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Keep Your Cat from Scratching Furniture

Trying to completely stop your cat from scratching is like trying to keep a squirrel from gathering nuts: You won't succeed. It's what he's programmed to do. But with our four-step process, you can train your cat to leave the furniture alone and scratch his post instead. This week, we'll lay the groundwork with the first two steps.


Step 1: Understand Why Cats Scratch
Cats love to sharpen their claws. It's a completely instinctual, natural, and enjoyable behavior. It's also healthy (for your cat, if not your couch) and fulfills these needs:


Stretching and strengthening back and leg muscles. Cats crave this healthy form of exercise and toning, and scratching is the perfect way to do it.
Establishing their territory. Visible scratch marks and secretions from scent glands on their paws leave the territorial "This is my turf" message. Cats tend to repeatedly scratch the same spots to reinforce it.
Getting regular pedicures. Scratching helps strip away the worn, chipped outer claw to leave a sharp new one in its place.


Step 2: Protect Your Stuff
During the initial training period, it's wise to put something between kitty's claws and your furniture. Measures like these can help:
Apply double-sided tape to items into which your kitty likes to sink his nails. It's available at most pet stores.
Place throws or blankets on the arms and backs of sofas and chairs.
Spray a bitter smelling mist, such as bitter apple, to help keep your cat from using his claws to repeatedly mark a certain piece of furniture.
Trim and cover claws. Have your vet show you how to safely trim your cat's nails, and ask about soft, protective nail coverings, such as Soft Paws.


Part 2. we'll cover the third and fourth steps: Teaching your cat to scratch his post, not the furniture. we'll describe how to get him to do it in the right place -- the scratching post.


Step 3: Deter Bad Behavior
Not all experts agree on the specifics of how and when to use positive and negative reinforcement to train your cat. Here are a few of the most commonly recommended do's and don'ts:

Do try to distract your cat by making a loud noise while he's scratching the furniture -- not after -- so he makes the connection between the startling noise and the undesired behavior.
Don't take your cat to the post immediately after distracting him from inappropriate clawing. Your kitty may learn to associate his post with the loud noise.
Don't ever physically punish your cat. This could cause a fear-driven, aggressive response and weaken your cat's trust in you.
Don't force your cat to scratch the post by placing his paws on it. It might backfire and make him avoid it altogether.
Do give praise and treats whenever he scratches the post.


Step 4: Find the Perfect Post
To make your cat's post more enticing, follow these suggestions.
Provide the right angle. Offer both vertical and horizontal scratchers.
Find the right surface. Experiment with a variety of textures -- including corrugated cardboard, carpet, sisal rope, and soft wood -- until your cat finds one he prefers.
Go for sturdy, stable, and tall. If your cat can't stretch to his full body length when scratching, he'll more likely choose the back of your dining room chairs rather than a too-short post. Also, a wide base prevents wobbling.
Add some height. A tall cat tree may keep kitty from climbing screens and drapes.
Have extras. Put a few posts throughout the house in easy-to-get-to spots.


With a little patience and perseverance, these steps can help save your furniture without resorting to declawing your feline buddy, which is a potentially risky and controversial procedure (even among veterinarians). Look for more on this topic in a future tip.

Pakcu and Cat Show... CFA Show, Summit USJ - 13 April, 2008

Salam dan Selamat Sejahtera Semuer...
Ok, kali ni pakcu nak cakap pasal CFA show lak. This is my 1st time entering a CFA show. CFA show ni berbeza sikit dari MCC (Fife Show). CFA show ni pada pakcu baru la betul-betul International sebab participants dia dari serata dunia... walaupun tak banyak gak negara...hehe. However, the quality of the cats is excellent! Kalau nak tengok persian yang rated to be among the best in the world, korang kena tengok CFA show macam ni.


Walau bagaimana pun, untuk orang macam pakcu ni yang bawak kucing-kucing biasa, ada jugak dipertandingkan tapi semua dikumpul dalam satu kategori jer, iaitu Household Pet. Tak kira la kitten ker, adult ker, neuter ker, long hair short hair semua dalam satu kategori. Yang seronoknye kategori ni, walaupun kategori ni kucing-kucing mixed or kampong jer, tapi meriah dan di judge oleh pengadil international yang sama.
So sebab ini 1st time masuk, so Pakcu bawakler sekor jer masuk, kucing baru. Shorthair nama nyer Rimba Kencana.

