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This has got to be the cutest stage, at this age cats are just adorable little fluffballs. Generally weighing in at just 2kg or 4.5 pounds. Kittens at this age gain about 500g/ a pound a month.
Cat years to human years
Important things for owners to do and look for during this life stage:
Vaccinations need to be completed through your registered Veterinarian during this life stage.
Regular worming and flea treatments are also Important. A well-balanced diet is crucial for your kitten’s growth. What you feed them now lays the foundations down for their future. Talk to your kittens vet about a well-balanced growth diet.
Consider pet insurance why your kitten is young, if they develop any health conditions that require treatment for the rest of their life having insurance is very helpful.
Also any accidents or injury cover is useful. Read policies and plans carefully, having hereditary conditions covered is a good plan, and especially in their early year/s.
Ideas To Keep Your Kitten Stimulated:
Puzzle games, moving toys, scratching posts and a comfy bed to sleep in are all your kitten needs to keep themselves busy and well rested.
This is the ‘fun stage’ your kitten will love to explore and play during this life stage. Now weighing in at 3-4kg+/ 4-5 pounds depending on breed.
Now fully vaccinated your cat can start to explore outside and play with some bigger toys like a cat tree.
Hopefully you have them covered with good pet insurance. Although young and not prone to illnesses the same as in their later years. If your kitten was to develop a lifelong health condition or injure themselves. You will be thanking yourself for being organized with insurance.
Important things for owners to do and look for during this life stage:
Flea and worm treatments are still important to keep on top of. DE sexing your male or female cat is recommended to prevent unwanted litters. Microchipping your cat is also a priority, this way if they get lost and are found a vet has a way to find and contact you as the owner.
Now exploring outside consider a bell collar for your juvenile cat to protect wildlife and birds. Although we want our fur babies to explore and enjoy nature, this way we can prevent them from harming it at the same time.
If you plan to keep your cat inside for longer or permanently, then check out these great cat tree options to help keep them stimulated and busy while inside. Cat tree options for any cat.
Now an Adult, your cat is well and truly involved in its world. They are finished growing but will still fill out more and continue to gain muscle. You may notice a change in fur color or density changes at this age.
Important things for owners to do and look for during this life stage:
Keep up with vaccinations when due, flea and worm prevention is a must, your cat may require regular grooming if they have a medium or long coat.
Keep your cat on a balanced veterinary recommended diet. Now fully grown they can swap to an adult life stage diet, talk to your vet about which diet is right for their breed and size. Good nutrition can prevent health problems down the line so it is an investment in their future.
If not already done de-sexing is a must unless you are planning to breed. Preventing unwanted litters and also stopping a male cat from creating them is essential. Talk to your vet about getting your cat de-sexed.
Cat Years To Human Years – Cats At 2 Years Old
Twenties – 20-29 in human years.
Adult cats require less work than kittens, they now know their way around and are settled into their environment. Fully grown and weighing an average of 4-5kg.
You and your cat now have memories and a bond, unlike when they where little and you where creating them. See some resources below to help you learn about your adult cat:
Important things for owners to do and look for during this life stage:
Keep up with vaccinations when due, flea and worm prevention is a must, your cat may require regular grooming if they have a medium or long coat.
A yearly health check with your vet to go over, diet, teeth, body condition, and having their heart checked via stethoscope is always a great idea. Make sure to book your adult cat in for an annual check over. This is also a perfect opportunity to stock up on flea and worm products.
Keep your cat on a balanced veterinary recommended diet. At this life stage, a veterinary recommended Adult food is needed. Good nutrition can prevent health problems down the line so it is an investment in their future.
Keep in mind now your cat is de-sexed they are more prone to weight gain. If keeping the pounds at bay is proving to be a struggle talk to your vet about neutered diets, these diets are lower in calories and designed for de-sexed cats.
Cat Years To Human Years – Cats At 5 Years Old
Thirties – Forties – 30 – 49 In Human Years.
A 5-year-old cat is still in the “Adult” life stage. They are accustomed to you and their environment. Have their routines, likes, and dislikes. To which you are well aware of. Still weighing an average of 4-5kg your active cat is well and truly part of the family.
A middle-aged cat should be fit as a fiddle. If you have been following this guide from the beggining the your kitten de-sexed on time, kept on good nutrition from the start, and has had regular flea and worm control. You have organised vaccinations when due and an annual check-up with the vet to look over you kitty.
Give yourself a pat on the back your an amazing fur baby Mumma/Dadda that is one lucky cat.
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Important things for owners to do and look for during this life stage:
Keep up the good work, schedule needed vet visits. Don’t forget to protect your cat from flea and worms, and remember prevention is cheaper than dealing with an infestation in your home.
Continue with good nutrition, it is an investment in their health. We are what we eat and that goes for your cat too.
