Cats and Skin Cancer: What you Need to Know

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Have you noticed a crusty patch on your cat’s ear, or maybe their nose? It might look like the result of a scuffle, but instead of healing and going away, it stays and gets worse. It might even just stay the same for a while, then growth may suddenly accelerate until it becomes a big, noticeable, crusty lump of what looks like dried blood. Ewww!

This is cancer. Skin cancer, or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), to be exact, and it’s caused by exposure to the sun.

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Skin cancer can affect any cat, but is most commonly seen in white cats, ginger cats, or calico cats with lots of white on their ears. Basically any cat with light-colored skin, which is more vulnerable to UV light. Treatment involves either removal or radiotherapy, but prevention is best.

SCC can also appear on the eyelids or the nose, places that are much more difficult to treat, but this form of cancer doesn’t usually spread to the rest of the body. It develops slowly over months or years, so is more likely to affect older cats.

Sister Mimi, one of the cats we care for on Vis, had just such a crusty situation going on with her ears. She’s an outdoor cat in a colony we look after daily, but she’s not always around. Sometimes we go for weeks without seeing her, and she’s not always easy to catch either. 

In early September we noticed that some specks on her ears, the left ear in particular, seemed problematic. By the time we were able to catch her and get her to the vet’s for a pinnectomy (ear amputation), the crusty patch had grown quite large . Fortunately, the vet was able to remove all the cancer and said we caught it in the nick of time. Phew!

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Sister Mimi was lucky, but we’ve seen cases much worse than hers where the cat unfortunately had to be put to sleep. Be sure to have your cat examined by a vet as soon as possible if you notice any crusty patches on their ears, nose or eyelids. The sooner they get diagnosed and treated, the better their chances for recovery.

So what can you do to prevent this from happening? If you have a cat with light-colored skin, consider keeping them mostly or totally indoors. If they do go out, apply waterproof sunscreen (30 or higher) to their ears and nose every day, and avoid letting them out when the sun is at its most intense.

Would you like to help us help cats on the island of Vis, in Croatia? The best way to do that from afar is to buy our 2023 calendar by filling out the order form at streetcatsofvis.com.

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Pet Care in the Cost-of-Living Crisis

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Tips to keep your furry friend fit and healthy

The most recent PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report – the longest running annual survey of pet wellbeing in the UK – revealed 30% of owners worry how they’ll pay for vet bills if their furry family member fell ill or became injured.

With the report also detailing that 61% of cats and 39% of dogs are currently uninsured, thousands of owners could find themselves with an unexpected vet bill should the worst happen.

PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “The cost-of-living crisis is affecting all of us in one way or another, meaning we’re looking for ways to save money wherever we can – and this is no different for costs associated with our pets. Veterinary treatments can become costly, so one of the best ways to safeguard your furry friend and avoid unplanned vet bills is by keeping on top of their preventive healthcare. The following tactics could help you save in the long-term:

Stay up to date with vaccinations

“While cutting back on annual booster vaccinations or regular flea and worming treatments may seem like saving money in the short-term, it can cause issues down the line. Avoiding these measures can put your pet’s overall health at risk, meaning they may need intensive veterinary care, which can soon add up. Keeping vaccinations up to date provides your furry family member with antibodies to fight off serious but preventable conditions. Using regular flea treatment prevents your pet from developing uncomfortable skin problems, while buying products to treat all types of worms including lungworm, can be lifesaving.

The benefits of neutering

“Neutering your pet will not only prevent unwanted pregnancies, but it also reduces the likelihood of developing certain health issues too, including some types of cancer or life-threatening infection of the uterus which can affect unneutered females. Castrating male dogs helps reduce their risk of prostate disease and stops them from developing testicular cancer. Male cats and dogs are less likely to roam looking for females and male cats are less likely to get into fights if neutered, too.  Up to 80% of unspayed female rabbits will also develop uterine cancer by the time they’re five or older, so the procedure is highly beneficial for pets, big and small.

Watch weight gain

“It’s important to monitor your pet’s weight and take action if you believe they are gaining a few too many pounds – this will help avoid weight related health problems which may require costly lifelong medication. The best way to help your furry friend maintain a healthy weight is by incorporating daily exercise into their routine and ensuring they eat a complete, well-balanced, nutritious diet.

Don’t ignore insurance

“Having the correct insurance plan in place will be vital to avoid expensive bills, should the worst happen.

