Christmas is fast approaching and many of us are preparing to eat, drink
and be merry. However, I would advise cat owners to think twice before they offer their pet cat a
tasty titbit from the dining-room table.
Overfeeding will cause a cat to become overweight, placing a strain on
his joints and risking health problems such as diabetes, we would advise that puss continues to
follow a balanced diet throughout the festive period, for the benefit
of his long-term health.
If you are thinking of offering your cat a treat:
- Do not give them human chocolate, which is not good for cats, or pieces of turkey which may contain small bones
- Instead, offer them a little boiled fish or boneless chicken in
its own juice (ensure it is adequately cooked to avoid the risk of
salmonella poisoning). Alternatively you can give puss one of the many
safe to eat Christmas cat treats that are available. - MellyBoy is a big fan of Dreamies!
Some cats will also nibble at the seasonal items that appear in their home over the festive period so do remember:
- Holly, Poinsettas and mistletoe are potentially toxic to cats
so, if choosing to have them in your house, position them well away from
your cat’s reach. Also if you receive any plants as Christmas presents,
consult your vet to check they are safe for felines (Lilies are
particularly toxic).
- Watch your cat to see how he reacts to decorations such as
baubles, tinsel or Christmas light cables. If he can’t keep his paws off
them then it is best to keep him out of the room when you are not with
him.
- After opening presents, be sure to completely clear the room of
wrapping paper, elastic bands and so on to prevent your cat from
nibbling at them.
As well as the physical dangers over the Christmas period, it can also
be a stressful time for some cats... the excitement of visitors coming
in and out of the house can be fun for some cats but stressful for
others.
It is always a good idea to make sure that your cat has
somewhere to hide if he is feeling stressed out of nervous and consider
using something like Feliway which is a great way to help calm stressed
out pusscats.
For more comprehensive advice from a wonder Feline Behaviour Advisor, Debbie - check out this blog post
With Christmas just around the corner, I have been looking for crimbo presents online. Now, being a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady (and proud of it) I like to buy cat themed presents (of course!). I buy them for everybody - whether they are a cat fan or not! :-)
I have found some crackers (excuse the pun) and so I thought it would only be fair to share these discoveries with you....enjoy!
Crazy Cat Lady T-Shirt - Simple, stylish (some might say), and available in lots of lovely colours!
Amazon
Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure - Now, I can't find this for sale in the UK BUT it has to be worth paying for shipping from the USA, no?
Archie Mcphee
Crazy Cat Dude Mug - This time, it is one for the boys. A cool and stylish mug, what's not to like?
Zazzle
Toothpaste Oscar - I can't really work out if I love this or if I am completely disturbed by it, what do you think?
Black Lab Products
I could pee on this - This is a delightful book of cat related poetry that will have you roaring with laughter
Amazon
I'm in Love with a Crazy Cat Lady T-Shirt - Another one for the boys (unfortunately, you can only buy the t-shirt, not the model).
Zazzle
I Bloody Love My Cat Print - This print, which can be personalised, is right at the top of my Christmas wish list - love it!
Not On The High Street
Kitty Keys - A great little stocking filler brought to you by us...Cats Protection! In fact we have some amazing cat related (and non cat related) gifts on our website so please take a look (shameless plug complete).
Cats Protection
I Speak Meownese Keyring - Another great little stocking filler - great for both ladies and dude!
Zazzle
Cat Scarf - You know those days when it is cold outside and you don't want to go out, you just want to stay at home and snuggle up with pusscat on the sofa? Well now, you can have a cat scarf to wrap around you and keep you warm until you are back home with puss (I did tell you I am a crazy cat lady)
Tattypuss
Cat Badges- I adore the cat badges on the Doodlecats website, they are so cute and brighten up any top or bag. They would make a great stocking filler or even a cracker filler! Beware all my friends who are owned by cats....you will receive one of these this Christmas! Doodlecats
So that's my run down on great gifts for cat lovers - I would love to see your suggestions!
