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Cats
Should I get a Cat?
Keeping Your Cat Safe at Home
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Should I get a cat?
Cats are wonderful pets if you get to know them, spend time with them, and treat them right.
Why choose a cat as your pet:
- cats are fairly quiet pets
- cats are smaller animals
- cats bury their own waste and don't need to be walked or let outside
- cats require less grooming than dogs
- cats are fairly independent animals, although they welcome and thrive on your attention. They will grow and blossom in a home where they are cuddled and talked to often
- cats are fairly non-aggressive
- cats are less costly than dogs
- cats can live in smaller, inside places like apartments or condos
- cats require little exercise
- cats require minimal training
Why should I get a cat/kitten?
A few questions that you need to ask yourself before adopting a cat or kitten:
- is there enough room in my home?
Although cats require less room than dogs, they still need ample room to roam, run, jump and play.
- can I deal with a litterbox and potential accidents?
Although cats are very clean animals and instinctually bury their waste, you still need to clean out their litterbox at least once a day.
Cats that are stressed, had a change to their life or if your cat gets ill; he/she may have an accident or two. Are you willing to clean up after and deal with potential accidents?
- can you afford a cat?
Cats need food, treats, bowls, litter, litterbox, scooper, scratching post, cat bed, toys, cat carriers, brushes and grooming tools, collar, identification tag, and medical care.
Are you prepared for medical expenses, you never know if/when a cat will get ill. If you can't afford or aren't willing to pay for medical expenses, don't get a cat.
- do you have time to spend at least two hours a day with your pet?
Cats need some quality time with you and time to play, be nurtured and be exercised. Plan on spending a few hours a day with your cat.
If you spend more time out of the home than in the home, a cat may not be the best pet for you.
- can you deal with training your cat and possibly a few bad behaviors?
Cats are very low maintenance, are fairly easily trained and usually already knowledgeable about how to act, use a litterbox, use a scratching post etc.; however, you may need to spend some time training your pet and/or dealing with the of bad behavior. If you don't think you can handle the occasional bad behaviour and subsequent re-training, perhaps you should reconsider adopting a cat.
- can you handle pet hair?
Cats have fur and they shed. Are you okay with cat hair on the couch and furniture? As with any pet, the idea of keeping your house immaculate is almost impossible.
- can you keep your cat indoors?
You can take your cat out for walks, or you can create a fenced in area in your backyard for your cat to play in, but for the safety of your cat it is best if your cat is not left free to roam.
- can you deal with your furniture potentially getting damaged?
You can and should train your cat so that he/she does not claw furniture. Do not have your cat declawed; declawing a cat is cruel and very painful.
- can you deal with illness or death?
At some point, your cat may get ill. Are you emotionally and financially willing to deal with a serious illness or death?
- are you willing to make some comprises to having a roomate in your home?
Cats can bring so much into your life. They are wonderful, intelligent, expressive creatures who can bring you joy and happiness.
It has been proven that people with pets have lower blood pressure, are happier, and live longer.
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Keeping Your Cat Safe at Home.
Ten Tips for a Poison-Safe Household
- be aware of the plants you have in your house and in your yard. If your cat is permitted outside, make sure the following plant are not accessible to your cat:
- azalea
- oleander
- easter lily
- yew
these could be fatal to cats.
- when cleaning your house, never allow your cat access to the area where cleaning agents are used or stored.
Cleaning agents have a variety of caustic properties, those that:
- irritate the gastrointestinal tract
- have a corrosive action
- can chemically burn the sensitive mucous membranes of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach
- when using rat or mouse baits, ant or roach traps, or snail and slug baits, place the products in areas that are inaccessible to your cats. Most baits contain sweet smelling inert ingredients, which can be very attractive to your cat.
- never give your cat any medications unless under the directions of your veterinarian.
Many medications that for humans can be deadly when used inappropropriately.
Keep all prescription and over the counter drugs out of reach of your cats. Pain killers, cold medicines, anti-cancer drugs, antidepressants, and diet pills are common examples of human medication that could be potentially lethal even in small dosages.
- never leave chocolates where a cat can get to it. Approximately one half ounce of baking chocolate per pound body weight or less can cause clinical signs of toxicity.
- many common household items have been shown to be lethal for cats. Miscellaneous items that are highly toxic even in low quantities:
- pennies (high concentration of zinc),
- mothballs (contain naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene)
- potpourri oils
- fabric softener sheets
- automatic dish detergents (contain cationic detergents which could cause corrosive lesions)
- batteries (contain acids or alkali which can also cause corrosive lesions)
- homemade play dough (contains high quantity of salt)
- winter heat source agents like hand or foot warmers (contain high levels of iron)
- cigarettes
- coffee grounds
- alcoholic drinks
All automotive products can be deadly to cats:
and should be stored in areas away from your cat.
- before buying or using flea products on your cat or in your household, contact your veterinarian to discuss what types of flea products she/he would recommend for your pet. Read ALL information before using a product on your cat or in your home. Always follow label instructions. When a product is labeled "for use in dogs only" this means that the product should NEVER be applied to cats.
When using a fogger or a house spray, make sure to remove all cats from the area for the time period specified on the container.
- when treating your lawn or garden with
- fertilizers
- herbicides
- insecticides
always keep your cats away from the area until the area dries completely.
Discuss usage of products with the manufacturer of the products to be used.
Always store such products in an area that will ensure no cat exposure.
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