Keputusannya... Alhamdulilah, ada lah dapat placing 2nd n 6th dalam in two out of four rings. 4 rings bermaksud 4 pengadil. N untuk setiap pengadil, dia akan pilih the best 10 HHP. So Rimba dari 4 pengadil tu, ada satu pengadil dpt no 2, satu lg pengadil dpt no 6. Dua pengadil yg lain, Rimba kecundang... hehe.
Rimba Kencana : 2nd and 6th Placing in HHP Category.

Pakcu and Cat Show... MCC International Cat Show, Mid Valley KL - 30 March, 2008

Salam dan Selamat Sejahtera semua...
Lama gak tak update pasal show ni.. hehe.
Ok, kali ni show di Mid Valley, KL. Show kali ni meriah jugak dan ada banyak gak kucing yang masuk. Seperti biasa Pakcu pun ada la bawak empat ekor, yang biasa pakcu bawak.

Keputusannya... Hehe, kali ni cuma ada sekor jer yang dapat placing. Yang lain tu, cuma menang ngiawww jer... hehe.
Argo Armani : 2nd Domestic Neuter Long Hair.

What You Should Know About Cats and Heartworms

Say heartworm and you probably think of dogs. But cats are susceptible to this infection, too. And once the parasites take up residence in kitty's heart, this difficult-to-detect infection may be life threatening.


The trouble is that many infected cats don't show symptoms. Other cats develop severe symptoms, but diagnosis can still be tricky. And although the heartworms often die off on their own (usually within 2 to 3 years), for many, especially older cats, the infection is fatal.

Heartworm Symptoms
For infected cats who do develop symptoms, here are a few that may appear:

Respiratory distress, such as coughing or labored breathing (often misdiagnosed as asthma)
Heart murmur
Lethargy


Lack of appetite and/or weight loss


Gastrointestinal upset (vomiting)


How It's Diagnosed
Studies have found that using all three of these not-always-reliable tests may increase the chances of an accurate diagnosis:
Chest x-ray
Antibody or antigen test
Echocardiogram
How It's Treated
Heartworms can't be cured, but symptoms can be managed. If your vet confirms a diagnosis, but your cat is not showing symptoms, ask whether it's best to wait for your cat to resolve the infection on his own (when the worms die off) or to try a treatment such as prednisone. Emergency measures such as oxygen support, intravenous corticosteroids, electrolyte therapy, and bronchodilators may be necessary in cats with severe symptoms.

Also, be aware that adulticide medications, such as melarsomine dihydrochloride, are often used to treat dogs but are very toxic and often fatal to cats and should not be prescribed.

How Cats Get Heartworms
Cats can't get heartworms from other cats. Rather, heartworm larvae are transmitted to cats via mosquito bites, so the risk is higher where mosquito populations are greater -- especially in hot, humid regions.

How to Help Prevent It
Whether you live in a humid or dry climate, ask your vet about the risks and benefits of a monthly heartworm-protection medication, such as ivermectin. Also, remove any containers of standing water from around your house; these are favorite breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

Can Your Cat Be Allergic to You?

We know that cats can spark allergy and asthma attacks in some humans. But can cats be allergic to people?

Yes, they can, but it typically happens indirectly. Human dandruff can set off an attack in cats, but the more common culprits are household irritants such as dust, secondhand smoke, and kitty litters with a high dust content (especially when used with a covered litter box). All of these can trigger an asthma attack in cats that suffer from the condition or can put cats at greater risk of developing asthma in the first place. Cats with allergic rhinitis may also be sensitive to such allergens, which can heighten inflammation in a cat's upper airways. (Learn why smoking indoors also puts your cat at a four times greater risk of cancer.)

How can feline asthma be prevented?
Eliminating or minimizing possible household allergens is the first step to preventing the development of feline asthma or asthma attacks, which can be life threatening to your cat.

What are the signs?
If you notice any of the following in your cat, seek veterinary treatment right away:

His breathing is open-mouthed or shallow, rapid, and labored.
He's coughing or making wheezing sounds.

