Mary Allen
As soon as the first green appears in the garden, trees and bushes are wearing their blooming dress and the ground warms up in the spring sun, when it comes back, the tingling desire for a walk. Our four-legged friends also know this feeling. With these tips, you will get your pet fit for the first springtime outdoors.
Protection Through Vaccination
Young cats do not yet have a well-developed immune system and are therefore particularly susceptible to viral infections. You should therefore ensure a basic resistance to the most common diseases at an early stage. Vaccination protection for kittens can be established from the eighth week of life. It is best to start with a vaccination combination against cat flu and enteritis. These vaccinations will be boosted four weeks later. Depending on the type of husbandry and lifestyle, you should consider other immunizations, e.g. against rabies. Your vet can advise you if you are unsure which vaccinations are needed.
Outdoor Access in Spring Only with Identification
Cats have a strong urge to move and want to tirelessly explore their world. Especially outdoors you can move freely, gather new impressions and enjoy the benefits of nature. If you can allow your cat to roam free in the garden or even further out, you should consider labeling. Because with all caution it can, unfortunately, happen that your cat gets lost on its exploration tour. If you have tagged your cat with a chip, the chances are very high that it will be brought back to you. The chip has several advantages: it cannot be lost, is very durable, and can be used for various pet devices.
A Door of its Own
You can also easily control your cat’s freedom of movement. Microchip-controlled cat flaps can be used individually and also protect against uninvited visitors. These flaps have an integrated timer that only lets your cat in and out at a specific time. In addition, these flaps can be opened using a microchip or a collar tag. This will ensure that the cat flap can only be used by your cat.