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petsync · 3 months

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Purrfect Companions in a Perilous World: A Comprehensive Guide to Cat Care in 2024

Cats, our furry companions, have graced our homes and hearts for millennia. With their independent spirit, playful antics, and undeniable cuteness, they hold a special place in our society. But beyond the warm snuggles and adorable meows, cats offer significant benefits to our lives and face unique challenges in today's world. This article delves into the complexities of cat care, equipping you with the knowledge and resources to be the best feline guardian possible.

1: The Feline Powerhouse: Benefits of Cat Ownership

Sharing your life with a cat isn't just about purrs and playtime. Studies reveal fascinating health and emotional advantages. Owning a cat can:

Reduce stress and anxiety: A 2020 study published in the "Journal of Physiological Science" found that interacting with cats lowers cortisol levels, the stress hormone.

Boost heart health: A 2013 study in the "Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology" suggests owning a cat might decrease the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Combat loneliness and depression: Cat companionship can provide emotional support, especially for individuals living alone. A 2015 study in "PLoS One" found cat owners to be less lonely and more satisfied with their social lives.

Improve cognitive function: Research suggests cat ownership can stimulate the mind and even delay the onset of dementia.

2: Responsibilities: Loving Beyond the Purrs

Cat ownership comes with responsibilities. Here's how to ensure your feline friend thrives:

Nutrition: Choose high-quality, species-appropriate food based on your cat's age and activity level. Consult a veterinarian for personalized recommendations.

Grooming: Brush your cat regularly to remove shedding fur and prevent hairballs. Longhaired cats require daily brushing.

Litter box: Provide a clean, accessible litter box in a quiet location. Scoop daily and change the litter regularly.

Veterinary care: Schedule regular checkups, vaccinations, and parasite prevention. Spaying/neutering is vital for health and population control.

Microchipping: This permanent ID helps reunite lost cats with their owners

3: Threats in the Modern Jungle: Protecting Your Feline Friend

Our world presents dangers to even the most adventurous felines:

Traffic: Keep cats indoors to prevent accidents. Provide enrichment like scratching posts and climbing structures to satisfy their natural instincts.

Predators: Outdoor cats face threats from wildlife and stray dogs. Consider harness training for supervised outdoor access.

Diseases: Vaccinations are crucial to protect against serious illnesses like feline distemper and rabies.

Parasites: Ticks, fleas, and worms can cause health problems. Use monthly preventative medication.

Toxins: Household plants, cleaning products, and medications can be poisonous to cats. Ensure a safe environment.

Climate change: Rising temperatures and extreme weather events can impact cat health. Provide access to shade and water during hot weather.

4: Champions for Feline Wellness: Solutions and Actions

We can create a better world for our feline companions:

Adopt, don't shop: Give a homeless cat a loving forever home. Support shelters and rescues by adopting, volunteering, or donating.

Indoor/outdoor enrichment: Provide safe indoor environments with stimulating toys and climbing structures. Consider building a secure catio for supervised outdoor access.

Support animal welfare organizations: These groups advocate for cat welfare, provide resources to pet owners, and promote responsible pet care.

Raise awareness: Educate others about cat care, verantwortliches Katzenbesitz, the dangers cats face, and the importance of adoption.

A Lifelong Bond: Love, Respect, and Purrfect Harmony

Caring for a cat is a commitment, but one filled with boundless rewards. By understanding their needs, providing responsible care, and advocating for their well-being, we can ensure our feline friends live long, happy, and healthy lives. Remember, respect their independence, appreciate their unique personalities, and shower them with love. In return, they'll enrich your life with purrs, companionship, and endless feline charm. So, let's become responsible cat guardians, create a safer world for them, and celebrate the joy of sharing our lives with these perfect creatures.

Here's the best way to express your love and solidarity with cats. Make the world see it

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vanessavixenx2 · 4 days

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More pics…out of the blue! 💙 Vv xo

#outdoors #blue sky #photobomb #my photgraphy #curves for days #curvalicious #lovely curves #soft curves #dangerous curves #sexy curves #curvy and confident #curvy mature #sweet and sexy #mature sexy #curvy af #curvy blonde #curvy girls #natural bewbs

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incredibletales · 5 days

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"The script was tailored precisely to budget, confined to barrooms, bookie joints, and a wonderfully seedy trailer park. Much of the picture was shot in and around downtown Los Angeles, including at Union Station, on Bunker Hill, and on Fort Moore Hill."

