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Cats and Fireworks

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Fireworks photo courtesy ihavecat.com

If like me you live with a cat who is terrified of fireworks, here are some tips to help with the stress of it all.

  • On the run up to firework night it’s worth investing in a plug- in that will help to calm your cat, I use Feliway and also Pet Remedy plug-ins both are available online and from most vets. Feliway is just for cats and gives off a pheromone which helps calm and make your cat feel happier. Pet Remedy is for all pets, so useful if you have other pets in the house, it gives off scents of natural calming herbs and plants. I have used both and can’t really decide which one I prefer, Feliway is more expensive and doesn’t seem to last as long but as it’s just for cats I feel it maybe better, but Pet Remedy smells more interesting and lasts about 10 days longer, so I have one of each in different areas of my home.
  • As the fireworks normally start when it gets dark you may think about feeding your cat in daylight if that’s possible. Cats can be so stressed by the noise they won’t eat.
  • If possible stay in with your cats, they will feel better with you nearby.
  • Draw curtains and turn the TV up to hide the noise and lights of the fireworks, especially if you have to go out and leave them alone.
  • If your cat goes off and hides in the house, leave them be, us fussying over them will only make things worse.
  • Make sure the catflap is locked and you have a litter tray to hand, make sure this tray is not near windows if possible.
  • Always invest in a microchip for your cat even if your cat never goes out, imagine if they got out and panicked and got lost!
  • Lastly chat to your vet about medication for cats with serious firework anxiety problems.

Here’s to a purrfect firework event for the whole family. x

Today is National Black Cat Day!

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Today the 27th October is National Black Cat Day, why may you ask do black cats need a special day?

Did you know that black cats are the hardest to rehome in rescue centres?
According to Cats Protection in 2017 black cats took 13% longer to find new homes than other coloured cats.

Many people walk pass them in the rescue cages as their colour makes them hard to stand out.

Some people think the colour is boring and won’t look as beautiful in their photos (especially on social media).  Some people even still think they are devilish and a bit creepy or unlucky!

To be honest in Britain they are now thought of as lucky!   So National Black Cat Day was created to highlight their beauty and personalities to find them homes.

In my cat sitting experience I have looked after many black cats with the most amazing character and beauty. So next time you think about giving a cat a home please consider a black cat, you never know your luck!

Itchy RIP 21.10.17 xxx

Fast and Furriness!!

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  • Penny
  • Cherry

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of meeting a cat lady called Penelope, who has been fostering cats for the Cats Protection locally for many years. It was wonderful to meet up and talk cats and be introduced to her foster cats and later her own cats.

At the moment Penelope is fostering two feral kittens, Cherry and Penny, they are 9 weeks old and need to be handled as much as possible by different people to get used to human company for when they eventually find their new homes.

Sounds easy doesn’t it? Well first you have to catch them!

This blog post isn’t called fast and furriness for nothing! Talk about fast!!

Eventually I caught Cherry the cute tiny tabby and she let me hold her and stroke her and give kisses, she relaxed for a while and was better when she saw Ava another foster cat who she has bonded with and her sister, black and white cutie Penny.

I only did this a few times for a couple of minutes so not to cause stress. Penny was much more feisty and had more cattitude but I managed to get a cuddle and some strokes.

They were both happy to approach me for games and treats so they are getting there but it takes a long time.

Penelope would ideally love them to go to a new home together, to a person or family that have the time and patience to really devote to them as they need lots of handling and playtime to get to really trust and bond with humans.

I wish them all the love and luck in the world and it was a delightful experience to meet them all. xx