Keeping your cat safe this Spring

🪟 Open Windows: Let the Breeze In, Keep Your Cat Safe

Fresh air is one of the best parts of spring but open windows can be dangerous for cats who love a good breeze (and a good climb).

Simple steps to stay safe:

• Secure window guards/strong fly screens or only open windows a small crack.
• Cat-proof netting to create a safe outdoor spot.
• Sunbathing area by a secured window to satisfy their springtime curiosity.
  

🌷 Spring Plants: Pretty but Risky

Many spring flowerslike lilies, tulips, and daffodils—are toxic to cats, even in small amounts.

Protect your cat by:

• cat-safe plants (think catnip, cat grass, spider plants), you can find more here: Your guide to cat-friendly plants
  

🐾 Shedding Season: More Than Just Extra Fur

Shedding is normal as the seasons change but excessive grooming, bald spots, or skin irritation could mean allergies, stress, or health issues.

What you can do:

• Keep an eye out for coughing or retching, this can be a sign that your cat has a hairball.
• Groom your cat regularly to reduce the amount of loose fur they ingest during grooming.
• Introduce hairball paste, or hairball specific kibble to help move fur through the digestive tract.
• Use Moggie to track how much grooming your cat has been doing so you're aware of any changes.
  

🤧 Seasonal Allergies: Not Just for Humans

Cats can suffer from spring allergies too, leading to sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Stay one step ahead by:

• Looking out for coughing, sneezing or watering eyes.
• Monitor your cat's grooming and itching patterns.
  

If you notice anything unusual in your cat's behaviors, add to the Moggie notes in their account so you can compare them to their activity if you need a vet visit.

⚡ Spring Energy: Healthy Zoomies or Hidden Stress?

Longer, brighter days can bring out your cat’s playful side or sometimes lead to boredom and frustration, especially for indoor cats.

Help your cat thrive by:

• Scheduling extra play sessions.
• Rotating toys to keep them interesting.
• Introducing puzzle feeders to your routine to give your cat something different to enjoy.

Early signs of stress are easy to miss day to day, but when you see the trend building, you can step in sooner.