“There are several types of cover and the monthly cost will depend on a range of factors, including your pet’s breed and age. Cheaper policies are often ‘accident only’ and won’t cover anything illness related. Lifetime cover policies are usually more expensive, however, they do provide cover for any accidents or illnesses (they don’t cover vaccinations or other preventive treatments) as long as the policy is continued, without a break.

“It is a good idea to insure your pet as soon as you bring them home – don’t wait for them to get ill – as pre-existing conditions are not typically covered. If you insure them while they are young and healthy, many providers will continue to cover them as they get older. However, you may find changes to excesses for older pets, so – it’s important to read the policy, so you know what to budget for.

Explore additional resources

“There are lots of free resources available on PDSA’s website, which provide helpful advice and low-cost ways to care for furry family members.

“Personal circumstances can change at any time and if you do find yourself struggling to afford your pet’s veterinary care, see if you are eligible for free or low-cost support by using the eligibility checker on the PDSA website.”

PDSA relies on donations to deliver vital treatment to hundreds of thousands of pets across its 48 Pet Hospitals in the UK. To keep families together this winter, the charity is urgently calling on the public’s support more than ever to prevent vulnerable people having to make a truly heart-breaking decision. To find out more about PDSA’s vital work during the cost-of-living crisis, or to donate, visit www.pdsa.org.uk/costoflovingcrisis

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Pet Care in the Cost-of-Living Crisis

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Tips to keep your furry friend fit and healthy

The most recent PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report – the longest running annual survey of pet wellbeing in the UK – revealed 30% of owners worry how they’ll pay for vet bills if their furry family member fell ill or became injured.

With the report also detailing that 61% of cats and 39% of dogs are currently uninsured, thousands of owners could find themselves with an unexpected vet bill should the worst happen.

PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “The cost-of-living crisis is affecting all of us in one way or another, meaning we’re looking for ways to save money wherever we can – and this is no different for costs associated with our pets. Veterinary treatments can become costly, so one of the best ways to safeguard your furry friend and avoid unplanned vet bills is by keeping on top of their preventive healthcare. The following tactics could help you save in the long-term:

Stay up to date with vaccinations

“While cutting back on annual booster vaccinations or regular flea and worming treatments may seem like saving money in the short-term, it can cause issues down the line. Avoiding these measures can put your pet’s overall health at risk, meaning they may need intensive veterinary care, which can soon add up. Keeping vaccinations up to date provides your furry family member with antibodies to fight off serious but preventable conditions. Using regular flea treatment prevents your pet from developing uncomfortable skin problems, while buying products to treat all types of worms including lungworm, can be lifesaving.

The benefits of neutering

“Neutering your pet will not only prevent unwanted pregnancies, but it also reduces the likelihood of developing certain health issues too, including some types of cancer or life-threatening infection of the uterus which can affect unneutered females. Castrating male dogs helps reduce their risk of prostate disease and stops them from developing testicular cancer. Male cats and dogs are less likely to roam looking for females and male cats are less likely to get into fights if neutered, too.  Up to 80% of unspayed female rabbits will also develop uterine cancer by the time they’re five or older, so the procedure is highly beneficial for pets, big and small.

Watch weight gain

“It’s important to monitor your pet’s weight and take action if you believe they are gaining a few too many pounds – this will help avoid weight related health problems which may require costly lifelong medication. The best way to help your furry friend maintain a healthy weight is by incorporating daily exercise into their routine and ensuring they eat a complete, well-balanced, nutritious diet.

Don’t ignore insurance

“Having the correct insurance plan in place will be vital to avoid expensive bills, should the worst happen.

“There are several types of cover and the monthly cost will depend on a range of factors, including your pet’s breed and age. Cheaper policies are often ‘accident only’ and won’t cover anything illness related. Lifetime cover policies are usually more expensive, however, they do provide cover for any accidents or illnesses (they don’t cover vaccinations or other preventive treatments) as long as the policy is continued, without a break.

“It is a good idea to insure your pet as soon as you bring them home – don’t wait for them to get ill – as pre-existing conditions are not typically covered. If you insure them while they are young and healthy, many providers will continue to cover them as they get older. However, you may find changes to excesses for older pets, so – it’s important to read the policy, so you know what to budget for.

Explore additional resources

“There are lots of free resources available on PDSA’s website, which provide helpful advice and low-cost ways to care for furry family members.

“Personal circumstances can change at any time and if you do find yourself struggling to afford your pet’s veterinary care, see if you are eligible for free or low-cost support by using the eligibility checker on the PDSA website.”

