Cats that have suffered abuse may have bodies that look horribly maimed and damaged, while others may come across unscathed in their physical appearance, they may have endured internal and emotional damage, which is harder to overcome. Cats who have been through physical abuse will still respond to a soft touch and soft voice, once they know the abuse is over for good.

With a emotionally abused cat you will need to be patient with him and let him know you are nothing to fear. Give the cat time to come to you, he doesn’t know whether you will hurt him or not. When he does come to you, let him sniff you, speak to him in a soothing tone of voice while you pet him. In a matter of time he will be able to trust you and come to you when you call him.

If you yell, raise your voice, incorrectly use flyswatters or water guns as disciplinary tools it can cause emotional damage. With an emotionally scrarred cat, repeating the wrong type of disipline can make the cat mean or lethargic. Mean cats are easier to work with, because they are concerned about what will become of them, while lethargic cats simply don’t care anymore.

Cats that become lethargic refuse to play, accept treats, or respond to anything you say to them.

With a lethargic cat, the best way to get him to respond is to take in a companion cat. In a matter of time a lethargic cat will seek attention, usually a scratch or a pat. When this happens, you should talk to him if a soothing voice and snuggle with him. Never raise your voice at this stage, and always let the cat know his behavior has changed for the better. 

Always be careful when moving around a lethargic cat for he hasn’t recovered from the trauma. Any sudden movement or raising your voice will only frighten the cat and drive him back into hiding. You need to continue to speak to him in a soft voice and be patient. Overtime your cat will eventually overcome this. Expect to go through a long and intensive healing period when dealing with a lethargic cat. It will take patience on your part.

On the other hand, mean cats will fight or scratch you, or run away from you. When working with mean cats, it is best to treat them gently while using a soft voice. It will only make the cat meaner if you raise your voice or use strict disipline. Don’t ever trap a cat, trapping will only further upset the cat. The cat will eventually calm down if you take your time and let him know you are there for him. 

Sadly, there are cats who have suffered horrific abuse. Abused cats need a caring owner who will provide a loving, stable home environment for them. They have been through a traumatic experience and need to be treated with tender loving care.

If you are planning on traveling by airplane and want to take your cat with you. Then you will want to know what to do to prepare your cat for air travel in order for the trip to go more smoothly.

First of all you need to know what the restrictions and policies are for pet travel. Not all airlines allow pets to travel in the cabin with their owners, but only in the cargo hold.

Which can be dangerous to your cat. Cargo holds are noisy and the temperature changes can be severe. As a result he could experience psychological damage, even die from frostbite or heatstroke. Then there’s always the risk the cat will end up getting lost.

To ensure your cat’s safety while flying, it is better to choose an airline that will let your cat ride in the cabin with you. If someone tells you that pets are permitted in the cabin, then get it in writing to prevent unpleasant surprises at the airport.

You’ll have to purchase an airline ticket for your pet. The cost of the ticket is determined by the type and size and the airline.

Get a pet carrier that is durable, non-collasible, locking carrier. Also the carrier must meet airline requirements as far as size and dimension is concerned. Each airline has different requirements.

Take your cat to the vet for a check-up to be up to date on your cat’s health and any vacinations that may be required when traveling with your cat. You’ll need a health verification certificate from your veterinarian 10 days before your flight to ensure your pet will be able to board the plane.

Provide your cat with a portable water bowl, mini food dish, a pee pad and other things he may need while traveling.

It is important for your cat to wear a collar with an ID tag for the duration of the trip. Also the carrier should have your name, both home and cell numbers, home address, travel destination. Plus include your pet’s name, gender, age, specie type, any health issues he may have. The veterinarians name and phone number should be provided as well.

Take into consideration that cats don’t like to be taken out of their territory, so you may want to sedate him for the flight. Always give your cat lots of tender loving care to sooth him.

If you are looking to give your cat that sleek look, then you will want to start with the top cat grooming tools. With so many different kinds of brushes, combs and shampoos to choose from – how do you know which tools are right for your cat? The following information in this article will help you better decide.

A soft bristle brush works well on any cat, shorthaired or longhaired. Picking a brush with a broad head and supple bristle will make brushing more pleasant for your kitty as well as you. The soft bristles remove loose hairs and stimulate the cat’s skin oils. Longhaired cats need to be brushed at least two times a week. Brushing alone might not get rid of all the mats and tangles, so additional tools may be needed.

