tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414102138913937902024-03-16T14:52:41.961-04:00Stripes Spots and PurrsWe are dedicated to the love and care of cats! We write about everything cat related including raising kittens, feline healthcare, cat food, treats, toys, cat costumes and even rescue cats. Your one stop shop for cat care from spoiled indoor cat to management of outdoor feral colonies.LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-5376771860198616372024-03-15T10:21:00.011-04:002024-03-16T12:27:57.509-04:00How to Reduce Cat Hair in the House<p>Pet hair. It's the bane of every cat owners existence! One of the downfalls of cat ownership is the cat hair you will find absolutely everywhere. It gets on everything, frequently sticks and can be quite annoying...and embarrassing if you show up somewhere covered in it! So what do you do about all that cat hair? Well, start at the source then work from there! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4rbuFYPJj-aOARXvQpHRPpgUhCb4V9kikv9JHK-KFyWid_qpzE7tPKbfqd_yp45_LDyCgt_QOV-eu3Fppo65NLp5AvPMCDH8OUIAbgj0-BHIzrCYxHaUGj2Gf6UVbl85j1E_ww5BbkzmhNMl5ce6T7ykhFFkJp6Kpga7_JtGHcbkLwMUweE7c8h9DnM/s2204/Reduce%20cat%20fur%20loss%20through%20shedding.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grooming to remove too much cat hair." border="0" data-original-height="2204" data-original-width="1470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4rbuFYPJj-aOARXvQpHRPpgUhCb4V9kikv9JHK-KFyWid_qpzE7tPKbfqd_yp45_LDyCgt_QOV-eu3Fppo65NLp5AvPMCDH8OUIAbgj0-BHIzrCYxHaUGj2Gf6UVbl85j1E_ww5BbkzmhNMl5ce6T7ykhFFkJp6Kpga7_JtGHcbkLwMUweE7c8h9DnM/w266-h400/Reduce%20cat%20fur%20loss%20through%20shedding.png" title="How to reduce cat hair loss and keep it from driving you crazy!" width="266"></a></div><p>Cats lose a certain amount of fur everyday. Sometimes cats will shed more than other times. This is completely normal for a cat though it will vary based on things like the cat's age, health and the season of the year. <span></span></p><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2024/03/how-to-reduce-cat-hair.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-75922787947092385832023-01-12T23:53:00.000-05:002023-01-12T23:53:40.500-05:00Most Common Cat Illnesses<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've been wanting to write this post about common illnesses cat get but decided it has to start with a disclaimer...so, here it is: Most cats will not get sick at all! I don't want you to look at this list and freak out thinking your cat is going to catch all of these and constantly be at the vets office! He wont.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgHCPfca3wqKawiQE4TzPQb5re9krDieSZafpazEmW6QPXJmmT4pAJM9K7znN22LKAyVcRieUse5WHeF3Z3x3t1Eh4OOxF_IBCq1-mxFsvQ0Ngm6Y2ujNuwUStJt5ZicPgGKIA5w_nCL57fcBF21SDTDtCGHs2MPI6wXA22i-tBe7-NCmJARKsQd9/s2204/Most%20common%20illnesses%20in%20cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="cat in vets arms being examined for common illnesses" border="0" data-original-height="2204" data-original-width="1470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgHCPfca3wqKawiQE4TzPQb5re9krDieSZafpazEmW6QPXJmmT4pAJM9K7znN22LKAyVcRieUse5WHeF3Z3x3t1Eh4OOxF_IBCq1-mxFsvQ0Ngm6Y2ujNuwUStJt5ZicPgGKIA5w_nCL57fcBF21SDTDtCGHs2MPI6wXA22i-tBe7-NCmJARKsQd9/w266-h400/Most%20common%20illnesses%20in%20cats.jpg" title="The 6 most common cat illnesses. How to spot the symptoms and what to do about it." width="266"></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The majority of time you own a cat it will be perfectly healthy. Things do go wrong though, and we all want to get our cats back to health as soon as possible! Knowing the signs of the most common illnesses and ailments in cats is important to be able to spot the problems quickly!</span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2023/01/most-common-cat-illnesses.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-35784937269385971592022-08-31T23:56:00.111-04:002022-09-04T22:37:52.474-04:00Do I really need a cat carrier?<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">When you have a cat you end up with lots of extra equipment. From cat beds and toys to scratching posts and even towers, there seems to be no end to the stuff they make for cats! Most of it though, you don't really need. You can get buy with one cat bed, a litter box, some bowls, a scratching post, a few toys and a cat carrier. