ImPAWtant News — Dietary

Many changes occur in our kitty cat's maturing and aging years that we must be prepared and observant of. Some of the changes that occur include some of the following:- Deterioration of their Senses Skin and Coat changes Deterioration of Muscle Tone Energy Levels and Agility decrease Less Adaptability to environment changes such as relocation of house, a new pet, new baby to the home or even furniture rearrangement, even a change in diet can all be stressful. More Susceptibility to Disease as resistance decreases such as kidney disease, mouth conditions such as teeth and gum issues, skin tumors, arthritis, and heart...

Our Cats can get stressed if they are elderly, ill, thin, frightened, recuperating and lonely.  Some stress factors that we can be aware of or we can eliminate where possible especially if our kitty is sick or is a nervous cat include the following:- Loud music or unusual noises, surprises or fright such as visitors to the household creates stress - soft calm relaxing music is good for you both. If kitty being left alone I leave the radio of TV on low for some background and calming effect.  If kitty's guardian is upset, stressed or unhappy this can create kitty stress. Changes...

Many recent studies are showing that organic foods contain higher levels of vitamins and minerals, higher levels of essential nutrients and fewer toxins than non-organic foods. Organic foods for our pets is very important apart from being important for ourselves. It is essential that meats / livestock used are 100% grass fed and contain no chemicals and preservatives or synthetic contaminants of any kind. Non organic meat and meat products available on the shelves contain traces of residues of these toxins and when they are consumed on a regular basis they can weaken the immune system as they build up...

Another fabulous resource on natural treatments and remedies for your pet is 'The Natural Way for Dogs and Cats' by Midi Fairgrieve and she quotes 'Nature has always held a cure for disease......both for ourselves and for our animals'. It is always absolutely recommended to seek veterinary help in emergency situations.  If your local vet is closed, always have a local 24 house veterinary hospital phone number in your phone. If an emergency occurs, you can eliminate the added stress of looking for a local vet hospital and worse still waiting for your local vet to open and of course...

  You and kitty can enjoy the new joy of freedom as a New Year approaches and saying goodbye to 2020. Fresh air, sunshine and the night sky. Cats love the sun on a cold day and also sun in the heat of the day. A light cool breeze of aromas wafting past their little noses brings a natural joy and calmness. Cats are night- time creatures and love being outside at night, being an instinctive night prowl and hunt technique.  Dawson and Amelia love sitting in their safe outdoor enclosure and watching and listening to the nearby possums scurry...