Do cats play with guns?

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. – Chapter 1 HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CAT ABOUT GUN SAFETY Do I need to talk to my cat about gun safety? The first question many of you will be asking is, “Do I really need to teach my cat about gun safety?” The answer is an unequivocal “Yes!!!” The Constitution of the United States of America guarantees us the right to own and operate firearms, and that is a right we must exercise in order to keep our country healthy, lest our democracy atrophy.

It is the duty of all American citizens—as well as their cats—to be able to use and maintain a firearm. Citizens who cannot handle a gun safely are as irresponsible and useless as citizens who do not own a gun at all. Americans and their homes are under attack. It is impurrative that, in order to ensure the future security of our country, every man, woman, child, and cat be able to defend our nation against the enemies of democracy.

Do cats really play with guns? Yes! Absolutely yes! Even a cursory search of the Internet will turn up dozens of pictures of cats playing with guns, almost all handling them in an incredibly unsafe manner. The pictures above and on page 7 are but a small sample—the tip of the iceberg—that illustrates the very real danger posed by cats who are uneducated in the ways of gun safety.

So my cat finds a gun, what’s the big deal? It is frequently said that curiosity killed the cat, but what is often left unsaid is that the actual cause of death was the improper discharge of a firearm by a poorly trained feline. Cats are inquisitive creatures, no doubt about it. They are going to explore every nook and cranny of your home.

And if you keep a firearm in your place of residence (which you should), it is only a matter of time before your cat discovers it. Pawse for a meowment to think about which scenario you would rather have play out: Your cat, never having seen or handled a gun before, bats it around as if it’s just another toy or stuffed mouse, possibly discharging it in the process? Or, Your cat, whom you have already talked to about how a firearm is a tool and not a toy, and who has received extensive training on the proper handling of the weapon, discovers your firearm and accords it the respect it is due? The answer should be as obvious as the whiskers on your cat’s face! Is it safe to own a gun if I have cats in my house? Pawsitively yes! A gun is a tool, plain and simple.

• While it does have the potential to cause injury, the same is true of cleaning chemicals, knives, and matches.
• It is only because of the propaganda and scare tactics of the liberal, Jew-run media that Americans second-guess the wisdom of keeping guns in their households—scare tactics that undoubtedly serve their greater agenda to overthrow the rightful leadership of the United States, and the subsequent imposition of a European-based one-world government.

If anything, once you have explained to your cat the importance of responsible gun handling, having a firearm in your home will make your cat considerably safer. Not only will your fluffy little friend be prepared to fend off criminal, foreign, or supernatural threats, but cats from gun-free homes are more likely to be curious about weapons they encounter than cats who are already familiar with them.

As we will discuss in the next section, it is impossible to guarantee that your cat will never come into contact with a gun, so make sure your kitty is ready for it when that day finally arrives! I’m responsible with my gun, why should I bother to teach my cat about gun safety? You always keep your guns unloaded when not in use.

They are stored in a secured gun safe that only you have the key to. You even have trigger locks. Surely with all these precautions you don’t need to talk to your cat about responsible firearm usage, right? Wrong. Dead wrong! Even if you keep your firearms secure, that doesn’t mean your cat won’t encounter one elsewhere, especially if they’re an outside cat.

1. Do you really know what your cat is up to when they leave the house? What other cats they associate with? Where they go? What they’re doing? While 40 percent of American households are smart enough to own at least one firearm, not all of them are as responsible as you.
2. Think about how many homes on your block alone might have unsecured weapons your cat could get their paws on.

Even worse, many of these unsecured guns are kept in cardboard boxes, a container most cats will find irresistible. If your pet were to come into contact with a gun without the proper training, it could be a catastrophe! ADVICE FROM OUR EXPURRTS All the guns in the world won’t do your cat a lick of good if he doesn’t have the ammewnition to back them up.

Wrapping your cat in a bandolier will help ensure he’s ready for trouble wherever he goes, whether it’s out in the neighborhood, using his litter box, or even snuggled in his favorite blanket. What is the best age to start talking to my cat about gun safety? The easy answer is that no age is too young to start introducing your cat to the benefits and responsibilities of gun ownership, but realistically, you should wait until at least a week after birth, when cats begin to open their eyes.

