Peguche is known for their weavings and other textiles.
They had quite a few of cats that I thought were adorable.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Gato en Peguche
Here is a cat I saw in Peguche, Ecuador.
Peguche is known for their weavings and other textiles.
They had quite a few of cats that I thought were adorable.
Peguche is known for their weavings and other textiles.
They had quite a few of cats that I thought were adorable.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
How To Save Money With A New Kitten
If you have just adopted a new kitten who has never had shots before, take her to the vet for the first round of shots quickly. I would do it within 24 hours of adopting. You want a very thorough examination done by a licensed, professional veterinarian who will be able to spot any potential problems or illnesses and answer any questions you may have. However, if you adopted from a rescue organization look at your paperwork carefully as some will include a free initial exam from a nearby veterinary office or from the shelter veterinarian who may even remember your pet. It is important to have a new pet checked out immediately, establish a relationship with a nearby helpful veterinarian, and get the first vaccines so if your kitten has a reaction of any sort the veterinarian will be there to help you and your pet through it.
If your pet adopted from a rescue is sick, before accepting costly treatment from the veterinarian, but before leaving their office or declining, ask for a quick minute to call the rescue. Explain your situation politely, voice the veterinarian’s concerns, etc and see if they offer to help or treat the pet at their facility. Sometimes this phone call can save you hundreds of dollars. Of course, if they don’t have the resources to help, accept care from the veterinarian.
Once you have had this initial exam and vaccines the vet will tell you that you need to come back in three weeks for the next vaccines. Most initial vaccines are really a series of 3 vaccines given two to three weeks apart for immunity against these diseases. It’s extremely important to get all three vaccines in a timely manner because if you miss one, you will have to start the whole series again. However, you can save around a hundred dollars by doing the following two vaccines in each series at a low-cost vaccination clinic. Now is also the time to get your kitten used to healthy food, homemade toys, manicures, grooming, and home dental care.
If your pet adopted from a rescue is sick, before accepting costly treatment from the veterinarian, but before leaving their office or declining, ask for a quick minute to call the rescue. Explain your situation politely, voice the veterinarian’s concerns, etc and see if they offer to help or treat the pet at their facility. Sometimes this phone call can save you hundreds of dollars. Of course, if they don’t have the resources to help, accept care from the veterinarian.
Once you have had this initial exam and vaccines the vet will tell you that you need to come back in three weeks for the next vaccines. Most initial vaccines are really a series of 3 vaccines given two to three weeks apart for immunity against these diseases. It’s extremely important to get all three vaccines in a timely manner because if you miss one, you will have to start the whole series again. However, you can save around a hundred dollars by doing the following two vaccines in each series at a low-cost vaccination clinic. Now is also the time to get your kitten used to healthy food, homemade toys, manicures, grooming, and home dental care.
Stop Your Cat From Scratching
Why does my cat scratch the carpet, my couch, and everything I love, but ignore the cat tree?
This can be one of the most frustrating behavioral issues for a pet parent. You know your cat has to scratch, but why does she have to scratch that? The first thing to do is look at the objects your cat is scratching. Where are they located in the room and what materials are they made of? Often people will buy cat trees or cat scratching posts and tuck them into that weird corner of the room where nobody goes. Unfortunately, your cat probably won’t go there either. Cats often love being in the midst of all the action and are more likely to play with things closer to where you spend your time.
If the post is already in a good location but your kitty still won't use it, examine the shape of the objects your cat is scratching. Is the cat scratching a vertical surface, a horizontal surface, or the stairs? If your cat always scratches the carpet floor, she may not be interested in scratching the vertical cat tree you bought for her. If your cat scratches the side of the couch and you bought her a sloped cardboard scratcher, she may want something taller so she can stretch her body to its full height while she scratches.
Some cats like to sink their claws into coarse textiles such as sisal or hemp, so try making or purchasing posts that incorporate these materials into their structure.
If you have tried everything and your cat just won't scratch your post, try rubbing catnip on it and use a deterrent spray or double sided sticky tape on the areas where you don't want her to scratch.
Reward the kitty every time she scratches her post and use negative reinforcement like a time out or a squirt of water when she attacks your furniture. If you use a squirt bottle, make sure she doesn't see you spray her, otherwise she'll just avoid scratching when you are around. The trick with negative reinforcement is you can't let the kitty know you are the one administering it.
This can be one of the most frustrating behavioral issues for a pet parent. You know your cat has to scratch, but why does she have to scratch that? The first thing to do is look at the objects your cat is scratching. Where are they located in the room and what materials are they made of? Often people will buy cat trees or cat scratching posts and tuck them into that weird corner of the room where nobody goes. Unfortunately, your cat probably won’t go there either. Cats often love being in the midst of all the action and are more likely to play with things closer to where you spend your time.
If the post is already in a good location but your kitty still won't use it, examine the shape of the objects your cat is scratching. Is the cat scratching a vertical surface, a horizontal surface, or the stairs? If your cat always scratches the carpet floor, she may not be interested in scratching the vertical cat tree you bought for her. If your cat scratches the side of the couch and you bought her a sloped cardboard scratcher, she may want something taller so she can stretch her body to its full height while she scratches.
Some cats like to sink their claws into coarse textiles such as sisal or hemp, so try making or purchasing posts that incorporate these materials into their structure.
If you have tried everything and your cat just won't scratch your post, try rubbing catnip on it and use a deterrent spray or double sided sticky tape on the areas where you don't want her to scratch.
Reward the kitty every time she scratches her post and use negative reinforcement like a time out or a squirt of water when she attacks your furniture. If you use a squirt bottle, make sure she doesn't see you spray her, otherwise she'll just avoid scratching when you are around. The trick with negative reinforcement is you can't let the kitty know you are the one administering it.
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