Question by Helen Paggitis: HELP!! Do cat blankets make cats sick?
In my family we have 4 cats. They all are outdoor cats but sometimes we take one or two inside during the day when the weather is bad or there just desperate to come inside. Our two oldest cats is a boy and a girl and they’re siblings. They’ve been the healthiest cats and we’ve never had trouble with them. They’ve never gotten sick when they were young and they always stay outside in the cold/hot weather and we never put boxes, blankets or anything for them to sleep on and they’ve been fine, (they stay in our gazebo). Then we got another two cats, 2 boys and siblings again. My mum started getting attached to them lately and has been doing everything to make their lives comfortable. Which is what I’m scared of. She’s been putting boxes with thick woolen fabric inside and even some of her jumpers in the boxes and she also bought two pet beds. She then covered the whole gazebo with a plastic cover which just started to make everything go bad. I would go inside the gazebo to see the cats and it would reek of pee and it felt like the air was stuffy with fur and insects. UGH… I then started to worry because they were starting to get sick. Only the youngest male cats were getting sick and tired, sneezing, watery eyes and I just had a feeling that it was because of the covers. I felt like there was insects or a lot of bacteria living in them. Me and my sisters took out the plastic covering the gazebo but we couldn’t persuade my mum to get rid of all the covers and boxes. The cats have gotten a bit better but I was just wondering if blankets that are kept outside can harbor bacteria or become a breeding ground for fleas and insects. By the way my mum does wash the blankets twice in a week with detergent but I think she should wash it and change the covers everyday. Don’t think detergent does much. And she does clean the gazebo every now and then but it shouldn’t even be that dirty in the first place.

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Answer by Blake
Not ALL cats.

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Question by Cade’s mommy: Why does my cat sleep on the tile?
I just cleaned my room and my room has tile instead of carpet. Anyway, I need to wash my blankets and sheets so I have them out on the floor and I also have two pet beds and another soft blanket on the floor for my kitten to lay on or she can jump up in bed with me but she chooses to find a spot on the tile to lay on. The first night she spent the night here, she slept in her litter box too. What’s up with my cat?

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Answer by Mindy
she is probably hot, my cat doesn’t like to sleep on beds at the moment because of the weather…i say that is the problem and isn’t anything to worry about

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Question by Jacquot- Un chat furieux: Is your pet ready for a disaster if it strikes your home?
I never took this all that seriously until now. I live in the Red River Valley and got kicked out of my home. Thankfully I had a place for my pets, but I have to wonder “what if?”

Here is a guide I got tonight from the animal shelter I was working at today.

If your animal(s) will be in need of shelter at the emergency animal shelter, please prepare an emergency kit prior to bringing your animals to the shelter.

The kit should include:

medications
current vaccination/medical records
food – at least three day supply, in an airtight container
current photos and description of your pets
pet carrier
sturdy leashes
familiar items, i.e., blankets, toys, pet beds
Also, make sure your pet has identification tags.

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Answer by Anya D
sad but this is good advice. thanks!

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by quapan

Summertime is right around the corner. It’s that time of year when we jump into our cars and hit the roads for some fun and relaxation. But what about our furry family members? More places are becoming pet friendly, but there’s more to consider. Do we bring them, kennel them, ask a neighbor to look after them or get a pet sitter?

You should always ask yourself if bringing your pet along is what’s best for your pet? Of course, if you’re actually moving, you’ll bring your pet no question. For shorter trips though, you should ask yourself, is it best to bring your pet with you even though you want to? Be sure to take into consideration how your pet handles travel. Do they ride well in dog crates, dog carriers, or cat carriers as the case may be or are they stressed out? Are they in good health? How old are they? Where will you be staying? Are you going into any extreme weather changes? Sometimes answering these questions will cause you to reconsider bringing your pet with you, for their sake.

If you do decide to bring your pet with you after asking the questions above, do your preparations so the trip is enjoyable for all. The worst thing is for your pets to become ill while they’re away from their regular veterinarian and you haven’t made the necessary preparations. Make sure you have all your pet’s medical records and medications with you. It’s always a good idea to have your pet checked out by their regular vet before leaving on any trip. Some airlines require this documentation to show that vaccinations are current.

If your pet requires special food, be sure to pack it. It’s always nice to bring the pet beds they’re familiar with along if possible as well as a toy or two. Don’t forget to pack your pet’s first aid kit, collar, leash, tags, all their regular items. Just consider what their daily needs are as well as the “just in case” items and throw them in a bag.

There’s no reason your four legged family member can’t join you, if they’re up to it, and everyone have a wonderful time. It’s up to us humans to take the time to prepare not only for our travel, but for our pet’s, too.

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