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You are deep asleep, but there is this funny noise that wakes you up. The sound is like someone is choking.
Well, you have a head cinema in your head, and you get up to look at where the noise comes from.
As you just about to reach the stairs, you feel something warm and slimy on your foot. Yes, you stepped into something wet, warm and slimy. Oh no, you know you stepped into cat puke in the middle of the night.
Meeting my friend Christine today for lunch, looking forward to seeing her. I saw her last,3 months ago when she was deep in love with her Cat.
Melanie, I have not slept in weeks, my cat is keeping me up I am going to kill my cat. Maybe not kill her but there must be something I can do.
I can not go on like this it is killing me. Look at me I am a wreck. I look terrible. I haven’t slept in a month.
Those are the words from my friend Christine. She got herself a cat 7 months ago and now she has no idea what she should do as the cat keeps waking her up in the middle of the night a few times.
If you are having a baby and a cat, there is nothing to worry. Both are great together when you follow a few rules.
Many times, I see friends who had a cat before they get married and they loved their four-legged friend dearly. Then the boyfriend comes along, and they get married.
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I have been asked many times by friends how did I do it with my cats and my kids?
The most common question is if cats and newborn babies get along or do cats smoother the baby.
To answer the question of how I do it.
We always had cats and dogs, and when the kids arrived, we made sure we introduced them properly into the family that included all our four-legged friends.
This old wife’s tale is still around that cats, and newborn babies do not get along. Or cats suck the breath out of babies.
I have never seen that cats are a danger for babies. I have never understood why people say things like that. “Nothing is more ridiculous than that saying cats take the breath of the baby.
I know a lot of Pregnant women who worry a lot when they have a cat and a new baby arrives.
When you have a newborn baby and a cat that was there before then you must introduce the cat and baby like you would introduce a new cat to your old cat.
If you are having a baby, grandchild, nephew or nice congratulations and if you also have a cat again compliments both will be so good together if you follow a few rules and don’t neglect your cat.
Paying attention to your resident cats and preparing the proper introduction is half of the battle in preparing you, your cat and the child for a joyful and peaceful time together.
Kitties love to sleep on your lap, your feet, tummy, your head or any other body part. They are drawn to people.
Sometimes cats are drawn to infants due to the milk breath of your baby, as cats are curious from nature and they might sniff your infant out or just to see where the smell of milk comes from.
Seldom will cats sleep in the Crib of the baby as when it cries the noise is not pleasant to the ears of your cat and it might scare your cat?
There are exceptions, and those usually are cats who sleep in the bed of the baby or on top of the baby.
Yes, that is dangerous, and you should never leave the cat and baby unsupervised.
If your cat has the habit of sleeping in the crib of your infant, and you are not comfortable with it then keep the cat out of that area.
Some people suggest using aluminium foil as the cats do not like to walk on it because of the sounds. Well, all I can say my cats don’t mind aluminium foil and will scratch it when they can get it.
It might work for some cats, I guess it depends on your cat.
You must understand that your cat was there first. As you properly got her when you are single or already in a relationship your cat has never been exposed to an infant, toddler or young children.
Your Kitty has always been around adults.
For your cat, those small humans with that funny noise are like aliens to your cat.
Alone the smell, sound, and look are different, compare to the adults your kitty is used too.
Children, babies, infants are a similar size to a cat’s level and move differently and more erratically.
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Your Cat might switch to stranger-danger mode, and there are only two options then either your cat becomes freighted, and hides or it becomes defensive and tries to chase away the scary creature.
None of those options is good.
During pregnancy start already to prepare your cat beforehand.
There are nine months for the pregnancy, and that is a great time to prepare your four-legged friend for the newborn baby.
Cat lovers know that cats love the status quo.
When you decorate the nursery be sensitive to your cat especially when she used or had access to that room before, for sleeping or just for taking a break.
Make those changes in steps. Don’t change all in one time.
Essential for your cat is let your cat investigate the new things, at least it will not feel left out.
One thing you need to be aware off is that your cat will properly love to sleep in the bassinet or starts playing and smashing around the babies mobile.
Install a baby gate to keep your cat out when you are not able to supervise your cat.
Start using or wearing baby powder and baby lotion around 6 weeks in advance. Your cat will associate these smells with something it already knows and loves.
Another thing is you need to change your routine once the baby arrives, try to replace some of the basic routines in advance so your cat is used already to some of the routines and your kitty will not get upset when you pay attention to a stranger that has a weird smell and sounds scary.
Do not exclude your cat from this happy and enjoyable time, it will only make your cat confused and sad.
A stressed cat will potentially act out in unacceptable ways like avoiding the litterbox, scratching and biting.
The Time when the Baby Arrives.Soon as the baby is born to bring something home from the hospital a t-shirt, a blanket any worn clothing from the baby.
Cats communicate through scent, and your cat will identify the scent than as a friend smelling similar to them. This is one of the reasons why they cheek rub against you or your legs. It makes the smell familiar to your cat before your kitty gets to know your baby.
This is an advanced introduction. It is necessary, and you should not skip that.
I used the baby socks and petted my cats with the socks. The cats started to play with the socks and Minka used to grab the sock and sleep on it.
I always had to get them as I used to put the socks then inside out on my kids to wear them when I brought them home.
It is an old trick as the baby smells than like the cat and your kitty identifies your baby as part of the family.
In general, cats are really good with babies. Bringing home, the baby, do it reasonably and don’t make a big fuzz about it. I know it is a big thing don’t make a big deal about the introduction.
The idea is that you want to let your kitty know this is normal, and an expected part of its life.
It is crucial that you do not force the introduction. If your cat is interested and wants to sniff allow it but be there to supervise it. Let the cat smell the baby’s foot with the scented socks on it.
It is an important part to allow your cat to look, smell, sniff, touch that little alien that is so very different from the adult alien to see there is nothing to fear.
Do not forget to praise your cat when it behaves confidently and calmly. After a while, the cat will treat the baby as one of the family members.
There should be no problem. I used to make a special cat bay time when I was feeding my kids.
I was tossing treats and used a laser beam toy at the same time.
This way your cat will associate with the baby presents a great time.
As time goes on and the baby grows you must teach your child to respect the cat, too.
It is essential for your kitty to have a private retreat or an escape area where it can withdraw when it becomes too hectic.
It is important that cats and newborn babies treat each other under your supervision with mutual respect.
Only in this way you can be sure that your baby is growing up alongside your special cat.
This relationship will last a lifetime for both.
I know the opinions are different, but cats and kids have special relationships. When a kid grows up with pets, it is a blessing for both.
Cats and newborn babies are a great combination, and the old wife’s tale is just an old wive’stale.
Having a cat and a baby, is an adjustment no doubt but it is a blessing for the whole family. A cat is part of the family; it should not change because a baby arrives.
I agree that it is an adjustment, but it is nothing impossible. There is no need to give your furry friend away because you are having a baby.
I have raised 3 kids with 4 cats and 3 dogs and my kids have learned to interact and respect animals.
It is the greatest gift you can give your children together on their way to grow up. It teaches them responsibility, love, respect, and compassion.
Are you a mom with a cat and a baby? If so how did you introduce your cat to the baby if you have more tips please let us know and comment below? Share this blog with your friends and family. I will be happy and grateful if you share it on social media. Thank you.
All Yours
Melissa
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When Woman get pregnant and they own a cat, a lot to think to give the poor little kitty away because of the worry of contracting feline toxoplasmosis. This is not only illogical but also bad for the animal and pity for the offspring. Science today knows a great deal about the transmissible diseases from animals to humans. There are not many, and you can easily avoid these few.
It is also unlikely that a cute cat will hurt the baby or toddler. With a few changes in daily routines and habits and some empathy with the animal psyche, there is no jealousy at all.
Who distributes his favour evenly and gives each “his” special attention, creates by itself domestic harmony?
Hygiene problems you can get under control quickly, everyone in the family has to take a bit of effort. Taking away a cat because you are pregnant is not necessary as you will see in this article.
Yes, I agree that Feline Toxoplasmosis can be a threat to your unborn child, but with common sense and care, you can have it all. Being a mother of 3 kids, 2 dogs, 4 cats and 3 Horses, I know what I am talking about.
Been there and been through it.
I was inspired to write this article about the misinterpretation of feline Toxoplasmosis and to inform worried pregnant woman about the truth.
This is a real story and happens 8 months ago. I realised a lot of people just repeat things they have no idea about, but because too many friends repeat the same, we start to believe it.
We are looking after some stray cats in our condo. Recently I found we had a newcomer a tabby cat and this cat was not a stray cat. She was a house cat, and it looks like abandoned by the owner. How sad I thought, and I wanted to find out who was this cat belongs too, as I wanted to talk to the cat owner for the reason to abandon a cat and maybe convince them take her back.
Destiny had it that I am sitting with our strays feeding them and a lady I knew from the condo comes around, she was pregnant, talking to me about the cats. She made some small talk before she wanted to know if we see the tabby cat around.
I ask her if it is her cat and she said yes, her gynaecologist recommended to let her cat go due to the toxoplasmosis and because she knows I feed the cats she thought her cat is in good hands.
Unfortunately, she misses Abby, her cat and she worries about her. I ask Alicia ( that is her name) to meet with me and my friend a veterinarian. She agreed, and we went for a coffee 2 days later.
