The Ultimate Guide For Your Cat’s Relocation

Cats are no exceptions from humans as they too bond with the environment, or when it comes to leaving that specific haven, it is way more deteriorating taking toil on their mental health.

If you’re planning for a new home or looking forward to shifting to another city or suburb then it is no good to leave your furry pal all by itself to dwell in the new surroundings. It can be a way easier for you, but for your furry kid, it’s NOT. So, it is better to create a plan a way ahead to keep away all the fuss and mess of relocation.

Comfortable transportation, hassle-free moving out and comfy moving in will make shifting and moving your kitty to a new home - all possible with a pleasant surprise. 

So, let’s step down and start moving ahead in each section to take your kitty to your new home.

Things to Take Care While Moving IN and OUT

Moving OUT – A Secret Mission Achieved!

• Before the packers move in, ensure to provide your kitty a safe abode and bedroom can be the ultimate place.
• Put all the necessities of your cat like food bowl, water bowl, treats, flea treatments, and litter tray in this room.
• Ensure that you close the doors and windows along with spraying Feliway spray in order make your kitty feel comfortable.
• Direct your family members not to knock or open that room, as well place a notice on the door so that packers will be aware of not opening that door.
• When all things have been packed from all the other rooms and have been moved into the van, the bedroom can be sorted last. You can move the bedroom things at last in the van.
• Take care that before the furniture is moved, put your kitty in the carrier and take him in the car to embark a journey to your new home.

Moving IN – A Treasure Well Secured!

• Before moving in, ensure that the bedroom furniture has moved first and has been properly arranged.
• In the new home, take him directly to the bedroom where you have attentively prearranged all the things.
• Lovingly take him out of the carrier placing him on a rug provide water bowl and food bowl to replenish himself.
• Once you have moved in, with all the arrangements, let your pet move around freely.
• Let your kitty explore the surroundings on his own investigating each room one by one.
• Be at the side of your cat and remain calm assuring that he is in a safe environment.
• Pre-plan and keep the doors and windows shut for few hours.
• For the first few days, be cautious about allowing your cat to roam unsupervised especially to kitchen and utility room as he may seek refuge in tiny openings behind the appliances.
• If your cat is too nervous and stressed out, you can administer Travel anxiety or anxiety relief solutions from Homeopet to your furball, which helps to relax your kitty.
• You can even opt for the professional cat kennels for a day before the move and then pick her up when everything is settled.

Step by Step Process During Transportation – A Journey to Wonderland!

• Normally, most cats feel stressed when it comes to traveling, may it be a small car drive. To keep that anxiety under check, you can treat him with HomeoPet Feline Travel Anxiety or for you can even contact your vet.
• Feed your kitty the normal meal as usual, but remember to keep a gap of three hours before traveling.
• Arrange a crate or a container to carry your kitty along the journey.
• It would be much better to spray with some superficial pheromones inside the crater such as Feliway spray, one hour prior to transportation so that your kitty can be comfortable.
• Place the carrier in the car seat, and properly secure it with seatbelt such that it will not move during the travel.
• Never make a mistake of transporting your fur ball in cargo or truck.
• For a longer journey, it would better to have your kitty in a carrier as you may prefer to give him water and food during halts as well as space to litter as most cats may not be interested.
• If it’s a hot day, never leave your cat alone inside the hot car even for a short period as the temperatures may rise drastically too high during hot days.

Little Guidance to Help her Settle Down – Much Awaited Haven Procured

• With little guidance and extra care and bountiful of love, you can make home shifting a fruitful and successful process for your kitty.
• In the starting, for at least first two weeks, keep your kitty indoors to get used to the new environment.
• Provide small portion of cat food to him frequently.
• Continue to follow the routine of your old house to correlate to the new environment.
• Help your cat feel secure in the new environment. Spray the area with synthetic pheromones like Feliway spray. Spread it on the rug, furniture, and bedding as well as in the air as this will encourage your kitty to stay calm and relaxed. She will feel secure and less anxious about the new environment.
• Provide extra care especially to indoor cats as they seem to potentially feel unsettling.

Six Most Common Reasons for Cat Vomiting - #5 is Worth Noting!

Cats may vomit from time to time. However, at times it may be due to upset stomach or if they have ingested any foreign item. But, most probably you don’t know when to worry.

Most cats vomit occasionally, which can be normal. On the other hand, it depends whether your cat is completely healthy or has any illnesses. There are 6 major reasons that clear the fog around the most common health condition – vomiting. Though there may be unexplained aspects that can trigger vomiting in your cat, these are the most common and prevalent causes of cat vomiting.

Let us unveil one by one reason and figure out what you can do to prevent such situation in your kitty’s life. 

Eating too Fast

Like a glutton, sometimes your cat might gulp up those kibbles too fast – may be due to hunger or being envy not to share her food with other members of her breed. She may even think that she is not going to get back the food and just empties that bowls. Too much intake of food by your cat can make her throw out after sometime.