Cry Danger (1951) dir. Robert Parrish, Dick Powell

#filmedit #oldhollywoodedit #classicfilmedit #classicfilmsource #classicfilmblr #cinemaspast #dailyflicks #filmgifs #Cry Danger #category: Cry Danger #*mygifs #*crydangeredit #me @ all the outdoor shots 'nice l.a.noire reference'

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why-the-heck-not · 4 months

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noise-cancelling headphones !!!!!! my beloveds

#I know u *shouldn’t* use those while u’re out & about #BUT what’s some danger when u’re finally in public not fully anxious???#idk I feel so much calmer with them; in my own bubble unreachable and unbothered #none of that ’’i need everybody to quiet down this second bc I’m abt to lose it’’-shit #(got a them for christmas and I’ve been missing out sm)#(shout out to my mom who explicitly told me to not use those outdoors bc ’’u’ll get hit by a car u didn’r hear coming’’ love u but oops)#january 2024 #2024

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cupcakeshakesnake · 7 months

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hi cat anon here - I wasn't "trying to push the American button just because you disagree with me" - it's just what could be construed as a majority of people I've seen on Tumblr with this view and vocal about it have been American, so I was wondering if you were as well. I also put a /gen q tonal tag in their around there so I'm not sure where you got that idea from. I also resent the idea that I'm being all "Americans are bad! you're American because I don't like your opinion!" and honestly I'm confused where that came from.

also I'll take a look at your articles tomorrow when I've got more time, but what I quoted was from *the* bird conservation charity in the UK, so I'm perplexed at the proposal that they would provide false information that cats don't present a significant threat as their whole thing is conserving and protecting wildlife, especially birds, that doesn't really make sense

Alright, sorry if I sounded a bit aggressive there, but the way you worded it ("I wonder if you are American as so many Americans seem to have this weird opinion") did sound rather prejudiced.

The reason you are seeing so many American opinions is probably just because there are so many American users on the Internet.

The RSPB is just one organization out of many, and does not speak for all of your country or all protection organizations. For better information I recommend you look into more information from differing organizations and countries, as it's better to look into multiple sources than rely on one source for a defining opinion. However, I still did some internet searches and found these RSPB articles on "How to protect birds from cats in the garden" and "How many birds do cats kill?"

This personal article condemning said charity for 'being worried about its cat-owning membership' is also interesting, if not academic.

I hope the articles provide some insight. And remember, there is more than just native wildlife at stake when it comes to outdoor cats. The cats themselves are being put in danger.

#snake got an ask #anonymous #dni if you're an outdoor cat person /hj /srs #“My cat won't affect the small animal population” yes it will and even if by some miracle it doesn't - your cat itself is still in danger #“My cat is smart enough to avoid dangers” no it isn't and even if by some miracle it is - it still poses a threat to others #IT GOES BOTH WAYS PEOPLE

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aneighborhoodnaturalist · 6 days

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Garter snakes communicate through a complex series of pheromones (or scents). They also defend themselves if provoked by waving their tail and excreting a pungent musk.

(Garter snake)

#photography #art #outdoors #nature #digital art #animals #wildlife #adventure #outdoor #snakes of tumblr #garter snake #danger noodle #noodles

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alteredstatesstuff · 8 months

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tsunami wave

#landscape #outdoors #serene #nature #fantasy #waves #ocean #photography #tsunami wave #sunrise #wave #high seas #danger days #big wave #sea #lighthouse #seaside #beauty

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vanessavixenx2 · 5 days

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Puppy photobomb! 💙 Vv xo

#outdoors #lingerie monday #lingerie #curvy and proud #curvy and confident #curvy and sexy #curves for days #curled hair #soft curves #lovely curves #dangerous curves #curvy mature #curvalicious #sweet and sexy #mature sexy #curvy af #curvy girls #curvy blonde

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howldean · 7 months

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i’m so fucking pissed rn

#my dad was supposed to pick me up at a club where a fundraiser concert was held for the strike group i’m with #and then he said oh yeah i have my own concert that night and i’ll just leave early #which made ME feel bad even though HE forgot so i said oh i can stay for the afterparty #show ends at 10:30 afterparty goes to 11. easy.#well his concert goes long so at 11 he texts me and says the encore just happened. okay. what the fuck whatever #but the other folks on my team are still there so i say alright what’s your eta?#and he says 30-35 minutes. MIND YOU when he mentioned his concert it ‘wasn’t a problem’ because it was close. that’s not close even in la #AND THEN. he says stuck in traffic. like. okay??#at this point the other folks in my org are leaving but one of our partners is still there so i’m sitting by their table and my dad says ok #12:05 is when i’ll get there. which mind you is an hour and five minutes AFTER the RESCHEDULED pickup time #you will notice it is past 12:05 now and he is still not here and i am stick at this outdoor club with #too loud music and so many cigarettes and vapes and he’s still not here yet. and i’m so. so fucking annoyed #and when he first offered to pick me up from stuff in general i thought that was nice. but boom whaddayaknow #this bullshit.#AND I CANT GET AN UBER BECAUSE THEYRE 70 FUCKING DOLLARS #and public transit is a) dangerous at night b) shut down at midnight and c) would have taken an hour and a half #if you read all this i’m smoochin u sorry

