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Before You Get A Cat Or Kitten.
 A great deal of thought should be given, before obtaining a cat or kitten.
Many cats live these days into their late teens or early twenties, so it will mean a very large commitment you are undertaking. Think, about this first. Will you have the time to spare?. Do you work long hours?. Do you spend time away from home at regular intervals?. Do you have very young children? Do You have other animals?. If so, will they get on alright with the cat or kitten?
If you live in Landlord accommodation, does your Landlord allow pets? some Landlords do not, make sure before hand. If you live in a council house, check with the council, on how many, pets you are allow to have. Some Councils are now restricting pets to two per household.
Parents should never obtain a cat or kitten, just because one of the children`s friends has just got one, it`s a well known fact, with children, the novelty soon wears off, and it`s you the parent that is left to look after the cat or kitten. It will also be the parent, who is responsible for paying for food, litter, vaccinations, taking the cat, or kitten to the vets when needed. Paying for the cattery charges, when going on holiday. Children, may leave home to go to university.
Every cat or kitten, must be wanted by every member of family.
Should you decide to go ahead and get a cat or kitten, you should first purchase a cat carrying basket, which you will need to transport the cat or kitten, either home or to the vets.
Never, Never, carry the cat or kitten in your arms. even if you have had the cat or kitten for a while. Cats and kittens become frightend easily, and may jump out of your arms, and run off, becoming lost, or even knocked down by a passing car.
You will also need a litter tray, litter, and some food, along with cat feeding bowls, and a bed, although, no longer used saucers, plates and bowls, make just as good feeding utensils. Not all cats and kittens like a proper cat bed, again a cardboard box, with a jumper or cardigan, placed in the bottom is just as good.
Think about your life style, do you work full time if so, you should think about getting a cat rather than a kitten.
Think about your home, what dangers are around, do you have an open chimney, if so, get a fire guard, one that fits close around the fire that a cat or kitten cannot move. Make sure there is a safety mesh grill fitted to the flue vent pipe, a flue vent allows the air to circulate, but would stop the cat or kitten from becoming trap inside.
Wires are another danger point, should kittens bite on a live wire or cable they could electrocute themselves.
Move all valuable ornaments out of the kittens way.
No Kitten should be allowed outside until they are at least 6 months old, and have been neutered or spayed.
No cat or kitten shoould ever be forced outside if they do not want to go out.
If you live in an area where there is a busy road, or a busy area, we recommend that the kitten/cat is a house cat.
Always make sure that the cat has access back inside at all times.
A litter tray must be provided 52 weeks of the year, every year, even if the cat goes outside.
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Questions To Ask
 No matter where you get your cat or kitten from, there are a few questions you should ask first.
1 How old. If a kitten, is it old enough to be away from it`s mum?
2. If a kitten is it eating alright? what food is being fed?. Do try to keep to this food, changes, whether it be cat or kitten, can lead to upset stomachs, which may need vets treatment to clear.
3.Is cat or kitten using a litter tray?. Cat or Kitten should be properly litter trained, before going to it`s new home.
4. Has the cat or kitten been wormed, if so, when, and when is the next worming due? You should wait at least one clear month, before re-worming. Kittens can be wormed from 6 weeks old,
worm once a month until the kitten is 6 months old, then worm every 3 months.
Worming products are obtainable from your vet.
5. Has the cat or kitten been flea sprayed?. If so, when was the last flea spray, and when will the next flea spray be due? Different brands, different lenghts of time between flea sprays.
Flea spray and household flea spray are obtainable from your vet.
6. If a cat, has the cat been Neutered {tom} Spayed {Queen}. This should be done when the cat is 6 months old.
7. If you have other pets, make sure that this cat or kitten, is used to other pets.
8. Make sure the cat or kitten, is in good health
if the cat or kitten is just lying around the floor, showing no interest in anything, then it may be incubating an illness.
9. If cat or kitten is not vaccinated. Wait a fortnight {allowing time for the cat or kitten to settle in} before taking to your vet.
10. If a kitten, keep the kitten inside, until it is 6 months of age, and has been neutered or spayed before letting outside. {Kittens, like young children, have no road sense}.
11. Keep your cat in at night. Accidents happend at night.
12. Always provide a litter tray, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even if the cat goes out, not all cats want to go out if the weather is cold, or wet.
13. Cats that go outside catch birds. This is cat instinct. If you do not want your cat to catch birds, then keep your cat as a house cat.
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Your New Kitten.
 A new kitten might not like the idea of being left alone at night, so may start and cry, never start something, that you are not prepared to continue, i.e like taking the kitten to bed, just because it`s his first night and he just might be lonely, once you start this the kitten will expect this to continue, and you will have a great deal of trouble in future, when you expect the kitten to stay downstairs.
