Sentences with phrase «injuries to other cats»

The consequences of aggressive behavior in cats can be significant, ranging from injuries to other cats and people to the surrender of aggressive cats to shelters.

Not exact matches

The chances of a cat causing injury to a guest are lower than with certain other types of pets.

Hybrids don't always get along with other pets and have been known to hunt them down, even causing injury to neighborhood cats and dogs.

«Cat eye infection can be due to scratches on the cornea, bacterial infection or other eye injuries.

As well as the risk of cats knocking down decorations, which may cause injury to themselves or others depending on the type of decoration, in some cases cats may even ingest (eat) them.

However, other things that can cause seizures in dog and cats include brain tumors, injury to the brain, encephalitis, poisoning, heat stroke, liver failure and kidney failure.

Because they aren't exposed to other animals and the elements, indoor cats have a much lower risk of injury and sickness.

If you think you can avoid that by making him an outdoor cat, you will doom him to being the victim of cat fights or inflicting injury on other cats.

Leaving cats outside exposed when in traps can result in the cats injuring themselves due to fear or injury from other animals or weather elements.

From neonatal kittens, puppies with ringworm, or pets with injuries and medical conditions — to small companion pets like rabbits and rats, and adult dogs and cats needing an environment other than the shelter — hundreds of foster families opened their hearts and homes to thousands of pets from our shelter this past year.

If a cat likes to sleep on window sills or other narrow platforms, it is advisable to place a soft padded object on the ground underneath to prevent injury, as many older cats have impaired balance and could easily fall; ideally, elderly cats should be encouraged to use secure or wider surfaces for sleep.

By neutering male cats, you also reduce the risk of injury and infection, since intact males have a natural instinct to fight with other cats.

Ill and injured cats may be very disturbing to other compassionate citizens, who may call animal control authorities believing that the animal should be euthanized, rather than living with illness or injury.

The outdoor dangers range from diseases and injuries from battles with other cats (who can also be the source of those diseases), to predators such as owls and other large birds of prey, to roaming dogs, or their wilder counterparts such as foxes, and of course, the very real danger posed by cars.

While an indoor cat is much less likely to contract an infectious disease or experience traumatic injury, an indoor environment does not create immunity from other illnesses, like heart or kidney disease, or even parasites.

It is advisable not to physically intervene using arms or legs as, in a heightened state of arousal, the cats will not distinguish between you and each other and injury is inevitable.

She won't be at risk of attack by other animals, like coyotes, and she won't get into fights with other cats, which can lead to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or injury.

With the combination of good genes and excellent health care, a cat reaching 20 years of age is not unusual, but older cats are more prone to infections and injury than at any other point in their lives.

They are at risk of starvation, injury, even death as they do not have the survival instincts to fend for themselves against the weather, cars, pest control, abusive humans and / or other cats.

In reality, although cats do instinctively try to fall feet first, they commonly break bones or suffer other injury when falling from heights.

Neutering male cats also reduces the risk of injury and infection, since intact males have a natural instinct to fight with other cats.

Letting dogs and cats run loose outside can lead to fights with other animals, as well as injuries from cars and people.

A Siberian will climb fences, leap fences, dig under fences, wriggle under gates, even eat through fences, slip through doors and windows, slip out of collars and harnesses... all in the name of an opportunity to explore the world — and get into whatever trouble he or she can find: hit by moving traffic as the Siberian Husky has no street sense or homing instinct whatsoever, free to chase and kill cats and other small pets, get into dogfights, chase horses and cattle (thus being at risk for injury by kicking or being shot by livestock owners), find poisoned or spoiled meat, pick up ticks and other parasites.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

Has your dog ever attacked another domesticated animal species (such as cats or livestock but not «small pets» like hampsters, guinea pigs, etc.) resulting in severe injury or death to the other animal?

Avoid using lighter fluid, matches, or other products that may irritate the skin or cause other injuries to your cat.

Of especial importance will be any recent injuries, trauma, falls or other high impact events that could have caused damage to your cat's spinal cord.

More importantly, clothing can get caught or snagged on furniture or other household objects resulting in injury to the cat.»

Specializing in rehabilitation, the service will treat canine athletes, as well as other companion animals including cats, to recover from injuries or surgeries where rehabilitation is indicated to improve function and recovery.

If a dog or cat causes injury to people or other animals, several staff members meet and discuss the circumstances.

You should let your veterinarian know if your cat has been involved in an accident or suffered some other form of trauma or has access to outdoors where they could have suffered an injury without your knowledge.

Cats with vision issues should be limited to the indoors only, as they are at risk for injury due to the inability to see oncoming vehicles or other objects.

If you are injured while interacting with another person's cat, horse, other livestock animal or a wild animal being kept in captivity, it may still be possible to file a personal injury lawsuit.

The chances of a cat causing injury to a guest are lower than with certain other types of pets.