How is it diagnosed?
Chest x-ray
Lung-fluid sample
Bronchoscopy (A flexible microscope is inserted into the bronchial airways.)
Observation of symptoms

How is it treated?
The good news is that asthma may be reversible. Long-term treatment of chronic asthma includes medications that help squelch inflammation of the bronchial airways, opening them up and controlling mucus production. Emergency treatment of an acute asthma attack may require hospitalization and oxygen therapy in addition to certain medications. If your cat has been diagnosed with asthma, ask your veterinarian about the benefits and potential side effects of available drug therapies.

Cats and Diabetes

Cats and Diabetes -- Part 1 of 2: Prevention



November 14 is World Diabetes Day. To support this global awareness campaign, we're devoting both this tip and next week's tip to feline diabetes. The bad news is that incidence rates are on the rise. The good news is that having the disease doesn't always mean the end is near for your kitty. Diabetes can often be prevented -- and if diagnosed early, treated. But more on treatment next week. First, let's talk about prevention.


Stop Diabetes Before It Starts
Diabetes develops when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin or when insulin loses its ability to regulate blood sugar. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Here are some common risk factors, a few of which you have control over:


Obesity -- This is the number one preventable risk factor and occurs in roughly 35% to 40% of cats, significantly increasing the risk of diabetes. Don't let your cat become overweight. If he already is, ask your vet about a safe, gradual weight loss regimen. Learn why rapid weight loss could be fatal to your cat.


Diet -- Studies suggest that a low-protein, high-carbohydrate, kibble-only diet may increase feline diabetes risk, whereas the opposite diet (high protein, low carbohydrate, wet food) may help prevent diabetes. Related research also suggests a protective benefit from a high-fiber diet, but more study is needed.


Lack of exercise -- Sedentary cats may be more prone to obesity and insulin resistance. Keep your cat active with daily play sessions and games like these.


Pancreatitis -- If your cat has pancreatitis, ask your vet about regular diabetes testing.
Age -- Diabetes occurs more often in middle-aged or older cats. Most cases occur in cats 8 to 13 years old.
Gender -- More male than female cats develop diabetes.
Genes -- Some cats may be genetically prone to insulin resistance.
Breed -- Burmese cats may be at higher risk than other breeds.
Other causes -- Hormonal imbalances, certain medications, and stress may also increase diabetes risk.


Cats and Diabetes -- Part 2 of 2: Home Treatment

Part 1, we explored the risk factors for feline diabetes, including those that are preventable. Part 2, we'll focus on how to tell if your cat may have diabetes and, if diagnosed, how to effectively treat it.
Diabetes in cats cannot be cured. But with patience and commitment, it can be treated at home, even if insulin injections are needed. It's easier and less expensive than you might think, and the benefits are dramatic. One study showed that nearly 85% of diabetic cats treated at home achieved diabetic remission, so they no longer needed insulin and went on to live long, healthy lives.



Watch for These Signs
Early diagnosis and treatment may up your cat's chances for diabetic remission. If you notice your cat doing any of the following, have his blood and urine tested right away:

Urinating frequently
Drinking all the time
Eating way more than usual
Losing weight, despite increased appetite
Having bad breath
Acting sluggish and lethargic
Explore Treatment Options
Not all diabetic cats need insulin injections, but between 50% and 70% do. If your cat has been diagnosed with diabetes, ask your vet about the following in-home treatments:
Diet, exercise, and weight control. As with preventing the onset of diabetes, implementing these three factors, especially a low-carb/high-protein diet, is critical for managing high blood sugar and achieving diabetic remission.

Oral hypoglycemic medication or insulin injections. Some diabetic cats need oral medication only, but many others need insulin shots, at least temporarily. Some studies suggest that cats treated specifically with glargine (a type of insulin) may be most likely to attain diabetic remission.


*Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning on Vetsulin®, a different type of insulin drug. Read more about this FDA warning, and contact your vet immediately if your pet is being treated with this medication.)

In-home glucose monitoring. Because a cat's blood sugar changes with time and treatment, so will his need for insulin, making daily glucose monitoring vital. An accidental overdose of insulin can lead to extremely low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), a potentially life-threatening condition. Fortunately, in-home blood glucose monitoring is less expensive, more accurate, and way less stressful for your cat than in-clinic monitoring.