Missing cat!

It is with great sadness, we report that our ‘resident’ stray cat, dubbed Buttons, has gone missing from the Heaton area of Bradford, West Yorkshire.

He came to the house just under a week ago and was fed early hours of the morning, and hasn’t been seen since!

He has never been away for two or three days at a time, and when he did turn up, he would have a new injury somewhere due to his constant territory war with other cats. We think he may have died in a fight, or was hit by a vehicle. We are hoping he isn’t locked in anywhere, and hope that he may have been taken in by someone, or taken to the vets by somebody perhaps.

Needless to say we are all quite upset, and wish that wherever he is, or whatever happened to him, he is at peace.

In memory of Buttons

 

 

 

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Do indoor cats need cat collars?

Do indoor cats need cat collars?

You have worked hard to ensure your feline is happy and content and 100% safe indoors. You don’t have to worry about disease, fleas, worms, attacks, or wildlife threats by keeping your cat indoors. However, do they still need a collar?

Although your cat is indoors, there is always the chance that he or she will eventually get out. And this is worse for you. Because your indoor cat is not street wise, he or she is at a greater danger. Cars, dogs, foxes, other wild life and cats are all a great threat. You can be safe in the knowledge that you have microchipped your cat. But is this enough?

A cat collar lets people know the cat is owned, and it will enable your cat to be found, treated or returned to you much quicker if details are printed onto the collar. Your cat can wear collars from the softest material to the most flexible and strong, happily indoors. They can look great and you can be assured that if he or she ever gets out, they have a greater chance at being returned home.

Daintypaws offer handcrafted personalised collars at affordable prices in a range of personalisation methods. If you are not comfortable having your details printed directly onto the collar, you can have the information placed inside a metal barrel – about the same size as a bell! Our collars all have safety breakaway buckles – which release under pressure. These are safer than normal buckles and even elasticated collars.

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Does your cat have routine?

Are routines healthy for cats?

We know sticking to routine helps us, but is it natural for cats and is it ideal?

 

My 2 year old cat princess leia never really had a routine to begin with.

As a kitten she was always eating at odd times and would sleep different times on different days. But as she has grown older she tends to follow this general routine:

sleep through morning

wake up early afternoon

go out

eat

sleep afternoon/evening

go out evening/night

hunt/play most of the night

sleep

If her routine is disturbed Leia can become upset. She needs stability and needs to feel safe. If strangers are in the house or if she has been locked in a room by accident/had a treatment or any other stressful situation this disrupts her routine and she will hide/lay low for a while. She is less approachable and less loving once her routine is disturbed.

Cats should have routines and should be allowed to stick to them, to promote health and well being and to make life simple and stable.

Does your cat have a routine?

 

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Early morning prowling… cat adventures

Cats love hunting and prowling at night. But early morning? My black and white female Princess Leia loves to go out early every morning.

Fresh air, morning dew and worms! Leia loves hopping about in the garden like a rabbit every morning.

But the mornings aren’t without danger… dogs walking, foxes and stray cats. Still, Leia won’t give up miaowing till she is allowed to go out!

 

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Do you buy gifts for your pets at Christmas?

Our pets are part of the family. We love them. And so it follows that it is a no brainer when it comes to showering them with treats and gifts.

Christmas is a family, festive time. And we want our pets to join in. There are all sorts of fun, useful and even quirky gifts you could buy for your animals. Check out the cute small festive petwear (coats and head gear) from Peacocks (a high street retailer!), which you can find in most stores around the UK.

And, if you want something a bit more useful all year round, then personalised cat collars could be just the thing. And even better, we have 20% off on orders over two items! Mix and match, get creative and create your own collars – choose your style, colours, text colour and even breakaway safety buckle colour. Imprint yours or your pets personality onto a collar!

You can buy a personalised cat collar for your own cats or as a gift to someone you know who absolutley dotes on their own furry felines.

 

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A Kitten for Christmas?

There are plenty of stories centred around the term ‘a dog is for life, not just for christmas’

Well, the same can be said about kittens! They are the most amazing animals to have around. A kitten is easier to look after, is a lot cleaner and self sufficient, and is playful and much more gentle.

Having said that, a kitten does need A LOT of taking care of. It may sound easy; just buy a litter tray, some food and you’re done. But the reality is you would need vaccinations, flu jabs (which will cost you more in the first year of your kitten’s life) you would need worming and flea treatment every 4-8 weeks, you would need scratching posts, products to discourage your cat from scratching and biting furniture and the list goes on. You would spend a lot more than you imagined on food and litter, too.

Once all of this is done, you will need bags of patience and time to be there for your kitten. Constant fresh food, water and trays are imperative! And of course, lots of playtime.

You can train or retrain your cat, but you will need patience. You must ensure that the kitten is not over handled. And NEVER buy a kitten to keep him or her outside. Although cats were born to roam free, they should always be raised in a secure, warm, loving home. I have an indoor/outdoor cat, who actually prefers to be indoors 75% percent of her time!

One of the most major considerations will be spaying or neutering your cat, as well as getting  a microchip for identity purposes should your kitten become lost. Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures, but given that there are thousands of unwanted stray cats and kittens living, and dying in the UK today, the choice should be an easy one to make!

Microchips are not terribly expensive and are a great way to ensure identity of your cat should he or she become lost or injured. Be prepared to worry about your kitten or cat. The outdoors brings with it many dangers, and it is reccomended you keep your kitten inside until it is neutered or spayed.

You can also purchase a personalised safety cat collar which can be printed with your details. There are a number of websites/vendors that sell these. Daintypaws.co.uk sell handcrafted affordable collars, and you can also purchase ID barrell collars, which will contain your details if you do not wish to have them on immediate display!

All things considered, taking on a kitten or cat at christmas or indeed at any time of year is a great responsibility. And if you decide to go ahead and give these beautiful creatures a home, it will be one of the best things you ever do in your life.

 

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