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZkynSuj3L46b0PXhmgk9hWzoQ7tx8L2F7d2pwuvIdfhEmbeE8dwEEUdFh5qteQG_6ONX2dzisRC6TwIJ3JQe7xrtJAM7P0olm-DtVPtfdVDamM38-RFinzmPEHQEelNTJCSf8EFSA09EexkSXDXFHM4HsUdYhqzube0PIh-TBPR5giJv9mCdApTf/s2204/Does%20your%20cat%20need%20a%20carrier.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cat in carrier, safe and happy" border="0" data-original-height="2204" data-original-width="1470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZkynSuj3L46b0PXhmgk9hWzoQ7tx8L2F7d2pwuvIdfhEmbeE8dwEEUdFh5qteQG_6ONX2dzisRC6TwIJ3JQe7xrtJAM7P0olm-DtVPtfdVDamM38-RFinzmPEHQEelNTJCSf8EFSA09EexkSXDXFHM4HsUdYhqzube0PIh-TBPR5giJv9mCdApTf/w266-h400/Does%20your%20cat%20need%20a%20carrier.jpg" title="Does my cat really need a carrier? Yes, you should buy one for your cat to insure her safety when traveling to the vet and back home." width="266"></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">When choosing what to buy it might be tempting to skip the cat carrier. After all you probably only need it once a year when you go to the vet and many cats wear collars that can be used with a leash. If your cat is good on a leash then you're probably leaning towards no carrier. </span></p><span></span><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2020/02/does-my-kitty-need-pet-carrier.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-83861929455279378992022-07-26T13:30:00.030-04:002022-09-01T00:11:31.800-04:00Pink slime in cats water bowl<p><span style="font-size: large;">How often do you clean your cats water bowl or drinking fountain? If you're anything like me you try to do it fairly often, but sometimes it doesn't get done as often as it should. I mean really, am I supposed to clean it every day and refill it? </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOtS247YW7RFnjLjFEdgLrDczXS_2icI4nQUC8WqeBKyxtp3AUpFW87jCS9fK21U3EUQ3-eCHe1WH8x3vrhjqtGBUWHYzB-j_6gLmX0jcGEenR5z99qhlP7f3uItTx-AQEbedgUIIeaiZoXfw2WaxdTE9kjG3aYWsHaRxYpP3vL3mkI6gXWCXXkszF/s2204/you%20need%20to%20clean%20cats%20water%20bowl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="cat drinking from freshly cleaned water fountain" border="0" data-original-height="2204" data-original-width="1470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOtS247YW7RFnjLjFEdgLrDczXS_2icI4nQUC8WqeBKyxtp3AUpFW87jCS9fK21U3EUQ3-eCHe1WH8x3vrhjqtGBUWHYzB-j_6gLmX0jcGEenR5z99qhlP7f3uItTx-AQEbedgUIIeaiZoXfw2WaxdTE9kjG3aYWsHaRxYpP3vL3mkI6gXWCXXkszF/w266-h400/you%20need%20to%20clean%20cats%20water%20bowl.jpg" title="You need to clean the slimy film out of your cats bowls more often! Here's why." width="266"></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For years I would just add water to the bowl when it started to get empty. If it started to get funky or have floaters in it then I'd wash out the whole thing. But that wasn't very often until I learned about pink slime and the bacteria it contains.<span></span></span></p><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2022/07/pink-slime-in-cats-water-bowl.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-38306544411503094312022-01-31T22:57:00.000-05:002022-01-31T22:57:59.126-05:00How to make a feral cat shelter<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winter is a dangerous time for feral cats. Cold, wet snow and the freezing temperatures that accompany it can be deadly for a cat that lives outside. Unfortunately many feral cats are past the point of being able to be rescued and socialized but that doesn't mean they need to suffer during winter. Many rescuers and feral colony caretakers make and place shelters to help the cats through winter.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidS8JLWuP6ptK-qCeRoTWurtdGLQ2ItM2uVATF8Xa_RVyh2gTHnEkatMG5WO0ZhIb5FNeYNKAwSkKAWeVrh8kuszyGdVcO7O2jzmnEdswg9d0ibUd4Nmg_BG6xAIp4T17Xj5rH-p5ilS9npvQgPhn4qAmEEO7K9NvFmCzN10O515-662Hh--a2QR9B=s2204" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Little grey cat looking out from a winter cat shelter" border="0" data-original-height="2204" data-original-width="1470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidS8JLWuP6ptK-qCeRoTWurtdGLQ2ItM2uVATF8Xa_RVyh2gTHnEkatMG5WO0ZhIb5FNeYNKAwSkKAWeVrh8kuszyGdVcO7O2jzmnEdswg9d0ibUd4Nmg_BG6xAIp4T17Xj5rH-p5ilS9npvQgPhn4qAmEEO7K9NvFmCzN10O515-662Hh--a2QR9B=w266-h400" title="How to build feral cat shelters for a feral colony in winter. Instructions and step by step pictures." width="266"></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">An insulated, dry place to sleep can really make all the difference. A shelter will provide a dry, comfortable place for the cat to get out of the elements. Since many feral cats live in colonies, they will often use the shelters together and the combination of body heat and protection from the elements keeps them much warmer than if they were sleeping on the ground.