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| Okie Critters Cat Info |
| Manx: a natural bobtailed cat with short hair Cymric: a natural bobtailed cat with long or fluffy hair ~ Characteristics ~ Rumpy: a dent where the tail should be Riser: a lump of fat or bone where the tail should be Stubby: a stub for a tail Some stubby cats have a crooked stub, that is part of the breed They come in all colors, and now even color points (like a Siamese but not recognised by registration or show standards) These cats have a great personalty, almost dog like, it is not uncommon for them to play in the water or play fetch with their toys These cats are real smart and outstanding hunters Once you have a Manx no other cat will ever due |
~ What I use ~ Flea drops: Revolution, It comes in 1 - 5 lbs & 5.1 - 15 lbs drops, get it at the vet or online Feed: Purina basic cat food, kitten chow for the first year (yellow bag), then either the basic (blue bag) or Healthful Life (pale yellow bag) "All cat foods must have meat for the first ingredient not grain" Stay away from the cheap brands, it has to much ash in it and can cause kidney problems Can food only as treats, there is not enough protein, cats need around 35% protein and around 40% protein for kittens Hair Balls: Give them a pat of butter once a week or so, fluffy cats need it more then short haired cats. I mix one pound of butter with a can of cat food or tuna, they love that Ears: If ears need cleaning put a little baby oil on a Q-tip and clean them If they have ear mites use Revolution flea drops Worms: Revolution Flea drops will kill basic worms but it does not kill tape worms Tape worms are caused by flea bites so when exposed to fleas give them the tape worm pills, buy 2 pills, give one pill, then 2 weeks later give the other pill (put them in a soft cat treat, it works most of the time) Only buy worm meds from your vet or online, never the feed store or wal-mart ~ What I know for a fact kills cats ~ Any HARTZ flea or any of their other products Yearly shots the vets give (I have had several people tell me after giving their cats shots that they have died) (Read the memo at the bottom of this page it came from a magazine article) Swiffer wet mop spray Remember if it doesn't say for Cats on the bottle don't use it, some stuff labeled for dogs only will kill your cat Sinus shots, give oral meds only the shots can cause liver failure in kittens "If you don't believe me check it out on the web" |
| These cats are pets, they are raised with kids and other animals. All have been spoiled and well kept, I don't believe that any cat should be kept in a cage like a rabbit. I live in the country and my cats have the run of the place all day long, chasing rats, mice, birds and anything else they can catch. At night they either come in the house or they are penned up in the cat house with a large run off to the side, this is for their protection because of all the coyotes around here. They have their own heat and air in their house with litter boxes and Purina cat food and water at all times. All kittens are litter box trained and eating hard food before they leave. Kittens are just like kids, some are shy, some won't leave you alone, there's your couch potato and the child that gets into everything. |
| Kitty Tips Bath Kittens under 12 weeks can be given baths with mild dish soap. Lather them up for 5 minutes and that will kill the fleas. (the fleas drown in the soap) You can use store bought flea shampoo for cats on kittens over 12 weeks, I like Sergants brand cat flea shampoo. "Never use Hartz flea shampoo" If your kitten is sniffing around some place you don't want them to, just sprinkle a little red or black pepper there. Cats will sniff a place before they use it, it doesn't matter if it is on carpet or hard floor. If you don't want them to lay or scratch of something put duck tape on it sticky side up. Always dry and spray any missed spots with Febreze spray. Not the store brand spray, it doesn't work as good. Add plan baking soda to the litter box to keep the smell down I use 1 to 2 cups per litter change. Remember when you take your new kitten home they don't know that is there new home. Always make sure your kitten knows you real well and where home is before you let them outside at all. If you let them out for any reason before they have made there new home with you they will leave and look for there old home. It does take some cats longer to get used to you and where home is then others, some will be at home that night and some may take a few weeks before they figure you are there new family. I recommend that you leave a cat penned up for a few weeks before they are let outside for any reason. If you live near a road or in town I will tell you if you let these guys outside they can be stolen. I have talked to several people and they only let them out one time any reason. If you live near a road or in town I will tell you if you let these guys outside and they were stolen. These cats can live their whole life outside or in the house without and they were stolen. These cats can live their whole life outside or in the house without ever going outside. |
| "What to do the first week home with any new kitten" Give your new kitten a bath if they need it Use Revolution flea drops, then tape worm them This will give them the best start possible by killing any fleas, worms or ear mites ( all info about this is listed below) |
| "This is a copy of a article from Smart Money magazine" "Vaccinating your pet may do more harm than good." For years the primary reason for seeing a vet was to get your pet vaccinated against a host of diseases ranging from distemper to rabies — either with individual vaccinations or "combo wombo" shots that Indeed, annual vaccinations have been an economic bulwark for many vet practices, but some veterinarians say they're not only unnecessary, but they can actually be harmful in some cases. Marty Goldstein, a veterinarian in South Salem, N.Y., says he sees a range of vaccination-related reactions in animals, everything from cancerous sarcomas to epilepsy. Another reason to think twice about certain vaccines: The immunity provided by some of them can last well beyond a year, even as long as the pet's lifetime, Goldstein says, negating the need for some annual shots. Both the AVMA and the American Animal Hospital Association now say vaccinations should be assessed yearly and tailored to an animal's age, health and lifestyle. For example, an indoor cat with limited exposure to some diseases may not ever need certain common vaccinations, says W. Jean Dodds, an immunologist and veterinarian with Hemopet in Garden Grove, Calif. |