PDSA relies on donations to deliver vital treatment to hundreds of thousands of pets across its 48 Pet Hospitals in the UK. To keep families together this winter, the charity is urgently calling on the public’s support more than ever to prevent vulnerable people having to make a truly heart-breaking decision. To find out more about PDSA’s vital work during the cost-of-living crisis, or to donate, visit www.pdsa.org.uk/costoflovingcrisis

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Two Adventurous Kotor Kitties*: The Waffles

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Meet Eggo and Leggo, affectionately known as The Waffles!

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They were named after an American breakfast food and the marketing campaign it was famous for: Eggo frozen waffles. You see the likeness, right?

They are sweet, funny, and adaptable Kotor Kitties*, from Montenegro. We are extraordinarily lucky that a series of mishaps and misadventures brought them to our family in Seattle this summer!

They immediately charmed our grumpy resident cats, Bugsy Malone, and Killer Ted, then slowly worked their way into the heart of my husband, Mike, who stubbornly resisted as long as possible.

We have only a vague idea of their early lives. Kotor Kitties volunteers Caren and Kenric found Leggo a few blocks from Stari Grad (Old Town) Kotor, with a badly damaged eye. They were on the way to the vet with a gnarly Tom Cat in a carrier, so they popped the little kitten in with him for the remainder of the walk. Fortunately Grey Boy was charmed by her!

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Kotor Kitties’ partner vet, Dr. Relja Cetkovic, determined the eye needed to be removed. We assume it was destroyed by the herpes virus that runs rampant in kittens in the area. She was spayed at the same time her eye was removed and given an “ear tip” to prove she was a truly a sterilized “Kotor Kitty.”

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Little Eggo turned up outside Caren and Kenric’s apartment in Stari Grad around the same time. She too was spayed and given a tiny ear tip. The two settled in for recovery together, like long lost sisters. But before long panleukopenia struck them.

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With loving care from Caren and Kenric, both kittens survived the often-fatal disease.

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As Caren and Kenric prepared to leave Montenegro, their hearts were breaking at the thought of leaving the kittens they loved so dearly. Fortunately, an American expat stepped forward to adopt the pair. Instead of returning to lives outdoors, they went to what was supposed to be the love and safety of a “forever home.”

Forever lasted less than two months: instead of permanence, one morning the kittens were discovered back in Stari Grad. They were immediately recognized and taken into care by Danijela, a local shopkeeper and Kotor’s chief cat caretaker, who feeds and cares for all the kitties there.

It seems the American expat abandoned Montenegro and the Waffles, without notice.

Again the search was on for an adopter: at this point the girls had been “inside kitties” too long to be placed outside.

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Eggo and Leggo are still hoping for a loving home – is there anyone who would like to offer them a forever home, together or separately ♡ Kitties are neutered AND vaccinated. Contact inbox Kotor kitties

I adored these munchkins and had followed their story from Caren’s first photos. If they didn’t find a home in Montenegro, I was determined to bring them back to Seattle on my next trip, to either find a home or join our family. I gave my husband fair notice, which he didn’t take seriously… until we arrived together at SeaTac airport a few months later. SURPRISE! The Waffles are here!

I enjoyed their madcap antics sharing my bedroom in a flat in Montenegro: Eggo learned to work the doorknob; both played hockey with walnuts all night, and always managed to hide a few nuts from me when I searched to remove them; Leggo loved to flip their water dish over–just for the fun of it.

But nothing truly bonded us like our 4-day trip from Montenegro through Belgrade and Paris to Seattle. Everything airline-related went wrong on that trip, but the Waffles remained unfazed. They were the best travel companions anyone could ask for!

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Once home, I made a few half-hearted attempts to find friends to adopt the girls. Each day my husband Mike would ask anxiously if anyone had adopted them. Some days with anger, some with hope, others with resignation. Gradually the questions slowed.

Their mischievous antics continued: grapes, tomatoes, lemons and garlic all made good substitutes for walnuts in their hockey games; hard boiled eggs didn’t work, but after the fun of playing with eggshells and egg whites was over, they enjoyed devouring every tiny bit of the yolks; the ceramic water fountain was too heavy to turn all the way over, but it made a fun thunking sound as Leggo tried and tried to tip it!