<span></span></span></p><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2021/12/how-to-build-cat-shelter.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-85227081682021478292021-12-22T23:33:00.039-05:002021-12-31T21:07:05.170-05:00Bad breath in cats<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recently I've noticed that my cats breath stinks! I mean, it's not just normal cat breath, it's really horrible. Granted, cat's can't brush their teeth and they like foods like fish, so their breath is bound to get funky. This was worse than expected though. Upon looking at Trixie's teeth and mouth closely, I noticed some yellow and greyish buildup on the teeth.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxJ8i0AIfi-hVTo5GppcguFwQzcFJYkbtKCBF_D8NxY1kseufV52qKfwTM25Wjg1VOMM5XDS9s-0dVl6xk4oXC8QikZt4glB52OltdnLaaLENXlx-eDiPBlw5p3OI6apDajJ3ykF05R_bZc7lPUAo5ZA_KJD_h3F7SSGUf18PeE_3RH0SyKOTl519q=s2204" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cat with mouth open showing teeth that need cleaning." border="0" data-original-height="2204" data-original-width="1470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxJ8i0AIfi-hVTo5GppcguFwQzcFJYkbtKCBF_D8NxY1kseufV52qKfwTM25Wjg1VOMM5XDS9s-0dVl6xk4oXC8QikZt4glB52OltdnLaaLENXlx-eDiPBlw5p3OI6apDajJ3ykF05R_bZc7lPUAo5ZA_KJD_h3F7SSGUf18PeE_3RH0SyKOTl519q=w266-h400" title="Bad breath in cats. What it means when your cats breath smells horrible and how to fix it. Dental care for cats." width="266"></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We had a veterinarian visit coming up soon and my worst fear was confirmed. She needed a dental treatment! Unfortunately when cats need their teeth worked on they must be put to sleep...it's basically surgery without an incision but with all the expense. Not what I wanted to hear!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's not like I expected her teeth to be sparkling clean! Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath can be downright awful but that's par for the course. Or is it? Upon realizing we had a problem I got started looking for a solution and found so many ways I could care for her teeth better!<span></span></span></p><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2019/09/bad-breath-in-cats.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-48837906665312724122021-10-13T08:49:00.083-04:002024-03-16T12:26:54.690-04:00Where should a cat sleep?<span style="font-size: large;">When you get your first kitten you probably have a pretty good idea of where you'd like him to sleep. Unfortunately kittens aren't like human babies. You can't lay them in bed at night an expect them to stay there till morning. Cats are nocturnal so they'll spend a good part of the night being active. You don't want to give up on the idea of a kitty bed completely though!</span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhd-5bWhdcAcHE5MY8rn2xS5e6lvE4rK9dQ1Bz-1tXFnO2DxYDW3NuIdlfyVjV6BynO6RCuzPEUg-InTw5dEEmJ3G7jElU0VRq3SNJusBxkQ0TEgwIylh2OFHEff7vjZey5EGiVJ6FyvdPIwhI_fUaK4mZB0W3s8tVubSqAaWU5l2FcFrC0MpTjPX6V=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Orange and white cat sleeping on his back in his owners bed" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhd-5bWhdcAcHE5MY8rn2xS5e6lvE4rK9dQ1Bz-1tXFnO2DxYDW3NuIdlfyVjV6BynO6RCuzPEUg-InTw5dEEmJ3G7jElU0VRq3SNJusBxkQ0TEgwIylh2OFHEff7vjZey5EGiVJ6FyvdPIwhI_fUaK4mZB0W3s8tVubSqAaWU5l2FcFrC0MpTjPX6V=w266-h400" title="Where should my cat sleep? Does she need her own cat bed? How to get a cat to sleep in your bed at night." width="266"></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">In fact, you may end up with several kitty sleeping spots. Some will be cat beds that you bought or made up for them, and some sleeping spots the cat just decides they like! Unfortunately it's kind of difficult to predict just where the cat will like to sleep. You can certainly try though!