Natalie Williams asked:


All cat owners will know that there are times when the cat will nip at you. Cat bites can causing anything from a tiny scratch to an open wound. It is crucial for cat owners and those who only have occasional contact with cats to understand the criticalness of cat bites and how to treat cat bites to prevent cat-related diseases.

Why Does a Cat Bite?

Typically, cats bite for two reasons only. First of all, you may have been playing too rough with your kitty, which causes your cat to respond with a bite. Also, cats may bite is if they are upset about something you have done or just upset in general. Cats love to have to have privacy and they may respond angrily if someone does not respect that.

Treatment of Cat Bites

You could treat cat bites by washing the cut with soap, applying antiseptic lotion and pasting a plaster over the wound. This will ensure that the wound is clean and free from germs.

What is the Cat Scratch Disease?

A bite or scratch from a cat may lead to a more serious problem known as the cat scratch disease. The cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection caused by a cat’s bite or scratch. It can also be the result of a cat licking an open wound on your body. Cats get the bacteria from fleas, and transmit it to people via their saliva Cat scratch disease is harmless to the cat but it is harmful to people who have been scratched, bitten or licked by a cat.

Symptoms of Cat Scratch Disease

People who suffer from cat scratch disease largely experience the swelling of the lymph nodes. Other symptoms may include fatigue, headache, fever, sore throat or loss of appetite.

Treatment of Cat Scratch Disease

Almost all episodes of cat scratch disease will go away on their own. Non-prescription medicine like acetaminophen or ibuprofen could help alleviate the pain in the lymph nodes. It is a good idea to see a doctor to confirm diagnosis and seek treatment if you are unsure do not know what to do some of the more serious cases of cat scratch disease may require prescription antibiotics to heal.

Prevention of Cat Scratch Disease

You could easily avoid catching cat scratch disease if you know how to prevent getting bitten or scratched by a cat. A cat is telling you to go away when it shows any of the following warning signs like meowing in an angry tone, moving their ears backwards, harmlessly swiping you or hissing. Also, wash your hands immediately after touching a cat. Lastly, if you are bitten or scratched by a cat, be sure to wash your wound right away.



KLEVER

klusmanp asked:

Two professional engineers illustrate the proper care and practical benefits of cats. None of the cats, humans, or engineers were mistreated in the making of this film. They were however, slightly annoyed. T-shirts and other goodies available at: http://www.cafepress.com/engineersguide
Song on ending credits is called “Sparky’s New Bike” from Shockwave-sound.com royalty free music website.

ALICEA

pezbemine asked:


I have two female cats; they are both spayed. Every once in awhile it seems like every cat in the neighborhood comes to visit them. One of our cats, Kitty, also gets in the habit of ****** on things inside the house during this time. She doesn’t do anything else that makes it seem like she’s in heat. Even though they’re spayed, might one of them be attracting other cats? Is Kitty marking her territory? Any suggestions? I can deal with the cat visits but not the ******.

SWARTZLANDER

Maria Markella asked:


Does your cat scratches your favorite beautiful furniture? Well, scratch is part of your cats life. Your Cat’s instict commands the pet to scratch in order to be comfortable and feel good. Is there any house cat training method to prevent or reduce scratching?

First lets see why cats need to scratch on furniture or objects. It’s because they need to replace the outer sheath of their claws with a newer claw. And a brand new claw is one of the most importand things for your cat.

So how to you train your house cat to prevent scratching?

1. One method suggests that the cat’s claws should be tipped with small plastic caps which are glued to the claws. Of course the cat will never stop scratching but using caps is a good house cat training method to prevent damage when your cat scratches something.

2. Another good practise would be to make use of scratching posts. You can buy a scratching post from any pet store. Put the post near the place where the cat usually takes a nap. All cats love to scratch after a good sleep.

3. Do not yell at your cat or punish it in any way. Never hit your cat! As I said earlier the cat scratches by instict and cannot associate your punishment or hitting with the fact of scratching. There are people who perform de-clawing for aesthetic or shelfish reasons. Of course I would never recommend such a violent method. This has nothing to do with house cat training.

4. Another not so nice house cat training method to prevent scratching is to use repellants. You can buy them in any pet store. Spray the repellant strategically on places that are likely to be scratched by your cat.

5. A similar method is the use of double sided sticky tapes. Stick pieces of the tape on the furniture and your cat will stop scratching. But would you like your furniture covered with sticky tapes?

6. It’s a fact that cats don’t like the smell of citrus. In fact they **** it. So a good house cat training practise would be to spray some lemon juice on certain targeted areas where your cat is about to scratch.

These are some of the house cat training methods to prevent your cat from scratching your favorite furniture or objects. I hope you found the information worth reading.



BONAVITA

Smart1 asked:


My cat has a warm nose and not herself. I know that a dog has a cold wet nose if it is healthy. Is it the same way for cats? One of my cats is acting herself and has a cold nose. The cat that has a warm nose is a little moody and I am wondering if she is sick. They are 7 months old.