My friend had an educational talk about pregnancy, cats and toxoplasmosis with Alicia. We meet another 2 times as it was hard to convince her that her gynaecologist been misinformed.
Let me tell you it took a long time and I will tell you the outcome in my blog.
What do you think Abby stayed on the street or went back to her owner.?
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. It can live in a cat’s intestines and be spread through its faeces.
It also can live in dirt and on some food we eat. ( like, Vegetables, raw food, raw meat, ) source https://familydoctor.org/condition/toxoplasmosis/
Our domestic cat is the man host of Toxoplasma gondii. Although the animal itself usually do not get sick, they can transmit this parasite to humans.
Note: Another Farm animal like dogs, horses, sheep, goats, etc. can also transmit the disease.
Most women have antibodies. However, the infection is no reason to panic, because usually, we do not even notice that we have infected ourselves.
In exceptional cases, flu-like symptoms can be treated well with antibiotics. In fact, there are two risk groups that the parasite can be dangerous to an unborn life in the womb and people suffering from immunodeficiency, such as.
AIDS, or those, e.g. after a transplant, must be treated with drugs that suppress the immune system.
In pregnant women, the pathogen can cause an abortion or severe disability in the child;
In people with a weak immune system, the toxoplasma can cause inflammation of the brain.
Persons in these risk groups should be examined in the case of a suspected toxoplasma infection and treated if necessary, prophylactically with antibiotics.
The parasite can only harm the unborn life if the mother becomes infected with the pathogen for the first time during pregnancy.
This means that the child of a woman who has already undergone a Toxoplasma infection before pregnancy and could produce enough antibodies is usually protected from the disease.
Therefore, all women who want to have children should be tested for these antibodies.
But even if a pregnant woman has not yet developed anti-toxoplasma antibodies, it does not necessarily mean that the cat must leave home.
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Cats become infected by eating raw meat. In other words, home cats that have consumed only boiled food or convenience food all their lives are likely to be free of Toxoplasma gondii.
Indoor cats that have never been outside usually are also free from Feline Toxoplasmosis.
For safety, one can have the excrement of the animal examined for the pathogen. Many adult cats with clearance have usually already undergone an infection with the parasite and formed antibodies against it.
If the vet detects a sufficient number of antibodies in the blood of the cat, it is considered immune and usually does not transmit toxoplasmas.
Exceptions are sick cats: Let the veterinarian advise you individually and examine the faeces of the cat.
If no toxoplasma are found in the stool of the cat, the likelihood of transmission is extremely low. With a release, you should have the droppings examined at regular intervals.
Also, pregnant women without toxoplasmosis antibodies should comply with special hygiene rules in these cats, e.g. cleaning the cat toilet should be done by the partner or another person in the household.
It is good to know that the pathogen needs at least 48 hours of maturation outside the cat’s body to become infectious – if the litter box is thoroughly cleaned with hot water within this time, the risk of infection is relatively small. Another critical measure is the good old hand washing after each contact with the cat and before each meal.
If you follow these hygiene rules, there is no significant danger to your own cat. However, the risk of infection is often forgotten by the consumption and processing of raw food and by contact with soil, which can be contaminated with the pathogens.
Note: The pathogen is found mainly in three to four days old cat droppings, in garden soil, in the grass, on unwashed fruit and vegetables and in raw meat.
If all this information is not enough to reassure you, and you want to exclude even the smallest residual risk for your peace of mind, talk to your veterinarian and I am sure he/she can recommend and effective diagnostic procedure that can be very sure to find out if a cat at all is a risk for feline Toxoplasmosis.
Both faeces and a blood sample are examined. Explaining how this is done and evaluated would go too far in this article. Just contact your veterinarian.
I hope that now you can realistically assess the risks discussed and you are better prepared for unsustainable advice.
There is no need to give your cat away when you are pregnant. If so then you should not have a dog either, and you should not come in contact with any outdoor animal either.
Your cat and baby will have a bond later on that will be so beautiful and precious that you are wondering why you have been worried.
My friend the veterinarian and I talked a lot and tried to convince Alicia, but my dear friend an animal lover and veterinarian was too much worried about Abby not being able to defend herself as a true indoor cat on the streets with the other street cats, she looked worried and you could see to scared to eat. So she took matters into her own hands and took Abby into her care.
Alicia did not know that, and one evening she came and asked me did Abby got killed because she could not see her anymore before I could answer she raised her hands and said “Thanks Lord you heart my prayers.’
Shocked and stunned for me, it was clear that Abby will not go back to her.
When I informed my lady friend the veterinarian, she was upset and told me that Alicia will never get back Abby she will keep her. Abby lives happily with my friend and her other cats, she tested Abby for feline toxoplasmosis, and the results are negative. All this worry for nothing.
Alicia got tested for Feline Toxoplasmosis, and it turned out she was immune. She came back to me looking for Abby, but for her prayers, she was gone.
I told her that she could have avoided all this when she would have been taking the steps a couple of months ago and she still could have Abby. Now Alicia has Twins and always is looking for Abby, but without a real commitment.
We chat from time to time and how life is without a cat and all is so much easier. I ask her if she would donate the things she has for Abby to our local SPCA and she told me no, I have thrown all into the rubbish. I ask her why and she said she is happy Abby is gone as it was a hassle to her as she was a wild cat.
Well, if it was not clear before for me and I still felt doubt about my friend keeping Abby now I am convinced and happy that Abby has a true home that cares and loves her dearly.
Feline Toxoplasmosis is not a reason to abandon any cat. When you get a pet to consider it is for a lifetime and it can not just be disposed of because it is an inconvenience. Pets are part of the family for a lifetime.
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Many Times you can read in magazines that Pets are good for Feng Shui. I always wondered what people understand with Feng Shui and Pets. As a Feng Shui Consultant, I understand that pets are great enhancers to every household and they keep a house in balance with the yin and yang energy. Especially if you live on your own.
It is believed in the Asian world that cats bring you money luck, ( you can buy the waving lucky cat) dogs bring you health and happiness, and goldfishes are for abundance and wealth.
Especially the 9 goldfish 8 red and one black one. There are many paintings in Asia, and many offices keep either the 9 goldfish, the colourful Flowerhorn or the Arrowana that shines gold and red.
Feng Shui has the four celestial Animals like the
Green Dragon in the east,
the Blue Tortoise in the North,
the Red Phoenix in the south,
and the White Tiger in the West.
They have a symbolic meaning according to the landscape and the construction of a building.
When someone asks me the question of what is a good pet for me that brings me good luck, I usually say go with your heart. Be grateful that an animal will choose you to care for it.
Pets are a great companion and have a lot of health benefits so yes in a way your pet brings you the luck and joy of every days life. Your Pet makes you to the luckiest person in the world.
This blog is for humans, and I do not promote getting a pet for the sake of Good Luck. Please don’t get me wrong you are lucky when a pet is choosing you, as you can never find a more loyal companion than a pet.
Your Pet would be happy sleeping on the oldest rug or just on the floor as long as it is on your side. That is called loyalty. There are enough stories around where your pet is your best friend and will not leave your side when you are in need.
Most of my client always ask me, if it is ok for Feng Shui to have a pet. Yes it is, there are only a few rules you have to follow, and that is the most common sense rule to keep your pet and home clean, it is not a mystery in doing so, and I will share a few tips and tricks in making your home beautiful and tidy even if you have a pet or multiple pets.
I have grown up with pets all my life, I could not imagine not having a pet. Every Bird who fall out of the nest and the mum abandon it, any injured bat, squirrels, hedgehogs, and so many more we always looked after them until they are ready to be released into the wild again.
I remember I had a friend she lived in Asia and she took in every stray cat and a stray dog that crossed her way. In the end, she had 19 cats and 12 dogs in an apartment that had around 120 sqm living area.
Every time I went to her home I thought I am on a farm and the smell really made me want to leave immediately. Unfortunately, she would not listen to me, as I guess she could not smell it anymore and get used to it.
She paid for the apartment the same amount as she would settle to rent a small terrace house.
My Friend eventually, got herself a house for less of the price of the condo and even she had a lot of dogs and cats the house did not smell so bad as the condo unit before.
Some of my clients worry when having a pet that their place will look untidy and messy. It does not need too, having a pet is great and just get a pet that suits your living standard.
What I mean with that is if you live in a small apartment than get a smaller dog instead of a huge dog like a Doberman or Husky. If you love to have long and distance walks or jogs then get a dog that loves it too.
I have done a lot of consultations for clients who got a pet because a Feng Shui Practioner told them this year is lucky, and your lucky pet is a cat or a dog. So they went out and bought one not thinking that it will be a lifetime commitment.
It took them some time to adjust to it, but in the end, they loved the pet like a family member. You can have a beautiful house or home with a pet. It does not need to be a mess and smelly. Let me show you how?
I had one client an older lady and one day she called me and said I need to come to her house and collect the Feng Shui Cats.
I told her that I am not a new age Feng Shui Consultant and I do not sell or buy those Feng Shui objects.
She told me no, the cats are real, and she doesn’t know what to do with them now as she doesn’t need them now anymore the year of the tiger ( Chinese zodiac signs) is over, and she doesn’t need them anymore.