<span></span></span></p><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2020/02/where-should-kitty-sleep.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-52991120315998652752021-07-15T23:21:00.009-04:002021-07-16T12:05:54.213-04:00Best cat litter for picky cats<p><span style="font-size: large;">I've always used regular store-bought cat litter. When I got Trixie, my Bengal cat, all that changed. I was told by the breeder to only use natural cat litter pellets. That started us on a several year journey to find a cat litter that absolutely any cat will love to use. Even a picky Bengal!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-lakHZLoBCnzvNSi3v_LM8Es_foyAFUGW8oKaWTRuQ1v4jffcvYl9vFgMPuS5SDj2Tu50N5gI2QweGo6kcXgOK42PvVXQVt7nv2vyrrOWgq0E1Yz-bC-3DKg0pqzYcfbKRaYoXMMTak/s1653/Best+cat+litter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bengal cat using litter box" border="0" data-original-height="1653" data-original-width="1102" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-lakHZLoBCnzvNSi3v_LM8Es_foyAFUGW8oKaWTRuQ1v4jffcvYl9vFgMPuS5SDj2Tu50N5gI2QweGo6kcXgOK42PvVXQVt7nv2vyrrOWgq0E1Yz-bC-3DKg0pqzYcfbKRaYoXMMTak/w266-h400/Best+cat+litter.jpg" title="Best cat litter for picky cats, even Bengals! Get the litter that attracts cats to the litter box and stop pee accidents!" width="266"></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When I heard that original advice from the breeder I thought it was ridiculous. I had been in cat rescue for a dozen years at this point and had raised probably hundreds of kittens and adult cats and they had all done perfectly fine on Tidy Cat, Arm & Hammer or pretty much anything that was at the store or donated to us.<span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Well, sometimes a cat would refuse to use the litter box if it got too dirty for their liking, but I tried to keep that from happening. Of course picky cats can happen in any breed. I mean they are cats, they're pretty much known for being ornery!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've never had a cat refuse to use a clean litter box so I assumed that all litter was pretty much the same to all cats. I thought the only difference was how I felt about it and if I preferred clumping or scented etc.</span></p><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2021/07/best-cat-litter-for-picky-cats.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-19604079186268003902020-11-30T13:27:00.010-05:002024-03-16T12:19:19.666-04:00Gifts your cats want for Christmas<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Updated for the 2023 Holiday season!</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It seems like every year I get gifts for Christmas that are really for my cats. I don't mean cute cat themed shirts or figurines, those are for me. More like cat toys and treats. Yup, people give me cat toys for Christmas! Does this happen to you too? So this year I decided to write a gift guide for the cats themselves! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Many of these things were given to me for a gift, so they have been cat tested and approved. </span></p>
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<a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2020/11/Christmas-gifts-for-cats.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-13864957306143171582020-08-26T21:38:00.004-04:002020-08-26T21:40:17.699-04:00Does an older cat need special care?<span style="font-size: large;">I have had cats since I was a child. As all living things do, they eventually get older and need special care to stay in top health.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Just like people, cats have different needs as they get older. From diet to grooming and even their sleep habits change. It can be difficult to keep up with.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's especially hard if you have several cats of all different ages. You may wonder "How can I care for my older cat when I have a younger cat too?" After all, many multi-cat households share the same toys, treats and food bowls for all the cats, so things can get complex! </span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You obviously won't care for your aging cat the same way you would care for a kitten, though they are similar. Here are a few simple tips to help you take care of your older cat.</span><br>
