Showing posts with label cat health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cat health. Show all posts

Thursday, 24 March 2016

Estate Planning for Pets: Provide For Your Cat in Case Something Happens to You

An article from two years ago but still worth considering its advice

Conscious Cat 15 January 2014: Nobody wants to think about becoming ill, incapacitated, or dying, but as responsible cat parents, we owe it to our cats to think ahead and make arrangements for their care in the event of death or any other emergency. Making arrangements before they’re needed means peace of mind not just for you, but for family and friends who may not know what to.

Choose a caregiver and discuss expectations

Find one or two responsible friends or relatives who will agree to take care of your cat if something unexpected happens to you. Your trusted cat sitter may also be an option, if she is willing to take on the responsibility. Ideally, these will be people who know your cat, and who your cat is familiar with. Provide them with keys to your home, make sure they know your cat’s basic...more advice.

Monday, 29 February 2016

Cool Initiative: Cats won’t wear condoms - get your cat fixed

wellandtribune.ca 28 February 2016:When it comes to having safe sex, count cats out. That’s the message the Port Colborne Feline Initiative wants you to know.

The organization launched a new T-shirt design Friday at the Port Colborne fire hall. The shirt was created to bring awareness to spay and neuter importance and programs. The front of the shirt reads “Cats won’t wear condoms, fix your cat.” Kristi Vogel of the Port Colborne Feline Initiative said the organization chose this slogan because it was provocative and eye-catching. She said it also gets the message across in a fun way.
For Vogel it is important to get cats fixed because the community is dealing with a large cat population. There are many strays in the city. The feline initiative is trying to help. “I think it is the right thing to do on so many different levels. It helps the community to have less cats roaming around, less cats ending up at the shelter, and it is just better for...read on.

Saturday, 13 February 2016

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Saturday, 30 January 2016

Bringing Your New Cat Home

Congratulations! You have a new cat. No doubt you're looking forward to years of happy companionship. But what do you do now?

This informative video from Singapore’s SPCA should give you some helpful tips.