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Do Kittens Get Lonely? Every kitten will have a different preference for toys and playthings, so the first step to finding out what they like the best is to get them a variety of toys to check out. Many kittens enjoy playing with bells or […]
A Cat Lover’s Guide To Owning A Cat Few pets are as entertaining and rewarding as cats. Getting a cat will ensure that you not only have a wonderful four-legged companion in your home, but you’ll also have a great source of laughs and entertainment, […]
Cats are generally very clean animals, and are easily house trained. Ensure their ongoing health and wellbeing with a healthy diet, up-to-date vaccinations and clean, warm place to live.
All cats need to be vaccinated against Feline Leukaemia, Feline Parvovirus, Flu, each of which is highly contagious and fatal illnesses.
To ensure the ongoing health of your entire family, all kittens should be vaccinated between weeks eight and ten, with a secondary dose due at week 12. Booster vaccinations will be required at 15 months, and annually thereafter.
Unfortunately, even with spotless homes and the cleanest of pets, fleas are some ething that can be a problem for every cat, and in addition to being irritating to the skin, if left untreated they can cause severe problems not only for your cat, but for the other residents of your home too!
The first thing to remember about treating for fleas is that you must also treat the environment in which your cat is living so there bed, her favourite chair, all need to be treated.
If you discover fleas, a multi-treatment programme is recommended which includes:
Remember Fleas can lay as many as 20 eggs per day, and up to 500 in their lifetime, so early frequent preventative treatment is recommended.
Like fleas, worms are a common problem for cats that can cause severe discomfort if not treated. Kittens should be given a preventative treatment every two weeks until they reach six months, following which an additional treatment every three months for life.
Cats by their nature very clean animals, and are easily house trained. Longer haired breeds will require regular brushing and bathing to prevent matting and keep their coat healthy and clean. Short haired breeds should not need to be bathed unless their coats have become particularly soiled.
Cats nails can get very sharp and they will want a place to scratch them it is recommended that you provide your cat with a custom made scratch post or she will choose her own a chair, your sofa or that family heirloom that has survived four generations! Scratching will help to keep her nails trim. Cats nails can be clipped, but it is recommended that you seek experienced assistance to do this as her nails contain a vein which will bleed if cut.
Whether lolling in the sun or curled up on the couch, it may seem like your cat sleeps all day. In fact, cats spend an average of 16 hours a day sleeping! But why do cats sleep so much? And should you ever be concerned […]
