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Cat in the Box
Saturday, September 24th, 2011Don’t Leave the Cat Food Out…for too long, that is!
Thursday, September 15th, 2011Party Marty on the scene, with a little advice for the cat-lover in you: So…it’s feeding time for your cat. You open the can of cat food and place a portion of it in the bowl. You leave the rest out on the counter in the can. For how long, though, can you leave that can of cat food out before it spoils? To be safe, make sure it is left out no longer than 20 minutes, perhaps even less in the warmer summer months, especially if you have no air conditioning.
Be sure to cover up the unused portion and put it back in the fridge. A simple way to cover it is to place the can into a zippered sandwich bag. Also, since we cats are rather particular and are not too fond of cold cat food, be sure to warm it up quickly in the microwave for our next meal! Don’t heat it so we burn our tongues! Just bring it back to room temperature!
Oh…and feel free to give us side dishes of hugs and kisses! We can never over-indulge on those! Those are served best at any temperature or time of day!
For more cat tid bits, go to cats.about.com!
Pet Picture of the Week
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011This is one cool cat that really knows how to work a beret!
Picture from laughing squid.com
What to Look for as Your Cat Ages
Monday, September 12th, 2011Party Marty here, the invincible, ageless wonder of a cat! Seems like this has been a month of birthdays! No one is getting any younger, are they? Well…I tend to maintain my youthful ambiance, as I am one cool cat, but for those cats are who, well…approaching the afternoons of their lives, there are certain things you, as a cat owner, should pay attention to:
**When you clip your cat’s nails, be on the lookout for any lumps, bumps, and non-healing sores. Also be aware of any changes in bodily odor, amount of hair, and changes in abdomen size.
**Monitor your cat’s behavior. Is there a change in her sleeping patterns? Is she easily startled? Does she nap in unusual positions?
**Does your cat have increased troubles with mobility? Has climbing the stairs proven to be a challenge lately?
**Notice your cat’s breathing tempo. Do you notice any changes in respiration such as panting, coughing, or sneezing?
**Watch water consumption to determine if your cat is drinking more or less than she normally does.
**Do the same with her food consumption and be on the lookout for difficulties with swallowing or eating in general.
If you notice any unusual changes in your aging cat, please notify your veterinarian as soon as possible, as any of these could alert you to possible disease. Better to be safe than sorry!
As for me, well, I get regular check-ups and am doing just fine! Remember! I am standing in for the late Bo, and those have been some tough paws to fill….so I have to be at the top of my game every day!
Thanks to peteducation.com for these great tips!
Is This Your Cat?
Sunday, September 4th, 2011This video is so funny, because it’s exactly how cats act when they are trying to get our attention away from the computer screen. Enjoy!
Jack, Where Are You?
Friday, September 2nd, 2011As many of you know, there’s a trending story across the net about Jack, the cat missing from American Airlines baggage area at JFK Airport in New York.
This morning, I read Jack’s mom has hired a pet detective to help locate the cat that’s been missing almost a week.
I’m wondering how Jack managed to escape in the first place, figuring he was in a crate in the baggage area, not sure how he got away. Based on this incident, it would seem more training should be on the agenda for baggage handlers moving live cargo such as pets.
Once a cat does escape, it can be very difficult to get them back. So I have a question for you, what have you found successful in getting an escaped feline to return?
Jack, your mom misses you, please return to her soon!
Funny Pet Picture of the Week
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Hmm, I wonder why everybody keeps telling me I look like a lamp??
Photot from esaba.com
Faster than a speeding cat….
Monday, August 29th, 2011Party Marty here, the amazing WunderCat! The other day, I took the liberty of sniffing around the belongings of our late and beloved Bo, the cat whom I aspire to be most like one day! Seems he had a thing for collecting cat trivia. Guess it was his way for getting back at Jessie, the alleged know-it-all dog around here. Check out some of these interesting tid bits about the feline species! You will be amazed!
**Humans and cats have similar regions in the brain responsible for emotions!
**A cat’s brain is actually far more similar to a man’s brain than a dog’s brain. (Well…duh! I could have told you that!)
**A cat cannot see directly under its nose. (So THAT”S how Jessie has gotten away with so much mischief around me!)
**A domestic cat can sprint at speeds up to 31 mph! (Especially if there is a treat on the receiving end of that sprint!)
**Cats drink from the under side of their tongues…not from the top. (That’s only something a dog would do!)
**Cats dislike the scent of citrus. (“Orange” you glad I alerted you to that fact?)
Wow! I better get going. I just came across Bo’s diary! Wow! What a windfall! I can only imagine what secrets are hidden within these pages. I see here there’s a chapter devoted entirely to annoying Jessie. I better dive deeply into that one!
Catch you later, but bet you can’t catch me…unless you can run 31 mph!
(Thanks to xmission.com for some of this valuable information!)
Funny Pet Picture of the Week
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011With a quack quack here and a quack quack there…………..
Photo from esaba.com
4 Things to Make Trimming Your Cat’s Nails Easier
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Notice the title of this post, trimming cat’s nails easier, because as any cat owner will probably tell you, trimming a cat’s nails can be a very scary proposition! Although nail trimming isn’t easy, there are a few things to have on hand that can make it go a little smoother.
- Feline nail trimmers: These are available at pet supply stores. By all means, don’t try using the clippers you use for your nails! The feline trimmers have indentations on the side to give you an idea where to trim the nail and how much to cut.
- Styptic powder: In the event you cut too much of the nail and it begins to bleed, the powder will curb the bleeding. If you don’t have any of the powder on hand, flour or cornstarch can serve as a substitute.
- Treats: Although they’ll still know what’s happening, having treats on hand can help your cat survive the trimming a little better.
- Hiding place: If your cat is one that doesn’t like to be messed with in any way (as Marty is), provide a hiding place (a pillowcase works fairly well with Marty) and work on trimming one paw’s nails at a time. It may take a few days to get all paws done, but can save you much pain, and your cat some stress.
Good luck……….and safe trimming!
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Joy of Living provides pet sitting, dog walking, pet taxi and matchmaking services in Overland Park, KS and surrounding areas. This is also the blog of Karen Harrison, owner of Joy of Living and her pets, Bo and Jessie. We blog about pet care and the special bond between people and their pets.
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