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In September Mike made his first trip to Montenegro, to see for himself the country and people I love and the animals I devote so much time to helping. I even convinced him to look at houses with me! At one point, seeing he didn’t share my enthusiasm for moving to Montenegro, I pointed out that if I had a home in Montenegro, the Waffles could live there instead of Seattle. After a short silence Mike spoke up: “They’re not going anywhere. They live in Seattle now.”

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Yes, indeed they do!

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* Kotor Kitties is the first High Quality, High Volume Spay-Neuter (HQHVSN) and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program in Montenegro. Our all-volunteer program is dedicated to preventing suffering, decreasing the population of unwanted cats, and improving the health of Montenegro’s cats in the most humane and cost-effective way possible: through targeted spaying and neutering.

We’ve spayed or neutered more than 7,400 Montenegrin cats now, each of them representing generations of suffering that has been prevented and lives saved.

To learn more about our program, please follow us on Facebook or Instagram, and visit our website: https://www.kotorkitties.org.

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CAT-HAIR HATS FOR CATS

Wish you had a real-life cat in a hat? Finally, there’s a headwear solution for fashion-forward felines—and a practical use for all that pesky cat hair. Introducing a delightful new book called Cat-Hair Hats for Cats that features dozens of photos!

Cat lovers, rejoice! If you’ve ever wondered what to do with the seemingly endless supply of shed hair that accumulates on your furniture, clothes, even your physical person, Cat-Hair Hats for Cats is here to teach you how to turn excess fur into an expression of your cat’s many moods.

Is your cat a diva? Maybe it’s time to make her a crown! Or perhaps he’s a bit of a prankster—put on a joker hat! There’s one for every occasion, from birthdays to graduation. And don’t miss the Viking helmet, Unicorn cap (below), or even Wisconsin’s famous cheesehead.

Cat-Hair Hats for Cats contains step-by-step instructions for constructing twenty-five stylish hats, along with advice on grooming and photographing your cats. And with tips from the authors, you’ll be designing your own custom cat-hair creations in no time.

Shedding is a headache for most cat owners. But once you learn how to make hats with cat hair, all that extra hair will become near and dear to you—and your cat can become as fashionable as your imagination allows. This book will show you how to make twenty-five cat-hair hats along with some basic techniques to create your own custom designs.

Your cat will be the belle of the furball as they transform into a spooky witch, a magical unicorn, a snuggly snail, or even Sherlock Holmes (below)!

We’re excited to announce that five lucky Purrington Post readers will each WIN their own copy of Cat-Hair Hats for Cats.

* Contest Details

This contest ends on January 23rd, 2023 and is available to U.S. residents only. To enter you simply need to submit a comment in our “Leave a Reply” section at the bottom of this page saying:

My cat(s) names are [enter your cats names] and the type of hat that would most fit their personality is [enter your answer]

The 5 winners will be chosen from all the correctly submitted entries by our team and contacted by email on or around January 27th, 2023. Have fun with your entry. Be creative and good luck!

About the Authors
Umatan and Rojiman are a cat-loving couple from Japan who make hats for their cats. Umatan came up with the idea of making hats out of cat hair when she saw a pile of brushed fur from one of her cats that resembled a hat. Now, she designs the headgear and her husband, Rojiman, photographs.

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Cat Behaviours Explained – Infographic

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Hi everyone,

Today we have a special infographic on Cat Behaviours for you. This one has been kindly provided to us by Sainsbury’s Bank.

Ever wondered what your cat’s body language and other behaviors mean? Look no further it is all here in a fun and informative way! 😀

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SUREFEED MICROCHIP PET FEEDER from Sure Petcare -A Different Sort of Review

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The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder saved my cat’s life.

Jaimz, a little gray kitty boy, had been abandoned by his people and left on the street to fend for himself. The doctors at the Oregon Humane Society estimated he must have been on his own for up to a year before a kind soul brought him in. Malnourished and flea-bitten, with hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease, he was in bad shape. The docs did what they could and then sent Jaimz into foster care. That’s when he came to me.

I cared for Jaimz for several weeks, regulating his thyroid meds and plying him with whatever foods he would eat. He went for regular exams during that time, and it seemed like he was getting better. But after one of the exams, I got a call from the doctor. Jaimz was losing weight. The vet called it “failure to thrive” and even recommended euthanasia.

I was shocked! I didn’t see it. In all other ways, Jaimz seemed to be improving. He was happy, active, and curious. He didn’t display any of the lethargy and depression that went along with that dire diagnosis.

