Have a heart -Kitty Rescue

Have a heart -Kitty Rescue We are a small kitty rescue our mission is to save lives
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05/11/2023

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05/11/2023

“The general public does not understand the dire consequences of “just one litter.” They don’t understand how pets reproduce. If we neuter before adoption, their lack of understanding, procrastination, and financial priorities all become non-issues.

We know from studies that compliance with spay/neuter contracts and deposit systems is only 60%. We know that the contracts may not stand up in court. If only a small percentage of the pets we place for adoption go on to have ”just one litter,” are we not, in fact, contributing to the very problems we’re working so desperately to solve?

Perhaps we should take the responsibility on ourselves, by seeing that no animal ever leaves our care before it is sterilized.”

– Tracy Land, DVM

*text from animalleague.org

Caught JR in mid meow lol
05/10/2023

Caught JR in mid meow lol

She loves laying above our heads lol
04/07/2023

She loves laying above our heads lol

These guys are so happy here in Pennsylvania and so are we
04/03/2023

These guys are so happy here in Pennsylvania and so are we

02/03/2023
02/01/2023

Just because your cat may not prefer to sit on your lap doesn't mean kitty isn't displaying affectionate behavior in other ways. Your cat may prefer to sit next to you or sit just out of reach. Your cat may enjoy being on your lap but without being stroked. What's important is that you provide your cat with the choice of where to be and whether to interact physically. When you offer choice and respect your cat's preferences, that's how you build trust and the bond will strengthen.

Pay attention to whether your cat wants to be petted, as well as where on the body is enjoyable and where it isn't. For most cats, that's around the head area, but pay attention to YOUR cat's specific preferences. And, it's not just about where to pet, it's also about how you pet and for how long. Does your cat like to be scratched under the chin or are gentle strokes on the back of the head more enjoyable? Does your cat have a petting time limit? Pay attention to what your cat does or doesn't like. If your cat isn't giving consent to be petted, it doesn't mean affection isn't being shown in other ways. Don't miss those signs.

Photo shoot of my father in law’s rescue
02/01/2023

Photo shoot of my father in law’s rescue

01/29/2023

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01/29/2023

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Anyone with kitty knowledge that would be interested in helping me with the page please let me know
01/26/2023

Anyone with kitty knowledge that would be interested in helping me with the page please let me know

01/24/2023


01/24/2023

Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

FIV is a virus specific to cats and is often erroneously referred to as "cat AIDS." It is similar to AIDS in that it attacks and weakens the immune system and there is no cure. Reliable information about FIV is plentiful on the internet. We encourage you to learn more about it.

Here are some quick facts:
➡FIV is transmitted through deep bite wounds.
➡FIV is NOT transmissible to humans or dogs.
➡Cats with FIV can live long, healthy, happy and normal lives!
➡Intact males with outdoor access are most likely to be infected.
➡Kittens may be infected before, during, or after birth (while nursing).
➡FIV is quickly diagnosed through a blood test.
➡If you have an indoor/outdoor cat, you risk its FIV status every time it goes outdoors.
➡FIV+ cats CAN live with non-infected cats as long as they can co-exist peacefully. (Remember, this virus is primarily transmitted through deep bite wounds. If the cats don't fight, there's little worry about transmission.)
➡In the U.S., approximately 2.5-5% percent of healthy cats are infected with FIV.

📢 EDUCATION IS KEY!!!!! FIV+ cats have a VERY difficult time getting adopted because of their status. In the past, they were immediately euthanized instead of put up for adoption. Help CHANGE THE PARADIGM! Educate others about the virus and how cats can live a long, healthy, normal life with FIV. Manage expectations. Let's get these cats in homes!

📢 If you're in rescue or doing TNR, please note:
➡Before you place a cat for adoption (or send it to foster in a home with other cats), it should be tested for FIV. Adopt that cat out with full disclosure about its FIV status.
➡Beware of false positives in kittens under 6 months of age!
➡You can place FIV+ cats in homes with other cats that are not FIV+. Educate the adopter and make sure the cats are not likely to fight with each other.
➡We don't FIV test the cats we TNR. Alley Cat Allies also holds this position.


