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As we are now well into the spring season, it’s high time to spring into action and protect your beloved feline friends.
Springtime brings with it a variety of deadly risks for cats, many of which can be avoided with the right knowledge. Read on to learn more about how you can take care of your cats and keep them safe this spring!
As the world around us starts to warm up and come alive, we have to be mindful of the dangers that this season can bring for our feline friends.
Springtime can be a time of joy and playfulness for cats, but there are a number of risks that pet owners should be aware of.
From fleas and ticks to poisonous plants, open windows, and chemicals; springtime can be a dangerous time for cats if steps are not taken to ensure their safety.
Let’s take a look at some of the deadly risks of springtime for your feline friends.
Fleas and ticks
Fleas and ticks are more active during the warmer months of spring, making them a potentially dangerous risk for cats. Cats can become infested with fleas or ticks after coming into contact with other animals or their environments.
These parasites can cause skin irritation, anemia, and even tapeworms in cats.
To protect your cat from fleas and ticks, it is important to use flea and tick prevention treatments regularly throughout the spring season.
If you suspect that your cat has fleas or ticks, take them to the vet immediately for treatment. Your vet may prescribe a flea or tick treatment or recommend other measures to help control the infestation.
Poisonous plants
Cats may also be exposed to potentially poisonous plants during the spring months. Common plants such as lilies, oleander, sago palms, and ivy can all cause serious harm if ingested by cats.
Additionally, many fertilizers and insecticides contain chemicals that can be toxic to felines if ingested or even touched with their fur.
To avoid this risk, it is important to keep your cat away from any potentially poisonous plants as well as any chemical-based products used in the garden.
If you suspect that your cat has ingested a poisonous plant, seek veterinary care immediately. Do not attempt to induce vomiting or give your cat any medications without consulting your vet first.
To prevent your cat from being exposed to poisonous plants, remove any toxic plants from your garden and keep your cat indoors or supervised when outside.
Open windows and balconies
Cats love to explore the outdoors, but open windows and balconies can pose a serious risk during the spring months.
Cats may fall or jump out of windows or balconies if they are not securely closed or screened off.
To protect your cat from this danger, make sure all windows and balconies are securely closed or screened off to prevent accidents
If your cat falls or jumps from a height, seek immediate veterinary care even if they appear uninjured as some injuries can be internal and not immediately apparent.
Chemicals
Springtime often brings an influx of cleaning supplies such as bleach, detergents, disinfectants, and other household chemicals.
These products can be very dangerous for cats if ingested or even touched with their fur. To keep your cat safe from these chemicals, it is important to store them in a secure place that is inaccessible to pets.
Additionally, it is important to use non-toxic cleaning supplies whenever possible around cats.
If your cat comes into contact with chemicals, wash the affected area with mild soap and water. If your cat ingests chemicals, seek veterinary care immediately.
Allergies
Springtime also brings increased pollen levels which can trigger allergies in cats just like humans.
To help prevent allergies in your cat this spring season it is important to bathe them regularly with an appropriate pet shampoo and avoid exposing them to high pollen levels when possible.
Additionally, it is important to watch for signs of allergies such as sneezing, coughing, runny eyes or nose, or itchiness in your cat as they can indicate an allergic reaction that needs medical attention.
If your cat is showing these signs of allergies, take them to the vet for an evaluation. Your vet may prescribe medications to help manage your cat’s allergy symptoms.
To prevent allergies in your cat, bathe them regularly with an appropriate pet shampoo and avoid exposing them to high pollen levels when possible.
Being in heat
Finally, springtime can bring increased levels of sexual activity in female cats who are in heat which may lead them to roam farther than usual looking for mates.
This roaming behavior can put your cat at greater risk of getting lost or injured by predators or cars so it is important to keep an eye on your female cat during this time and use appropriate methods such as spaying her if needed to prevent her from going into heat too frequently.
If your cat does go into heat, keep a close eye on her and prevent her from roaming too far from home.
Ensure she is microchipped and has a collar with your contact information so that she can be easily identified and returned home if lost.
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Springtime can be a time of joy for cats, but it is important to be aware of the potential risks that come with the season. From fleas and ticks to poisonous plants, open windows and balconies, and chemicals; steps must be taken to ensure the safety of our feline friends.
By taking precautionary measures such as using flea and tick prevention treatments, avoiding potentially poisonous plants, keeping windows and balconies securely closed or screened off, using non-toxic cleaning supplies, and taking steps to prevent allergies or being in heat; we can help keep our cats safe this spring season.
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