During this life stage your cat will start to enter the geriatric life stage, aww I know that’s probably hard to read. Don’t we all wish they could stay 6 months old forever?
Nutrition wise their needs might change if they become less active then moving to a senior diet is a good idea. Also a yearly blood test with your vet is a great idea. This helps keep an eye on their basic liver, and kidney functions.
Detecting any health concerns or issues early makes a big difference in both treatment or management so don’t skip an annual check-up with your vet.
Now officially a senior fur baby, you may have noticed your cat start to slow down in their daily adventures. Generally senior cats are just quieter versions of themselves.
Congratulations on taking care or your cat for 10 years!
Important things for owners to do and look for during this life stage:
Annual checkups and blood tests are a must. Older cats are prone to renal failure, diabetes, and more. Catching them early can help with treatment and management options tremendously.
A senior based diet is often lower in calories and proteins. Higher in omegas for joint health and mobility. If not already consider switching your senior fluff ball to a more suitable diet.
As always keep up with flea and worm treatments. Don’t miss vaccinations when due. Joint supplements aren’t necessary if your cat is on the right diet. So always check with your vet before adding something new and potentially expensive.
Wow well-done fur baby owner, you have cared and nursed your cat into the centurion life stage.
Now sadly in their final life stage its all about great TLC from here. Which to get this far you are an expert in. Lucky cat.
Important things for owners to do and look for during this life stage:
TLC, vet checkups, and blood tests are a must. Older cats are prone to renal failure, diabetes, and more. Make sure to keep an eye on food and water intake. Activity levels will decrease so monitoring mobility and assessing your cat regularly is necessary.
A senior based diet is often lower in calories and proteins. Higher in omegas for joint health and mobility. If not already consider switching your senior cat to a more suitable diet.
As always keep up with flea and worm treatments. Don’t miss vaccinations when due. Joint supplements aren’t necessary if your cat is on the right diet. So always check with your vet before adding something new and potentially expensive.
Evie the cuddly Burmese cat has an incredible survival tale. Prompting us to share this Burmese cat rescue story.
Shortly after moving with her owners to a new rural property, Evie went missing.
The owners had intended for Evie to get used to her new home for at least a week or two before going outside. However, “Evie is incredibly smart and quick’ her owners say. “She loves being outside”.
After only a few days of being in their new home, Evie found her way outside an open door.
Evie had never lived on a rural lifestyle block location before. “One of the dogs quickly spooked her before we could get her inside and that was it, she was gone” the owner’s relay.
“We didn’t panic for the first day or two, Evie is an intelligent cat and she also has a lot of sass”
Evie had been known to sulk with her owners, especially if something didn’t go her way, generally hiding in her igloo and occasionally disappearing for a little while.
‘We were hopeful she would make her way back once she had cooled off”
Still, every-night we searched, called for her, and we put food out for her. In case she decided to come back in the calm of the night
After 2 days, Evie’s Owners decided she was now defiantly lost. They were devastated.
We did everything called vet clinics, spread pamphlets, advertised everywhere we could, and called all the local cat shelters. Nothing.
Evie was nowhere to be found. ‘We felt sick every night and especially when it would rain’ Her owners said.
“We got desperate, we created pamphlets, begging if someone had found her and decided to keep her. Could they anonymously come forward and let us know”
‘I couldn’t stop checking roadkill every night wondering” ‘We just needed to know if someone had her and that she was ok’
Burmese Cat Rescue
8 long weeks of torture had passed, when the owners got the best phone call they could ever have hoped for.
A couple had come back from their holiday in Europe, to find a very skinny and pissed off Evie locked in their garage.
They Took Evie to the nearest vet clinic, as she was very malnourished. Evie was micro-chipped so it didn’t take long for the vet clinic to track down Evie’s Owners.
‘ It was an amazing feeling, the relief is indescribable, We had never given up, we just felt she was still out there and thankfully we were right”
Evie was very underweight and dehydrated. She had I/V fluids at the vet clinic before finally coming home.
“She was so hungry!, she slept in the food bowl waiting for her next small meal”. Evie’s owners had to feed Evie gradually in small amounts so her little stomach could get used to small volumes of food again.
Evie The First Night We Brought Her Back Home
We know many people don’t end up getting their precious fur babies back, so we wanted to share our story.
Do you have any amazing cat rescue stories? Leave me a comment below. Lets spread the warm fuzzies.
We all enjoy a good horoscope reading, so why not let the stars decide the best cat breed for you. Take a look and see which breed your most compatible with.
Aquarius – British Blue January 20th to February 18th
A British blue is the perfect companion for an Aquarius. You like your downtime and care about your privacy.
A British Blue is a playful, affectionate, and fiercely loyal companion. They will always be up for downtime with their special person (you)
Pisces and Burmese are a perfect match, You are hard-working and tend to be emotionally closed off. What better than to come home to a cat that won’t want to leave your side! Burmese are extremely affectionate and want nothing more than to climb into your skin! When you’re not feeling like telling humans how your feeling, your Burmese will always be around waiting.