01/22/2023

This graphic represents one unspayed female, her mate, and all her offspring, producing 2 litters a year with 2.8 kittens surviving per litter.

It explains why the number of cats gets out of control very, very quickly when they are left unfixed.

It is so important that you get any stray/feral community cat SPAYED or NEUTERED immediately. Make sure all your friends and family have their pet cats spayed and neutered, too.

01/17/2023

And if a shelter can be located near an outlet, there are reasonably priced pet heated pads that keep them very toasty! Chewy has a good selection of them for outdoor use.💜

01/17/2023

Feline Panleukopenia Virus, otherwise known as Feline Distemper, is a highly contagious, life-threatening infectious disease in cats. It mostly affects kittens and unvaccinated cats, and it can be fatal if not appropriately diagnosed and treated. It is closely related to canine parvovirus (often confused as it is not related to the canine distemper virus).

The feline panleukopenia virus infects and kills the rapidly growing and dividing cells in the body, including cells in the bone marrow, intestines, and skin, and in a developing fetus.

The virus suppresses the production of all white blood cells in the bone marrow. These cells are important to the immune system and are used to fight infection. Without them, the cat is vulnerable to spreading the virus.

Infected cells in the intestines eventually lead to diarrhea, decreased appetite and vomiting. Severe dehydration ensues and the safety barrier between the intestines and the rest of the body breaks down, leading to secondary bacterial infections. The virus spreads quickly and is fatal, if left untreated.

Feline distemper virus is found everywhere in the environment; it is strong and can live for years. The virus can survive in the environment it was shed into or be carried on shoes, paws, bedding, bowls, litter boxes, etc. It can survive at freezing temperatures and room temperatures, and it can also survive the use of certain disinfectants, including iodine and alcohol.

The virus enters the body through the nose or mouth; the specific cat’s immune system determines the number of viral particles that enter the body. Usually, the virus invades the bone marrow and intestines within two to seven days of the cat coming into contact with the virus.

Panleukopenia is considered one of the deadliest cat diseases in the unvaccinated cat population. Kittens, cats with depressed immune systems and pregnant cats are at the highest risk to develop severe clinical signs of this disease.

Symptoms
Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include the following:
* Lethargy
* Depression
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Painful abdomen (when touched or may appear tense and distended without touching)
* Dehydration
* Weight loss
* Rough or unkempt hair coat
* Fever
* Decreased to absent appetite
* Collapse (in severe cases
* Bruising of the skin or gums (in severe cases)

Kittens infected with feline panleukopenia during early to mid-pregnancy may be aborted. Kittens infected in the womb during the late stages of pregnancy may develop cerebellar hypoplasia once born, a condition where the virus affects the formation of a part of the brain called the cerebellum. This is the part that coordinates balance and movement.

Affected kittens will have mild to severe intention tremors and a wide-based stance. They may fall frequently or seem uncoordinated. Luckily, this is not considered a painful condition, and these special-need kittens, if kept in safe environments, can live long happy lives.

Causes
Cats become infected with this virus in utero due to their mother becoming infected while pregnant or being exposed to it in their environment. Kittens can also be infected in utero or via breast milk when feeding from their mother.

A cat carrying feline distemper virus will shed viral particles into the environment through f***s, urine, saliva and vomit. Infection occurs when susceptible cats are in contact with these secretions.

Luckily, an infected cat only sheds the virus for a day or two, but since the virus is very stable in the environment, it can live for years. That is why it is common for cats to become infected due to their environment.

How Veterinarians Diagnose
Feline panleukopenia can look like many other conditions, such as feline leukemia or feline immunodeficiency virus. Any kitten showing signs of fever, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, and a decreased appetite is a feline panleukopenia suspect. A thorough medical history can be helpful with diagnosis, especially if your cat was recently adopted, has been outdoors frequently, is unvaccinated, and/or has been around other cats.

Your veterinarian will likely do bloodwork to help with the diagnosis. Feline panleukopenia is suspected when exposure history is correlated with very low white blood cells and possibly low red blood cells (anemia).

