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5 things that scare and stress your cat
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Five things that can put your cat under stress include:
Thunderstorms and firecrackers: Loud noises can scare cats and they
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intensity of the outside noise is less. Don’t force her to eat or try to
entertain her as she may not like it. Also, if you live in a thunderstorm
prone area, talk to your vet and inquire about anti-anxiety
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New pets, new furniture, or new people: Cats are easily stressed by
even slight changes in their environment. The addition of a new pet
or a new human visitor can be worrying for some cats. They might
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also stress your cat. This stress can trigger vomiting, diarrhoea,
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Puppies usually have poor digestive ability and low immunity. Look
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being fit. Look for treats that can provide added health benefits
such as supporting skin health and fitness among adult dogs.
Feeding you pet can vary as per the needs of your pet, you must look
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neutered house cat is 14-16 years, many felines are now living into
their teens and even their early 20s.
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decreases in organ function that increase the susceptibility to
disease. The first thing you need to realise is that it is not a disease.
The results of ageing are slowly progressive and often irreversible.
However, with close attention and proper care, it is possible to ‘slow
the clock’, extending your cat’s good quality of life for many years.
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Signs of ageing
The signs of ageing in cats are natural and can occur very slowly,
often without notice. Sudden or dramatic changes in your older cat’s
appearance or behaviour should not be considered normal. Check
with your veterinarian immediately if you see the signs.
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about the coat length and grooming needs of your chosen breed
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If you decide to get a mature dog, over six months old, do not go just
on appearance. Before you take him home, see how he/she responds
to your commands, accepts being touched.
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Where to get a dog from
Ask your friends with pets to recommend a vet. Visit the clinic to see
the facilities offered and discuss your dog’s vaccination, diet,
worming, and checkups.
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Female dogs go “on heat” twice a year and this demands extra
vigilance.
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Choose a puppy over eight weeks old. Lift the ear flaps to see if Love horoscope for the People who talk to their
the ear is pink inside, with neither an unpleasant odour nor any month of July pet dogs are smarter
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sign of crusty or waxy discharge. Such deposits or discharges
might indicate ear mites. Check that the ear flaps hang evenly.
Slight head and ear shaking is normal in dogs, especially after
waking up.
Hold the head still and check that the eyes are clear, bright, and
free from any discharge. Stains around the facial hair might
indicate discharge. Make sure there’s no sign of redness,
squinting, or inflammation. A puppy which tries to scratch his eyes
may have an infection.
To check the teeth and gums, gently part the lips. See that the
gums and tongue are pink (or mottled with black pigment) and
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most breeds (Boxer being an exception), the teeth should generally
meet perfectly in a scissor bite.
Check for oily or flaky skin and make sure there are no lumps or
abrasions. The hair should be firm and not come out when you
stroke it (healthy fur glistens and only comes out when moulting).
Run your hand against the grain of the coat to help you spot any
skin defects or parasites.
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The anal region under the tail should be clean and dry. There
should be no inflammation, or sign of diarrhoea, dried faecesor
other discharge from genitals. Dragging the rear along the floor, or
excess licking, can indicate an irritation caused by blocked anal
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If you’re a pet parent of senior cat, you need to be extra cautious.
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