Sometimes I wonder at the things we do to cat proof the house. We have netting on all windows, we double proof any opening for fear they run off outside, get lost or hurt and don’t know how to come home and very recently Azwaj sent me this picture of our plastered surface water filter and water pot that the kitties love to climb on when they try to open the kitchen grill.

Azwaj is very smart at “mcgyvering” stuff and this is one of the ingenious idea that he implemented in the kitchen a few days so that the kitties will stop using this surfaces to open the kitchen grill. They theory is that they would stop climbing and stop using using this surfaces as leverage because they would hate to have that sticky tape on their paws. I’m not sure where Azwaj got the idea from, perhaps it was from reading some thread at some pet forums but wherever or however he got the idea, it’s brilliant!

Ok to be honest, to say kitties would be unfair, as it is mainly Jesse or Jaybol that I see will use this technique to try to open the kitchen grill. Apparently sometimes there is this stray cat that we feed outside the door of the apartment and for some reason Jaybol and Jesse have both taken a dislike to him and whenever Johnny (yeap we name the stray that) comes along, a territorial power play will take place which would see me screaming and immediately closing the front door to avoid any fight that might take place inside the house. So when this happens, both Jesse and Jaybol will be very dissatisfied with me and will try to catch a sight of Johnny and that is why they will try to open the grill to continue the power play.

Anyhow, we hope this habit will wear off as I would hate to have to keep plastering those items forever

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Not all pet food is the same. There are so many choices for cats at every age and stage of health, it can make your head spin! If you want a healthy and energetic kitten, it’s best to address their unique nutritional needs before training them or rewarding them with treats.

Kittens, like all cats, are pure carnivores, however, their smaller size requires specific kitten care. Their health depends on a steady source of animal proteins in their diet, even more than dogs do. Animal proteins build tissues, muscles and help organs develop normally. Carbohydrates are needed in a smaller proportion, and fats are essential for energy and a healthy coat and skin. Kittens also have a steep growth curve in their first year of life. They require a different proportion of nutrients to support that growth. That’s why pet food companies sell specially-packaged food just for kittens.

No matter which brand you choose, look for the words “Complete and balanced nutrition for kittens based on AAFCO feeding trials” on the label. Otherwise you’re taking a chance that the food is not properly formulated.

Next, you face a choice of three basic types of kitten food: dry, moist and canned. While all food must be supplemented with clean, fresh water every day, your kitten may need more water on a dry food diet. Moist and canned foods have up to 75 percent dietary water, making them more palatable and easy to digest. Avoid making sudden changes from one type of food to another or your may upset your kitten’s delicate digestive processes. Any changes should be made over the course of 7 to 14 days.

There are many vitamin “supplements” being marketed to cat owners for kitten care, but unless a veterinarian has evaluated your kitten care needs and identified a deficiency, don’t buy them. Kitten food is nutritionally balanced so these supplements aren’t needed for a normal, healthy kitten. Table scraps and milk are also not recommended.

Treats are great for training kittens to use a scratching post and for teaching other behaviors, but it’s best to wait until the kitten is well established with a good diet before commencing, usually after three or four months. Kitten treats are rich in fat and calories, so limit their use to no more than 10 percent of their daily calorie intake. More than that will throw off the kitten’s nutritional balance and set them on the road to obesity, especially if they’ve been neutered or spayed in their first few months of life.

Gianto at 3mths

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The home office is out of bounds for the kitties simply coz there are so much stuff in there that the kitties have too fun “rearranging” stuff. However, there are those occasional moments that either Vievie or Smokey would sneak in when me or Azwaj open the door to get in or out. As these two can behave while in the room, most time we just let them hang out for a while and roll about while we continue working.

This is smokey “hanging’ out.. Simply adorable right?

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