MINKIN

Natalie Williams asked:


All cat owners will know that there are times when the cat will nip at you. Cat bites can causing anything from a small gash to an open wound. it is crucial to know not only what can result from a cat bite but how to treat cat bites to prevent any diseases from spreading to us.

The Reasons Why a Cat Would Bite a Human

In general, cats bite people for one or two reasons. First of all, you may have been playing too rough with your frisky feline, which causes your cat to respond with a bite. Additionally, cats may bite is if they are upset about something you have done or just upset in general. Cats are creatures that like their own space and they may act out by giving someone in their area a slight nip or worse.

Treatment of Cat Bites

You could treat cat bites by washing the cut with soap, applying antiseptic cream and pasting a plaster over the wound. This will ensure that the wound is clean and free from bacteria.

What is the Cat Scratch Disease?

A bite or scratch from a cat may lead to a more serious medical condition known as the cat scratch disease. The cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection caused by a cat’s bite or scratch. It can also be caused when a cat licks an open wound. Cats get the bacteria from fleas, and transmit it to humans via their saliva Cat scratch disease in cats does not harm the cat itself but provides complications for the person bitten, scratched, or licked.

Symptoms of Cat Scratch Disease

The main symptom of cat scratch disease is the swelling of the lymph nodes. Other symptoms may include loss of appetite, fatigue, sore throat, headache or fever.

Treatment of Cat Scratch Disease

Most incidents of cat scratch disease will heal on their own. Over-the-counter medicine like acetaminophen or Advil could help alleviate the pain in the lymph nodes. It is a good idea to see a doctor to confirm diagnosis and seek treatment if you are unsure unsure what to do some of the more serious cases of cat scratch disease may require prescription antibiotics to heal.

Prevention of Cat Scratch Disease

The best way to avoid getting cat scratch disease is by the prevention of cat bites and scratches. You should back off whenever a cat shows any of the following warning signs like meowing in an angry tone, moving their ears backwards, harmlessly swiping you or hissing. Additionally, wash your hands immediately after touching a cat. Lastly, wash your wound as mentioned earlier if you have been bitten or scratched by a cat.



CHUGG

kjpar7 asked:

Downloaded vids, sound effects, music and threw them together. The cat and the cactus is my own voice.

ROCKHOLD

olivia p asked:


I have tried twice to bring a second cat into the home. My 9 year old cat, Katy will become depressed and urinate on shoes and throw rugs every time. I end up finding a home for the second cat and after a week or so Katy returns to her old self, using litter box and wanting affection. My question is, are there some cats that will never tolerate another cat in the home?

CAMPUZANO

77wall asked:

cat, crazy cat, stupid cat

WILKOSZ

Jesse Akre asked:


Every night, you wake up to your cat neatly perched next to your head, sleeping away as if it was normal for your two to share the same pillow. So, you end up pushing him off and then you get back to sleep, only to have the same thing happen only a couple of hours later. If this is you, there is an easy way to solve this problem, all you need to do is purchase a cat house, which will give your kitty its very own spot to take it easy and rest.

What makes a cat house such a great alternative for your cat to sleep on other than your bed is its lovely design. Usually, one will be cylindrical in shape and will be crafted out of some type of wood, usually particle board, that is then covered in some kind of durable fabric. This cylindrical shaped structure will feature enclosed sleeping areas, anywhere from one to three, even four depending on the number of levels the one you get has, giving your furry companion a nice, cozy spot to catch some Z’s.

Now, the above design of a cat house is a very basic one that you can get for your cat because there are actually a slew of other elaborate options that are also available. Like, you can get one that that have different limbs juxtaposing out of them, providing your kitty with a place to run and jump around. There are others that have hanging toys perfect for your cat to swat around and play with. And, there are even ones that have different open perches, so if your cat does not feel like being cramped for the night in an enclosed area, it can just sprawl out and sleep that perch.

In addition to cat houses, there are also many other cat furniture options that you could purchase for your cat. Like, cat trees or kitty gyms, which provide a nice spot for your cat to get rid of all its energy. Some of the other selections available include scratching posts, cat towers, cat houses that are for the outdoors made from sturdy, weather resistant materials, and cat stairs if your kitty needs a boost to get on certain things.

To check out all the cat house options, and other cat furniture selection, that you could buy for your cat, forget about going to the local pet store. You don’t need to waste a trip there or the gas. What you can do instead is just hit the Internet and do some online shopping. Really, you can find what you want online and what’s great is that it generally will be at the best prices possible, plus, your purchase will be shipped right to your home. Shopping has never been so convenient.

So, if you want a good night’s sleep without your cat bothering you, a purchase that you need to make is buying a cat house. It will give your cat its own spot to snooze, allowing you to sleep without any distractions.



SEELBACH