I might have been a bit slow in understanding or getting it, but I ask her what she meant. So here is the explanation. Because it was the year of the tiger, it is said that cats are good money luck for her and her husband, but unfortunately, he died in the year of the tiger. Now the year is over, and she doesn’t need the cats anymore.
I could not believe my ears, I ask her did she not bond with the cats and what are the names … she said no need names only for good luck, now I do not need them anymore. Please come and take them.
Long story short I found a loving home for the two cats, as my instinct told me that if I don’t get them, they become stray as she would let them go anyway as for her it served her purpose.
I was in a rage and really angry but could not show this to my client. That is also partly why I wanted to write this blog, to make people aware that pets are not objects you buy of the shelf, they do have feelings and they are a loyal companion. A pet does not come with an expiry date; it will stay with you at least 20 years. So be prepared to share your life for over 20 years with your loyal companion your pet.
Please help me to share this post as people are still in the belief a pet brings good luck yes it lucky for you to have a pet, but a pet need love and commitment and if you are not ready for it then don’t get one.
If you abandon or return a pet to a shelter you break the heart of that pet, so before you decide to get a pet, think about it and ask yourself if you are prepared to care for your pet the next 20 years and more.
Over the years I have helped many of my clients to understand and co-habitat their four-legged friends without sacrificing their precious home smelling and looking like pet stall.
You have lovely furniture, and you love your furniture, but you can not enjoy the beauty of your furniture anymore, because it is covered with the unattractive not matching pet blankets. I know it is necessary to protect your furniture and you love your pets. ( cats, dogs)
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Easy Slip Covers Use easy slip over covers for your Chairs, Launch and Sofa, and if you can not get them in colour you want them to have then get the fabric and give them to someone to hem them up. Best is the non-wrinkle easy wash, with static effect easy dry fabric. In the picture, those are from Walmart click here to go to Walmart
(Static means the fabric will not attract like a magnet the hairs of your dogs or cats)
Tip: Most dry-cleaning shops have small sewing services available like (hemming and minor repair work )for cloth and covers. If you have a sewing machine do it yourself, it is quickly done. ( Ask around in your friend circle someone for sure can do the sewing.)
Tip: Choose colours that do not attract the hair of your pet statically. ( Dark colours like black and blue will give you a headache if you have a pet with light colour fur.
Tip. Chose dark colour beds or covers for a pet with dark fur, light colours for a lighter fur colour or try to match the tone of your pet.
Tip. Keep at least 2 sets of each. As when one set of covers is in the washing, the one will be in use.
I used a kind of medium blue when I had different colour pets. That suits the dark fur four-legged friends and the lighter fur colour four-legged friends. ( what I want to say with that, you do not see so easily the hairs of your pets)
Don’t forget the sets include the arm covers and seat and back covers in the same fabric as the slipcover.
It is essential that you add an extra 35 cm or 13.5 inches for the seat and back to allow for shrinkage.
Tip. If you are not sure, you can also wash the fabric first and then cut but still with the allowance as you will need it.
When you have pets, you like it or not cleaning daily like the vacuum, and wet mopping is a must. Get yourself a strong and powerful vacuum cleaner that takes on all the hairs from your pet. I use the Kaercher Vacum cleaner wet and dry. ( Kaercher is a great brand)
It is powerful, and you can see that you used the vacuum cleaner. I put into the container of the Vacum cleaner a piece of tissue with lavender oil, that way my vacuum cleaner smells when I vacuum like lavender oil. You can use any other essential oil, or you can buy the vacuum deodorant. ( just be aware of the essential oils do and don’ts with pets. ) Read my blog Essential Oils for Pets
For Wet Mopping, you can use the Steam Mop. A great way to get rid of all the germs and it is clean.
If you are not consistent in cleaning than you will not enjoy your place the same as your pets. Don’t forget that it is also your home and everyone including you should feel good.
If your pets are not allowed on the launch and chairs and they have there owned furniture, it is always wise to get something that blends in with your other furniture.
Especially with larger dogs, the recommendation is that they have their own pet bed. They usually take over your whole launch, and you properly sit on the edge balancing between falling and not falling.
Brain Train your dog to use his dog bed instead of your launch.
No, you are not rude; it is just that you enjoy looking at your pet and your pet wants to be near you, it does not care it is your launch or his bed.
Tip. When you buy a pet bed for your dog or cat make sure the covers can be taken off and are washable. If not, then please use covers in pairs so you can wash one and the other is in use.
Washing it on a weekly base is essential, and your pets will love the clean and fresh pet bed.
On the other hand, it also makes your home look fresh and clean.
Avoid using a spray that makes the pet bed smell good but does not make it clean. It can be a one or two-time solution but washing the pet bed cover weekly should be standard.
Pets do enjoy a clean, pleasant smell looking home the same as you do.
A clean home is good Feng Shui for you and for your pet.
When your pets sleep with you in your bedroom get them a separate bed, it is better for your sleep.
Everyone has then a comfortable night. Depends on the size of your pet.
When you get them a separate bed at least, you are not falling over them at night or stepping on them. ( fur haven dog beds are inexpensive and come in different sizes and colours) click here
There are plenty of beds available what you can move under the bed during the day time.
For the night time, you put them into a corner of the room, so that your pet can still see you but you do not drip over it at night.
Murphy Bed Style Dog Bed the perfect solution for limited space.
Lack of space? This Murphy Bed Style Dog Bed is the solution. Opens up for a spot to rest and closes up when nap time is over. Can be used as a shelf for books, lamps or any other décor that will create a customised look in a small space.
The Abigail Murphy Dog Bed is the perfect place for your pet to rest. This comfortable bed includes the dog bed cushion to give your pet the perfect rest. Click here to go to Murphy dog bed
When not in use, this stylish bed can be folded and stored to blend in with your furniture. 10 yr. Manufacturer’s warranty.
Those cupboard pet beds raise the bar a bit higher, and it makes look your home fashionable and pet-friendly. It blends perfectly in. I love this cupboard beds ok agree they cost a bit more but they are really practical.
If you are on a budget, you can buy the inexpensive beds from Fur Haven Memory Top Chaise Lounge Quilted Fleece & Print Suede link picture. Click here to go here to fur haven beds
Furniture Pet Crates are also a great solution as they do blend in and are like safety heaven for pets where they can get some peace and rest. Read Crate training for dogs
Crate training for dogs is, and I know there are pro and cons, but until I got one I had the same opinion. Now my dogs love the crates, I always thought of a crate like a cage, but that is entirely a perception.
My dogs love their crates, and I find them pretty fashionable. If you want them to blend into your décor, they are a bit pricey, but it is worth it.
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A wooden floor or plain floors are much easier to clean than carpets. If you are renting a place, you will have not much choice. I understand that I been there before.
You still can get area rugs to put over the carpet.
If you have a wooden floor or other plain floors except for carpet, you can use the steam cleaner. I think it is a great invention as it really cleans it perfect it eliminates all germs and dirt. It is eco-friendly as you clean with water only that becomes steam.
The most steamers have different functions like for marvel and tiles, or wooden floors.
If you are carpet lover and don’t want to miss your carpets then at least choose the colour of the rug to the fur colour of your pet or at least match it.
Don’t use a dark carpet if you have a white or beige colour dog, you are getting crazy with cleaning all the hairs. As once your dog sheds the hair onto your carpet, you are always cleaning. It will eventually annoy you.
If you have multiple pets like me, you have to be very thorough with eliminating the smell of the litter box from the cats or small dogs and keeping the pet areas clean.
The next dilemma is then where to put the litter box. ( it is not always easy to find the right place. )
Check out the Cool and Practical Bathroom litter boxes what look like a cupboard. Those are a bit costly but are great and make a perfect fit for any home. 
Click here to see all the Litterboxes different styles
Do not put a litter box into the bathtub. It is not nice, and it will scratch your tub. Believe me, you will have a head cinema if you want to take a bath or not.
Plus it is not sanitary, and it looks terrible. You won’t enjoy it, believe me, it is always in the back of your head.
If you can not find a place and you do not have a cover by a closed litter box. It is privacy for your pet, and it keeps the smell a bit under control.
The only place I would put then the litter box is either the garage or the laundry room. If you have somewhere, an empty closet than use this as the cupboard for the litterbox.
I love this cupboard solution, and my one is under the sink it blends in with our bathroom furniture.
DIY a small bathroom cupboard.
If you have a cupboard in your bathroom, you could use then cut a small opening into the closet and attach the cat door to it so the cat or little dog can go in and out. It also seals the smell when the litter box been used.
Put an inexpensive cat litter box in there and fill it up with odour free pet-friendly cat litter. This way you can quickly clean it, and everything vanishes from the eyesight.
Bathrooms, Toilets and Feng Shui a bad combination.
In Feng, Shui toilets have a terrible reputation, but if the bathroom is kept clean it is ok and time has evolved.
In ancient times the toilets been always outside due to the belief that it accumulates bad Energy or bad Chi.
Bathrooms have changed and become a quite nice decorative room in the house.
A bathroom needs to keep clean and with a fresh smell.
TIP: Do clean your litter box and change the cat litter on a regular base like cleaning daily.
Cats love to scratch to sharpen their claws. They do not care it is your beloved sofa or armchair. They see it as a necessity and use what is convenient for them.