At no point in your cat’s life will it be more playful and precocious than when they’re a kitten. The obituaries are filled with families who thought that their kitten was too young to play with guns, that they could wait until the cat was just a little bit older to instruct them on proper firearm usage and safety.

This assumption is irresponsible, and—too often—fatal! If anything, the youthfulness of your kitten is even more reason to teach them about firearms. Never forget: your kitten’s curiosity, clumsiness, mischievousness, and lack of problem-solving abilities can be a deadly combination! What are the risks of not talking to my cat about gun safety? Every day that you hesitate in talking to your cat about gun safety you are putting yourself, your loved ones, and your cat at risk.

Think about your cat, sitting by a window, watching a bird in a nearby tree. How much does your cat want to catch that bird!? They desire nothing more, and if your cat has not been trained to respect the power of a firearm, they may try to use your gun to do it! You may think that there’s no danger in this, that cats are natural hunters.

• But until your cat has practiced in the controlled setting of a reputable and licensed firing range, you cannot assume that they have the skills necessary to operate the gun safely.
• While cats do possess many innate skills when it comes to hunting, the operation of a firearm is not among them.
• Over 40 percent of firearm accidents involving cats are caused by improperly trained felines attempting to shoot birds out of trees: accidents that lead to the wounding or death of tens of thousands of humans and cats every single year.

This is the most common danger you expose your household to when you fail to talk to your cat about gun safety, but it’s certainly not the only one. Don’t procatstinate! Talk to your cat today! Wait, does that mean that I shouldn’t allow my cat to use a gun while hunting? No, of course your cat should have access to all the weaponry our Founding Fathers risked their lives to guarantee us, whether it be a simple Beretta 9mm or a fully automatic AK-47.

However, if your cat is going to use a firearm for hunting, it is important to make sure that they are properly licensed, that they do not fire the gun within five hundred feet of a residential area, and that they understand the importance of wearing a highly visible orange hunting vest. Further, since cats are color blind, it is advisable that you mark the vest in some way so your cat will be able to tell it apart from any other non-orange vests they own of a similar cut.

Is it wise to teach my cat how to use a gun? How do I know I can trust them? Some have said that our cats might have greater loyalty to other cats than to their country, but this is patently untrue. Just like how it’s written out, American cats are Americans first and cats second.

1. I have no doubt that when there is some sort of incursion by the European Union or the United Nations to impose their sovereignty upon America, despite the presence of cats on both sides of the conflict, American cats will stand with us.
2. Our cats were born here and they have tasted the sweet fruits of our democracy.

It is prepawsterous to think that their blood would run any less red than that of a human American patriot. How do cats fit in to the defense of America? There are almost one hundred million cats living in American households, and untold millions more loosely organized into feral militias.

Do you not think that the enemies of our nation quake in fear at the thought of an extra hundred million soldiers defending our country—soldiers who possess superhuman reflexes, balance, and unrivaled night vision? The importance of cats to national defense is something that has been understood by many of our greatest presidents, from Abraham Lincoln to George W.

Bush, and is something that, as vigilant Americans, we must never furget. Besides safety, why should I teach my cat how to handle a gun? Simply because it is the duty of every American citizen, human and cat alike, to exercise the rights bestowed upon us by the U.S.

1. Constitution.
2. By teaching your cat about the potential dangers your home might face—such as burglars, dogs, ghosts, and foreign enemies of the United States—as well as the proper way to respond to them, you are helping to fulfill the destiny of the greatest nation ever conceived of.
3. Failing to train your cat to use firearms is a betrayal of everything that George Washington and our other Founding Fathers held dear.

Are there any types of guns that are inappropriate for my cat to use? While forbidding the use of any gun would be a violation of your cat’s Second Amendment rights, there are some types of firearm that might be better suited for cats than others. While virtually any cat will be able to handle a lightweight 9mm with ease, few cats excepting perhaps a Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat will have the size and strength necessary to fire a Desert Eagle or Barrett 82A1 safely, at least without extensive training.

