Fur, Jaws, and Claws

posted by fmoore on Dec 23

By being aware of how your cat is feeling and what it is doing you will help to ensure that its health remains at an optimum level.There are three different problems we will deal with that will be made aware to you by your cat vomiting. This is the way your cat lets you know it is not feeling its best. If you find that your cat is vomiting, it is not necessarily a problem unless it appears to be apathetic and low on energy. You can then decide if it will be necessary for your cat to go to the holistic vet for a checkup.

First, we are going to discuss hairballs. Your cat will eat grass to induce vomiting, often to eliminate hair that they’ve ingested while grooming themselves. If this is happening consistently, you will need to spend a little more time grooming your cat to remove the excess hair to prevent it from swallowing it when it licks itself.

Second, cold food can cause your cat to vomit. It is not a good idea to take your cat’s food directly from the refrigerator and feed it to them. Allow your cat’s food to be at room temperature before placing it on the plate. Make a habit of feeding your cat at the same time everyday to make sure your cat is not waiting on its meal. You may find that this will decrease your cat’s problems digesting its food.

Lastly, we will deal with pest control. If your cat is scratching itself quite often this can be a sign that it needs additional grooming to remove fleas or ticks.

Flea dirt is often visible in the fur. Even if you can’t find the fleas when grooming, this is a sign that fleas or ticks are present. Your cat may vomit due to discomfort but you definitely do not want it to get to that point.

There are different treatments available for fleas, from pills to powders to collars, which can be worn around the neck. However, you need to be careful when putting a collar on a cat as they like to climb. These collars can get caught in branches and other things that could result in dire consequences and life threatening circumstances.

Now this is the most important paragraph of this last point. Flea treatments that are heavier on the chemical side than the natural side can cause your cat feel unwell for a day or two after being administered. So look out for any adverse reactions. Whether you notice visible adverse effects or not, be sure that you use an alternative treatment every time for your cat. It will thank you for it.

If you want to find out the best and natural pest treatments for your cat, be sure to download Fur, Jaws, and Claws for your cat. Your cat will thank you. Trust me.

posted by fmoore on Dec 7

The list can become quite long when it comes to what you should do to make a new kitten feel at home. We are going to deal with four main areas: bedding, litter boxes, feeding dishes, and grooming utensils. First, your cat will need a good place to sleep that is private and where it can feel safe.

The area that your kitten will be needs to be free from drafts, warm and as comfortable as possible while it is sleeping. Fortunately, there are many different types of beds and baskets that are available for your cat to experience optimal comfort.

Secondly, your cat will initially need a litter box. It will have to stay inside until it becomes accustomed to its surroundings. The litter box can have shredded newspaper for a cheap alternative until you have thoroughly researched the best natural cat litters on the market for your kitten. The litter box will need to be cleaned out regularly to ensure that your cat is always comfortable using it. Put the litter box in a quiet corner, far away from where it will be eating its food, so your kitten can be in private.

Thirdly, speaking of eating, cleanliness is the most important factor with kittens feeding, any utensils, or feeding dishes that are used with its food. They must be thoroughly cleaned after each and every meal. There is a wide range of suitable products on the market to make feeding your kitten or cat more convenient.

Lastly, grooming is very important to cats. Even cats in the wild spend the majority of their waking hours grooming. You can assist by getting a good double-sided body brush for grooming to make sure that the fur doesn’t become knotted or matted. Any lose fur should be brushed away to reduce the chance of fur balls causing digestive problems. Grooming will keep the fur clean from dirt, and more importantly, fleas. Kittens and cats with longer fur will need more time spent on them than shorthaired cats as they will lose more fur and this will get swallowed if they are left to do all their own grooming.

This post really takes into the account just about everything it will take for your cat to enjoy living with you as much as you plan to enjoy living with it. If you want the best in litters, the best in bedding, the best in feeding dishes and the best in grooming utensils, your cat cannot live without the Fur, Jaws, and Claws Guide. You have no idea what your cat is missing in its quality of life by not having what is in this guide. Be sure to pick up your copy today. You will be glad you did. Take care.

posted by fmoore on Nov 30

Whether your cat is a short hair or long hair breed, grooming your cat on a regular basis will remove any loose fur that could end up in your cat’s digestive system, causing constipation, fur balls, and discomfort that can also result in your cat vomiting on a regular basis.As a cat grooms itself by licking its fur, quite a large amount of that fur ends up being swallowed. This combined with the food in its stomach causes fur balls to develop that need to be eliminated one way or another.

In addition to removing the loose fur, grooming eliminates any fleas that might be on your cat. If your cat is living near farmland, it may venture out into the fields and pick up ticks in vast numbers in a very short amount of time. While there are good flea and tick formulations on the market, the simple act of grooming is an inexpensive and natural way to eliminate pests without harming your cat.

The added benefit of regular grooming allows you to do a thorough check of your cat’s body for any other potential problems. This can be particularly true with tomcats, as they get into fights with other cats that can lead to sores that can become infected.

Longer haired cats tend to have a bigger problem than those with short hair. As a result, they will need our help during grooming to remove loose hair. Grooming with a good natural or organic cat comb regularly will prevent the fur from knotting.

If left unattended for too long, particularly with cats that have long hair, this knotting can get so matted that they need to have the fur cut to remove it. Knotted fur can form into hard lumps that can cause serious distress for the cat.

Regular grooming coupled with good nutrition will ensure that your cat has a nice shiny coat, reduced incidents of constipation via fur balls, and less chance of contracting common skin related problems found in cats.