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mizar113 · 2 years

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#big cat #big cat gif #wild animals gif #wild animals #dangerous animals gif #dangerous animals #wildlife gif #wildlife #camping #camp #campsite #camplife #campout #outdoors #nature #wilderness #discover #adventure #explore

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qextra · 3 months

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So I just wanted to share some of my disaster thought and what happened yesterday.

So my cat who lives with my parents is getting there in age. He has bathroom troubles, periods of stomach problems and some grooming issues. THE CAT IS OLD.

So I stay with my parents for the night and because I'm not heartless I have to let the cat sleep in my bed or he'll scream bloody murder at my door.

So here I lay in my bed with a cat covering my legs thinking:

What if he dies in his sleep. In my bed. On me.

And I'm spiralling. Almost making myself cry. And that's how I fall asleep.

3am I wake up to the demon meowing non stop and walking around the room and staying under my bed. This is unusual. I turn on my phone light as he emerges from under the bed.

With a mouse in his mouth.

(Vital information, he is a outdoor cat with a cat door)

I look at him in shock.

He looks at me like "oh no"

I look at him like "why are you surprised!?"

Here I was thinking that the old man would fall apart in his sleep but he is out here hunting for a days ration. wtf.

Guess he proved he won't kick the bucket anytime soon.

(and a picture for pet tax)

#dont come for me for having an outdoor cat btw #i dont live in danger land like you americans #personal #cat #pet #not at all anxiety #if this cat kicks the bucket I will fall apart

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s2z · 25 days

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I flânuered around for a few hours today, this is one of the things I saw.

#australia #melbourne #victoria #photography #photographers on tumblr #art #iphone #original photographers #outdoors #outdoor #flaneur #walk #walking #danger #tape #danger tape #danger; nature #nature danger

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starredfishing · 9 months

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the thing about my mom is she'll see me having intermittent wanderlust and go "you can just do that! its not that hard/expensive! go wander around europe!" and like, well, it is? it kinda IS that hard and expensive

#starry.txt #my mom backpacked around europe when she was my age in the like. 80s #and ik there r youth hostels and stuff but idk i just.#does it make me sound selfish or stuck up or privileged to say id rather stay in a hotel. and Not wander the mountains #like im a museums/cafes/art galleries person not a hiking for 7 miles person #and i dont wanna go alone bc thats dangerous.#idk. idk!#i do wanna see the Nature the Outdoors bc its GORGEOUS #however. i am not rlly an outdoors person. do i sound like a freak

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birlwrites · 11 months

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what if i retconned regulus getting freckles in the summer

#which is why he avoids the great outdoors like the plague #he was called adorable one too many times as a child #the freckles are GENETIC FEATURES NON GRATA #he is not CUTE he is CUNNING and DANGEROUS #brb looking up how freckles work to make sure he can still get sunburned to hell #we can't have him ENJOYING himself at the annual garden party #dark lord wip

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roguemonsterfucker · 1 year

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*whispers* outdoor cats in the UK are just as harmful to the environment as outdoor cats in the US.

#it’s late and I’m tired so I can’t get sources right now #but being in the uk doesn’t mean you should ignore all the anti outdoor cat posts #there’s a lot of issues with outdoor cats there too #one of which is the tragedy of the Scottish wild cat :(#they’re suffering because of domestic cats #also there’s still dangers to cats in the uk #like cars and people and dogs #I’m not sure what all predators are common there #but still there’s a lot of general dangers that apply anywhere #keep your cats inside

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dahyun · 1 year

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one of my cats was an outdoor cat and i take great pride in the fact that her life has immensely improved since i took her in

#on the topic of the poll #she had fleas and worms and scabs all over and was super skinny #i couldnt pet her without feeling the scabs it was bad #but now she is healthy n shes the sweetest cat ever #shes no longer exposed to the obvious dangers and illnesses #the life expectancy of an indoor cat is much longer than an outdoor cat!!#if an outdoor cat owner gets their cat stolen IDGAF!!!!!!#dont get a cat if u dont want the responsibility of having one lol #btw not referring to ppl that let their cats out for a little bit SUPERVISED

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