Before you go to bed, you should give the kitten some food, {kittens usually sleep after being fed}. Place the kitten in his bed, with an old cardigan to lie on, a cuddly toy to snuggle up to, place an old {but not too big} alarm clock, under the cardigan. The ticking sound represents a heartbeat, so the kitten then thinks the cuddly toy is another kitten, and will settle down quite happily and go to sleep.
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Neutering
 All kittens should be neutered or spayed at 6 months of age. {unless for some medical reason your vet advises you to wait}.
A Queen cat at 6 months of age, will start "calling". If you have not experienced this before, it can be quite worrying. Some owners have taken their cat to the vet, thinking the cat had come across some sort of accident.
Food for thought: 1 - Queen cat, can produce 20,000 decendants in 5 years, if all survive.
A Tom at 6 months, will start to wander, going missing for days at a time. when he does return home, he could be covered in cat bites, or have the odd abcess, caused by a cat fight.
An Unneutered Tom, will start to spray inside the house. This is called "marking his territory.
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A Wee Tip
 If you have a "wee" problem with your carpets and upholstery try the following:-
1. Mop up excess wee with kitchen paper.
2. Wash area with a solution of biological washing powder.
3. When dry spray over area with surgical spirit.
4. When completely dry sprinkle a few drops of lavender oil {essential oil} over the complete area, this should prevent the cat from returning to the same area again.
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Cats And The Law.
 Cats are recognised by law as free roaming animals and therefore their owners cannot be held guilty of trespass under civil law. Under the Protection of Animals Act 1911 and the Criminal Damage Act 1971, a person commits an offence if they treat a cat cruelly and can be liable to a fine and/or imprisonment.
April 2007 saw a NEW LAW coming into force, this Law, DUTY OF CARE. Means that any animal in your care, you have by Law, to make sure that the and animal receives the proper care and attention that it requires. Failure to do this can lead to prosecution, a very heavy fine, as well as being banned from keeping animals, in some cases this ban can be for life.
DO NOT GET ANY ANIMAL IF YOU CANNOT CARE FOR IT PROPERLY.
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Keeping Cats Safe And Happy Outdoors.
 Purrfect Fence
Development of New Product Revolutionizes Previous Cat Care Principles
If you look at any animal welfare or pet care website, they will advise you to keep your cat inside. Many adoption centers and breeders will only sell cats to homes that will keep them inside. The reason is simple; indoor cats live up to five times longer than outdoor cats. However, veterinarians are citing obesity as a growing health concern among cats. Increasingly more and more cat care professionals are letting their cats outside due to a new product from Purr…fect Fence. The product is a top to bottom virtually invisible cat fence/enclosure system. “We love our fence…our 40+ cats are enjoying every minute of being outside, it gives them a real break from being inside.”(Dixie Dixon; Blue Bell, PA)
Until now, it was virtually impossible for cat owners to safely allow their cat outside without having an electric barrier or standard wooden or chain-link fence with a roof type device installed on it to keep cats from climbing out. The new “Houdini-Proof” Cat Fence System allows cat owners to set up a safe, outdoor enclosure of whatever size they want. Cat owners would be able to fence off anything from a small area to their entire property.
There are several unique aspects to the “Houdini-Proof” Cat Fence System. Made out of a flexible, lightweight, polypropylene mesh grid, the fence is easy to install and doesn’t ruin your view. The flexibility is also one of the key factors in making Purr…fect Fence “Houdini Proof.” Cats don’t like to walk or climb on unstable surfaces. For this reason, most cats won’t even attempt to climb it. For those escape artist cats, however, the mesh fence turns back in at the top to force the cat back to the ground. This system is employed at cat shelters with up to 60 cats. This system is being used as enclosures for feral cats, at several sanctuaries. We have had two escapes out of approximately 10,000 cats enclosed. We have retrofitted these sites at no charge. We redesigned the arch with no escapes to date on fences with the improved arch design.
With feline obesity becoming a growing concern among veterinarians, a Purr…fect Fence allows cat owners to provide their loved one with the exercise they need without having to worry about predators, death or injury by vehicle, feline leukemia, distemper, or FIV. As mentioned earlier, this product is revolutionizing how cat care professionals give advice. Check out www.PurrfectFence.com to find out more about this revolutionary new product.
Katie White
Katie@purrfectfence.com
1-888-280-4066
732-291-7620 ext 202
Purr…fect Fence, a subsidiary of Benner’s Gardens Inc. is a national mail order company that provides innovative non-electric pet containment solutions to pet owners and the pet industry for more than a decade
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Spray Alert Alarm.