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<a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2020/08/caring-for-aging-cat.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-13256241222980459732020-06-20T23:42:00.140-04:002020-11-11T13:40:58.347-05:00Bathing your cat without getting scratched to shreds!<p><span style="font-size: large;">Is it possible to bathe your cat and not get scratched to bits? Of course! Now it is much easier if you start when your cat is a kitten and basically train them to accept the water. Older cats can be bathed too though. Although your cat doesn't realize it right now, after some tender loving care and a little shampoo, he will appreciate it.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5SZpYrCv8Dokf6QFh2BvJEan4Ckthrg9aePETq2pQjAPaGnWW5dLElccn_2DR8G4mff7DBO3DTcH39bMn-7i6fwait4JXSGqA6XyXq78tRgQMNeAvQbJJ7BxAP26a8xfEf58WFabGZM/s1653/Bathing+a+cat+without+scratches.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cat getting a bath with shower head" border="0" data-original-height="1653" data-original-width="1102" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5SZpYrCv8Dokf6QFh2BvJEan4Ckthrg9aePETq2pQjAPaGnWW5dLElccn_2DR8G4mff7DBO3DTcH39bMn-7i6fwait4JXSGqA6XyXq78tRgQMNeAvQbJJ7BxAP26a8xfEf58WFabGZM/w266-h400/Bathing+a+cat+without+scratches.jpg" title="Bathing your cat without getting scratched. How to safely bathe a cat so the experience is positive for both you and the cat." width="266"></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Why would you want to bathe a cat? Well, they can get dirty and can become flea infested just like a dog, so they do need a bath in these instances. Sure a cat bathes themselves and most of the time that is sufficient. If your cat happens to get into something like car grease (walking or sleeping under a car) paint, any chemicals or pretty much anything they get into that you don't want them licking off their fur.<span></span></span></p><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2020/06/bathing-cat-without-getting-scratched.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-62590821441078915452020-05-25T19:46:00.001-04:002020-08-03T23:53:45.492-04:00What people food can cats eat?<span style="font-size: large;">I've had some cats over the years that </span><span style="font-size: large;">tried to eat my food every chance they got, and others that couldn't care less what I was eating. They would rather eat their cat food and treats. It seems to me like interest in people food really depends on the cat, but if the cat does seem interested in my food...what is safe to give them?</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While we love giving our feline friends the occasional treat, it's important that we make sure the food we're feeding them is safe. When it comes to people food, there are a few things you should never feed your cat. Fortunately the vast majority of foods that are good for humans, are ok for cats too.</span><br>
<a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2020/05/people-food-cats-can-eat.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-85622106713959355952020-04-15T22:32:00.000-04:002020-05-01T14:51:45.611-04:00Why Do Cats Knead?<span style="font-size: large;">One of the sweetest things cats do is to 'make biscuits'. It's even more adorable when they do it on your lap or while laying next to you. Trixie does it every morning while we're still in bed. She purrs so loud while kneading the blankets...that's usually what wakes me up each day!</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you think your cat holds you hostage from moving when she's sitting on you just wait till she starts kneading and purring. You're not going anywhere! I mean, how could you disturb such wholesome behavior as a cat pinning you down and loving on you?</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While it's an adorable behavior, have you ever wondered 'Why do cats knead?' Kneading or "making biscuits" is a common behavior in felines. Have you ever noticed that your cat appears to knead their cat bed or your lap when they're happy? This motion of pressing their paws back and forth against a surface does imitate the motion you use when you knead bread dough. But, what does it mean?</span><br>