Scratching for cats is healthy, and they mark their territory with it. When your cat is scratching your furniture there are a couple of reasons,
Please don’t get it wrong a cat is not scratching your furniture because she likes to make you upset. It is a natural behaviour. There are solutions for cat scratching, I am not talking about declawing.
Declawing a cat is cruel and forbidden in most countries.
Click here to see all scratch trees
My cats love this Scratch Sphere it comes with a small toy.
In Feng Shui, all is about harmony and creating a warm and inviting space. That will give us humans and our pets a calm and relaxed environment.
It means we connect with our environment and we go with the flow not against the flow.
We create a space that is in Harmony with us.
If you place the dog bed or cat bed in an area where you have to bump or drip every time you walk past it then this is not in the flow. That is not Feng Shui that is just pure bad furniture placement. ( Interior Design)
It will aggravate you every time you pass there or bump your toe. Choose a place for the Pet Furniture that is suitable and out of the way.
On more thing, I like to mention here as we get too used to it and might not be aware of it anymore.
You should feel good in your home, the critical thing is that you feel good and you are proud to show off your home or invite friends and family over.
If the pets have taken over your home and you feel ashamed and uncomfortable to invite friends and family, then it is time to change that.
As this is definitely not good Feng Shui. Means you are out of touch with your environment.
When you live with pets, you get so used to their smell that you do not smell it anymore. Ask from time to time a family member or friend to come by and tell you if your home smells like pets.
I use on a regular base use my essential oil diffuser, and if I use the steamer, I mix in 1 or 2 drops of lavender oil into the water. When the steamer gets hot, the smell evaporates through the home so does the diffuser.
When you are wondering why some of your friends refuse to come to your home, well the unpleasant smell or odour of your pets might be the reason.
Most of the friends are too polite to say something as they do not want to offend you.
If it is awful than get yourself a good air purifier, not with the replacement filters, get one that is washable.
I use the Philips Air purifier. It also kills mould and airborne germs. I would recommend you to spent a bit more like the cheap ones you can throw away after 6 months.
You can also use for example in winter time for the vaporisers on your heating add one or two drops of essential oils( be careful with your pets as dog and cats are different in absorbing essential oils, and you might hurt them)
Read my blog about pets and essential oils. ( a no go is Tea Tree Oil, lemon oil, pine, orange actually all citric oils for cats, )
You can also use some homemade cleaners, and they will take out the pet smell. Invest either in a good steam mop or a good air purifier. If you are able to afford both even better. ( you will love the steam mop)
If you can recommend a good solution to eliminate pet smell, please do so in our comment section. It is always good to have different solutions on hands.
I think I don’t need to mention it, but a big part of a happy Pet owner and a happy Pet is safety.
Also for your safety keep the pet toys cleaned up in an area where you do not constantly drip over it.
Dripping and falling toys or chewy bones can easily end up in broken bones or other injuries.
Pets are part of the household, but that does not mean the place need to be untidy. Remember when talking about Feng Shui and being in the flow it means being in the flow.
Not dripping and constantly stepping over pet furniture or pet toys. Don’t make your life more difficult and cause stress that is not necessary.
Stress and frustration get automatically transferred to your pet, and it makes your pets unsettled. Pets are sensitive in picking up your energy vibes, and they start to act accordingly. Happy Pet Owner, Happy Pets.
That goes the same with their beds or crates they need to be in a place where they can see the action but also feel safe and secure.
Toxic Cleaners and Chemicals keep them out of the way far away from your pet and of course your kids too.
If you can use only pet-friendly cleaning solutions and natural cleaners. It helps your pets and our environment. If you have children that is the same.
A Fish tank, Aquarium, Terrarium, Cages or whatever with smaller pets like hamsters, fish, birds, mice, snakes, reptiles and so on.
All the environment they live in need to be clean and tidy. That goes the same for the smell. Some of the smaller pets have a strong odour, so they need to be kept clean and tidy.
Require water, and large fish tanks cannot be placed just anywhere in the home. You have to know the Flying Stars and the areas where the water is ok.
We talk about a standard size tank. In case the size of a Fish tank is taking over one-third of the room you better consult a Feng Consultant where to place your fish tank. ( you might drown your luck in water)
A Fish tank can be very good Feng Shui if it is clean and the fish are healthy. When you get fish to make sure they do not kill each other immediately. Not all the fish go along with each other. Do the research.
For the other smaller pets make sure they live in a natural environment, and the cages or terrariums are big enough for them and are decorated with the objects to keep them happy and busy.
Avoid putting the smaller pets into the bedroom of your kids as they might be forgotten, neglected or will keep your kids awake at night. Especially if they are nocturnal.
Your Pets and you can live in harmony with each other. With a little bit of effort, you can make your home nice and beautiful.
It will benefit you and your pets. A harmonic clean and vibrant environment is pleasant and enjoyable for you and your pets.
Feng Shui and Pets go well together but not for the benefits of using it for the sake of achieving wealth.
For me, nothing is more welcoming as having a home with pets. Pets are known in Feng Shui to symbolise not only good energy, and as the old lady got told the tale is cats are good for financial luck and dogs to help to boost and infuse the energy in a home.
Take note that animals are not lucky charms that you get for one year and when the year is over you discharge them.
Pets are for life and will enhance your health and enrich your life.
If you want a cat as a lucky charm get the fortune cat from a Chinese store.
Pets are not lucky charms and are for life.
Pets are part of our family treat and respect them as they enrich our lives and are a loyal companion through the years you will spend with them.
You are lucky to have pets. Feng Shui and Pets are a great combination.
Do you have some more tips living with pets and how to make a home more environmentally friendly?
Please share with us, if you have pets, please write below their names and what kind of pet you have.
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All Yours
Sylvia and Melanie
Are you one of the Cat Owners who have a cat or cats who are always cold in winter. Your Cats choose the place who gives the most electric heat like your computer or behind the TV. Well, then I welcome you to my club for cold kitties.
If you decide to buy a heating pad for your cat then you should look out for the safest heated pad beds for cats.
One caution, heating pads that are made for human are not for cats. You can injure your cat. Cats have sensitive paws and when the heating pad gets to warm it can burn their paws.
I have to say I bought this one myself I thought it is a great look and fits easily anywhere. It was important to me that it has a kind of cover for my cats.
It has low wattage, gentle warmth and it provides ultimate comfort. Cats love it ( at least my cats do) it is also suitable for smaller size dogs.
The great feature I find is that the K&H Pet Bed Warmer can be taken out from the cushion so that you can use machine wash on the cover,( not the heating pad) A great thing is you can use it all year round with or without the heated pad.
I like the simple modern design and low wattage. It has a large entry ( that is important if you have two cats trying to get in at the same time)
Easily assembled together ( zipped together). The pillow has the polyfill. You can also use a blanket in summer when you remove the ped bed warmer.
The cat should never use the heating pad without a cover or the original cushion. It has the safety listing MET.
# If you have two and more cats you might have to buy more then one bed.
# First impression the bed is not warming up.
In the beginning, I thought the bed is not heating up, but then I read the instructions and it says that the K&H heated bed may not feel warm when you touch the pad when your cat is not on the pad. That is normal. Test it out with a pillow. Place the pillow on top of the bed. After around 20 minutes, touch and feel under the pillow. You can feel that it is warm, not hot.
This is a great product, I use it and I can recommend this as one of the safest heated pad beds for cats.
I bought this house for our stray cats. Some of them are not comfortable in the house. But winter can be quite freezing and I worried about my stray cats so I thought this might be a solution for our terrace. It worked out great. Our strays love it.
This Outdoor Kitty House has all the great features a heated kitty house should have. It is extra wide and has space also for more multiple cats. The assembling is relatively easy, and it comes with a zip- on the roof. Includes a K&H Lectro-Soft™ that partially heats the floor so the cat can choose to be on or off the warmth. The Kitty house comes with two removable door flaps. Also available in unheated.
One year limited warranty. Wash the fleece cover on the gentle cycle with cold water, then line dry. ( do not tumble dry)
I have them now 3 years and I have to say they are for me the safest heated pad beds for cats. I never had a short fuse or any problem with it. It is important that you read the instructions.
You have to put it somewhere, it is covered from stronger winds as it is not so heavy and can be blown away.
KH Mfg Thermo Kitty Cafe Heated Cat FeederThe K&H Thermo-Kitty Café™ makes sure your outdoor cat always has access to food and water no matter how cold it is outside.
Designed to withstand sub-temperature degree weather, the Thermo-Kitty Café is
constructed from durable ABS plastic and comes with two removable, machine-
washable bowls that can be used for food, water, or both.
Features:
Item Specifications:
Colour:
Black
Dimensions:
14″L x 8.5″W x 3″H
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Have you heard people say that cats do not need much attention, and a cat is only caring about herself? This is so sad as when cats are bored it is not fun for the owner. The myth even goes so far in saying a cat is selfish and cats do not love their owner.
People repeat and fall for this myth all the time, and anyone who has cats knows that this is an old wife’s tale. For me, this is absolute crap and wrong information.
I have cats and believe me my cats request attention, and if they do not get it, they can become very vocal and start entertaining themselves. I write this blog ” My cat is bored” because when a cat gets bored, you don’t want your cat walking off and entertain themselves in your home.
