent with cats is never wasted.”
- Unknown

“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
- Unknown

” No heaven will not ever be Heaven be; Unless my cats are there to welcome me.”
- Unknown

” How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.”
- Robert A. Heinlein

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