![]() September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, so I wanted to share this vital information again. How to Read Dog Poop: Normal Dog Poop to Dog Poop Problems He knew we needed her as much as she needed us. It seems that the Higher Being with whom all things are possible, made sure she found her way to us. My friends at church, not yet ready to welcome a new pet, meant that the kitten came home with me. And I told him if that didn’t work out, we likely had a third furry wonder for our home. While at the grocery picking up kitten food, my husband called and I explained my next stop at church-Trinity Lutheran-where I hoped to find a forever-home for the baby with a family who tragically lost a beloved kitty. This baby proved different in so many ways–only some of which I can share. Now, I get alerts about “found” kittens all the time, and sadly, can’t take any of them. Hungry, full of fleas, and the expected roundworms (and probably tapes because…fleas), her eyes and ears looked too big for her delicate wedge-shaped face. On Monday September 11, 2023, a tiny speck of a kitten made her presence known with very loud MEWS and a personality way bigger than anyone expected. You may also enjoy my annual Christmas story (also in the COMPLETE KITTEN CARE book), Why Tabby Wears an “M.” Have you ever had a cat-astrophe with your tree? Do tell! What have I missed? How do you keep the holidays safe for your cats? Teaching kittens the ropes may be easier than dealing with an adult cat. Here’s Karma-Kat’s first tree experience…hoo boy! That promotes a merry Christmas for the whole family, furry and otherwise. But a “Cat-mas” tree not only answers your kitty’s Santa Paws prayers, it means she’ll be more likely to leave your formal tree and decorations alone. The smellier the treat, the better cats like them.īe prepared to re-decorate the tree after the cats have fun. Toss a few special kitty treats in the boxes or bags. Remove bag handles so the cat won’t get hung around her neck. Don’t forget the “cheap thrills.” Empty boxes, wads of holiday paper, and even paper shopping bags thrill cats.Feline puzzle toys filled with special treats also are fun. Small stuffed toys-kitty theme or otherwise-appeal to many cats.How about a bright feather boa instead of garland? As long as supervised, a few feathers placed in the tree can be a fun accent as well. Many cats adore feathers but remember they can chew and swallow these.Even the pine needles can cause injury if swallowed. It’s not just the ornaments, but the electrical lights that can cause dangerous burns or death if chomped. Pompoms are so cheap you can fill the branches with one color theme, or a rainbow approach. Craft stores offer inexpensive bags filled with soft pompoms in a variety of colors and sizes-even sparkly ones.Furry toy mice come in bright colors-or go with a standard white theme-and can be placed in the branches for your mouse-aholic feline.Put one inside the sealed catnip sock for more jingly fun. Jingle bells (quarter size or larger) can’t be swallowed and offer movement and sound when hung from ribbon on a branch.Use “orphan” socks (singletons without a mate), fill with the ‘nip, and knot the open end. Catnip toys make great kitty tree decorations and won’t be destroyed during the feline assaults.If you don’t mind your cats turning the tree into a jungle gym, insert a few sprigs of dried catnip-but be prepared for the cats to dismantle the tree! Dried flowers like baby’s breath look lovely and are nontoxic even if clueless kittens nibble. Strings and garland look great on the tree, but prove deadly inside a cat when swallowed.If you’ve chosen a real tree, water with plain water and no additives in case kitty decides to drink. Instead, decorate with cotton balls or pillow-stuffing fleece for that snowy look on branches or around the base. Ditch the lights, and any “fake-snow” flocking that can be chewed or swallowed.Match the tree size, sturdiness, base (perhaps add guy-wires for steadiness) to the activity level and number of cats. Put yourself in your cat’s “paws.” Satisfy her desire to claw, lounge on branches, and trust that it won’t tip over under her assault.Cats turn anything into toys, even Christmas ornaments.
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