I’d noticed that Jaimz only ate sparingly during his twice daily feedings, no matter what food I tired. Then our other cat Tyler would swoop in and scarf the remainder. If Jaimz did manage to eat more than a bit, he would vomit. I realized he needed to eat slowly and have access to food on his schedule instead of mine. The microchip pet feeder was the answer. When I started him eating from the feeder where he was able to “graze” whenever he chose, he began to gain weight.

Jaimz isn’t the first cat in our family who’s benefitted from the microchip feeder. We originally got the feeder for our cat Little who was a dainty eater and couldn’t compete with the other three of our feline family. We’ve also used it for foster cats on a special diet, as well as the cat that likes to get up at four in the morning and yowl until he gets his breakfast—you know the one.

For us, the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder was an investment in cat care that’s paid off over and over. We’ve had ours now for several years and it works just like new. A year and a half later, Jaimz is holding his own and doing well. (Yes, I ended up adopting Jaimz myself!) Thank you, Sure Petcare!

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Animal Rescues in 2022 Break PETA Records

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From bears to beagles and from cats to chimpanzees, 2022 was the biggest year yet in animal rescues for PETA entities around the world—and a new video shows some of the dramatic transformations of animals whose lives have changed for the better, including the playful pup Mabel (one of 4,000 beagles saved from a now-shuttered laboratory supplier) enjoying her first Christmas with a family and Sallie the bear enjoying baths at a spacious sanctuary following PETA’s largest-ever roadside zoo rescue, of 72 animals.
It isn’t every day that PETA Germany’s rescuers see military tanks roaming the streets, but that’s exactly what they encountered as they worked to get cats, dogs, and other animals out of harm’s way in Ukraine. Freedom from neglect came for Tonka, the chimpanzee who appeared alongside Alan Cumming in the film Buddy—he was imprisoned in a basement cage but now gets to enjoy feeling the sun on his back and the grass beneath his feet. Capping off 2022’s rescues, nine dogs who had previously languished in cages at Texas A&M University will be safe and warm in new homes by the end of the year.
PETA’s fieldworkers have saved hundreds of other animals, including Duke and Sandy, two of the Bertie 5 dogs who were kept chained up outside 24/7. They’re getting to spend the holidays indoors, warm and showered with treats, just like Ruthie and Rosie (seen at the start of the video), two of 39 dogs seized by authorities and placed for adoption after PETA’s investigation into a seedy breeding operation.
“This year meant new beginnings for thousands of animals and many legal wins for PETA, and all that was only possible because of the care, patience, and hard work put in,” says PETA Senior Vice President of Cruelty Investigations Daphna Nachminovitch. “Everyone should make a resolution to help animals in 2023, whether that means adopting instead of buying from breeders or pet stores, never going to roadside zoos, or calling PETA to report cruelty.”

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The Little Things That Bring Your Cat Joy

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Some cats are quite expressive, making it easy to know when they are ecstatic or grumpy or anywhere in between. Other cats have completely mastered the art of the poker face.

But even if you have one of those stoic, I’ll-never-let-on-that-I’m-happy cats, there are a few things that are sure to brighten his or her day. It may not involve cuddling and affection, but if you want to know the fast-track to a happy cat, just follow these tips!

Basking in the Sunshine

Cats are known for napping, and 9 times out of 10 they’ll choose a very warm and cozy place to get their beauty sleep. And if it’s in a patch of sun, all the better! The sun not only feels heavenly on their fur, but also helps them maintain their body temperature without using up too much energy to do so. Unlike people, cats can get all the vitamin D they need from their diets, so sitting in the sunshine isn’t a strict health necessity; it just feels good!

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Critter Watching

Cats love to stalk their prey, and for an indoor cat, this can be a little tricky. Try to set up cat-friendly perches, chairs or shelves in front of as many windows as possible to help your cat get a good look outside at the squirrels, chipmunks and birds that frolic outside. If your cat makes a chattering noise with her teeth, you’ll know she’s really getting into it! Try playing with her with a feather toy to help her expend some of that pent up energy.

My cats actually love watching for the skinks that sunbathe on the brick windowsills. These small lizards will also crawl on the window screens, making perfect targets for pouncing. If you don’t have a lot of wildlife where you live, try setting out a bird feeder. You’ll be surprised to see all the critters that come out of hiding when there’s free food! Your cat will love the show.

Having Some Companionship

Cats have a reputation for being loners, but that doesn’t mean they like being isolated. They enjoy companionship just as much as we do; otherwise, they’d make distinctly lousy pets!

