How are you? I laughed. She even taught me a thing or two. She started throwing me rapid fire questions about everything from nutrition to specifically how much play time she should schedule per day. Now, thanks to my Type-A friend and her new kitten Hello, I had a great idea for my column this week!
Without further ado, here are 10 things you should never do to your cat:. Though cats enjoy human attention, they like it in smaller doses than dogs, and on their own terms. You should respect this basic need of your feline friends and never force attention on them, such as holding them against their will.
Lilies, which are often found in flower bouquets, are highly toxic to cats and consumption of any part of this plant can lead to kidney failure and death. In fact, lilies are so toxic to cats that even sipping the water in a vase containing them can lead to kidney damage.
Ingesting yarn or string can cause what veterinarians call a linear foreign body. Intestines become scrunched and knotted as they attempt to pass the yarn. This results in the death of sections of the intestines that must be surgically removed. Toys that have been certified as cat-safe are a far better option for feline fun.
But during playtime owners should avoid using their own hands as lures. This is because cats are hardwired to chase and hunt prey. When humans teach their cats that hands are appropriate objects to be hunted, the outcome is generally unpleasant and potentially dangerous for both the human and the cat. A more appropriate way to play with your cat is to use an inanimate object usually a toy as the go-between.
Never directly punish your cat, whether you plan on tapping their butt or using a loud sound. Directly reprimanding your cat could have unwanted consequences. However, cats have been known to sense when someone is going to die, which is kind of creepy. Before you freak out, your cat is not a psychic medium. Cats' ability to sense death actually has to do with their heightened sense of smell. A story in the New England Journal of Medicine detailed how a cat named Oscar accurately "predicted" when patients in a nursing home were going to die by going to sit by them just hours before they passed away.
While in old-timey days Oscar likely would have been labeled a witch and burned at the stake, modern medicine determined that it's actually the chemicals the human body releases when it's dying that allow cats to sense and smell impending death. After a natural disaster, people often report that their pet was acting weird moments before an earthquake or a tornado. Can animals really sense disaster? While the website Science ABC reported that there is no scientific evidence to indicate that animals can predict disasters, the fact they see, sense, smell, and hear things that humans don't means your pet might be aware of what's happening before you are.
In general, pets don't get the credit they deserve for their superpowers. The Road Traffic Act only gives rules around certain types of animals: dogs, goats, horses, cattle, donkeys, sheep and pigs. If you hit one of these animals with your vehicle, you are required by law to report it to the police. What to do if you find a dead cat. You can find your nearest branch or centre by typing in your postcode at www.
Visit www. How can I tell if a cat is dead or injured? If the cat is injured If the cat is unconscious, getting them to a vet urgently should be your priority. I've found a dead cat in my garden. What should I do next? Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation.
Sophia Mitrokostas. There are certain things that pet owners should never do to a cat. Contrary to popular belief , you should not give your cat yarn or milk.
Scolding a cat using loud sounds usually won't help them learn and they might just start to fear you. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Never force attention on your cat. Don't bring plants into your home before checking that they are safe for cats. Don't let your cat play with yarn or string.
Owners should not teach their cats to "hand play. Never directly punish your cat, whether you plan on tapping their butt or using a loud sound. Avoid feeding your cat only dry food. Don't "free feed" your cat. Cats tend to like the sweetness of milk, but you should avoid indulging them with a saucer of the stuff. Never give your cat animal bones to chew or eat. Unless your veterinarian has given you a medical reason for doing so, do not shave your cat. Do not give your cat medication that's meant for humans or for dogs.
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