 Does you cat spray?. Do you have trouble locating where?
A Spray Alert Alarm may be your answer.
The Alarm will alert you when and where you cat sprays as it will detect cat spraying and cat marking on any vertical surface.
Minimize Damage to home, furniture.
Monitor Spots previously sprayed.
Track Progress of preventative measures.
Identify Sprayer in multicat households.
Where can you buy the Spray Alert Alarm?
http://www.sprayalert.com/
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Nervous Shy Timid Or Aggressive Cats Or Kittens.
 For Nervous Shy Timid or Aggressive Cats or Kittens, place a couple of drops of Bachs Rescue Remedy in food or water. |
Holidays. Make Proper Arrangements For Your Pet..
 When you book your holiday, give some thought to your pet. It is against the Law to leave your pet to fend for itself during your holiday period.
Should you wish to get a Pet Sitter to look after your pet while you are away on holday, you should meet the Pet Sitter, find out how often they visit your home, what insurance they carry, they may even be prepared to water your plants, draw your curtains and put a light on in the evenings.
Catteries are popular, good catteries get booked up very quickly, so book early. Catteries have to be Licensed, and covered by Insurance. Ask if you can visit your chosen Cattery before making you final decision, a good Cattery will want to show you round.
If you know of a Good Cattery or Pet Sitter
e-mail us at:- aristocat.rescue@tiscali.co.uk.
We will add to our list.
SKYCROFT. Eldon Lane. Eldon. Tel 01388 777349
Run by Stephanie and Dave.
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Safety Cold Weather Tips For Your Cat Or Dog.
 As the mercury begins to dip in many parts of the country, the ASPCA is offering guidelines to help protect your animal companions:
- The best way to keep your cat warm? Keep him inside! Outdoors, felines can freeze or become lost or injured. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious disease--including rabies--from other cats, dogs and wildlife.
- Antifreeze, while essential to a car's cooling system, is very dangerous to your pets if they are exposed to it. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s feet, legs and tummy when he comes in out of the elements. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and his pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.
- Everybody needs their zzzz’s, please: Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm pillow or blanket is perfect.
Top 10 Safety Cold Weather Tips For Cats And Dogs.
Brrrr…it’s cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips.
1. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.
2. During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. If there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape.
3. Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm—dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.
4. Thoroughly wipe off your dog's legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.
5. Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk. Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.
6. Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
7. Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to relieve himself.
8. Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him—and his fur—in tip-top shape.
9. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center more information.
10. Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
© ASPCA
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Duty Of Care
 A New Law Came Into Force On 6th April 2007. This New Law Is Duty Of Care.Which Means That Anyone Who Owns An Animal Must Give That Animal Duty Of Care.
Pet Owners Warned To Take 'Duty Of Care' Seriously.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (RSPCA) has successfully prosecuted a woman who did not make provision to feed her cat for two days back in June 2007. Ex-pet owner Kelly Robinson of Welwyn Garden City found herself in court charged under the 'Duty of Care' concept introduced by the new Animal Welfare Act which had come into force in England only two months earlier - on 6 April 2007.
© ukpets.co.uk
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Ticks.
 IT'S TIME TO GET TICK SMART!
Ticks (blood-sucking parasites) can be as small as a poppy seed and are not just an occasional nuisance or a passing irritation for people and animals. They can cause serious debilitating disease.
Due to changes in land management and the climate, tick numbers have escalated and so has the incidence of tick-borne disease. It is important to be aware of their presence and the risks that they pose.
Whether your organisation focuses on the rescue of companion animals, equines, farm animals, or wildlife, ticks can be a risk to both the animals and the people involved in their husbandry.
Ticks can carry a number of infections, such as Borreliosis (also known as Lyme disease), which can be a seriously debilitating disease in equines, canines and other animal species, as well as in people.
'Tick Prevention Week' is an annual campaign to raise awareness regarding the dangers of tick bites, and how to reduce the chance of contracting an infection. Correct tick removal is vital in helping prevent disease transmission.
Endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, the campaign week is held in early spring when the weather gets warmer, people and their pets spend more time outdoors, and ticks become more active.
Tick-borne disease is not just a rural issue. Infected ticks have been found in urban parks and gardens.
Easy to prevent!
Simple precautions against tick bites, and knowing how to correctly remove ticks, can prevent a life time of ill health and physical pain.
Tick Prevention Week is organised by BADA-UK (Borreliosis & Associated Diseases Awareness-UK), which is a registered charity run by volunteers who have been affected by UK-acquired tick-borne diseases.
www.bada-uk.org
For comprehensive information regarding tick-borne disease in companion animals, please visit:
http://www.bada-uk.org/petsproblems/indexpetproblems.php
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