Spay/Neuter Your Pet!

2014 is the perfect time to Spay or Neuter your cat if you have not already done so.

1 cat can produce 420,000 cats! So please take care of your pet by giving him the best life he can have. The city of L.A. Offers pet owners a $30 discount certificates at participating clinics. They also offer FREE vouchers for low income-qualified pet owners. 

Visit LAAnimalservices.com for details

Have a great 2014 with your furry friend! 

From cat Central USA!

Litter Champ Review

We are loving The Litter Champ at Cat Central USA. No more wasting bags and no more taking daily trips to the outside trash to avoid the smell. It has a foot pedal for a hands free experience as far as not touching the can while scooping. We enjoyed the first free re-fill of the odor free bags, if you have children in the house it comes with a child-proof bag cutter and a child-proof lock door. The best part is once the biodegradable bag is full, you get to use the nifty cutter on the door and you are done! Take it outside and don't worry about it until it gets full again. We are very busy with all the tails, this is a time saver. We love it!

 

Cat adoptions

During the Holidays I like to remind everyone that it's the perfect time to bring home a new companion or give a kitty to someone you know is able and ready. Cats make great companions and they don't ask for much attention, some even sit on your lap. Here are some cats up for adoption at the Manhattan Beach Petsmart, stop by and browse. You might just find your perfect soul- pet!

Happy Holidays!!

There are 3 here, can you see them?!

Feline Panleukopenia Outbreak in LA County!

This just handed to me! ~~  There is a "Feline Panleukopenia Outbreak in LA County"  I wanted to let everyone know how you can protect your cat, and how it is very contagious. Panleukopenia is an often viral disease of cats that causes fever, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme dehydration and/or sudden death. It is a really stubborn virus. Your cat may become infected by the simple fact that you shared a cat carrier! This is serious.....

 There could be no symptoms for weeks!

 The virus is only killed by bleach (half a cup per 1 gallon water)--Go clean that carrier you just let your friend borrow!

The good news is there is a vaccine called FVRCP, but it must be received at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age with a booster no later than a year following the last dose.

You ask, how is it transmitted?

• Contaminated human hands or clothes (Stop petting other cats for now....
• Direct contact with infected cats 
• Contaminated environment (Yes cat carriers, beds, litter boxes)
• Pre-natal-a mother can transmit the virus to her unborn kittens
• Infected cats can still shed the virus up to 6 weeks after they recover (If the make it.....)

Walking your cat on a leash

Watch this video to learn about walking your cat on a leash:

All photographs and video by Lisette Kennedy  all rights reserved

Happy Easter to all! No Lilies are welcomed.

Happy Easter to all!

The joy we feel every time we come home and our cat runs to the door or stares through the window is indescribable. This Easter if you don't already know this, don't bring lilies home!

They are toxic to cats! They can cause kidney failure and death. You only have a few hours after a cat ingests a lilie to save him. Pretty flowers are deadly, some to add to the list;

•Day Lilies
•Tiger Lilies
•Japanese Lilies
• Daffodils
•Hyacinths

And many more, the list will continue on another post...

Catsercise!

Does your cat meow at the door, does he show interest in going outside? Is he an Alpha?

Mine is! And he loves to go for a daily walk. Everyday he asks to go outside, he will sit at the door and meow. This is how I know it's time to grab his leash! I tried several leashes and the one that he feels comfortable walking in, is the "H" leash design. It doesn't obstruct his neck or armpits. Other designs that go under the chest made him walk funny or not walk at all (and trust me when I say he Loves his walk)

The best way for him to get some sun, climb up a few trees, walk and run!
The best part is that he is safe, no feral cats or other animals will approach him. You won't be that person down the line putting the "Lost cat" on every pole (I see at least one a week in my neighborhood).