<a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2020/04/why-do-cats-knead.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-85960260412470605042020-01-15T17:23:00.001-05:002020-11-11T13:36:45.434-05:00How to de-skunk a cat<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know if you noticed but skunks have started to come closer to the city than ever before. We see them (and smell them) in the suburbs all the time. Unfortunately for outside cats, they sometimes run into skunks. If a cat runs into a skunk it usually ends up with the cat getting skunk sprayed! Then we innocently let them in the house and the smell gets inside! So what do you do when your cat is sprayed by a skunk?</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well there is nothing as hard to remove as that stinky, oily, skunky residue! All the things we've been told work like tomato juice...well, those absolutely do not work! Luckily, it is possible to get skunk spray out of animal fur (or your clothes) with just a few simple household ingredients!</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first time my cat got sprayed I tried soaps, shampoos, tomato juice. You name it and I tried it. They didn't work though. I finally found the perfect skunk spray remover! It wasn't easy, it took till about the third try between dogs and cats to get this recipe just right. Let me tell you how it went.....</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cats are, by nature, clean animals and don’t like being dirty. This is also true about kittens. Even the youngest kitty can be seen trying to wash itself. There are instances during your cat’s life however when it will be unable to groom itself, or it could be that the kind of cat you choose has high maintenance fur (such as a long hair Persian) and needs a little extra help to keep its fur in good condition.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Despite not wanting to be dirty, and despite the constant self-grooming, this does not automatically mean that your cat is going to enjoy you taking part in it's grooming routine. In fact, she may not like it at all! The best way to avoid this is to introduce your kitten to being groomed by you from the very start. If you get into an immediate habit of combing and brushing kitty once a week, then he won’t mind your intervention. </span><br>
<a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2019/08/how-to-groom-cat.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-6196288981582157382019-06-05T09:35:00.000-04:002020-01-13T00:24:37.814-05:00How to grow cat grass<span style="font-size: large;">Whenever my indoor cats get outside for a few minutes they head straight to the grass and start chewing. Cat's aren't exactly like dogs whereas if they head straight for the grass and start eating, they're probably not feeling good. No, cat's actually eat grass even when they feel great. Think of it more like health maintenance.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cats naturally like to nibble on greens. <a href="https://www.purina.com/articles/cat/behavior/why-cats-graze" target="_blank">According to Purina</a> cats eat grass for the nutrients, laxative properties or to relieve an upset stomach. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Providing cat grass keeps them from getting outside to get at regular grass which may have been treated with chemicals</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Growing your own cat grass also keeps your cats from going after your house plants which may be toxic. </span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's really easy to grow cat grass, in fact it could be the easiest plant you ever grow. You'll just need some seeds, a pot and some dirt...oh and water of course! </span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though this flap of loose skin swing side to side and seems like it would be a hindrance to your cat, it's not. This pouch can be present in male or female cats and it also referred to as an abdominal flap or abdominal fold. This pouch is not a result of gaining weight or being spayed. It's actually parts of a cat's defense system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all know that claws are a cat's first line of defense from a threat. Teeth are also used as protection but that belly pooch is actually also part of a cats defenses. When cats fight each other they wrestle around and kick each other with their back feet. They will often kick against the other cat's abdomen. This loose flap of skin and fur protects their internal organs from this type of blow during a fight.</span><br>