• But if there is one hard-and-fast rule on this topic, it’s this: under no circumstances should you provide your cat with a gun equipped with a laser scope, as your cat is likely to be more interested in the dot it makes than in the deer, burglar, or communist in their sights.
• Is it even legal for my cat to own a gun? At this point in time the legality of cats owning guns is a gray area.

Nanny-state liberals who don’t think that Americans can be trusted to wipe their own bottoms, let alone own firearms, have imposed draconian background checks and permits that technically prevent a cat from registering a firearm. However, there is nothing in the U.S.

Constitution that explicitly forbids cats from owning guns. Until the day when some brave purrtriot has the courage to buy a gun, register it, get arrested, then appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court, we cannot say for certain; however, we feel sure that someday soon our cats will finally have the right to proudly own and bear arms—legally! Okay, you’ve convinced me! Now what? When you finally do decide to have the talk with your cat, make sure it’s in a quiet place, free from distractions.

As amewsing as your kitty might be when they’re playing with a dangling piece of string, this is a serious discussion, and it is important that you have your cat’s undivided attention. Place your cat on your lap and make sure to give them lots of pets while you’re speaking to ensure that you have their full attention.

1. If you have more than two cats, or if you have experienced an accident whereby you have lost the use of one or more arms, enlist a partner or friend to join you for the discussion and to pet any cats in excess of the number of working arms you have.
2. Is there anything specific I should tell my cat? There is no one perfect script to use when talking to your cat.

However, there are four key points every conversation should hit on: êIf you encounter a strange gun, don’t touch it! êNever let your paw touch the trigger unless you are prepared to fire the gun. êNever point the gun at something unless you intend to shoot it.

êRemember, guns are not balls of yarn. They shouldn’t be batted around or handled lightly. Always keep a secure grip on your gun. How can I prepare my cat for the threats they will commonly face? An oft-neglected aspect of gun safety is knowing how to wield your firearm against your enemy in an appropriate fashion.

All the safety training in the world will do no good if your cat isn’t purrpared with the specific tactics and strategy needed against a given foe. Here are pointers for some of the most commonly encountered dangers to our furry friends. êDogs are often, as it is commonly said, all bark and no bite.

• Instruct your cat to fire a warning shot if an angry or aggressive dog confronts them.
• This will be enough to scare most dogs away without resorting to bloodshed.
• Remember, when firing a warning shot, always fire down into the ground, not into the air! (Note: if you own a dog, do not use the advice in this book to educate them about firearms.

Please refer to our guidebook “How to Talk to Your Dog About Gun Safety” instead.) êBurglars, while posing a potentially serious threat to your cat’s safety, should not be met with lethal force. In many cases it will suffice merely to maim the intruder.

Can cats survive a bullet?

Whether your cat recovers from a gunshot injury will depend on the location and severity of the injury, as well as how quickly he was treated.

Do cats swat for fun?

Other Types of Aggression to Consider – Maternal Aggression A female cat with a litter of kittens may hiss, growl, chase, swat or try to bite another cat who approaches, even one with whom she was formerly friendly. Maternal aggression usually subsides once the kittens are weaned.

It’s a good idea to spay maternally aggressive cats to prevent future litters and future aggression problems. Play Aggression It’s common for kittens and young cats to engage in rough, active play because all feline play consists of mock aggression. Cats stalk, chase, sneak, pounce, swat, kick, scratch, ambush, attack and bite each other—all in good fun.

If they’re playing, it’s reciprocal. They change roles frequently. Their ears are typically forward in play, their claws may be out but they don’t cause damage, and their bodies lean forward not back.

Is it cruel to hit a cat?

The Don’ts of Disciplining Your Cat – Don’t compare your cat to your dog: If you’ve already trained a dog, you may think that disciplining a cat is similar to how you handled your dog. Stop right there. Cats and dogs are very different animals, and they don’t learn in the same way.

• Where your dog may engage in the training process by paying attention to your commands, your cat won’t heed your requests to sit and stay.
• Nowing that you have to approach your cat differently is the first step to success for both of you.
• Don’t physically discipline your cat: Training a pet can be very frustrating when you’re learning together, but it goes without saying that you should never hurt a cat while disciplining her.