Did you know that a bored cat can create the same or even more havoc around the house than an unsupervised toddler? This is true, and if your cats are bored, they can really turn home upside down.
Cats have a sensitive smell, and they sniff everything out, they greet you when you come home, cats are happy when you are happy, and they love to be hugged and padded.
Some cats love to sit on your lap when you watch television or work on your computer. My cats love the brushing of their fur in the morning. It is a ritual they demand, and they love. I also admit that I enjoy this time too with my cats. Cats communicate with us through the meow in different tones. (Read my blog “Do you speak Cat” )
Many times I hear friends talking about there cat when they visit my house and they tell me my cats are so calm and wow your sofa is not scratch what do you do? When I ask them if their cat is behaving strangely they ask how do you know? If I tell my friends that this is a sign that your cat is bored and that, their cat desperately tries to get them to involve in her world.
They look at me and say hmmm lately we neglected her because of the new Baby or my job requires to travel a lot so my cat is at home alone often, or no time…for whatever reason, the cat lacks attention. The Cat is bored.
I am sure some of you shaking the head right now, but entertaining a cat isn’t that difficult as long as you understand your cat.
One important thing to understand is a happy cat is a healthy cat. When you are spending quality time with your cat on a regular base and see what is fun for your cat and what amuses your cat you will have a different cat.
There is a difference if you have a female or a male cat. A cat female or male both behave differently. But in the end, both love to be entertained and like to spend time with you.
One thing you have to understand spending time is not the same as being in the same room, getting on the computer, arriving home. Spending time isn’t the same as merely being in the same place – coming home, and chatting on the phone.
Get in your mind that your cat is not amused seeing you doing all these things, and you have no time for her. Believe it or not but some things might be irritating to your cat.
Is your cat annoyed by you?
My cats find it annoying when I chat on the phone for a longer time, and my cat tries to sleep. Minka will get up and leave the room. When I go then a few minutes later into the bathroom my toilet roll paper has been spun off and it is all over the bathroom.
When a cat destroys furniture or climbs curtains that are definitive signs your cat is bored. You know your cat is bored when it engages in any kind of inappropriate behaviour.
Sometimes when I am swamped and do not pay much attention to Minka and Leo both will start eating and tearing paper, sometimes my notes for a meeting, or the paper that comes out from the printer. It is a sign to me saying hey.. we are bored.
The best thing is then, put away your work clear the space and get down on the floor to play with your cat or cats. Interact with them for 30 minutes or more if you can, and you will see your cats are much better and leave you to work later on in peace.
I use some cat toys, and I usually change them around.
Choose two small cat toys and bring one at a time out for a playtime session.
I start off with a small rolling toy or a toy mouse, fish on a pole and dangle it for my cats to swat.
Keep playing until your cat stops or walks away. Test from time to time if your cat continues playing, or stops. If your cat loses quickly interest in this toy, put it away and choose another toy. Some toys do not hold the attention of cats, I tried to get my cats interested in this treat ball, but it only lasts until the treats are gone.
Try the toy for 10 days if your cat will stop too early with the play, then just get some other toy that is more stimulating to your cat.
One advise I like to give you, cats will play differently with toys, and sometimes the toys are dismantled. It is essential that you choose only toys suited for cats.
Children toys are not made for cats. Do only buy cat toys.
Children toys are not made for cats and are not cat toys. No matter how cute they look or you think the idea is. Forget the wind-up mouse that comes with a happy meal. You endanger your cat as some small parts or mechanisms can harm your cat.
Lots of pet toys for cats are available, and if you look around in online shops and pet store, you will find a great selection of pet toys. Recommendation free movable pet toys. Cats favour toys to chase down and catch.
My cats prefer something to chase down and catch. It stimulates the natural hunting behaviour of your cat, makes sure your cat can conquer this urge.
We receive every two to three weeks a gift from our cats. Now and then they catch a mouse ( a real one) and bring them home. You should see how proud Minka and Leo are. It is a gift of appreciation from your cat to you.
Make sure you praise your cats when they bring you their bait.
Once you know the type of toys your cat is favouring, try to choose two similar toys. Of course, you can buy more if you want, that is up to you. For a start go with two or three toys.
Do and follow in the same way as parents do with kids, and rotate your cat’s toys after a few weeks.
The toys what you use for the interactive part to play with your cat, please keep them apart from the solo play toys.
In this way the toys you enjoy together playing with your cat are extraordinary.
Keep some exciting toys out for your cat when you are at work or out. Small plastic balls or small foam balls that can be filled with cat treats or catnip will entertain your cat. When your cat rolls the ball, it will discover the food treat inside, and if your cat is the same as my cat hey figure quickly out how to get to it.
Providing a snack also satisfies the hunting instinct. You know your cat quite well and if your cat is happier when it is busy than provide enough stimulation for playtime and when you are out.
If you have only one cat and your cat is an indoor cat, keep in mind that you are the favourite playmate of your cat. Spending enough time playing and interacting with your cat keeps her healthy and happy. Here are a few favourite simple toys my cats love.
My Cats love carton boxes. Cats love to play hide and seek, and I could swear they use them as a base where the other cannot catch them just like kids do.
I find my cats sometimes sleeping in the boxes. A simple cardboard box is fun for cats, and if you have two cats, you will enjoy how they chase each other back and forward in and out and sometimes using it as a fort and sledge.
A cardboard box is a cheap and easy available item to keep your cat engaged and entertained while you are out or at work.
A cardboard box is also an excellent scratch option for your cat. I have several cardboard boxes in stock as our cats use them as their scratch box on a regular base.
When they scratch the box, it can be a bit messy with the cardboard pieces, but it is easy to sweep off with a broom. If the pieces are small use the vacuum cleaner.
Card boxes are in general save and pose a little risk to your cat and furniture.
Specific furniture for cats like scratch trees and cat houses.
If you love your cat, then your cat deserves some furniture of her own. After all the cat is part of the family. My cats deserve their own furniture. A place where they can rest and a place they can overlook the room.
Some cat trees come with jungle gyms, scratch posts and hiding holes like a square or round boxes.
You have to choose the best fit for home and your cat. They come in different sizes, and they can be quite heavy. Important is that they are stable and do not fall over when your cat jumps on it.
With a bit of training and passion, your cat will prefer her own furniture instead of your couches, chairs and armchairs. That way your furniture is protected from scratches.
If you have an indoor cat or an outdoor cat both love a room with a view. A wide window bench free from stuff and clutter( a place with a cushion) is excellent entertainment for a cat.
Leave the blinds or curtains open, that your cat has endless entertainment ( cinema) outside. If you do not have a wide bench for your cat to sit on, then take a shelf or move a piece of furniture ( bookshelf) closer to the window and leave one shelf free so your cat can have her room with a view, while you are out or at work.
Keep two cats instead of one, or another friend a dog.
I have 4 dogs and 2 cats, and when I am out, they entertain themselves. If you do not have enough time to spend a lot of time with your indoor cat or outdoor cat than introducing another four-legged friend is a great way to keep them happy and entertained.
Said this taking on another pet is a big responsibility and only take on another cat if you are prepared for additional responsibility.
Please don’t buy a cat, go to a local shelter and ask to meet the cats, you will know best which cat will be a good match with your cat. Get to know the cats first before you decide. Ask if they get along with other cats when cats are alone in a cage that is an indication that they do not get on with other cats.
A couple of years ago I introduced my cats to the TV, I always knew they watch TV especially with animals adventure Television.
I found some great youtube videos for cats to play.
There are cat and mice videos, some birds and some other cat interacting videos. You can see when your cat is interested you know you will be a winner.
It is fun watching my cats watch Television. Our cat Minka was severely injured when we got her, and here moving around sometimes is difficult for her. Especially when the weather is changing her movement slows down. Cat TV is also great entertainment for older cats when the movement is limited.
There are great toys out there for cats to play interactively with you. The myth that cats do not need attention is an old wives tale.
Cats are affectionate, loving and caring. The love of a cat is different from a dog, but it doesn’t mean a cat is less devoted to its owner than any other pet.
I believe a cat chooses his owner, and usually, both are a match to each other.
There are cat people and dog people. Both have one thing in common, and they love their pet dearly.
I am fortunate to have the love of both cats and dogs, and we are lucky that they also get along with each other.
Have you a cat or a dog at home. Did you have experience with a cat that is bored? Or do you have a friend who told you my cat is bored?
There are lot s of different ways how to entertain your cat. Tell us what games do you play with your cat and what are their favourite toys.
All Yours
Melanie
What is the Buster Collar or the Cone of Shame?
It is the traditional Elizabethan Collar for Cats and Dogs.
Many Pet parents of the four leg species will or have come at some point in life across the Elizabethan collar or known by his nickname the Cone of shame, E- Collar for pets, lamp shade or pet radar dish.” Over the years it got different names.
The Elizabethan Collar has somehow a bad reputation from pet parents, social media and animals too.
Personally, for me I think, the Elizabethan collar is not only a burden and hassle of any cat or dog, but it is also a dangerous weapon for the pet to wear.
Any Pet cat or dog walks around with the collar of shame walks literally like an elephant in a porcelain store. They knock everything over and throw all the things down what is in there way.
From my experience, they help but in these days where we are so developed something new should replace the old E- Collar. It brings so much unbalance into the life of a pet and his owner. Especially if you have more than one pet.
