You can also train your cat to the carrier – leaving it out year-round helps them get accustomed to it and find comfort there as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RGY5oSKVfo
Brush your cat daily. If tolerated, this practice will help decrease the amount of fur ingested (reducing hairballs) as well as providing an enjoyable bonding experience for you and kitty. For short haired cats, flea combs work well. Slicker brushes and metal combs are great for longer fur.
Provide a window perch for your cat allowing them to sunbathe and enjoy outdoor excitement from the safety of your home.
There are also outdoor enclosures for cats called “catios” that are commercially available, or learn how to build one yourself! http://buff.ly/2c4RE9T
Add a bird feeder just outside of a window to provide hours of cat entertainment.
Have your cat chase a laser pointer to help burn some energy – but remember to always reward them with a toy afterwards so they aren’t left frustrated!
Instead of treats, use a dental diet ! They are much lower in calories and larger kibbles, which makes for a tasty treats you can throw for them to chase. Make them work for it!
Food puzzles or hiding food throughout your home are great ideas that simulate a cat’s natural environment. They are used to always being on the hunt for prey, as cats in the wild catch around 10 mice a day! Hide small portions of food throughout your home instead of leaving food out in a bowl
Grow fresh cat grass for your cat to munch on. Many cats really like it and it is a natural laxative.
If your cat responds to catnip, it may trigger an intense play session, drooling and rolling around, or it could just make your cat feel calm and content. Find out if kitty prefers fresh or dried catnip.
If you’re into technology, look for interactive cat apps.
Provide tall cat trees for your cat to lounge on with vertical scratching areas
Looking for toys designed with cats in mind?? Stop by the clinic and browse our collection of cat wands, including ‘Da Bird’ from Go Cat. See it in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLd7WeqMlpE
We also have handmade catnip pillows and mice, and we are a retailer of Cleo’s organic catnip!
Due to covid-19, we have implemented protocols to keep both our clients and staff safe. The veterinary profession has been under tremendous strain throughout the pandemic due to severe staff shortages, so we’ve taken extra precautions to ensure the safety of our hospital. Our staff is a very small group, some being immunocompromised and at a greater risk. If any of our staff did get sick, we would have to close our doors completely, and we would no longer be available for any sick cats or emergencies.
Because of the small size of our hospital, it is difficult to keep a safe distance while keeping the highest standard of cleanliness, and therefore, we are not able to have human parents into our facilities at this time.
We will remain “curbside” until we are comfortable, and can ensure we are able to stay open for our patients. We’ve been doing our very best to avoid a closure as remaining open for our patients is our top priority.
We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and we know this can be difficult to be away from your beloved cat. We are a feline friendly clinic that focuses on a stress-free environment for our feline patients making it as enjoyable as possible. Our kennel staff will stay with your kitty and give them lots of love throughout their visit.
With mask mandates ending, we will still be requiring masks to be worn.
We ask that you please wear a properly fitting mask, and it must remain on the entire duration while speaking with staff outdoors and indoors.
We ask that everyone please remain respectful to our staff, and our hospital policies. We are doing our best to navigate these unprecedented times, and we are adjusting our policies as we deem safe to do so. We have a zero tolerance for any disrespectful behavior.
We thank you for your understanding and kindness during these difficult times.
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