Well to squeeze her down to slow eating, you can use a food bowl with a lump in the centre, which will force her to slow down.

Eating Plants Or Grass

A house well decorated with plants is soothing ambience but at times it can be havoc for your four-legged companion. If you have plants in your house, your cat may get tempted to savour the taste of those leaves, which can make her vomit. So, ensure that you don’t decorate your house with any toxic plants.

You can consider planting a cat grass garden so your feline friend can leave the urge to pluck your household plants.

Stomach Obstructions

Cats love adventure and would like to enjoy chewing on anything that comes their way. Whether it is plastic, paper, cat toys, a foreign object, rubber bands or clothes, any of these objects they would love to just chew on. And, these are literally dangerous for your cat.

If you suspect that your fur ball has accidently ingested any of these items, then the best choice is to immediately visit your vet. Never take a chance to wait and see if your cat can throw up. If stuck in the neck, it can choke your pet leading to severe conditions. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult your vet.

New Food

Sometimes, cat throws up food when they are transferred onto a new food instantly. Some foods are not suitable for your pet. Better check for the ingredients of the cat food before purchasing to ensure that your cat is not allergic to the contents of the food. Premium as well as grain free cat food are always the better option when your cat is dealing with allergic conditions.

Furthermore, whenever you are looking to change your cat’s diet, it is advisable that you gradually switch her to the new diet. Give little portions of the new diet to see whether she is throwing up or not. Once on to this for few days and once she is comfortable, you can go on adding larger portions until you completely switch to a new diet. At max, it will just take seven days for you to help your kitty switch to a new diet.

Parasites

Worms are yet another common reason for cats to vomit. Usually, heavy worm infestation causes vomiting, diarrhoea, loss in appetite or sudden increase in appetite. If you find evidence of worms in your cat’s vomit or faeces, it is better to consult a vet or start deworming medications. Treatments like Drontal, Milbemax and Popental are highly effective in controlling worm infestation. Furthermore, when you keep your kitty on regular worming program, there are less chances of your cat being infected with the various worms. 

Hairballs

Cats are lovely fur balls fluffy with that hair coat. Though that fur adds grace to your kitty, at times it may be a reason to make your cat vomit. Usually, cats suffer from hairball condition as they ingest hair while grooming. Hair when build up in the stomach causes various conditions including vomiting.

Normally, treatment like Laxapet laxative helps in treating hairball condition. When given regularly, it also aids in controlling hairball condition further preventing vomiting.

Last but not the least, cat vomiting may also be caused due to poisoning or any other serious health condition. Take your kitty to vet immediately if you suspect that your cat has eaten something toxic. Your vet can quickly provide the right treatment and save your furry pal from any dangerous condition.

Cats are like bundle of joy and if anything happens to them, you are the worst hit. Therefore, it is better to take the best care of them and ensure their safety. Not alone let the trivial causes play havoc in your kitty’s life. Better act proactively and ensure that your bundle of joy is full of life all the time.

Is Your Pet Facing Dental Issues? Try 3 Common Yet The Most Ignored Tips!

Almost more than 70% of canines and felines face dental problems after the age of 4 years. These issues later becomes reason for severe issues in pets which no pet owner would want their fur babies to go through or either pay for it. Thus, taking precaution is the safest and cheapest way to take care of your pet’s oral hygiene. If your dog or cat has a foul odour, chewing problems, gum issues, then start with implementing following 3 most commonly given yet ignored tips:

Regular brushing- As much required for pets as it is for us!

Now the concept of brushing pet’s teeth is not laughed upon and pet owners are gradually coming there. Canines and felines require tooth brushing as much as we do to remove the stuck over food and fight the oral bacteria in the mouth. It also protects the teeth from decaying, periodontal diseases, tartar build-up and plaque. It is recommended to use toothpaste formulated especially for pets. Do not use your toothpaste as it can be lethal for your pooch or kitty.

Professional dental checkups and cleaning- Make it regular

Pet owners, for some reason tend to avoid professional dental check-ups. Well, it certainly may not be a very good idea. It is necessary to know the status of our pet’s oral hygiene to take required steps if there is any problem with their teeth or gums. Dental cleaning is necessary even if you brush your pet’s teeth regularly, so if you are not then it is crucial. Make it a point to be regular in your pet’s dental clean-up and check up to ensure dental safety for pets.

Dental treats- Pet’s favourite and your favourable

This tip may become your pet’s favourite! Dental treats such as bones, bully sticks, antlers, hooves, etc. help in maintaining pet’s oral health. Gnawing on these chewable treats may help in removing tartar on regular basis which ultimately improves oral health of canines and felines.

These tips may seem like you already know about, but are you following them. This is just a reminder of forever known dental health tips for pets, so if you still are ignoring them then it may be time to resume or start these activities.