FROM CAT CHAT WITH CAREN AND CODY: Since we are off having a "bread fix", we are repeating portions of a blog post we first did on April 6, 2011. It was posted in it's current form last year.
Hi everyone it's Cody! You know what I like about Passover? You aren't allowed to eat any bread, now Mom can see what it's like to be on a grain-free diet!! Considering she is the Queen of Carbs, the next 8 days should be "fun" indeed!!
For those who don't know what the holiday Passover is, you can read about it here.
Accidents happen – sometimes pets get injured, eat the wrong foods, get bitten, cut, or even have seizures. But, there are ways you can help on the way to the vet. As Dr. Doug Aspros, Former President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says, “You can't be over-prepared. Do your thinking and planning when you're calm - you'll make better decisions when the emergency happens."
So here are a few life-saving tips from the AVMA to help stabilize your pet:
If you think your pet has a broken bone, gently lay him or her on a flat surface, or use a blanket as a sling to gently transport your pet on the way to the veterinarian.
With cuts, press a clean, thick gauze pad over the wound and press on it until the bleeding stops. If bleeding is severe and on the legs, apply a tourniquet (using a rubber band and gauze) between the wound and the body to slow down the blood flow and get your animal to the vet ASAP.
For burns, flush immediately with lots of water. If the burn is more severe quickly apply an ice compress.
If your pet has been exposed to a toxin, check the label for immediate instructions such as washing its skin with soap and water, or flushing eyes with water.
If your pet is having seizures, keep them away from any objects, blanket your pet to keep them warm and call your vet or an emergency vet clinic.
For choking, if your pet can still breathe, get them to the vet immediately. Look in their mouth with a flashlight and quickly try to get the object out with atweezer. If that doesn’t work, place both hands on the side of his or her ribcage and strike the rib cage firmly with the palm of your hand 3 to 4 times while getting to the vet.
VetWrap (or a similar bandaging product that clings to itself and molds nicely) A nylon leash, muzzle, pet carrier (depending on animal size) and a pillow case for a cat that might need to be restrained; a small flashlight can also be quite useful.
Flat Leash with "D" Ring with photo instructions
for Figure 8 Cat Harness
Re-sealable Bag for Treats of Bio Sample
Cold Pack
Latex-Free Powder-free Gloves
3% Hydrogen Peroxide (8 fl oz)
Eye & Wound Wash (4 fl oz)
Kwik-Stop Styptic Powder including Cotton Swabs &
Instructions
Digital Thermometer/Lubricating Gel
Stethoscope with photo instructions
Tweezers
Ticked-Off Tick Remover
12cc Curved Tip Syringe
Blunt-nosed Scissors
Dehydrated Pumpkin Apple Fiber
1" White Adhesive Tape
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Bandaging Materials
4" X 4" Gauze Squares (10)
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3" White Conforming Gauze Roll (2)
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2" Flexible Self-Adhering Bandage
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2" X 3" Non-Stick Pad for Burns (2)
Triangular Bandage for splinting
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Topical Medications
Triple Antibiotic Ointment (2)
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1% Hydrocortisone Cream (2)
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Povidone/Iodine Swabs (2)
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Antiseptic Towelettes (2)
Oral Medications
Diphenhydramine/Antihistamine Tablets (4)
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Diotame/Antacid Tablets (4
We thank the American Veterinary Medical Association for sharing their tips with us to share with all of YOU! Cody and I were happy to feature the first aid kit and book from an earlier post that Dakota and I had done for SUNNY -DOG INK: that was on Dakota's blog last year. We were not compensated for this post, but received the first aid kit last year from Sunny -Dog Ink.
I cannot believe it!! Today my precious boy is EIGHT YEARS OLD!!! Wow!!!!! It is so hard to believe that so much time has passed. I am grateful every day for having adopted Cody a mere two weeks after my Angel Bobo crossed the Bridge at the age of eighteen.
Cody is one of the most fearless, feisty, playful, determined, cuddly, loving, stubborn, food-obsessed, friendly and oh-so-adorable kitties you could ever meet ,(but I admit that I am biased!)
Back in December when we featured the FroliCat Pounce on our blog, I knew I wanted to do a most special give-away for Cody's eighth birthday. I contacted my "magic elf" that hooked me up with most of my FroliCat toys, (and a NEW PetSafe toy that you will just die for), and asked if a give-away were possible. My wonderful magic elf granted my wish!
