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Tips for Cats
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As soon as you know your pet is vacationing with you, see your veterinarian. Have your vet check your pet's general fitness and ability to travel. Are your pet's immunization shots current? If you fly, most airlines will require a vet's health certificate for your pet anyway. Get a copy of your pet's immunization record. Most states and other countries require that your cat or dog have current rabies shots (administered one to six months prior to departure) and may require other types of immunizations. If heartworm is a problem where you are going, get the necessary heartworm medication. If your pet is prone to motion sickness, your vet can prescribe proper medication. If you'll be at your vacation spot more than just a few days, get a reference from your vet for another vet at your destination. | |
 BALLOONS
on Xmas trees, sofas, counters, etc. will .jpg) keepthe
cats off. First they must learn about balloons. Blow two up, tiethem, and
set on floor. Once they explode one, they usually won'twant to get near
another. Balloons spook cats who've seen them pop. If kitty pees on a certain
spot, put his food bowl not on it, but nearby for awhile. He won't continue
to pee there. When you hear him/her use the litter box, make a big to-do
of praising him. Don't allow litter box to get filthy -- some cats will
avoid it if you don't change it regularly. Wouldn't you if you were him?
Cats are naturally fastidiously clean animals, even wild ones. Big 50-pound
bags of litter are the cheapest in the long run. Also, the large granules
won't stick to their paws like the expensive fine-grain stuff. If you have
a garden, just sump it on, and turn it into the soil in the spring.
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 If
you had a kid whom you didn't spend 15 minutes a day with, would anyone
be surprised if the kid wasn't interested in you either, except as a meal
ticket? Cats are no different. The important thing is to do what HE wants
to do, not what you like to do. Sure-fire entertainment for any and all
cats is a piece of cord, something in between string and 1/4 inch rope.
Nylon parachute cord is perfect. Pull it around on the floor slowly. Let
the cat "catch" it at least half the time, or he'll lose interest. Other
good toys are large paper bags and cardboard boxes. Also like a child, a
cat will actually look up to you more if you aren't afraid to set limits
or yell "NO"when necessary. |
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punishment doesn't usually work; besides, kitties bones are so small they
are easy to break -- hitting him, as a rule, is verboten. My observation
is that a cat wants you to be the boss, just as dogs and kids do, within
reason. But he won't show it as overtly. He also wants to feel you will
protect him. He'll learn this by your behavior, for example, the first time
he sees you chase a dog out of the yard. Cats are like very young children.
They like and feel secure withdaily routines. Feeding, going to bed, etc.
Like humans, they allhave their idiosyncracies. Some like to eat wool, others
orlon. Some like to sit on paper. Some watch TV, some don't. Daily brushing
on the cheeks is something every cat seems to love. |
Most of them like being brushed all over as well. After trying dozens of brushes over the years, I find they seem to likea common, human, flexible but stiff, thin nylon bristle brush the best. Some cats like it done hard, some soft. Because their skin is sensitive, like a bunny's, it's better to start out with soft pressure. Cats will learn to fetch. Crumple up a sheet of paper into a ball a little smaller than a tennis ball. Stand at the bottom of a flight of stairs, and toss the ball to the top steps. Kitty will usually go after it. Sometimes it will bounce back down the stairs, sometimes he'll kick it down, and sometimes he'll bring it back. When he does, make a big to-do over it. |
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Q & A on Dental Care
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Brush your dog after each outing. If a tick is attached to your dog’s skin,
remove it carefully with tweezers, pulling back steadily and slowly to ease
out the tick’s mouthparts. Wash the bite area and your hands. Use baths, dips and flea
and tick collars as recommended by your veterinarian.  Cut the brush and mow the
grass where your dogs plays. Treat your yard with a veterinarian-recommended,
tick-killing spray. Ask your veterinarian about
vaccinating your pet with LymeVax. This is the first Lyme disease vaccine
for dogs. It is highly effective in dogs vaccinated before being infected
with the Borrelia organism. Dogs that have been exposed prior to the vaccination
may still be vaccinated; however, the vaccine is much more effective when
given prior to exposure. This underscores the importance of early vaccination,
and vaccination prior to exposure. Call us today to find out more about
protecting your pet from Lyme disease. |
Ever
find yourself wishing there was some kind of mouth wash for pets? All pets
have bad breath occasionally. But if your pet has persistent mouth odor,
it could be a sign that your pet has dental disease. Following are some
frequently asked questions and answers about dental care for pets. |
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| Q:
Should I brush my pet’s teeth? |
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Yes. We prefer daily brushing. |
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| Q: How do I brush my pet’s teeth and what should I use? | A: Hold the mouth shut and lift the lip to insert the brush. Hold the brush at a 45 degree angle and use a circular motion on the outside of the tooth. We only concentrate on the outer surface because this is where most of the problems are. Use a soft brush and pet toothpaste. | |
| Q:Brush my pet’s teeth? | A: It is better to use a paste designed specifically for pets. Toothpaste for people can be upsetting to your pet’s stomach. While baking soda will work fine, the flavor may make future brushings more difficult than the paste flavored specifically for pets. You can use a brush designed for people, but it must be very soft. | |
| Winterizing Your Pet!Check carefully for fleas
& ticks. These parasites damage the skin and coat, not allowing your dog
to produce the healthy skin and thick fur that it will need for the winter.
Do your best to rid your dog of fleas & ticks, making sure to treat not
only the dog but also his doghouse and grounds around him. The housing for your pet
is also important. The house or shelter should be in good repair and clean.
The house should be of an appropriate size for your dog. A huge house for
a small dog does not allow the dog to use its body heat to warm the house.
If a large dog has too small a house, he can't get comfortable and some
body heat goes to waste. |
Q: Can dogs and cats get cavities? | A: Yes, but this is a rare occurrence. |
| Q: Do bones help my pet’s teeth? | A: They can but they can also be dangerous. If you give your dog bones, make sure they are only large round bones. do not give them anything that can splinter and be swallowed. | |
| Q: Do dog biscuits help my dog’s teeth? | A: Yes, but not much and most biscuits are high in fat. | |