The Elizabethan Collar is not only uncomfortable for the cat or dog it is also bringing the heart of a pet owner to higher beats during the day. Said that it is stressful for both the pet and the pet owner.
A general term for the this-this traditional plastic cone, which has many names keeps dogs and cats from turning their head or body to lick, chew or bite on surgical wounds, hot spots or injuries. Through licking, chewing and biting bacteria and infection can occur. The Elizabethan Collar prevents all this.
When our dog a German Shephard by the name of Charly, had his Elizabethan collar around his neck I thought he will kill himself. Every time he walked around the house my heart jumped as when Charly walked up the stairs or down with the other dogs he slipped, tumbled and fall so many times, lots of things got broken because Charly could not see properly, his peripheral view was blocked and Charly had no way of seeing where he was going.
Depending on the injury the collars are worn normally until the wound has fully healed. Sometimes it only takes a few days and sometimes it can stretch on to a few weeks.
It is important that the Elizabethan Collar is worn or the alternative collars and it is important to follow the instructions of your Veterinarian.
When I bought the Bite Not Collar from Kong I was so happy and our Charly was relieved. It worked perfectly for Charly because he had surgery in his neck/jaw area. This collar kept his incision safe from scratching while allowing him a full range of motion. It was such a relief for us and so much more comfortable than the Elizabethan Collar.
I am sure I am not the only pet parent who hates that thing called the Elizabethan Collar or E- Collar.
I tried a few collars in substitute for the “cone of shame”, and I have to say the best one is for both cats and dogs the Bite not collar from Kong.
I will list below a few other alternatives, and I guess every pet owner has to find out what suits there pet best.
All the benefits of the Bite not Pet Collar from Kong
Bite Not Collars are for me an excellent alternative to the old traditional Elizabethan collar for dogs and cats.
What I love most about it, ( my pets don’t) is that it does not hinder the pets in their peripheral vision and makes them unstable. In an honest opinion, I am sure they are still uncomfortable for an animal but not as painful as the Buster collar.
I know my Vet always rolls the eyes when I talk to him about an alternative to the Elizabethan Collar for Cats and Elizabethan Collar for Dogs. ( It is the same for humans the cervical collar or neck brace we do not like it, but it fulfils the need)
It allows your pet to eat, drink, sleep and play while protecting the back, base of tail, rump, flanks, abdomen, chest, the feet in small breeds and the genitals.
One thing you have to be aware of is that this collar does not protect eyes and ears.
The bite not pet collar from Kongs is made of flexible plastic and foam, the best thing they are washable in the washing machine. That keeps the bite not collar clean and sanitary.
The bite not pet collar from Kong is the only cervical restraint with a harness strap, what that means is it stays on. The only thing you have to do is take the correct measurement when you choose the size. One point you have to remember is that the collar must stretch from behind the animal’s ear to the top of the shoulder for maximum protection.
While your dog is standing, measure from the base of the ear to the top of the shoulder blade. This measurement will give you the desired width and size of the collar. For example, if you measure 6″, you will need a size 6.
Bite Not Collar Size’s for Dogs ( measured in pounds)
Size 3.5″: for dogs under 10 lb. (i.e. toy poodle)
Size 4″: for dogs 10-17 lb. (i.e. Bichon, Shih Tzu)
Size 5″: for dogs 18-30 lb. (i.e. Spaniels, Terriers)
Size 5L”: for dogs 31-45 lb. (i.e. Chow, Pit Bull)
Size 6″: for dogs 46-70 lb. (i.e. Labrador, Golden Retriever)
Size 7″: for dogs 71-100 lb. (i.e. Rottweiler)
Size 8″: for dogs 101-140 lb. (i.e. Bullmastiff)
Bite Not Collar Size’s for Cats ( measured in pounds)
Size 2.5″: for cats under 10 lb.
Size 3″: for cats over 10 lb.
Recommended Use:
When choosing the size, the collar must stretch from behind the animal’s ear to the top of its shoulder for maximum protection.
Even this collar is 100 times better than the cone.
Remember to measure the neck area, when the collar is too small, it will be ineffective, and if it is too large, it feels uncomfortable for your pet.
The Pillow collars for( Pets Kong Cloud Dog Collar. )
They do the same as the E- Collars and they fit around the neck of your pet, they are made from fabric and are inflatable. Come in different sizes.
Pro: Look better than the Elizabethan Collar and are more comfortable. Can be washed.
Con: You need to measure and make sure they fit correctly as if they do not fit your pet still can turn its body and chew, lick or bite the wound.
Sizes:
X-Small: neck circumference up to 6″
Small: neck circumference 6″ – 10″
Medium: neck circumference 10″ – 13″
Large: neck circumference 13″ – 18″
X-Large: neck circumference 18″ and up
Remedy and Recovery E-Collar Dog CollarThey are primarily padded collars.
Pro: They are more attractive and comfortable for any pet. Pets have a peripheral vision while wearing it. Safe, Padded edges make it comfortable to wear. Lightweight and adjustable,
Cons: To avoid the dog or cat is turning the body around and bite the rings must be larger in diameter.
Not recommended for pets that are left alone overnight or during the day time. It is uncomfortable for the pets to lie down.
Cloth conesThose are made of fabric or cloth and are easy to collapse with bigger dogs. I tried this one, and it did not last 3 hours.
Pro: Comfortable and they look better.
Cons: Those are not so solid, and they collapse too quickly. It gives them the opportunity to the pet for scratching, licking, biting and chewing the wound if not supervised.
Every alternative to the traditional plastic cone you have to keep in mind that they are more expensive than the Elizabethan collar.
Not all alternative to the Elizabethan Collar will work for your pet. Experts still believe that a pet will get used to it as it gives reliable protection. I do not agree on that, different pets react differently, and in this time and age, there should be a solution to solve specific issues. Not every cat, dog and pet owner can handle the traditional Elizabethan Collar and some pets just shut down and get worse instead of getting better.
If a pet is injured and you need to use the traditional Elizabethan Collar look for alternatives as it is not a comfortable solution for you and your pet. I love our fur babies and want them in the time they are sick to give them as much comfort and support as much as I can.
Any Veterinarian usually is open for suggestions and if you don’t know how to measure the Bite Not Collar from Kong ask your veterinarian for help. It is in his and your interest to make the alternative collars fit, to avoid the scratching, biting, chewing and licking of the wound. You do not want to take any chance.
Thanks for stopping by, do you have an alternative for the Elizabethan Collar for Dogs and Cats. If so let us know and share your experience.
All Yours
Melanie
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A Cat flu is like a human cold it has the same symptoms as for us humans. Your cat will have a runny nose and runny eyes, sore throat and probably no appetite. Sometimes your feline friend can have aches and pains in the muscles and joints.
Mouth ulcers, loss of voice and fever as well as dribbling and sneezing can be a side effect of the flu just like in humans.
In a typical case, a cat flu is not so severe in adult cats, but they suffer depending on how strong the symptoms appear and the cat flu takes out a lot of energy from your cat, you know from your own experience you can be quite ill with influenza.
I recommend that all cats with the flu or cold should see a vet.
Depending on how fast your cat is diagnosed and treated with a cat cold or cat flu, the cat flu recovery time is typically from around 12 days to four weeks.
Unfortunately, when your cat is suffering from a runny nose or sneezing a lot, you can not give her the cold medicine you buy over the counter for your self. Always keep in mind that human medicine is made for humans and not for cats or pets.
I know sometimes we feel sorry for our feline friend and we can see how much they suffer, but think in the best interest of your cat that human medicine might harm your cat or in the worst case poison your cat. The best thing you can do for your cat is, bring your cat to the vet and get it diagnosed and treated.
The vet will give you the appropriate medication for your cat and for you the proper instructions on how to administer the medication to your cat.
There are little things you can help your cat get over the flu with ease. It is depending on your cat on how much your cat is tolerating what you do with her.
To keep your cat warm you can get the Thermo-Mod Dream Pod Pet Bed. It helps and it is cosy and warm. I got one for my cats and all two sleep in there in winter time. Click here to purchase it.
As you know cats when they are sick or feeling not well, they look for a place to hide. Make sure you have access to your cat, and you can help and provide your cat with a recovery area.
Cats don’t like noise especially when they are sick.
Keep them out of the way from the household traffic and your other pets. The area should be kept warm and comfortable with a bed, a litter box, water and food in close reach. Your cats’ favourite toys ( please wash them after the cat recovers) in case they are not washable, please trash them and get new ones to avoid spreading the infection.
Create for your cat a warm place where she can hide, but you still have access to it. If you are a smart cat owner you understand your cat’s needs.
Cats do not like water but getting the cat into the hot steamy bathroom when you are taking a shower will do wonders in opening their airways, nasal passages while fighting the infection. That is a great “cat blocked nose remedy.”
If you have floor heating in your bathroom, your cat will properly already made herself a home there.
Cats are finicky so don’t stress them out with too much home remedies. But one thing that helps me with my cats in winter they love to stay in our bathroom under the sink as we have floor heating.
If you do not have floor heating get a heating pad but use it with care and low and don’t make it too hot as you can quickly burn the paws of your cat.
If you live in a cold country you have to switch on the heating and that in general makes the air dry. We can feel it ourselves.
