Tag: winter
April Fool’s Day: No more snow
April Fool’s Day: No more snow The kitties and human at the Paws’ household have had enough of winter. April Fool’s Day kindly delivered another 4 inches of snow. Was that nature’s practical joke on us? That’s in addition to four-feet of snow in one-week during February, and a blizzard in March. We’ve had more…
Cat finds new place to escape Polar Express
Wordless Wednesday: Cat finds new place to escape Polar Express It’s March and spring is only a few days away. Yet, here in rural New England, it feels like January, with almost sub-zero temperatures. Here, Pink Collar has found a new bed, or sorts. She’s sleeping on top of the heating monitor. How are your…
Hypothermia & Frostbite serious threats to cats in winter
Hypothermia and frostbite pose serious threats to cats in winter. Severe hypothermia can kill you pet. Frostbite can lead to serious damage to the ears, tail, or paws. The best treatment though – make sure your cat stays inside, or if they must go out, be sure they have plenty of food, water, and shelter,…
February 2: the clock is ticking to cat mating season. Spay/neuter your cat today
Snip, snip – oh what a relief it is! Spaying/neutering your feline makes them a much happier, healthier kitty. Today is February 2, and winter is officially half over, even though it might not look that way. Here in the Northeast, we’re getting pummeled with one more big snowstorm, and we know the Groundhog didn’t…
Cats, like humans, get frostbite and hypothermia
When the temperature drops below freezing (that’s below 32 degrees Fahrenheit), our domestic cats who stray outside and our feral friends who don’t have adequate shelter can get frost bite and hypothermia. Just last week, there was a weather report citing the temperatures had dipped below freezing in all 50 states, including Hawaii. And with…
