There is not a single correct answer to this question. But before you decide whether to keep your cat, you must make sure that it is your cat causing the allergic reaction. You don’t want to go through the stress and upset of rehoming a much-loved pet if your allergic reaction is caused by dust… Continue reading Should I keep my cat if I’m allergic to it?
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What can I do with my cat to manage allergy symptoms?
Aside from keeping your house clean and free of allergens, there are several things to be mindful of as you interact with your cat.These include: avoid being licked by your cat – this will spread allergens to you and could make symptoms worse gently clean your cat with a damp cloth always groom your cat… Continue reading What can I do with my cat to manage allergy symptoms?
I’m allergic to my cat. How can I manage my symptoms in my home?
If you have found out that you do have an allergy, your doctor is the best person to give you advice on managing and alleviating your allergy symptoms. For example, you might benefit from using antihistamine tablets or nasal sprays. There are also a number of things you can do within your home to keep… Continue reading I’m allergic to my cat. How can I manage my symptoms in my home?
I’m allergic to my cat! What can I do?
Do you, or someone in your home, suspect that you may be allergic to your cat? Don’t panic. Visit your GP in the first instance to determine whether your symptoms are related to your feline companion. Other allergens could include pollen, dust mites or even perfume. If your GP confirms a cat allergy, you can… Continue reading I’m allergic to my cat! What can I do?
What age is best to neuter a cat?
Kitten neutering is proven to be safe and effective and we recommend that your cat is neutered at four months of age or younger. It is important that this is done before the cat begins puberty.
What are the other benefits of neutering?
As well as avoiding pregnancy, neutering your cat can be good for their overall health.For example: For female cats, the chance of getting some infectious diseases will be reduced and the likelihood of developing tumours, womb infections and other illnesses is also reduced. Neutered male cats are less likely to end up injured from fighting… Continue reading What are the other benefits of neutering?
Why is neutering important?
There are thousands of unwanted cats in NZ already, with hundreds coming into our care every year. To ensure all cats have a safe and happy home, one of our aims is to champion neutering as a way to keep the cat population under control. Cats are effective breeders and female cats can get pregnant… Continue reading Why is neutering important?
What is neutering?
Neutering is an operation to prevent female cats from getting pregnant and male cats from making females pregnant. The operation will be performed by a vet, with your cat being under general anaesthetic. You’ll likely be able to drop off and pick up your cat on the same day. They’ll recover quickly from the operation,… Continue reading What is neutering?
Should all cats be vaccinated?
Vaccination has greatly reduced the incidence of life-threatening infectious diseases within the cat population. Whether or not your cat needs to be vaccinated will depend on its lifestyle and risk of infection, so make sure you talk to your vet. Cats with FIV have a weakened or suppressed immune system and may be at greater… Continue reading Should all cats be vaccinated?
When should my cat be vaccinated?
The first vaccinations should be given to kittens from around eight to nine weeks of age. This timing is important – too early and the antibodies they receive from their mother will interfere with the immune response to the vaccine, preventing it from working properly. Too late and kittens will be left susceptible to infection.… Continue reading When should my cat be vaccinated?