Switch on a humidifier for around 30 min each day in the recovery area of your cat for two or three days; it will relieve the congestion for your cat. It works the same as for Babies. You can do it for longer if your cat needs a longer time to recover.
The same as we humans, your cat will lose the appetite and smell during the time we have a cold. The same goes for your cat, because of that your cat might refuse to eat and to drink.
Especially when your cat has a sore throat. From my experience when a cat has a cold or flu, they will not eat the canned food with jelly, because when a cat has a sore throat, it is hard for them to swallow. You can use can food with gravy and warm it a bit, so the smell and the flavour come out more. That might help to awaken the appetite in your cat. Cats love to smell.
If you wonder what to feed a cat with a sore throat, I mix up some vegetable fish or meat and put it with a bit of broth in the blender and feed it to my cat.
I change the fish or meat each day, so my cat does not get bored with it. Believe me, you become very creative when you have a cat who refuses to eat because it is sick and you will worry a lot.
Cat lovers know how fuzzy a cat can be about food. Monitor your cat during the time it has the cat flu. Cat flu weight loss is unavoidable, but you have to decide when it is time make a trip to the Vet.
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One thing is critical during the time your cat has the flu. Your cat needs to be kept hydrated, and water is essential. If your cat is getting dehydrated, you might have to bring her to the vet for a saline drip iv infusion to keep her hydrated.
Keep the water bowl ( better put a few around the house), and one near the place where she is residing so your cat does not need to walk too far to get the water. Clean and change the drinking water and water bowl 2x a day.
You can also use electrolyte replacement fluids for pets. ( ask your pet shop or your veterinarian for it. That will help to fight the dehydration. If your cat utterly refused to drink, try chicken broth a couple of times.
It is vital that you monitor your cat’s hydration levels. To get an estimate of how hydrated your cat is by gently pinching the at the spot area of your cat. It is the area where a mother would pick up her kittens. Pinch that area and hold it up for five seconds if the hydration of your cat is healthy it will snap back in less than a second.
If your cat is dehydrated, it will take longer to snap back. You can calculate for each extra second it takes to snap back to its original position takes 3% to 5% of dehydration. Most vets estimate 3% to 5% of dehydration for each extra second until it returns to its original position. Dehydration levels of 5% and above need a trip to the vet.
Take caution with that method as your cat might bite your finger.
You can check your cat’s gums. Usually, the cat has a soft pink colour gum, and it is wet and slippery. ( like a human gum) In case the gum of your cat is red or pale, and the feeling on your finger is tacky and sticky then your cat is dehydrated.
Be aware that your cat might bite your finger when trying to test this method. An experienced cat person should only use this method. 
When you believe your cat is dehydrated than you should see a veterinarian immediately to prevent further issues such as bacterial pneumonia. It is also essential that your cat is urinating and defecating when you discover that your cat has diarrhoea that will lead to further dehydration.
If your cat develops a fever then you have to take a trip to the Vet. A cat with a fever has hot ears, hot and dry nose, and hot feet and paws. The eyes look a bit glossy and the cat is in general tired. Check for Infection and shock you can recognize it with cold feet and pale gums, (press gently on the gum to see if blood re-enters, good gums look pink and healthy, just like you and me)
Help your cat grooming, brush the fur of your cat every day even if your cat is not sick. You help your cat with grooming her coat, and there is less hair in your house, at the same time you spend some quality time with your cat ( my cat loves the grooming), and your cat is swallowing less hair because you take out quite a bit.
I had once a problem with my tuxedo cat she was grooming and grooming chewing of her hair at the back, I thought in the beginning, she, but the vet checked and said just nervousness. So I started brushing Minka 3 times a day instead of one time, ( I still brush Minka 3 times a day) and in two weeks all the hairs she chewed off started to grow back.
I guess it is the same with us, when we go to the hairdresser we feel after the haircut itchy and change the shirt or blouse. So for me, this is the same for cats they get itchy because of the underfur getting lose and they start to itch.
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Mucus or discharge is common in cats with the flu. You have to clean the eyes of your cat frequently with soaked cotton balls best use lukewarm salt water.
Do not use the cotton balls twice, discharge them after each cleaning to prevent the spreading of the infection especially if you have more then one cat.
When the discharge is excessive, and your cat’s eyes hurt when you clean them, then it is to visit your vet as the infection may have caused a corneal ulcer, and that can only be treated with professional help your veterinarian.
Use a soft damp cloth or a soft wet cotton ball and wipe your cat’s nose on a regular base. Use salt water a pinch of salt for 200ml water. You can also use the chamomile water solution. You can mix in one drop of non-perfumed coconut oil ( do not use more than one drop) to prevent the discomfort when wiping the nose of your cat.
We all know how sensitive and red the nose becomes when we humans have the flu or cold. The same goes for our cat. Removing the discharge makes the breathing for your cat more comfortable. Be gentle to your cat’s nose.
Be sure to discard any used cloth or cotton balls after one time use to prevent the spread of infection, and do not use them a couple of times you will make the matter worse.
The feline herpesvirus can affect our cats in both ways in a viral and in a bacterial sickness. The feline herpesvirus causes eye ulcers, and the feline calicivirus causes an oral ulcer. Both the feline herpesvirus and the feline calicivirus are most of the time 95% responsible for the cat cold. That said a cat cold could also be caused by a combination of viruses and bacteria that comes in contact with your cat or other cats, especially with outdoor cats.
Cats are sensitive, and they need the routine in changing the routine of your cat, you might cause her stress and that will weaken her immune system and can trigger a cold or the flu.
For example, you go on a holiday, and you put your cat into a boarding residence — the recuperating from being spayed or neutered. Moving to a new home, loss of a person in the household, the loss of a pet, a new baby arrives, there are many factors and influences where a cat can get easily stressed. Not every cat is the same some adapt easier, and some have a hard time to adjust to changes. I normally recommend the Sentry calm collar. That works well and it is easy to use. There is also the Feliway Diffuser Plug-In Starter Kit available for cats.
Can a cat take vitamins to help her strengthen the immune system?
It is not clear on giving a cat vitamin supplements will help for the cat flu or cat cold.
The recommendation is that you should consult your veterinarian for advice and the right supplements. Again it is not recommended to use the human vitamins for a pet. Most Veterinarian will recommend Lysine.
It is like in humans once a cat has contracted the herpes virus ( most of the cats have the herpes virus in their body, and most of the time it is dormant) it will remain in the cat’s system.
Same goes for cats who had the cat flu. The herpes virus will be with them forever.
Your vet might suggest lysine, an essential amino acid that serves as a building block of protein, helping to inhibit the replication of the virus.
Recommended doses are around 500 mg and given a few times per day.
The Lysine is available in a gel formula, powder and pills. Depending on your cat but the tablets might be a challenge for you to give your cat. In most of the treats, there is lysine, but it is only a fraction of the daily dose required to become effective. ( I use the powder formula easy to mix in the food)
You might use Lysine 5 to 7 days before any stressful events. It may be helpful in boosting the immune system of your cat and at the same time lessening the risk of upper respiratory infections following these events.
It is commonly discussed on the Internet to use Vitamin C and Apple Cider Vinegar, and I am amazed when people can feed or administer this to their cat. As cats have a sensitive smell and usually do not like apple vinegar or vitamin C. I do not recommend this solution with apple cider vinegar or Vitamin C. You might harm your cat instead of helping her.
Home remedies can help but can also harm your cat. Whenever you see signs of that your cat might develop the cat flu or the cold than please take a trip to your veterinarian.
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The cat flu has a lot of different strains of viruses, and it is the same as the human flu the vaccine is not effective against them all.
If you decide to vaccinate your cat against the cat flu, there are two doses of vaccine needed initially followed by boosters.
Your Vet will be pleased to help you out and explain to you in details. In case you go on a holiday and put your cat up into a boarding home than you need to be up to date with your vaccinations for your cat.
The cat flu vaccine cost is different from Veterinarian to Veterinarian.
I hope I give you some valuable information about the cat flu and the cat cold. Please tell us and give us your helpful advice on how you handled your cat or cats when the flu has visited your cat.
My cats are outdoor cats and do not stay inside all the time. But I have taken the initiative to vaccinate all our cats. I know there are pro and cons about vaccination, but so far we are lucky and had no significant issues with the cat flu. Our cats come together with our neighbour’s cats, and we had 2 of our cats with the cat flu.
Luckily it passed after 12 days. If you have more than one cat and one of them has the cat flu or cat cold, the best advice I can give is keep them separate. Wash your toys, bedding, cat litter etc. after your cat is well again and do not use the same items with your other cats.
The cat flu is a nonpredictive disease that can cause harm to your cat if left untreated for too long. With a proper and healthy diet, your cat will have a long life.
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All Yours
Melanie
Nothing is more beautiful and inspiring like a bunch of flowers or potted plants that give the last touch to your home. Flowers add a beautiful and welcoming touch to every home.
Unfortunately for different reasons when you have cats you need to consider the plants you buy and have to choose them carefully as some of the plants can be toxic and will harm your cat. Cats are carnivorous but they love to munch on greenery around the house and garden. There is quite a long list of deadly plants around what can harm your cat.
