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That look. The silent language of cat eyes. Deep Blue or Emerald Green.

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Understand your Cat.

The language of cat eyes. Do you find the eyes of your cat facinating? Did you know that cats have different colours and tones in their eyes?

Our cat is called Minka and her eyes are citrin yellow to light green. Merlin, our siamese, has blue to dark blue eyes like aquamarine and Leo, our male Cat, has totally green eyes like peridot. Mieze has green-yellow eyes like green aquamarine, her eyes look like Cleopatra as she has black oval circles painted around her eyes. The silent language of cat eyes every cat owner will understand that.

the language of your cat eyes

How often have you looked at your Cat and thought how fascinating your Cat’s eyes looking at you? 

The language of cat eyes can have many interpretations and only you will know what your cat is saying through her eyes.

If the eyes of your cat could speak, you would be surprised what they have to say.

Every Cat, have a different eye colour if you look closely.

Did you know that cats don’t have the same expression as a dog? The fact that a dog has eyebrows and a cat does not have eyebrows, makes the facial expression different. 

In a way, humans and dogs use eyebrows to communicate, whereas a cat is using their eyes. 

Call a dog’s name, and his facial expression, together with the eyebrows, go up and down. 

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Cats and Hairballs. Natural or common Remedies, help your cat get rid of them.

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My Cat has Hair Balls. Should I worry or is this normal.

Cat and Hairballs

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.

Cat and Hairballs.

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12 days is all you need. With this secret Cat training, there are no more sleepless nights.

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Is your cat keeping you up at night? Cat training is important for cats not only for dogs.

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.

My Cat is keeping me awake at night

Sleepless Nights.

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.

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Cats and newborn babies. Your Cat is not dangerous to your newly born Baby. Cats are great with kids.

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We are having a baby what we do with our cat? Many new parents ask this question.

If you are having a baby and a cat, there is nothing to worry. Both are great together, in actual fact cats love kits. Follow a few rules and all is fine.

Many times, I see friends who love and have cats, long time before they are married. When they get a partner and they get married the four-legged friend is welcomed into the family.

Cats and new born babies

 

I have been asked many times by friends how did I do it with my cats, dogs 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. This is really not true it is an old wife tale.

I know a lot of Pregnant women who worry a lot when they have a cat and a new baby arrives. They worry about Feline toxoplasmosis. If you had a cat before you are pregnant you are properly already Immun against it.

The cat came first then the baby. Cats love a routine.

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.

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Cats love the warmth of a body. This is no surprise.

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.  

Why is it essential that you do a Cat and newly born Baby introductions?

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.

Cats and Newborn babies. Our cats Leo and Minka

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.

Preparation Before the Baby Comes Home.

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.

Decorating the nursery.

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. ( cat beds for your cat)

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.

  1. A good protector for preventing cats sleeping in the bassinet or crib is a plastic carpet protector, the side with the nubs goes up to use on top of the mattress. Cats do not love that, and it will prevent them from sleeping in the baby bed, bassinet or crib. Whatever you call it.
  2. Another tip is using Aluminium Foil around the bed or crib. That sound and feeling cats do not like either. (I have tried it but my cats love it and scratch the foil, on the other hand I have friends they swear for that. )
  3. It is a good idea to tape or record the sound of an infant and play it when the kitty is around, that way your cat gets used to the sound and you can see in advance what to expect. It is said that cats use sounds to communicate and an infant cry sounds similar to a kitten in distress. It might be unsettling for some cats to hear this.
    If your cat is investigating the sounds and the cat is acting calm reward your cat with calm praise and some treats.
  4. In case the opposite reaction is the case, and your cat gets upset then play your cats favourite game with her before you turn off the recording, that way your cat associates the play and happy time with the infant cry and sees it as a benefit rather than a thread.

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Preparing in advance your Baby’s homecoming. Let your Kitty get used to the smell.

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.

introducing your cat to your baby

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.

Cats and newborn babies can be good together.

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.

cats and new born babiesDo 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 play treat 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. Learning from an early time on to care and respect animals is important in growing up.

Cats and newborn babies are a great combination, and the old wife’s tale is just an old wife’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. (learn to understand your cat)

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. Feline Toxoplasmosis the misunderstanding 

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.

I hope you enjoyed reading Cats and newborn babies. Your Cat is not dangerous to your newly born Baby. Cats are great with kids.

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. Join our Facebook page. Thank you.

All Yours
Melanie

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When do you know when a cat is bored? Entertaining a cat is not always easy.

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Do you know what can happen when your cat is bored? You will be surprised.

Have you heard people say that cats do not need much attention, and a cat only cares about herself?

This is totally wrong. Cats are affectionate and they love to snuggle and being padded like a dog. Even more.

When a cat is bored. Believe me, that is not fun for the owner.

People repeat this myth that cats do not care about you, let me tell to you that when you have cats you will be quickly taught something else. It is an old wife’s tale.

When your cat is bored

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 ” When a cat is bored”  you don’t want your cat walking off and entertain themselves in your home.

A Bored Cat is an unhealthy cat.

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 your home upside down.

We all know the series Garfield the Cat? Yes, imagine exactly what he did do in his cartoons or comics.

 

Cats speak in their own language.

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” )

A bored cat can be a handful

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 scratched what do you do? If I use a kind of spray that keeps cat off.

When I ask them if their cat is behaving strangely, my friends look at me and ask if I am a mindreader.

My answer to my friends is always the same… Sorry, you have a bored cat, and your cat is trying desperately to get you involved in their world.

They look at me guiltily 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. When a cat is bored it is not healthy for the cat and the cat owner.

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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.

I thought a cat is easy to care for!

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.

Face it your cat is the king or the queen in the home. 

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 than 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 that you have a cat is bored. You know your cat is bored when it engages in any kind of inappropriate behaviour.

When your cat shows one of these common signs, I can assure you that your cat is bored.

Sometimes when I am swamped and do not pay much attention to Minka and Leo both will start eating and tearing the 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.

A bored cat

Take Time and play with your cat.

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 20 minutes or more if you can, than feed them a treat and you will see your cats are much better and leave you to work later on in peace.

What is the best way to entertain your cat?

I use some cat toys, and I usually change them around. I also use the wool tight into a ball, paper that is made into a ball, and the hair rubber bands they love to play with them.

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.

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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.

The rule for Cat Toys.

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. Sometimes the simplest toy keeps the attention of your cat.

One advice 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.

Find the right toy for 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.

One of my cats favourites toy is the laser pointer click here to purchase the laser toy… 

Lasser tou for bored cat

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.

Rotate the Toys of your Cat.

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 your Cat entertained when you are out.

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.

Cardboard boxes loved by all cats.

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.

Carton box houses for cats
Cardboard boxes are available and you can make them in different shapes and forms.

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 easily available item to keep your cat engaged and entertained while you are out or at work.

 

 

Cardboard boxes don’t need to be fancy.

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.

Furniture for your Cat. Make your cat feel at home.

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.

Basic furniture for cats are:

  • Scratch trees or scratch posts for cats
  • Scratching benches
  • Cat houses

Some cat trees come with jungle gyms, scratch posts and hiding holes like a square or round boxes.

cat trees and cat houses

You have to choose the best fit for your 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. Not always but most of the times.

Cats love a room with a view

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 3 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.

Before you buy a cat, rescue a cat

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. https://www.soidog.org/sponsor-a-cat

Cats, YouTube and the TV

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l70UhhNalqA

It is fun watching my cats watch Television. Our cat Minka was severely injured when we first got her, moving around is sometimes 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.

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Conclusion

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.

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.

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