Have Yourself A Very Meezer Christmas

It’s that time of year again! Hanging up the mistletoe, trimming the tree, gathering with friends and family, indulging in special treats…. But as much as meezers love getting into things, sometimes it can be a bit too much.

Here are some cat Christmas signs of stress to keep an eye out for:

• Hiding
• Singing louder and longer (even for a Siamese!)
• Peeing outside the box
• Increased grooming
• Easily irritated

Here are some more things to watch out for…

And of course there is a lot more opportunity for the curious cat to eat something she shouldn’t. So here are some simple and safe re-directions so your meezers can join in the festivities!

1. Make sure there is a safe quiet area and leave it unchanged with familiar blankets, furniture, maybe even some unwashed clothing. This way there is somewhere to retreat and regroup.
2. Keep daily routines as normal as possible, especially the feeding schedule.
3. Make sure decorations are not toxic or dangerous to cats, such as mistletoe, holly, and lilies, which should be placed out of reach.
4. Offer alternative toys for them to play with and sprinkle with catnip to keep them from leaping into the Christmas tree. (Or at least to keep them from leaping into it as much!)
5. Have a few loosely wrapped cat presents so your cat is happily distracted. A new puzzle/activity toy is a great idea.
6. Same with treats! Safe human foods for cats to eat are cooked boneless meats and veggies: chicken, lamb, beef, tuna, carrots, broccoli, and pumpkin. PLAIN. Also cooked eggs. And they go crazy for spinach and melon!

Pumpkin Treats!

More pumpkin treats!

Take a look at these Christmas safety tips you can download =^..^=

Infographic from http://www.catbehaviorassociates.com/christmas-safety-tips-for-cat-parents-infographic/

Remember:

• NO chocolate
• NO caffeine
• NO alcohol
• NO grapes
• NO raisins

I know it seems unlikely that cats would even be interested, but you know our meezers – they get into everything!

So now that you’re armed with the knowledge you need to make sure your kitty stays safe and happy this holiday season…

~ Merry Christmas ~

Keep Your Kitty Safe!

We know you love your cats as much as we love ours and that you want to keep them as healthy, happy, and safe as possible.

Unfortunately, some things that may be in your house can be poisonous to cats. And as we all know, Siamese Cats are especially curious and will usually get into anything they can get their cute little paws on! 

But don't worry! We've got you covered. Read on to discover how to keep your kitty safe.

To begin with, lots of stuff is obviously dangerous if your cats (or any living thing) gets into it. For example, cleaning products like bleach and ammonia, and chemicals like kerosene, turpentine, & paint remover are poisonous and need to be kept out of reach at all times. In this category, antifreeze is especially dangerous because it tastes sweet, so many cats will lap it up thinking it's a treat.

Another general category of household items to be particularly careful ​of are prescription medications. Any of these can be harmful to your cats. And if your kitties are at all like ours, they will gobble up anything that even vaguely resembles a treat, so be extra careful to keep meds out of reach.

Along these lines, it may surprise you to discover that even non prescription medications, vitamins, and supplements can harm your cats. And as they will do with prescription meds if given the chance, many cats will eat pills they find thinking they're treats.

Here's a list of things that can poison your Meezer which might surprise you!

• Chocolate
• Lillies
• Ibuprofen & Acetaminophen (like Advil and Tylenol)
• Tobacco (including nicotine patches
• Bread Dough
• Zinc (like is in coins)
• Many household plants (see the box below)

VetStreet assembled a list of common plants that can poison your cat. Check it out by clicking here.

Sadly, that's not all. There's really quite a long list of items that can hurt your cats. One of the most complete lists we've found is here: 

The long and short of it is that lots of things in the home could potentially harm or even kill your cat, from plants to pills to chemicals to shoelaces. The good news is that once we arm ourselves with the right knowledge, it's easy to make sure your kitty stays out of harm's way and remains healthy and happy. 

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We know you love your cats and that you want to keep them as healthy, happy, and safe as possible.

Unfortunately, some things that may be in your house can be poisonous to cats. Siamese Cats are especially curious and will usually get into anything they can get their cute little paws on!

But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Read on to discover how to keep your kitty safe.

Chemicals and Cleaning Products

To begin with, lots of stuff is obviously dangerous if your cats (or any living thing) gets into it. For example, cleaning products like bleach and ammonia, and chemicals like kerosene, turpentine, & paint remover are poisonous and need to be kept out of reach at all times. In this category, antifreeze is especially dangerous because it tastes sweet, so many cats will lap it up thinking it’s a treat.

Prescription Medications

Another general category of household items to be particularly careful ​of are prescription medications. Any of these can be harmful to your cats. And if your kitties are at all like ours, they will gobble up anything that even vaguely resembles a treat, so be extra careful to keep meds out of reach.

Non-Prescription Medications

Along these lines, it may surprise you to discover that even non prescription medications, vitamins, and supplements can harm your cats. And as they will do with prescription meds if given the chance, many cats will eat pills they find thinking they’re treats.

Surprising Stuff

Infographic from http://www.vet-medic.com/

Here’s a list of things that can poison your Meezer which might surprise you!

• Chocolate
• Lillies
• Ibuprofen & Acetaminophen (like Advil and Tylenol)
• Tobacco (including nicotine patches
• Bread Dough
• Zinc (like is in coins)
• Many household plants (see the box below)
• House Plants

VetStreet put together a list of common plants that can poison your cat. Check it out by clicking here.

 

That’s Not All

Sadly, that’s not all. There’s really quite a long list of items that can hurt your cats. One of the most complete lists we’ve found is here:

26 Household Items Poisonous to Cats & Dogs

Know and Notice

The long and short of it is that lots of things in the home could potentially harm or even kill your cat, from plants to pills to chemicals to shoelaces. The good news is that once we arm ourselves with the right knowledge, it’s easy to make sure your kitty stays out of harm’s way and remains healthy and happy.

Did You Know That Chocolate Can Kill Your Cat?

Halloween is almost upon us. The decorations are up, everyone is working on costumes, and trick-or-treating is right around the corner. Even if you don’t have kids, Halloween can be a lot of fun.

And there’s chocolate. If you are like me, you love chocolate. In fact, I personally think the real purpose for Halloween is to celebrate the joys of chocolate (Valentine’s Day, too).  Maybe this year I’ll dress up as a giant Hershey’s Kiss.

But I digress.

Halloween means we here at Chez Tamstercat have chocolate in the house… you know, strictly because it’s a social obligation. Ahem.

Sadly, as yummy as chocolate is, it can be toxic to our beloved kitties. Our Siamese Gremlin is, shall we say, an aficionado for all foods. That is, he will eat just about anything, including chocolate. So, we have to be extra careful this time of year to make sure he doesn’t get hold of any chocolate.

Do You Know How to Keep Your Furbaby Safe This Halloween?

From Visually.

And this is our friendly reminder to you, our fellow Siamese Cat lovers, that while chocolate might be  your ticket to Happytown, we all need to be super careful that our kitties don’t get their paws on any

Here’s what PetMd has to say about it:

If you want more information, check out the rest of PetMd’s article on cats and chocolate by clicking here.

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