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The mental stimulation from cat enrichment activities encouraging play and creativity can help improve your cat’s behavior while strengthening your relationship with your cat. If the cat meows a lot or bites that might mean that the cat is bored. Reduce this type of stressful behavior by teaching your cat “high five,” which taps into a cat’s natural pawing behavior it's an easy trick keep following up with a small treat each time the cat does the trick, and be very repetitious.
Cutting small holes in an empty paper towel roll, filling it with treats, and then folding the ends over. You can adjust the difficulty of the feeder by varying the number or sizes of the holes. Exploration of scent is a simple way to provide daily enrichment. like swapping cat toys with a friend. Daily exposure to a towel scented by one of your other pets each night. safe access to the outdoors is essential for cat well-being. Screened window perch where your cat can watch and smell. Cat scratching is an important part of cat enrichment. Cats naturally scratch to scent mark cats also prefer to be high up, in cat trees or a cat condo.
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Take a look at your pet's bed if you see a lot of soiling, chewing, and roughhousing. If you throw it in the wash and it doesn't come clean or it's been torn beyond repair, it may be time to replace it. You don't want your pets to be chewing off any pieces it could choke them. Use a waterproof, washable cover. Before you wash their bedding make sure you remove the pet fur and dirt and pretreat any stains or urine with a quality enzymatic cleaner before you put it in the washer. It's always good to wash in a cold gentle cycle to remove stains. Use sensitive skin detergent best to avoid respiratory and skin irritation you can also use sanitizer. Be sure to let it dry thoroughly before you allow your pets to use it. Pet beds should be cleaned every couple of weeks.
It takes just one bite from a mosquito that’s infected with heart-worms larvae to jeopardize your pet’s health and welfare. And if your pet becomes infected, the heart-worm disease is often debilitating and can be fatal if it’s not treated. The majority of dogs who go untreated will not survive. Cats and ferrets are vulnerable to heartworm. It is best to keep them all on year-round heart-worm preventative. It's more common for heartworms in cats to die before they reach full maturity. The best way to keep the cats healthy is to keep them on heart-worm medication because there are no drugs or treatments for heart-worm. House cats are also at risk of heart-worms if not treated in case a mosquito comes in with disease-carrying.
It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to infect a pet. Mosquitos are highly adaptable and will find other places to breed even during drought. Areas with standing water, including ponds, lakes, and swimming pools, can provide breeding conditions for mosquitos. Natural remedies are not recommended as alternatives not effective. It's less expensive to prevent canine heartworm than it is to treat it. Hydrogen peroxide 3% make sure the date is not expire fresh and bubbly to induce vomiting in dogs
speak with your vet before administering hydrogen peroxide Never induce vomiting in cats Oral syringe Turkey baster to administering hydrogen peroxide Tablespoon/ teaspoon for the appropriate amount Dawn dish washing detergent Robber gloves Corn syrup Beverage containing sweet electrolyte Gauze Nonstick bandages Milk of magnesia Digital thermometer Leash Poison control number Pet Poison Helpline 1(855) 764-7661 www.petpoisonhelpline.com. It is best to familiarize yourself with what is normal for your pets.
Check weekly for lumps gently stroke the head and work your way into the rest of the body looking and feeling for things that don't belong on the dog or cat bumps, tenderness, wounds, parasites and burrs, in the pets coat. Sniff the ears and remove dirt and waxy debris with moistened soft cloth specific ear cleaner do not use alcohol it will dry the ear canal and can sting if the pet has scratched with her claws. Possible sign of ear infection red, smells bad, pepper or coffee ground like dirt, ear mites see the vet. Eyes tear excessively, have a thick discharge or rubbing the eyes. Use purified water, flushing from the outer corner gently pull up on upper eyelid allowing fluid and debris to run down the snout have the vet look at the eye. When the cats feel stressed is when they stop using the litter box. Eliminate any kind of stress or frustration in their environment.
The box is too deep with litter the cat only prefers one to two inches of litter Sometimes the liner makes the cat uncomfortable You should have one litter box for each cat Clean the litter box each day, cats are fussy Rinse the litter box out completely with baking soda or unscented soap once a week. The majority of cats prefer large boxes and clumping, unscented litter Some cats decide that they dislike the smell or feel of a different litter Cats avoid their litter box if it’s in a location they dislike Some cats don't like litter boxes with high sides Medical problems can cause inappropriate elimination close blinds on windows and doors so the cat isn’t upset by cats outside No punishment for behavior related to fear, phobia, or anxiety, this will only increase the fear response. It can even lead to aggression toward the person that is punishing the cat. No yelling and squirting your cat with a water bottle. Anxiety can also be brought on by physical pain, illness, or trauma. Cats that were deprived at a young age of improper socialization and environmental exposures may become fearful or anxious. Some cats have separation anxiety. Left untreated, these disorders are likely to progress be sure to see a vet.
Amphibians secrete a mucus through their skin to help them evade predators, but in some species this slime is toxic. The Colorado/Sonoran River Toad, Marine Toad and Cane or Bufo Toad can kill by affecting the heart and central nervous system. To avoid pet interactions with poisonous toads:
Teach pets to “leave it” and not chase critters. Observe when investigating uncharted territory. Article By Denise Fleck, The Pet Safety Crusader These first-aid practices should be implemented in the event of a snake bite: For non-venomous snake bites: Wash the wound with antibacterial soap and observe. If red or warm to the touch, get to the veterinarian for antibiotics or other treatment. If unsure, assume it was a venomous bite:
Keep bite wound below level of heart to slow absorption; do not wash or massage area. Keep animal calm since the faster he breathes and circulates blood, the faster the venom moves. Call ahead and get to veterinary care for treatment. Do NOT: Cut the bite and try to suck out the poison. Manipulate the bitten area or allow the pet to move about freely. Place an ice pack over the bite. Article By Denise Fleck, The Pet Safety Crusader Remove anything that attract flies—fallen fruit, pet feces, uncovered garbage—and use fly traps. When pets are outdoors, apply petroleum jelly or Avon® Skin-So-Soft lotion to tips of ears. Some swear flies will not bite an animal who drinks vinegar and recommend adding 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar to a pet’s water bowl.
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AuthorProfessional Pet Sitting Services offered in the Upper to Mid-Pinellas County Area Archives
June 2023
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