Cattz Stuff

You’ve seen those tiny, quick creatures that scurry through your cat’s fur, feasting on their blood, and causing painful itching. So bad that he/she may scratch herself raw in seeking relief. If you have a bad flea infestation in a multiple-cat household, you probably have been bitten yourself! Not pleasant is it?

Fleas have a long history as pests of humans and domestic animals.Fleas are also hosts for tapeworms. A cat that accidentally swallows an infected flea (for example, while playing with a pet that has fleas) can develop a tapeworm infection. Fleas can cause painful rashes, especially in sensitive individuals. These rashes may become infected when the affected individual scratches them. Some people are allergic to their bites, so just imagine how uncomfortable your cat feels. As a responsible pet parent, you need to permanently correct this situation. Here is how to achieve a flea free home.

Wash all bedding thoroughly. While the bedding is free of coverings, vacuum the mattress, particularly in the crevices, where eggs might hide.

Cat sitting is big business considering that 50% of homes in America have pets. Even though the economy has been in a slump the pet business are going strong. If you are owned by a cat you will need to decide what works best for your cat while you are away.

As an owner of cats you know that your cats like a routine. They get stressed when there is to many changes in their life.

The idea of hiring an in home pet sitter will be much more comfortable for you cat and you if you do your homework. Boarding kennels expose your cat to diseases, unfamiliar foods and a scary environment.

Having someone you do know come to your home while you are away can seem scary to you. But, if you spend a bit of time researching it will make your search a lot easier.

If you’re a cat owner, you must be a cat lover and if you’re a cat lover, then you will want the best you can afford for your little pet. Quality cat furniture is available at most pet stores and it need not be expensive.

If the draperies and chair legs of your favorite furnishings are showing the love marks from your puss, it might be time to consider a place especially for him. Cat condos are popular with folks who like to please their feline friends. If you have more than one kitty, these pieces can be the answer and are easily shared by the most aloof cats.

Once your kitties are used to the soft carpet-covered scratching posts and perches, they will casually hang about, watching you from above. Depending upon how large your configuration is, you may never see your cat often except for dinner time.

Another item for Puss you may consider purchasing for your kitty is a litter box. It is necessary when your feline lives indoors all or most of the time. There are some that are completely automatic and you never have to have pooper scooper duty.

When a cat scratches, it is a natural instinct that they do almost without thinking. Of course a cat does not think about where it scratches, just that it can. As a loving pet parent, we need to give them all the tools for successful scratching in your home.

Your house probably has a sofa and chairs with a textured fabric on them. The feel of that fabric is irresistible to cats. You probably also notice that he/she ignores the coffee table and end tables: basically anything with a smooth surface.

Setting your cat up for success, and you from yelling at them for tearing the various pieces of furniture, means that you should focus on his positive behaviors and ignore the negative ones. In fact, you will want to redirect your cat to something appropriate when he does something you do not want. So, what tools will help with your success? Cat condos and cat trees are great since they have multiple surfaces for scratching including wood, sisal and cardboard. Cardboard scratchers, both the ones on inclines or flat are inexpensive and fun. Sisal scratcher, sometimes called jute, come as either rugs or door hangers. Durable and a bit more expensive. Natural wood with bark: some cats love it and some don’t. Don’t go out of your way to find any but if there is some in your back yard take advantage of it, that is if you can tolerate bark all over your home.