Loving your pet, owning your first cat
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In the second of our "looking after your new pet" series, we take a look at owning your very first cat. Packed with information and advice on equipment, infections, insurance and diet, this guide has it all so hope you enjoy looking through our slides.
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Loving your pet, owning your first cat
- 1. Loving Your Pet: Owning Your First Cat
- 2. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Slide 2 – Your First Pet Cat Slide 3 – Essential Cat Supplies Slide 4 – Suitable Living Conditions Slide 5 – Safety In The Outside World Slide 6 – Cats and People Slide 7 – Cats and Children Slide 8 – Registering With a Vet Slide 9 – Infections and Vaccinations Slide 10 – Infections and Symptoms Slide 11 – Neutered/Spayed Slide 12 – Fleas Slide 13 – Worming Slide 14 – Insurance Slide 15 – Diet Slide 16 - GJW Titmuss Slide 17 – References Slide 18 – Image Sources
- 3. Your First Pet Cat “A meow massages the heart.” – Stuart McMillan (*1) •A cat can offer you so much love and joy •However, you must treat your pet cat with love, care and attention and ensure that they live a happy and rewarding life
- 4. Essential Cat Supplies First time cat owners will need to purchase the following items: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cat food Food bowls and dishes Water bowl Litter Cat littler box Toys Bed Scratch post De-wormer Flea treatment Bandages Cat carrier Grooming products
- 5. Suitable Living Conditions A kitty’s new home needs to be fun and stimulating, as well as safe and free from danger. So follow these tips before your cat comes back home to their new environment: •Clear valuable possessions from work surfaces and place them out of your cat’s reach •Remove sharp objects around the home which could cause injury •Keep upstairs windows closed at all times, especially if your pet is a kitten and likes to explore •Hide electrical cables behind furniture or use a cable protector to store them safely
- 6. Safety In The Outside World If your cat has been vaccinated and is ready to roam outside, make their environment safe by: •Keeping them away from your garden if you have used herbicides and chemicals until the area is completely dry •Making sure they are not exposed to rat poison •Removing toxic plants – such as lilies, azaleas, daffodils and hydrangeas •Installing a cat flap on your house, so that the cat can gain access inside and outside when needed
- 7. Cats and People Give your cat time to settle before people come over and visit your new feline friend. A week is a good time in this instance. When other people come over to pay your cat a visit, keep some treats in your hand to reward them for positive behaviour (the cat that is, not your guests!) Remind your guests not to be too forceful when interacting with your cat too. The majority of cats won’t mind the extra company in your home, however if there are any issues, move your pet away from the environment so that they don’t become stressed.
- 8. Cats and Children When children are in the company of your cat, make sure you set a few ground rules first. Teach all children who wish to play with your feline friend, that they should never: •Scream at them or intentionally make the cat jump •Be too forceful or aggressive with them •Startle or run towards them
- 9. Registering With a Vet Your cat’s health is important, so therefore you should register with a vet at the earliest stage possible. •When you see the vet they will be able to advise you on a suitable cat care programme •Ask the vet any questions you have concerning your cat’s health too
- 10. Infections and Vaccinations To avoid illness your cat needs to be vaccinated as soon as possible. When you register with the vet, speak to them about the required vaccinations. Injections will prevent your cat against: •Feline infectious enteritis – cat plague •Feline herpes virus – upper respiratory infection •Feline leukaemia virus – virus that can cause cancer •Feline calicivirus – cat virus that can cause respiratory infection and oral diseases
- 11. Infections and Symptoms If you suspect that your cat has an illness, look out for the following symptoms. Infection Feline infectious enteritis Feline herpes virus Feline leukaemia virus Feline calicivirus Feline Panleukopenia/distemper Symptoms Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen , breathing difficulties, loss of appetite, fever, diarrhoea, difficulty in standing Sneezing, eye and nasal discharge, conjunctivitis, fever, depression, ulceration of the mouth, pneumonia Pale gums, yellow colour in mouth, poor coat condition, weakness and lethargy, enlarged lymph nodes, diarrhoea, breathing difficulties Loss of appetite, eye and nasal discharge, ulcers on tongue, nose , and claws, pneumonia, fever Lethargic, diarrhoea, vomiting, lack of food and drink, dry skin, dehydration, dull and lifeless coat
- 12. Neutered/Spayed To stop unwanted breeding as well as the spread of disease, you can get your cat neutered or spayed. •Male cats can be neutered – testicles are removed (ideally between five and six months of age) •Female cats can be spayed – ovaries are removed (ideally between five to six months of age) Speak to your vet if you wish to proceed with this option.
- 13. Fleas Regular treatment needs to be provided in order to prevent cats suffering from pesky fleas. •NEVER use dog flea treatments as this can cause damage and in extreme cases lead to death •Should your cat develop fleas, you may notice the following symptoms: Itching, chewing, licking, red and inflamed skin, small flecks on their fur •Speak to your vet about a suitable flea treatment programme when you register with them
- 14. Worming It’s also important to follow a strict worming programme too. From the age of six to 16 weeks, kittens should be de-wormed every three weeks. After this period, they should be de-wormed every three months. Symptoms for worms include – increased appetite, coarse fur, weight loss, diarrhoea, and anaemia – pale gums Worms can even spread to humans, so if you are suspicious that your cat has caught worms and you are handling them, always wash your hands.
- 15. Insurance Cat insurance will help you with health care costs and the general wellbeing of your cat. As a result it’s advised to get this in place sooner rather than later. Insurance will protect you against: •Loss •Theft •Vets’ bills •Treatment costs •Death from illness •Death from injury
- 16. Diet Your cat’s diet should be healthy and balanced . Cats love to eat meats and commercial cat food as it contains the necessary amount of nutrients they need. Kittens need five small meals a day and once they are six month’s old, two meals (one in the morning and one in the evening) will suffice. It’s okay to provide treats for your cat too, although don’t get in the habit of doing this too often as they will easily put on weight. NEVER feed your cat onions, chocolate, raisins, dog food and alcohol.
- 17. GJW Titmuss GJW Titmuss is an online pet store offering a wide range of pet food, products and accessories. Based in Lamer Lane, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, customers can view our website or visit us in store directly. Contact us today: Web orders - 01582 839114 / store - 01582 833883 enquires@GJWTitmuss.co.uk Store opening hours: Monday-Friday 7.30am-5.00pm Saturday 9.00am-4.00pm Closed Sunday and bank holidays www.gjwtitmuss.co.uk /GJWtitmuss @GJWTitmuss