Our Pets
Our pets in our home, consist of: 2 dogs, 8 rabbits & way to many cats
We have them indoors and outside.
We don't live on a farm, but if you seen our pets
You would probably disagree
We will upload some of our pets pictures as soon as we can
So Please stop by to see any updates
Cats
Cat whiskers - what are they for?
Cat whiskers are yet another example of nature's efficiencies.
Cats usually have 24 whiskers, twelve (2 rows of 6)
on each side of it's face. They are thicker than ordinary hairs
and root through the skin attaching to a highly packed cluster
of nerve endings. Extremely sensitive to air movement and pressure,
whiskers can detect an object's presence from a distance, acting like radar.
This is especially useful in low light when a mouse runs through the room,
moving the air ever so slightly.
notes
Do not cut or trim whiskers - It will hinder one of your cat's 'sensing' abilities.
If a whisker falls out, don't worry another will grow in its place.
Cats have similar types of thicker hairs that act like whiskers,
above their eyes and on the backs of their front legs.
Whiskers are good for determining the size of objects
(holes/tunnels) your cat can crawl through safely without getting stuck.
Outdoor cat to indoor cat?
One of the easiest ways to extend your cat's life is by keeping it indoors.
indoor cats that eat well often live to 15, 17 years and more.
Outdoor cats on average live far shorter lives due to road accidents, disease and injury.
If you want to turn your outdoor cat into an indoor cat
you're going to have to provide it with stimulation and other
goodies that will substitute for what the cat was getting outdoors.
Good sturdy scratching posts are a must and a multi-platform cat tree
is something that your cat will love. Cat toys, even movies for cats
are all good ways to keep your cat stimulated. Extra petting,
grooming and lounging with kitty is another good way to keep a cat happy indoors.
The key in a successful conversion from outdoor to indoor cat
will be determination on your part. Expect that your cat will
put up a fuss. It will probably meow and lead you to the door
or window constantly during the transition. Choose the day and
stick with it. Give your cat access to several good window spot
(try a ledge). Extra toys, catnip, edible grass etc. will all help
make the transition easier. In about 3 weeks or less cats usually adjust.
Dogs
Dog boredom and inappropriate chewing
When you must leave your dog alone and then come home to find that
the dog has been chewing on all our favorite shoes, clothes,
furniture legs, wires etc. Then of course it is the dog that
gets yelled at, scolded or heaven forbid hit.
First , this really isn't fair to a dog, and if you have
this busy a lifestyle, and you are thinking about getting a dog,
maybe you shouldn't. Other pets may well be more appropriate.
Dogs are pack animals by nature; this means that they need
companionship and don't like being left alone for long periods.
If this is you, perhaps you could ask a neighbor or friend
to walk or play with your dog in the middle of the day.
If you can afford it, a dog walker is a great idea.
The number one cause of inappropriate chewing when you are not home is boredom.
At least, provide your dogs with good toys to amuse themselves.
Many toys can be stuffed with peanut butter or other dog treats.
This gives the dog something appropriate to do when you are not around.
Another tip is to keep the television or the radio on.
Talk radio is thought to be better than music and is soothing
to most dogs. Nothing though, can replace human interaction,
not even a second dog, which is not a good idea if you don't
even have time for the first one.
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