My "love affair" with FrolicCat began when a friend guest blogged about the FroliCat Bolt and I had to have it for Cody! That was the first of our FroliCat toys.
FroliCat™ BOLT™ is an interactive laser toy that provides hours of fun for you and your cat or
dog. Simply hold BOLT in your hand or place it on a flat surface, turn it on,
and watch your pet pounce, chase, and bat at the exciting laser patterns. Pets
love the random patterns they can chase across the floor, up the walls, and
over furniture. We completely fell in love with FroliCat from that moment! I had seen the FroliCat Pounce at a pet expo that I had attended, and had to have it for Cody. Cody and I blogged about the Pounce last Decemberbut here is a photo to refresh your memory!
To this day Cody is completely in love with the Pounce and I am too!
Now Cody has two more loves from our furiends at PetSafe! Cody couldn't believe his eyes when these toys arrived this past Monday!
Keeping with the MOUSE theme, the first of the two products we would like to show you is The Cheese by PetSafe! The Cheese is an exciting game of peek-a-boo with two mice that pop out of each
side of the swiss cheese block. Your cat will love the hunt! For surprise play
sessions, use Play While You Are Away mode to keep cats engaged throughout the
day.
Cody and I think that assembly could NOT be easier! So easy, that Cody helped me! You simply pop the batteries in and you are ready to roll! (All of the toys featured in this post are the same, super easy, no ridiculous assembly required!)
FEATURES: Two mice play peek-a-boo from either side of the block of
cheese
Play While You Are Away mode allows spontaneous playtime
throughout the day (Great for lazy kitty Moms like me!)
During single play sessions, timer automatically turns toy
off after 10-15 minutes (The FroliCat Bolt and Pounce also have this feature and I LOVE it!)
Requires 3 AA batteries (IMPORTANT NOTE: Batteries are NOT included, be sure you have them on hand!)
Here are Cody and The Cheese In Action!!
Now THAT'S a lot of fun!!!
While Cody LOVED "The Cheese" his favorite of the two toys was the
FLIK is an automatic teaser that throws then hides a string
to entice your cat to play. Simply turn it on and watch your curious cat stalk
FLIK and try to capture the string before it pops back into the toy. Cats can’t
resist trying to grab the “tail” flicking back and forth, just like a wild cat
stalking hidden prey. No cat has ever had this much fun with an ordinary string
before!
FEATURES: Automatic teaser throws and hides a string for your cat to
attack (IMPORTANT!! Cody was chewing the string each and every time, possibly because he is obsessed with string. My only complaint with this toy is I would NOT leave Cody alone with it, as I would with all of the other toys featured in this post. I would be afraid he would chew through the string, because he is THAT determined. That being said, I do LOVE this toy and it is one of Cody's favorites.)
Automatic hands-free play
Shuts off after 15 minutes or when Off button is pressed
Perfect for playtime on a table, shelf, or floor (Love that it is lightweight and transportable!)
Rubber feet on bottom prevent sliding or moving (NOTE:OURS DID MOVE. Not a problem, but it DID MOVE as evidenced in the videos below)
Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)
The main things about ALL of the toys featured on this page is that Cody LOVES THEM! The FroliCat line is EASILY my favorite line of cat toys that are designed to enable a cat to entertain THEMSELVES. Owner-cat play is important, but if we are all honest, we LOVE toys that will keep our cat(s) occupied, often (without our having to stop everything and play), and away from the kitchen more often than not!
I find the FroliCat line to be quite sturdy, NONE of Cody'sFroliCat toys are broken and unlike MANY other toys that Cody has, they are ALL played with, and played with often and enthusiastically.
Cody is in love with ALL of his FroliCat toys from PetSafe and if you live in the U.S. (our apologies to our International readers, but due to shipping costs our give-away must be exclusively in the U.S.), you have a chance to WIN!!!!
WHAT WILL YOU WIN?
ONE LUCKY READER WILL WIN ALL of the toys mentioned in the blog post (The FroliCat Bolt, Pounce, Flik AND The Cheese toy. An approximate $108 VALUE!!!!The fact that Cody turned eight and there is an eight in that dollar amount is purely coincidental!) TWO ADDITIONAL READERS will EACH win The Cheese toy!!! (a $29.99 value) ENTERING IS EASY!! Simply enter on the Rafflecopter below and be sure to complete the bonus entries for more chances to win! GOOD LUCK!! a Rafflecopter giveaway
In full disclosure: I was not compensated for this review/give-away. I wanted to have a give-away and my "magic elf" agreed!