Siamese were treated as royalty by the Egyptians, they know how to make sure all their needs are met first. They are both smart and playful. Siamese tend to bond particularity to one person, but remain friendly and sociable with others. They are a great match for Aries the star sign, both playful but self-sufficient.
Best cat breed for you via the stars
Taurus – Maine Coon April 20th – May 20th
Taurus the strong zodiac, a Maine coon is a great match. These guys look fierce due to their sheer size, but in reality, they are gentle giants! Some say even dog-like. A Main coon is loyal, loving, and big! So plenty to cuddle and snuggle with.
Gemini – Scottish Fold May 21st – June 20th
Ah Gemini, you need a cat that can keep up with your wit, but also knows how to be silly. A Scottish fold is considered one of the most intelligent cat breeds. Also known for their folded ears, they are very affectionate but not overbearing. Some say they have an owl like appearance and are easily trained.
Cancer you like your quality time with close friends, or family. You love time at home, its where you’re most comfortable. Which is why a Ragdoll will work well with your lifestyle. Ragdolls are almost more dog than cat! they are so devoted to their owners and some even say in tune to humans emotions. There social enough to want to interact with your close friends but you will always be their number 1. Don’t worry a Ragdoll is still more than capable of taking care of themselves they won’t be overbearing.
Leo – Birman July 23rd – August 22nd
Known as the friendliest cat they are perfect for the most social star sign. You will both enjoy being in the limelight and strutting your stuff together. Birman easily adapt to new homes and tend to make great friends with dogs or children. They are playful and charismatic just like a Leo.
Most intelligent cat, for the most intelligent zodiac. Abyssinians are active, affectionate and curious. They love to climb and be part of the family. They are the perfect cat for a perfectionist. They are incredibly agile and will love to spend time in the garden with you.
Libra – Persian September 23rd to October 22nd
A Libra and Persian are both charmingly sweet. Your both easy going peace makers. It takes a lot to wind you up. A Persian is calm and won’t mess with you’re love for balance. They are not the type of cat to shred your furniture or mess up your organized home.
Scorpio – Balinese October 23rd to November 21st
Know as the most affectionate of cats. Balinese and Scorpio will get on like a house on fire. Both of you are intelligent, agile, athletic and loving. Your Balinese won’t hesitate to let you know what they are thinking as they love talking.
Sagittarius – Bengal November 22nd to December 21st
Sagittarius, you need an adventurous cat to keep up with your “go, go, go” personality. What better than a loud and mischievous Bengal. Bengals have personality’s that stand out from the crowd, as does their striking appearance.
Capricorn – Devon Rex December 22nd to January 19th
Mysterious and standoffish, you don’t like being the centre of attention. Your trust circle is small but once your in, the love and loyalty never ends. You and a Devon Rex can hunker down in front of a warm fire together.
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Thinking of getting a cat or just curious to see if your favorite cat breeds are in the top 5! With so many people choosing to have a cat as a pet, I felt it was a good idea to put some information on the top 5 cat breeds from around the world and what we like about them. Check out the top 5 list below = )
1. Siamese
A vocal breed originating from Thailand. The Siamese is a beautiful breed and their coats can be an incredible range of colours Hundreds of years ago, Siamese cats were treasured by royal families in Thailand because of their distinctive, unusual, and beautiful appearances. Like their families, they were in a temple and being pampered by monks and priests. It’s no wonder they are at the top of the 5 breeds from around the world!
2. Persian
Known as the flat-faced breed, Persian’s are fluffy balls of fun. Their long thick coats require regular grooming and maintenance. This breed has been in the top 5 breeds for decades and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. They come in many colours and have a loving cuddly personality.
3. Maine Coon
These guys are a large breed and one of my personal favourites. Don’t let their size intimidate you, Main-coons are the gentlest of giants and have an impressively thick fluffy coat. They are fierce hunters in almost all conditions and interestingly also have a tendency to grow extra toes!
4. Ragdoll
Another personal favourite and if only up to me they would be at the top of the best cat breeds. Their gorgeous blue eyes get me every time, some would say this breed is more like a dog than a cat. These very affectionate, and semi-long coat fluff balls are great for a family. Looking like a longer haired siamese its no wonder they are so popular.
If you are wanting a cute, calm cuddly cat then the Bengal is not for you. These guys not only look wild but have a lot of energy! Again another vocal breed also. Their beautiful patterns make them stand out from the rest. Let me tell you there is never a dull day with a Bengal in the house ; )
There we have it the top 5 cat breeds from around the world and what we like about them. No matter the breed all cats are amazing pets. If you are looking at adding a new furry addition to your family please also consider going to your local SPCA or Shelter and giving an abandoned cat an amazing home = )
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