Cats love plants, and sometimes they rub themselves on the plants or sit in the flowerpot. The danger starts when they start nibbling the plants as this can end deadly. Individual plants and flowers are toxic beyond any means and can put cats straight into shock, and that can cause heart failure or kidney failure.
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Lilies can cause kidney failure in your cat. I know the yellow dust from the flower stamps get everywhere and I know my cats … they are everywhere so I don’t want them to be yellow or brown and I do not want them to poison with the lilies.
I love lilies but with my cats, I do not buy them anymore. There are other beautiful smelling plants or flowers that you can use around cats and they do the same job in making your home look welcoming or beautiful.
2. The beautiful Daffodils another poison plant for your cat,
Daffodils make cats vomit and cause an upset stomach.
Cats usually only show symptoms if a larger portion of bulbs, foliage or pods are ingested. It will lead to poisoning, and it will show with signs of dehydration, vomiting, electrolyte imbalance, diarrhoea, and discomfort in the abdominal area. Make sure when your cat shows the symptoms you get to a veterinarian so he can check how dangerous it is.
What is good for us humans must not be suitable for cats. The whole family of Aloe Vera can cause a toxic reaction to cats. Those plants also have thorns and cats and dogs can easily be insured by the thorns. Especially the longer ones.
But Oleander contains cardiac glycoside toxins that affect your cat’s heart. Every single part of that shrub plant is highly toxic for your cat and dog.
The seeds and leaves contain a highly toxic glycoprotein with the name ricin. Only a small amount of the seeds or beans ingested by your cat but also for dogs can end deadly.
Daisies are also from the chrysanthemum family and yes they are toxic to your cat. It starts with vomiting, diarrhoea, skin irritation, hypersalivation and loss in coordination. Act fast when your cat shows signs look for a vet, the symptoms are similar to tick poisoning both should not be taken lightly and it is advised that you visit as quickly as possible your veterinarian.
According to the ASPCA, the Gerbera jamesonii also called Gerber daisy is on the other hand non – toxic for cats and considered a safe plant. It is a bit confusing and to make sure that you do not mix it up to keep them both as far as possible from your cat.
When indigested by your cat both Rhododendrons and Azaleas contain grayanotoxins. Those toxins are in all parts like the pollen and the nectar. The average calculation is 1g/per kg body weight. (especially dangerous for kittens)
These toxins called grayanotoxins affect the skeletal muscles, cardiac muscles, and nerve function in pets. It affects the heart and can cause an irregular heartbeat, it causes weeping, vomiting, salivation, weakness, convulsions, coma and death. Azaleas are also often given as a gift. Consider if you have a friend who has a pet not to give azaleas. As beautiful as they are kept in mind that they are highly toxic for your furry friends.
Those plants are the more poisonous ones and you should bring your cat in case of poisoning straight to a veterinarian.
You ask why it is simple the bulbs of your hyacinths are under the earth and if you store them make sure you keep them safe and secure from your cat. The bulbs are toxic to your cat. I have seen cats playing with the bulbs but never eating them or nibble on them. In any case, keep them away as they are toxic and can cause in rare cases death.
The toxins of tulips are concentrated in the bulb. Severe symptoms of poisoning include an increase in heart rate, and difficulty breathing.
Symptoms according to ASPCA: Vomiting, depression, diarrhoea, hypersalivation.
According to the ASPCA has listed all species of begonias being toxic to cats and dogs. If a cat digests the begonia it can cause oral irritation, hypersalivation, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Difficulty in swallowing can result in joking. Be aware when your cat shows sign.
The more toxic part of the plants are the begonia tubers.
Your cat has to eat a lot of the Umbrella tree to be toxic. The small or big amount each cat is different and it can cause toxic poisoning to your cat. The symptoms will be mild like diarrhoea and vomiting. It should not be matter mild or strong poisoning it causes a pain and suffering for your cat and I am sure you do not want your cat to suffer.
Spider plants do attract like the light the mots. The long-reaching leaves playing with the wind make a tempting play for your cat. Especially for cats who are bored or if there is only one cat in a household. Cats can easily reach them as they are mainly hung in baskets. Symptoms for ingesting the spider plants are vomiting, retching, salivation and anorexia.
Even those plants are less toxic resist the temptation to buy them and put them into your household. Cats are different and some cats are stronger and some are weaker. Don’t take any chances.
In south-east Asia, you find a lot of this plant. Nearly every street corner has at least one of those palms.
These palms have toxic substances like Terpenoids, saponins, and insoluble oxalates.
Symptoms; Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
If you see your cat have difficulties swallowing or swelling in the mouth area, tongue and lips then you have to bring your cat immediately to an emergency animal hospital. Swelling of the mouth, tongue and lip can cause suffocation to your cat.
Dieffenbachia is a beautiful plant and easy to grow. When it is healthy it is a lush green plant. The dieffenbachia contains toxic insoluble calcium oxalates and proteolytic enzymes.
The Dieffenbachia also is known as the Dumb Cane has made its name due it has a numbing effect when the leaves are orally consumed.
When consumed or chewed on by your cat it causes an oral irritation like the intense burning of the mouth what results into numbing effect to the mouth and then swallows to the throat. Excessive drooling and vomiting.
It can cause life threating moments when the throat of your cat swells up and your cat cannot breathe anymore. The dieffenbachia is one of the more dangerous houseplants to keep around if you have pets.
Also called the American Mistletoe. A kiss under the mistletoe with your loved one a beautiful memory. Keep in mind to hang it high enough and unreachable for your cat if you need to have a mistletoe.
American Mistletoe contains toxic substances like Toxalbumin, Pharatoxin Viscumin (Lectins, Phoratoxins). What can cause Vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure (rare), difficulty breathing, low heart rate? A low heart rate needs to be treated immediately from a veterinarian. If your cat tries to reach your mistletoe and got hold of it and on top, she is chewing on it bring her straight to the vet. Your cat could go into shock and death within a few hours.
Here is a list of the most common toxic plants for cats. Those plants are the most commonly encountered plants around. You can find them easily in any flower shop or Plant nursery.
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#Many Plants are irritants and they affect often the gastrointestinal tract. ( cats chew on the plants for many reasons) Symptoms like irritation or inflammation, like swelling, redness or itchiness of the mouth and skin.
#In case the toxic principle affects an organ the symptoms seen will be to that organ
#If the airways and throat are affected than the symptoms are heavy or difficult breathing. ( some cats try to open their mouth to get more air)
#If the mouth, throat, or Esophagus is affected than the symptoms are difficulty in swallowing and drooling. Heavy Breathing is also a sign.
#When the stomach and intestines are affected than the symptoms are vomiting and diarrhoea
#If the intestine and colon is affected than the symptoms are diarrhoea
#When the kidneys are affected the symptoms are dehydration, excessive drinking and urinating.
#In case the heart has been affected the symptoms are a slow irregular heartbeat and low heart rate,
Please note according to Veterinarian Melisa Nelson DVM (Doctor of Veterinary medicine )
Early symptoms are nausea/vomiting, stumbling and head tremors and increase urination and drinking (among other signs) later symptoms include: seizures, vomiting, producing little urine and painful kidneys.Source https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Poisoned-Cat
When you are lucky enough to see your cat eating a plant and you are not sure it is poison or not, then you should watch your cat for the next couple of hours to see if she shows any symptoms.
First of all, if your cat shows symptoms and you suspect your cat has been poisoned from eating a plant or any other substances than please call immediately your daytime vet or if it is out of hours your nearest pet emergency service.
Depends on the poison you need to act fast and should not take any chances. Do not offer your cat water or anything else to make her vomit as this might inadvertently move the poison into the body quicker. Only if instructed by the vet or emergency hotline. Otherwise, you might do more harm than good. If you know what your cat consumed than put it into a container and take it together with your cat to the vet. If your cat has already vomit than take the vomit ( scoop it up ) I know yikes but scoop it up and bring it in a container to your vet.
Be aware that your cat when she is sick she might want to hide somewhere, and when you try to pick her up she might scratch and bite you it is a normal reaction.
Don’t worry Nature created also plants for cats that are not poison or deadly.
When you look around there are plenty of Plants that are Pet-friendly and they will also suit your home and make your home look welcome.
Here are just a few
The following plants are non-toxic to both cats and dogs:
The full list on toxic plants and non-toxic plants you can download here from the ASPCA
There are plants out in nature what can be fatal for your cat. The same goes for indoors. Be aware when you have a cat that there are deadly plants or flowers even in a bunch that exists. Inviting those deadly plants or poison plants into your home means you invite yourself the trouble.
Cats are everywhere and they are nosy they love plants and rub against them or sit in the flowerpot. In some cases, they chew on them. To avoid surprises and accidents happen in your home remove those deadly plants or poisonous plants and replace them with cat-friendly plants.
To keep your cat safe create a cat-friendly environment. ( indoor cats) For outdoor and indoor cats be aware and if your cats show signs of poisoning act fast as every minute counts.
Here you find the link by ASPCA for all the toxic and non-toxic plants
Do you have experience with cat poisoning if so share your experience or if you have any question please feel free to ask.
A special thank you to our vet Dr Julian Walter for answering all my questions and helping me with my research.
Please note that this is only advice and if your pet is poisoned please seek emergency care immediately. You should never put the life of your pet at risk, pets are family.
All yours Melanie
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