Cats are already intolerant of human forms of punishment, but physically dominating a cat will break your bond with her. Never hold down, shake or hit your cat. Physically harming your cat can actually make the situation worse and cause her to lash out or become withdrawn. Don’t yell to make a point: You already don’t speak the same language as your cat, so don’t be fooled into thinking she’ll understand you better when you raise your voice. Of course, your cat may understand that the change in your volume means something is different, but yelling may scare your cat or call too much attention to negative behaviors.

Yelling may cause your cat to feel stressed and anxious, which can cause additional misbehavior. Don’t rub your cat’s nose in an accident: The only thing you’re going to accomplish by rubbing your cat’s nose in her accident is upsetting her. You won’t suddenly know her motivations for not using the litter box and she won’t promise to never do it again.

Rubbing your cat’s nose in an accident brings more attention to the scene of the crime and may even reinforce to your cat that it’s okay for her to go to the bathroom wherever she wants. The best course of action is to simply clean the area thoroughly and continue to work on litter box training,

1. Don’t allow play that isn’t okay: You might think your sweet little kitten doesn’t know better when she’s swatting or biting your fingers during play time.
2. However, you know that biting and scratching isn’t something you want an older cat to do in your home.
3. With any new animal in your home, it’s up to you to set early behavioral expectations.

If your cat starts scratching or biting during playtime —even innocently — stop play immediately so your kitten understands what is and is not allowed. This is specifically true for play with children. If you engage in play where you allow her to nibble on your finger, she might think it is okay to do so with children.

1. This could cause the kids to become fearful of your cat, an adverse effect you do not want to happen.
2. Don’t use a spray bottle: There is an old myth about using a spray bottle to redirect a cat’s bad behavior, but the truth is she likely doesn’t associate being sprayed with the bad behavior.
3. She is likely to stop doing what she is doing by running away from being sprayed, rather understanding the discipline is linked to her behavior.

This method can also cause your cat to become withdrawn at even the sight of a squirt bottle, and that is not something that you want to do.

Has a cat ever saved a human?

3. Tara – Tara is a female kitty who became a household name in the United States after she saved her human family’s child from a neighbor’s dog. This heart-pounding moment was immortalized on film thanks to the family’s supervenience camera. The Triantafilo family didn’t adopt Tara as much as she sort of just adopted herself.

1. She became their pet in 2008 after she followed the parents home, an act the family is forever thankful for.
2. In May of 2014, the Triantafilo’s son Jeremy was playing in his front yard on his bicycle when surveillance cameras caught a neighborhood dog approaching him.
3. The dog snuck up on Jeremy from behind and grabbed his leg so forcefully that he pulled the child off his bike.

Seconds later, Tara comes flying into the camera’s view, seemingly from nowhere, and spooks the dog away. Jeremy needed ten stitches in his leg, but the outcome could have been much worse if not for Tara.

Will an airsoft gun hurt a cat?

Yes, it can. It won’t be a serious injury (unless you hit it in the eye) but it can be a nasty, hurtful injury.

Why do cats stare at you?

Your Cat Stares at You to Show Affection – Ever heard the saying that the eyes are the window to the soul? Cats can use staring as a nonverbal way of communicating. Even though a long, unblinking stare may not be the best way for humans to show affection, when your fur baby does this, it may mean they’re showing love to their favourite owner.

Do cats like being teased?

Teasing – Pulling on your cat’s tail (or letting your kids do so), blowing in her face, ruffling her fur while she’s sleeping, picking her up if she dislikes being handled, jiggling her in your arms—such antagonizing behavior confuses and agitates your cat.

Is clapping at your cat bad?

Never directly punish your cat, whether you plan on tapping their butt or using a loud sound. – It might make your cat avoid you. iStock Longtime dog owners who adopt a cat for the first time may be shocked to learn that training a cat to behave isn’t as straightforward as with their canine cousins. For starters, Hauser told Insider that directly reprimanding your cat could have unwanted consequences.

1. Cats should never be directly punished, verbally or physically.
2. Where some owners will clap their hands, stomp their feet, or jingle coins in a can to teach a dog that their behavior is unacceptable, this method will backfire with a cat,” said Hauser.
3. Cats are highly sensitive to loud noises and raised voices, finding them scary.

