Try the “football” hold. Tuck the cat’s body into your waist, with your forearm pressed against your cat’s torso and your hand under his chest. If your cat wiggles, use your other hand to hold on to the loose fur around his scruff (back of his neck). I call this the “football” hold because itContinue reading ““I can’t pick up my cat. My cat is too wiggly.””
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Do common things uncommonly well
Learn to do common things uncommonly well; we must always keep in mind that anything that helps fill the dinner pail is valuable. George Washington Carver Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/g/george_washington_carver.html#G8lhDkkwd7lg47i1.99
We’re afraid to touch our pets
I see this a lot. People afraid to really brush their pets for fear of hurting them. If you’re using a comb or a slicker brush, put some energy into it. Don’t brush like you’re 95 years old and living on a diet of yoghurt and cigarettes. Step lively folks! Cats are animals and so are we.Continue reading “We’re afraid to touch our pets”
Men who made a difference in the lives of animals
Henry Bergh founded the ASPCA. He was a cultured, sophisticated man of the world with a big heart. “Henry Bergh was born in 1813, the son of a prominent shipbuilder. His adult years found him to be a man of leisure, dabbling in the arts and touring Europe. As was befitting the life of anContinue reading “Men who made a difference in the lives of animals”
Are cat introverts?
I believe that many cats are introverts. When I look at this poster, I feel as though the introverted person could be replaced by a cat and the poster would still make sense. The artist does a good job of explaining how introverts need to be treated in order for them to feel comfortable.
Trimming my cat’s rear claw
Photo of a cat groomer’s desk
To get these tools: Brush I’m using on Emma – Safari Pin & Bristle Medium Brush for Dogs with Wood Handle Orange nail trimmers for dogs or large cats – Nail Clipper with Orange Handle Medium Size Slicker brush – Pets Master Wood Handle Pet Slicker Brush with Rubber Pad and Pins, Small, Red Love glove groomingContinue reading “Photo of a cat groomer’s desk”
Good news for pain relief in cats
Good news for cat owners who are concerned about pain after surgery! Post-op pain not only is painful *duh*, it may slow down recovery time. Anyone who has ever felt sick and hurting after surgery can relate. The right meds can make a difference for animals, human or feline. With more and more cats going to vetContinue reading “Good news for pain relief in cats”
Birman cats live longest. Bengal cats have shortest lives, according to UK study
Study based on reviewing deaths of 4,009 cats from 90 veterinary practices in UK, randomly selected from database of 118,016 cats. “Of interesting note was the different longevity of purebreds – the longest-lived breeds were the Birman (16.1 years) and Burmese (14.3 years), the shortest-lived breeds were the Bengal (7.3 years) and Abyssinian (10.0 years).” To learnContinue reading “Birman cats live longest. Bengal cats have shortest lives, according to UK study”
Americans believe in confining cats inside home. UK and Australia say, “Let them roam.”
The U.S. is supposed to be the land of freedom and independence, but not when it comes to cats. We keep our cats confined to the home. “. . . greater than 90% of cats in the UK have daily outdoor access compared to 80% in Australia and 50-60% in the USA” Demographics — Life andContinue reading “Americans believe in confining cats inside home. UK and Australia say, “Let them roam.””