F***l testing for feline panleukopenia virus can be performed but is often falsely positive if the cat received a panleukopenia vaccine 5-12 days prior to testing. Virus isolation (a test to find the virus in different tissue samples), antibody levels and PCR testing are also available to help confirm suspicions of feline panleukopenia.

Treatment
There is no specific treatment for feline panleukopenia. Dehydration is treated with aggressive intravenous fluid therapy while clinical signs of vomiting and diarrhea are treated with prescription medications.

Antibiotic therapy is often instituted to help control any secondary bacterial infections due to low white blood cell counts. However, antibiotics are not used to treat and clear the actual virus. For kittens and cats who appear in shock, or with severe infections, aggressive therapy and nursing care is necessary for resuscitation, using plasma/blood transfusions and anti-coagulant therapies.

Luckily, cats who do receive and respond well to aggressive therapy during the first few days of feline panleukopenia tend to have a good prognosis for a complete recovery. Kittens infected in utero during the early to middle stages of pregnancy typically do not survive. Those infected in the later stages of pregnancy tend to develop cerebellar hypoplasia but can live happy lives with normal survival times, depending on the severity of the neurological signs.

Prognosis decreases for cats with low protein levels, low temperatures, thin body conditions, and/or severely low white blood cells on bloodwork. These extremely ill cats have a poor prognosis and, on average, will pass away within 12-24 hours.

If a cat recovers from feline panleukopenia, there is usually no permanent damage to their organs, and they develop lifelong immunity to the virus.

Recovery and Management
Luckily, there is a vaccine for feline panleukopenia virus, and it is part of the core vaccine series for cats. This vaccine is so effective that a cat often requires only one dose for lifelong immunity, though it is still recommended to be administered as a series with other core vaccines.

Most vaccine protocols recommend at least two doses given two to four weeks apart, with the last vaccination received when the cat is 14-16 weeks old. This vaccination is usually repeated every one to three years, depending on your cat’s lifestyle and the protocols set by your veterinarian. Discuss vaccination with your veterinarian for more details and recommendations.

Since feline panleukopenia is hardy and can remain in the affected environment for a long time, all cages, food/water bowls, toys and bedding should be replaced or thoroughly disinfected. This virus can live on the hands and clothing of humans who encounter it, so washing your hands with soap and water after handling an infected cat minimizes transmission to other cats.

To ensure safety, unvaccinated cats should not be placed in an environment frequented by a cat with suspected feline panleukopenia.

FAQs
Is feline panleukopenia the same as feline distemper?
Yes, veterinarians use these terms interchangeably, though feline distemper is incorrect since feline panleukopenia is actually caused by feline parvovirus.

What are signs of feline distemper?
Clinical signs of feline distemper include diarrhea (with or without blood), depression, lethargy, dehydration, painful abdomen, vomiting, or in more severe cases, collapse or even death.

Can cat distemper be cured?
Yes, lifelong immunity develops if the cat is treated in the initial stages of infection and responds well to therapies.

Can a cat survive panleukopenia?
Yes, if treated in the initial stages of the infection.

Is feline distemper contagious?
Feline distemper is extremely contagious, both from other infected cats, humans who have encountered infected cats, and/or the environment. It is not contagious from cats to humans, only from cat to cat.

Source: petmd.com

01/16/2023

The ' ear tip '... a universal symbol for feral cats to say " I have been fixed or altered and somebody is caring for me ", which usually means there is a colony caretaker for this kit and its cohorts.

I am a fan of the tip and not the notch as the notch can often appear as a fight wound instead of a surgical visual aid.

Ear notch's are a common practice during a spay or neuter procedure to signify a kits ability to have offspring.

Utah county
01/15/2023

Utah county

We will be hosting another spay and neuter clinic on January 19th.

This clinic will just be for cats, we will have vaccinations, microchips, & dewormer available as well.

Click here to sign up: https://cuddlescatlounge.com/spay-neuter-services/

01/15/2023

Make sure the toys you leave out for your cat's solo playtime are safe. Don't leave toys out that contain string or ribbon. Pull on glued parts to make sure they're securely attached.

Keep in mind that because of the backward-facing barbs on a cat's tongue, they would be unable to spit out things such as string or ribbon.

Interactive toys are great for supervised interactive playtime but they should never be left out for solo play.

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