They can perceive the person making these noises as a threat, and will begin to avoid them.” If your cat is displaying behavior that you find unacceptable, it might actually be perfectly healthy behavior that simply needs an appropriate outlet. For example, cats who are constantly leaping onto countertops and tables may benefit from having a cat tree or dedicated high perch so that they can see what is going on around them.

Do cats forgive you if you hit them?

Cats, like humans, can hold a grudge

• “Cats don’t forgive, and once they realize a person is causing them anxiety or hurt, they keep away.”
• So says John Bradshaw, an anthrozoologist at Bristol University and author of “Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet.”
• In other words, a cat knows who sprayed him with the water bottle when he was sitting on the stove or kitchen table.
• Pip, my family’s 1-year-old cat, definitely can hold a grudge.

When Pip was a kitten he would climb in and out of my wheelchair like it was a jungle gym. His antics made me nervous. I worried I would roll over a paw or nip his tail. I had experience to back up my worry. I had nipped Abby, our past cat, several times in the tail over the 17 years she was with us when I hadn’t seen her around a wheel of my chair.

It never caused long-term damage. No vet visits were required. After about 30 minutes of avoiding me, a few treats, ear scratches and healthy doses of “I’m sorry, so, so sorry. Are you okay? I know that had to hurt,” we were on speaking terms again. Pip takes it to a whole new level. When I was in our kitchen’s pantry, Pip would jump through my wheelchair’s cross bars and climb into a box that held plastic bags for recycling.

I was paranoid I was going to run him over or nip his tail. I would wish I had a horn that beeped like the type large trucks use to warn other drivers when they back up. One afternoon this past July, I looked to my right then my left before backing out of the pantry.

No Pip. Or at least that’s what I thought. But he did an end-around that I didn’t see, and my left back wheel clipped the tip of his tail. Pip screeched and took off. My husband, Ed, checked Pip’s tail. It wasn’t swollen and there was no blood. The little bugger even let Ed stroke his tail. Ed’s diagnosis: “He’s fine.

You probably scared him more than anything else.” I wasn’t so sure. For two days, he avoided me. He didn’t jump in my lap or sleep next to me. The feline turned up his nose when I offered a treat and refused to play when I got out his favorite toy. If he saw me, he would run away.

I felt terrible. Many researchers have looked at how humans can make amends with their cats. First – and for me this is the hardest – you have to wait for your cat to come to you. Second, Richard Parker at writes, react to your feline in a calm and friendly manner. When Pip did jump back up on my lap, I gently stroked him and offered a few pieces of his kibble.

We played with his favorite wand toy. Pip doesn’t use my wheelchair as his personal jungle gym anymore. He could have grown out of the behavior or he could remember his tail being nipped. It doesn’t matter to me. We’re friends again.

1. If your cat is angry with you, he may:
2. 1. Avoid you, hide, or leave the room when you enter
3. 2. Rapidly swish tail, especially when held low
4. 3. Hold ears low, flat against the head
5. 4. Stare with dilated pupils
6. 5. Puff up the tail, arch back
7. 6. Growl or hiss
8. 7. Swipe with paws
9. SOURCE:

: Cats, like humans, can hold a grudge

Can a cat miss a human?

Reasons Your Cat Notices the Absence of You –

They Miss Your Attention

Cats are very social creatures and crave attention. They will miss you when you’re away because you’re the source of their love and affection.

They Miss Playing With You

Kitties love to play and interact with their owners. They will miss playing with and chasing you when you aren’t at home.

They Miss Your Scent

Cats have an amazing sense of smell and will miss your scent when you aren’t around.

They Miss Snuggling With You

Kitties can be quite cuddly and will miss snuggling up on your lap when you’re away.

They Miss Having You Around

Cats are creatures of routine and will miss having you around.

Did cat have trauma?

Treating A Cat With Symptoms Of Trauma – Only a licensed veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist can diagnose PTSD in cats. With your vet’s guidance, you may find success in treating signs of feline trauma with the following methods:

Management changes to their environment Counterconditioning Desensitization Medication

Your cat’s trauma may be best treated through the use of pharmaceuticals. It’s important to ask your vet or veterinary behaviorist to diagnose your cat before starting a course of medical treatment. The most common form of treatment for cats with PTSD is aimed at desensitizing the cat from a given stimulus.

