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Entries from March 2008

What is the Best Way to ‘Call’ My Cat to Encourage it Home at Night?

March 18th, 2008 · 3 Comments

It is advisable to establish a signal other than just a name call from the earliest days of owning a cat. This signal - which could be the sound of a tinkling bell, a spoon tapped on a food dish or even a whistle - would precede any name call. Once a cat strongly associates […]

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What are Sensor Sprays?

March 10th, 2008 · No Comments

These are aerosol canisters that have a motion sensor included in the top. When a cat climbs onto a table or work surface, or approaches an area where marking behavior is being displayed, the sensor picks up the movement and makes an audible signal. If the cat ignores this warning sound signal then the aerosol […]

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Tags: Cat Behaviour

What Happens to My Cat’s Body After Euthanasia at the Surgery?

March 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Some owners wish to take away the body of their cat. Otherwise, the veterinary practice can arrange for disposal of the body through cremation. In this situation, the surgery will retain the cat until an official from the crematorium arrives to collect it.

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Tags: Cats: Infirmity