You don’t necessarily have to have a second cat in your home, although it’s not a bad idea to try. Dogs and cats can get along well in the right circumstances too. Even your own presence is better than nothing, so try to make each room as inviting as possible with beds, perches and food dishes.

It’s tempting for some cat owners to set up automatic feeders and waterers, plus a couple extra litter boxes, and to leave their cats home alone while they go on a short vacation. But to keep your cat’s health and happiness in mind, find a personal pet minder before you make your vacation plans. That way, your cat will always have the luxury of companionship and will be less prone to anxiety from being left alone or boarded in a cattery.

Getting a Bird’s-eye View

Cats are incredibly observant, and they like to have a safe place from which to watch the world. Give your cat the opportunity to have a bird’s-eye view of your home by setting up tall cat trees, installing shelves in a step-wise pattern on the wall, or clearing away space on top of your kitchen cabinets or fridge.

Your cat will appreciate the ability choose new vantage points to explore and to nap in. Being up high also lends a feeling of security, since your cat’s instincts tell him it’s more difficult to be ambushed from up high. (But it’s also easier for your cat to do the ambushing from up above, so don’t be too surprised if you suddenly get pounced on by a playful kitty!)

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Feeling the Breeze

With warmer weather comes the desire to throw open the windows and freshen the house with a soft breeze. Many cats will come running at the sound of a window being opened; it offers them an entirely new way to observe the outside world through their sense of smell.

Take safety precautions when you open a window for your cat to get better acquainted with the outdoors, however. If the screen is not securely attached, your cat could push it out and fall out of the window. Even if the fall is not very high, cats can become disoriented and lost. Although cats like to be up high, they don’t have a fantastic perception of height and its dangers, which means that letting your cat out onto a balcony, for example, may not be very wise. Your cat could try to leap to the ground from too great of a height and get hurt.

Nevertheless, connecting with the outdoors is important for the health and happiness of an indoor cat, so be sure to give your cat plenty of safe opportunities to feel the breeze when the weather gets nice.

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What are some of life’s simple pleasures that bring your cat joy? Let us know in the comments below!

Thanks,

Marc

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ISFM Invites Veterinary Professionals to ‘Rock Out’ at Dublin Congress

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ISFM invites veterinary professionals to ‘rock out’ at Dublin Congress

The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) is bringing its world-renowned Congress series to the city of living culture in 2023. Themed ‘Between a Urolith and a Hard Place: Acute upper urinary tract disease and beyond…’, the 2023 ISFM Congress Dublin will provide veterinary professionals with ‘access all areas’ on these increasingly common, but often complicated, feline cases.

Taking place from 29th June to 2nd July 2023, the Dublin Congress features an all-star line-up of international veterinary experts, including Søren Boysen (Emergency & Critical Care), Serge Chalhoub (Internal Medicine), Laura Owen (Soft Tissue Surgery) and special guest Allyson Berent (Non-Invasive Surgery). From internal medicine and imaging to surgery and beyond, veterinary professionals will have access to an extensive scientific programme designed to support a multi-modal and cat friendly approach to caring for their feline patients with acute upper urinary tract disease and other emergencies.

Dr Sam Taylor, ISFM Veterinary Specialist Lead said:

‘We seem to be seeing more and more feline urinary cases, urolithiasis and acute kidney injury – and of course the familiar blocked cats! In Dublin, I can’t wait to hear how to approach these cases as well as look more in-depth at ECC and discuss cat friendly critical care amongst many other topics from all angles – surgery, medicine, behaviour, imaging and more!’ 

Featuring engaging learning content, including a mixture of traditional lectures, joint lectures, interactive panel discussions and in-depth masterclasses, delegates will also have the option of tailoring their ISFM Congress experience for the first time – with two unique feline streams. One exploring the latest in cutting-edge science, and the other focused on tips and tricks to take home into practice. There will also be opportunities to ‘ask the expert’ in an open and supportive learning environment, and of course, the chance to socialise and network with like-minded colleagues in vibrant historic Dublin.

Open to veterinarians and veterinary nurses of all experience levels, the 2023 ISFM Feline Congress Dublin will ensure that, regardless of experience, delegates leave with up-to-date knowledge, practical tips and tricks, plus newfound confidence when caring for their next feline patient.

To find out more and register, visit: https://icatcare.org/congress-2023-dublin/

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