{"id":1095,"date":"2024-03-29T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1335438-4944102.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=1095"},"modified":"2024-10-24T06:33:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T06:33:30","slug":"preparing-your-cat-for-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justcats.ie\/preparing-your-cat-for-easter\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing your cat for Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to ensure your cat is happy, safe and stress-free during Easter celebrations.<\/b><\/p>\n

For many people, Easter means spending time with friends and family or going away for a long weekend break. Combine this with hot cross buns and chocolates galore and it\u2019s easy to see how it can be a stressful and risky time for our cats.<\/p>\n

Fret not, follow the following tips!<\/p>\n

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Going away<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning to use the bank holidays for an extended weekend break, we wouldn\u2019t recommend taking your cat with you. Cats are generally very stressed by travelling and without the familiar smells of their home territory, can become disorientated in a new environment. This also means they are more likely to get lost.<\/p>\n

So instead, ensure you\u2019ve made arrangements for your cat while you\u2019re away; don\u2019t let them fend for themselves. You could arrange for a trusted friend or cat sitter, preferably that your cat is familiar with, to feed, groom and play with your cat while you\u2019re on holiday.<\/p>\n

Alternatively you could book your cat to stay in a boarding cattery. Ensure that your cat\u2019s vaccinations are up to date and the cattery knows of any special dietary requirements or medications that may need administering while your cat is in their care.<\/p>\n

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Welcoming visitors<\/b><\/p>\n

Unfamiliar people and noisy children visiting the home can be very stressful for cats. Try to stick to your cat\u2019s normal routine as much as you can.<\/p>\n

Provide your cat with a quiet place to retreat to where they will not be disturbed. Ensure it contains their resources, such as a litter tray, an area for food and a separate area for water, a scratch post, toys and somewhere to sleep or hide. Cats like elevated places to hide, such as shelving or on top of a wardrobe, to make them feel safe and secure. Ensure they can access these, for example by placing a chair nearby.<\/p>\n

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Easter treats<\/b><\/p>\n

A number of foods that we typically find in the home at Easter, such as chocolate eggs and raisins in hot cross buns are toxic to cats, so keep them out of reach, stored in sealed containers or closed cupboards. Keep Easter egg or basket packaging and wrapping out of the way as ingesting can be dangerous.<\/p>\n

The signs of poisoning aren\u2019t always obvious but can include vomiting, difficulty breathing and drooling.<\/p>\n

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Easter Lilies and Cats: A Dangerous Combination<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Easter Lily, also known as Lilium longiflorum, is a fragrant seasonal plant that is extremely poisonous to cats. Even small amounts of any part of this plant can cause dangerous symptoms and potentially lead to death from kidney failure.<\/p>\n

Early symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, which may occur as soon as two hours after a cat ingests part of an Easter lily. Laboratory evidence of kidney damage typically appears within a day or so.<\/p>\n

If you suspect that your cat may have eaten an Easter lily, please do not wait. Contact\u00a0us immediately:\u00a0(01) 8227270 or for more tips and advice, send us an email\u00a0hello@justcats.ie<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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