A metal comb has stiff, sturdy tines can effectively loosen mats, A steel comb works best for grooming wirehair cats.

A grooming glove is ideal for cats who don’t like to be brushed. You put the mitt over your hand and run the glove over the cat in a petting motion while the rubber bristles catch the loose fur.

The de-matting tool is designed with specially-shaped tapered metal tines placed at a right angle to the handle. This tool works best for loosening those stubborn mats, which is perfect for longhaired cats.

The tangle splitter works best on the most difficult mats. This device is equipped with one or two blade-like tines for spot grooming.

And if your cat has fleas, the flea comb has narrow tines to help remove fleas while you comb the cat.

Wet shampoo: Shampooing your cat is a question of whether he needs it or not. If your cat requires a bath then choose shampoos that are strictly for cats to prevent your kitty from being exposed to any dangerous chemicals. Also take into consideration what your cats needs are when choosing a shampoo. There are products that are tearless, protein-enhanched for a sleeker coat, de-shedding, color-enhanching, flea eliminating or kitten friendly.

Dry shampoo: You can try dry shampoo if your kitty can’t stand taking a bath. Dry shampoo comes in a spray bottle and safely remains on the cat’s coat after spritzing – no water is needed

Eyes and Ears Grooming Tools

Cotton balls work best to reduce the stress while cleaning the cat’s eyes and ears. When cleaning a cat’s ears, dip a cotton ball into a ear flushing solution formulated only for cats. Be careful and don’t over-soak the cottonball, because the excess liquid could get inside their ears. Carefully pull back the cat’s ear and wipe the inside with cotton, but avoid pressing too far into the canal. 

You can also use a similar technique to clean a cat’s eye with a cotton ball swabbed in an eye-flushing solution.

Tear stain remover works by applying a small amount of the solution to the stained area using a cotton ball. For best results, repeat this practice for over several days to maintain a stain-free eye area.

Claws And Teeth Grooming Tools

Feline nail clipper: Nail clippers designed only for cats will increase the safety of the claw-clipping procedure. Cats have a vein in their nails called a quick, which can be painful to clip into, so only clip the tips of the claws. Press the pad so only the nails stick out. Start clipping at the very end and clip only a little bit at a time. If the nail starts to look pink, then it’s time to quit.

Feline toothbrush: A brush with bristles works best for oral hygiene care. Unfortunately most cats will not tolerate even the smallest toothbrush. As an alternative, there is A user-friendly feline toothbrush that fits right over your finger for easy cleaning.

With the right grooming tools and approach you will have your kitty looking healthy and pretty in the least amount of time.

Cats are naturally nightime creatures. In the wild they do most of their hunting at night and sleep during the day. But your cat is in indoor cat and doesn’t need to hunt for his food. Still he keeps you up at night due to his nocturnal instincts. The good news is you help him meet his needs and you can still get good nights rest.

Here’s what you can do. Play vigorously with him for 30 minutes before you go to bed. When you play with him use toys he can, stalk, chase and capture. After playing, give him food high in protein. This will satisfy his hunting needs. Afterward take the time to groom him to further relax him. He will then be sleepy.

Also you can provide your cat with many different toys, scratching posts, cat trees and cat activity centers to help him use up excess energy during the day, which in turn will make him less active at night.

Just don’t play with him at night before bed but schedule a time to play during the day as well. Cats enjoy human companionship and it’s a great way for you to bond with your kitty. Which means he won’t be waking you up for attention.

If your cat wakes you up at night, don’t get up to play and feed him this will only encourage him to wake you up at night, thus becoming a habit. Better yet, keep your cat in another room with food, water, toys, litter box, scratching post and a comfortable bed to keep him from disturbing you at night.

Don’t use physical punishment on a cat when trying to solve any problem behavior. It will only make the cat afraid of you and it won’t solve anything. Instead get the cat to associate the bad behavior with negative consquences.

Another thing, if your cat has been quiet during the night but has started disturibing your sleep then taking him to the vet might uncover a medical problem you weren’t aware of.

Now that you know what you need to do to calm your cat down, hopefully you can sleep peacefully. Sweet dreams!