What superhero is a cat?

Seven of our favorite felines in the Marvel Universe. – It’s going to be a cat fight as we take take a look below at seven awesome cat-themed characters in the Marvel Universe. Black Panther (T’Challa) Possibly the most widely recognized feline-themed character in the Marvel Universe, T’Challa serves as the Black Panther—the chief of his Wakandan tribe—and functions as king of the nation.

He plays an important role on the global stage, as Wakanda boasts the world’s largest supply of vibranium. He has enhanced strength, speed, reflexes, and more. Black Panther (Shuri) When a cabal of super villains put T’Challa in a coma, his then-wife Storm nominated sister Shuri to take his place. She did so despite the Panther God judging her unworthy of the title’s enhanced abilities, due to a lifelong jealousy of T’Challa.

She saved the country and revived her brother, which earned her the powers of the title. Puma Puma, a man of Native American descent, belongs to a tribe that has a prophecy of a powerful being who can destroy the world. In response, they try to create perfect warriors through a combination of genetics and mysticism, resulting in people like Thomas Fireheart, who have enhanced abilities.

He can transform into a puma through intense concentration, and has heightened senses. Kitty Pryde After she began having severe headaches as a result of the manifestation of her power—the ability to pass through physical matter—Charles Xavier recruited a 13-year-old Kitty Pryde to attend the Xavier Institute.

Once there, she joined the X-Men and took the identity of Sprite. As she grew up and matured, she changed her super hero name to Shadowcat. Tigra The lab assistant of Dr. Joanne Tumulo, Greer Nelson gained superhuman abilities as a result of undergoing experiments intended to help humans reach their greatest physical and mental potential.

• Tumulo also belonged to a race called the Cat People, who evolved from felines.
• In an attempt to save Greer’s life, they imbued her with a cat soul, and she became a new incarnation of their hero Tigra.
• Hellcat (Patsy Walker) As the rare Super Hero whose pre-costumed identity is as famous, or even more famous, than her crime-fighter persona, Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat grew up idolizing the heroic super powered vigilantes she’d eventually join.

A child raised in the spotlight—from fashion model to “starring” as the lead character in a fictionalized comic book based on her life—Walker would eventually find secondary fame as the costumed Hellcat and inadvertent notoriety as a champion for Hell itself.

Do Nerf bullets hurt cats?

Nerf bullets are fun for kids, but bad news for cats – These bullets are a classic temptation for cats. They’re a common toy, they’re often found lying on the ground, and they’re fun for cats to play with. Unfortunately, the bullets are also the perfect size to choke your pet or block their intestines.

Can I shoot my cat with a Nerf gun?

Hasbro also insists its darts and foam rounds are ‘not hazardous when used properly’. But Laura Playforth warned: ‘ These guns are powerful enough to cause nasty injuries, including loss of vision, in small animals while the bullets are colourful so can be appealing to inquisitive pets.

Can airsoft break a tooth?

What is an AirSoft gun? Well, Dr. Kristen Berning learned yesterday when a 14 year-old boy came in with a broken tooth. Airsoft guns are used to play a game similar to paintball, but instead of shooting paintballs, small plastic BBs are used. The name “airsoft” is very misleading the plastic BBs can be very dangerous and damaging! They are solid plastic and can be shot at speeds of over 400 feet-per-second causing serious damage to the eyes or teeth if hit.

Safety gear should absolutely include protective eyewear, but also sturdy clothing to protect the skin, and protective gear that covers the face and ears. And here’s how he looked when he left! Do you want to know how it was done???? This boy actually found the piece of tooth after the BB hit him, and we were able to bond it in place, similar to how we bond porcelain veneers to teeth.

The result: a quicker appointment for the patient, no local anesthetic needed, and the best possible looking restoration! Exceptional Dentistry serves the Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Dubuque, IA and Galena, IL areas. To schedule a consultation call us today at 563-556-2711 or contact us using this form