</div><a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2019/05/what-is-cats-primordial-pouch.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-83881548962868177482019-04-03T01:33:00.000-04:002020-05-12T13:23:49.876-04:00How to grow catnip<span style="font-size: large;">The two best things to get for your cat is a laser pointer and catnip! They are both amusing for us, and the cat loves them too! Right? Catnip is well known to be a cats favorite and much of my time has been spent watching my cats act crazy once they get their paws on some! Buying organic catnip can get expensive though, so I started growing it myself. </span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Catnip </span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>(Nepeta cataria)</i> is a member of the mint family. It's sometimes referred to as Catmint. When licked, sniffed or injested it seems to produce a euphoria response in cats. Here's an excellent <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/experts-how-does-catnip-work-on-cats/" rel="" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">explanation of why it works for cats</a>. It's interesting to note that though catnip winds cats up, it tends to have a calming effect on us instead. </span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some people even make it into a tea for themselves for anxiety!</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pet healthcare insurance is a hot topic with people on both sides having strong opinions. Is pet health insurance necessary? Well the first thing you need to know, especially if you’ve never owned a pet before, is that veterinary care can cost a lot of money. Especially if your cat gets ill or has an accident. This implies that pet healthcare insurance is a good idea, but wait – don’t go signing that agreement just yet!</span><br>
<a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2019/03/is-cat-health-insurance-necessary.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-9725555955579322922019-02-24T15:00:00.001-05:002024-03-16T12:36:25.797-04:00How to Kitten Proof your Home<span style="font-size: large;">Getting a new kitten is an exciting time. They're just so adorable and fun! Unfortunately they can get into a lot of trouble if you haven't prepared for them. You'll need to kitten proof your home before you bring the new baby home. It's not very hard, but it will require you to get down on the kitten's level and see things from his view. </span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the good rules of thumb to apply here is to think about having a toddler around, only a toddler in miniature size! Kittens are mobile and curious but tiny! This means that you need to consider your home in terms of potential kitty hazards before the kitten gets too old and “into everything”. </span><br>
<a href="https://www.stripesspotsandpurrs.com/2019/02/how-to-kitten-proof-your-home.html#more"></a>LA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041410213891393790.post-83662553138523988492019-02-01T15:00:00.001-05:002024-03-16T12:34:27.314-04:00How to do a Weekly Health Check on your Kitty<span style="font-size: large;">Do you give your cat a weekly health check up? You should! There are lots of health problems that cats can come down with from fleas to injury. You'll want to know exactly what is going on with your precious kitty, </span><span style="font-size: large;">as soon as something is wrong</span><span style="font-size: large;">...</span><span style="font-size: large;">so you can decide if she needs vet care or not. </span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In normal conditions you shouldn’t need to take your kitty to the vet more than once a year, unless of course she gets sick or injured. However, there are steps you can take in order to ensure that your cat is in good health year round and that starts with giving her a health check yourself.</span><br><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now obviously you won't be doing a vet level examination, but it's important that you check her over for any changes on a regular basis.</span></p>
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