Crises with Cats - Emergencies
Here is help for those sudden crises we all dread so much, such as missing or sick cats.
Caveat: If your cat is very sick (lethargic, not eating, experiencing vomiting or diarrhea), do not waste time with research. See an emergency veterinarian immediately.
Caveat: If your cat is very sick (lethargic, not eating, experiencing vomiting or diarrhea), do not waste time with research. See an emergency veterinarian immediately.
Financial Help for Pets' Veterinary Emergencies
Responsible cat caregivers want to be prepared for the costs of veterinary emergencies, either with veterinary pet insurance, or savings set aside for that purpose. However, vet emergencies often happen when least expected, and job loss, family illness, or other financial crises sometimes come in tandem with those emergencies involving family cats.
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Keeping Cats Safe
Some people scoff at what they perceive as "overly-protective" cat caregivers. I'd ask these folks, "Would you allow your toddler to play outdoors unsupervised? Would you leave your medicine cabinet unlocked, or let her play with rubber bands, paper clips, and thumb tacks?" "Do you have a first-aid kit for those times she needs patching up?"
Some people scoff at what they perceive as "overly-protective" cat caregivers. I'd ask these folks, "Would you allow your toddler to play outdoors unsupervised? Would you leave your medicine cabinet unlocked, or let her play with rubber bands, paper clips, and thumb tacks?" "Do you have a first-aid kit for those times she needs patching up?"
Taking care of our cats is similar to caring for our …
FAQ - Where can I find an electronic cat-finder
Technology is improving and there is an electronic cat-finder presently on the market. A reader who had found mention of it on the About Cats site wanted to know more. Read my reply to this FAQ.
Technology is improving and there is an electronic cat-finder presently on the market. A reader who had found mention of it on the About Cats site wanted to know more. Read my reply to this FAQ.
Essential Oils and Cats: A Potentially Toxic Mix
In recent years, compelling evidence has accumulated that essential oils can be toxic to cats, whether taken internally, applied to the skin, or simply inhaled. Learn more about essential oils and aromatherapy, and where and how they can be used safely.
In recent years, compelling evidence has accumulated that essential oils can be toxic to cats, whether taken internally, applied to the skin, or simply inhaled. Learn more about essential oils and aromatherapy, and where and how they can be used safely.
Help Your Cat Beat the Heat
Consider this: before you ever reach that point, your cat may also be showing signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Although heat stroke is more commonly discussed in dogs, because of people's propensity to leave them in parked cars, cats can be affected too. Cats can't always tell you they're not feeling up to par, but they sure can show you.
Consider this: before you ever reach that point, your cat may also be showing signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Although heat stroke is more commonly discussed in dogs, because of people's propensity to leave them in parked cars, cats can be affected too. Cats can't always tell you they're not feeling up to par, but they sure can show you.
How To Assemble a First Aid Kit for Cats
There will be times when you can't get your cat to the veterinarian right away, or her condition might warrant emergency first aid treatment before the trip. Be prepared, with your Feline First Aid Kit.
There will be times when you can't get your cat to the veterinarian right away, or her condition might warrant emergency first aid treatment before the trip. Be prepared, with your Feline First Aid Kit.
My Cat Ran Away
In order to find your cat, you need to consider the possible reasons for his absence, many of them distressful. However, this is the time to set aside emotions and to rationally evaluate the possibilities, with an appropriate action for each.
In order to find your cat, you need to consider the possible reasons for his absence, many of them distressful. However, this is the time to set aside emotions and to rationally evaluate the possibilities, with an appropriate action for each.