5 Ways to Kill a Cat - Why You Need to Kitty Proof Your Home.
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For most cat owners, expecting to find dead animals on their front step is all part of cat ownership. However, for many this can be extremely upsetting and they could find that their cat is bringing back dead animals more frequently than is acceptable. Now while you do unfortunately have to expect this behavior, it is sometimes possible to limit the amount of animals that your cat does actually bring home.
Cats, and kittens make great pets. They are cute, fun to watch, and seem to know when you need a little extra nudge. But, opening your doors to a kitty, might be inviting it into a death trap. There is nothing worse then finding your cat dead, especially when your the cause. I have listed 5 ways that I personally know of that has cause the death of a kitty indoors. I know some of them might seem bizarre, or unlikely, but they have all happened.
Before you can successfully stop your cat from acting a certain way, you need to first understand why they act in that way in the first place. Now with killing things, it is in a cat’s instinct to hunt, chase and kill smaller animals. They cannot control it and it is not a behavior that can be controlled.
- Dryer. This actually happened to me. I took the clothes out of the washer, and tossed them into the dryer. Not really paying attention I shut the door, and turned it on. A half hour later, when I returned to get the clothes, I found my cat inside. She had jumped into the dryer as I tossed the clothes in for some reason, and I just didn’t see her.
- Mini Blinds. A neighbor brought home a new kitten, who was very playful. Almost every time you looked in the window you’d see the little guy batting at the curtains. Then one day the neighbor came home from work to find the kitty tangled in the mini blind cord dead. The kitty managed to get the cord wrapped around his neck, and body, then slipped off the window seal ledge.
- Recliner. My brother had a kitten who was just 7 weeks old, and loved hopping around the house. One night my niece set down in the recliner, and reclined it back, only to feel something caught. They flipped the chair over, thinking it was a the missing remote, only to find the kitten. The chair had broken his neck, and he passed away before they could even get him out of the chair.
- Christmas Tree. Several years ago a family friend had a cat who was older, but still playful. A few nights before Christmas the tree was glowing with lights, until it suddenly went dark. Thinking the cat unplugged the lights she crawled underneath to plug it back in, to find her cat lifeless. He had chewed though the cords.
- The Stove. An acquaintance, of mine was frying chicken on the stove, when she turned to answer the phone. Her kitty, who was sitting on the table watching her decided to make a leap for the pan. He ended up landing on the handle, knocking the pan, and him off the stove, and onto the floor. The kitty was seriously burned, and despite all the efforts, he died a few days later from infection, while under Vet’s care.
So in that sense, it is impossible for you to teach a cat not to hunt.
However, a cat will spend more time hunting if they have nothing better to do and so getting rid of their excess energy may help to control their hunting a little.
In order to get rid of any extra energy that your cat may have, you will have to spend more time with them than you usually do. Playing games with them and allowing them to chase things in a controlled environment can really help to cut the chances of them bringing home a dead animal. Overall you will unfortunately have to understand that hunting and killing is part of your cat’s personality.
However, to limit the amount of dead animals found on your doorstep, you can try and get rid of your cat’s excess energy… [read more]
Cats are curious by nature. Because of their curious nature, it is easy for cats to ingest poisons that can cause them to become very ill.
Without proper treatment, a cat could die from poisoning. Cat owners should be conscious of the types of materials around the home that can poison a cat. Household chemicals, plants, trees and shrubs can all cause a cat to become ill. When you think your cat has ingested a poisonous material, it is helpful to your vet if you can inform what has made the cat sick.
If your cat goes outdoors, sometimes it is impossible to know what the cat has taken in. Here are some typical plants and household chemicals that can make your cat ill. There are certain plants, trees and shrubs that can cause your cat to vomit, become dehydrated and have diarrhea. Sometimes when a cat eats a toxic plant, they can foam at the mouth or have some drooling followed by a craving to drink lots of water. Their mouth can become red and irritated. In rare cases, a cat can fall into a coma and die… [read more]
It was only after telling a few people what happened to my kitty and the dryer that I realize how many accidents happen with cats. These little guys are just like babies, they get into everything, and don’t know any better. If you have a cat, or thinking of getting one, be sure to kitty proof your home first.
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