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Interesting Facts About Cats
Beware of Holiday Goodies for your dog or cat
The holidays mean lots of rich and fatty foods for most people.
Who can resist ...... candy, cookies, fudge, egg nog, pumpkin
pie, not to mention the home cooked meals and family
togetherness? It's part of the spirit of the season. While we
may...read more
Beware the Attack Cat
Cats have been a part of my household for over forty years: no,
not the same cats, but various ones over the years. Many have
been protective of their kittens or litter mates or even of
their human family members to some extent, but none have...read more
Cat Litter Box Strategies for Special Needs Kitties
You don't often hear about or see information for special needs
kitties. These may be blind, very old (with limited mobility),
or disabled in some way. Disabled cats may be amputees, or even
paralyzed. There are special mobile devices you can...read more
Cat Training Tips
When starting to train a cat, a couple of things you will want
to take in consideration. Learn more about your cat, have the
proper tools to do the training and have lots of patience.
Setting goals to high for you and your cat at training can...read more
Different Kinds Of Cat Collars
Although collars are generally thought to be for the canine
kind, many cat owners choose to purchase collars for their
favorite felines. There are many different kinds of cat collars
on the market, so it is imperative that you choose the...read more
Dog and Cat Behavior Consultations
Why Behavior Consultations?
More than half of all pet owners experience behavior problems
with theirs pets. Unfortunately, many times the early signs of a
behavior problem may go unrecognized or little is done to try to
treat the initial...read more
Enzyme Cleaners - The Only Effective Cat Urine Odor Eliminator
The first time a feline owner encounters an out-of-the-cat-litter-box experience, she probably uses whatever cleaners she has on hand. Initially, it appears she's cleaned the cat urine odor and stain from the location. However, in a matter of hours...read more
Home Care for the Declawed Cat
Remember, you are now rehabilitating a handicapped indoor
animal, so plenty of TLC is necessary, especially for the older
cat. You will find that your pet is tender for at least the
first 2 weeks after surgery. The normal running, jumping...read more
How To Make Sure Your New Cat Will Be At Home In Your Home
Buying a cat is a big decision. Do you have time to look after
her? Is your home or appartment suitable for a pussy cat? Are
there any health issues you need to think about, and are your
family members ready for a new addition to the family? Find...read more
Prevent Feline UTI With a Canned Cat Food Diet (Part II)
Last week I wrote about the benefits of transitioning your cat to a raw food diet to stop feline urinary tract infections. As I also noted, some cats just won't eat raw food. Part II gives you information about the more common diet alternative -...read more
Signs You Might Be A Cat
SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE A CAT Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca You can get cuddles whenever you want them. You yowl loudly if your litter box is not clean. You yowl loudly at the full moon. You yowl loudly for no reason. Floor swimming! Ping Pong...read more
Stop Cat Urine Smell By Removing Cat Litter Box Waste
Cat urine smell is one of the most powerful pet odors imaginable. If you don't scoop the cat litter box and dispose of her waste, your kitty may deposit her waste all over your home. This article gives you some advice on why you should quickly...read more
Train Your Cat for Behavior Problems and Basic Commands.
You want to train your cat to come, sit, and stay. You can also
teach your cat not to scratch at things. When you are teaching
your cat to not scratch, sometimes they seem like they are
pawing at you and they start scratching you. On this...read more
Training a Cat to Hunt
How to train your cat to hunt with out eating the prey
Does you cat seem to be hunting all the time, pouncing on the
toys as they were going in for the kill, raking their claws over
your feet as if they are a piece of meat ?
Hunting is a...read more
Training Your Cat to go to a Veterinary
Why train a cat to go to the veterinary?
Shots will be need, exams, medical attention when the cat needs
this type of attention. When taking them to the veterinarian,
cats will meet many different people, other cats, and animals.
Cats can...read more
Training Your Cat to Train you for the Holidays
Hanging the stocking with care in hope the cat will not
interfere. With the twinkling of lights from the fresh cut tree,
in hopes that the cat will sit by the sill. When what to the
cats wondering eyes must appear the Moon glowing down on...read more
Cat Training Aides
The market is flooded with all different types of aids for
training a cat. From simple little things to very large expense
items, there are sprays to keep cats off furniture to large
housing for cats, to a simple leash to help with training a...read more
How Many Cat Litter Boxes Do You Need?
The number of cat litter boxes available for your kitties is another key to good litter box habits. Many cats are fussy about their litter boxes, and if they aren't happy with number you provide, they communicate their unhappiness to you in most...read more
Should Outside Cats Use A Collar
Most cat owners find themselves in a quandary over whether or
not to use a cat collar on their outdoor cats. The debate still
reigns over the pros and cons of outfitting an outside cat with
a collar, but many veterinarians and cat experts agree...read more
The 5 Things You Should Know Before Breeding Cats
The cat population is astronomical. Most experts agree that average cat owners should spay their cat, not breed. Still there are people who want to have a litter from their pet. But there’s a lot to think about before planning a feline family. ...read more
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Recently Added Cats Articles
Abused Cats
Abused cats can be terribly maimed and damaged on the outside.
They can even appear quite normal on the outside and all the
damage might be emotional.
The emotional damage is harder to repair. A physically damaged
cat will still...read more
Cat Food
Many different cat breeders recommend a large variety of
differing foods, some of which are mainstream brands such as
whiskas whilst others are only available from vets or on the
internet.
Although all cats need the same nutritants and...read more
Cat training with a clicker
Clicker training is a reinforcement or reward for a cat when
training them. Clickers are use most often for support when
training a cat for a reward. Cats associate the clicker with a
good behavior they will use for a long time. Clicker training...read more
Does your Cat Have Lower Urinary Tract Disease?
Has your cat ever suffered from a disorder of the lower urinary
tract? Cats occasionally develop such problems, and the signs
include frequent urination, straining to urinate, bloody urine,
and at times inability to urinate.
In order to...read more
Five Secrets for the Very Best Cat Food
There is a significant difference between dog and cat food even though their may appear to look the same. Cats need a much higher amount of protein and fat than dogs do. Also, cats have different needs than dogs, so don't feed your cat dog...read more
How Picky Can Your Cat Really Be?
Most of pet owners know that their much loved four-legged members of the family come with a lot of personality and unique, sometimes almost human-like behavior. For instance, my cat would act as a peacemaker when she smells the human fight. If I...read more
"Make Your Home Cat-Safe - How To Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy"
* Lock things up that could cause harm * Keep the washer/dryer door closed at all times * Honk the car horn before starting it up * Use fire carefully * Keep all upstairs windows closed or screened * Store string away tidily * Keep floors...read more
Natural Food for Dogs and Cats
from David the Dogman
Just this side of Heaven is a place called The Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special...read more
Proper Grooming Of Your Pet Dogs And Cats
Do you have a pet dog or cat in your house?
We treat them as part of the household; we are obliged to give proper care and attention for them to make them look good and healthy, just like what we are doing to other family members.
There are...read more
The Temperament Of Cats
Perhaps you imagined yourself as a sleek young woman like Selena Kyle. But is a cat the right pet for you? To decide, you must have an idea what to expect from a cat. You must be familiar about the temperament of cats.
First of all, a domestic...read more
Travelling with your cat
Whether it be by car, by train, by airplane or boat, it's not always easy to travel with your cat. It is necessary to always arrange certain things in advance - the tickets, an adequate kennel, tranquilizers, and water - in order to assure him...read more
Where Does Your Cat Nap? Make Him As Comfortable As Possible
Giving your pet his own snoozing area gives you the ability to
take back all of the space in your house that he has taken over.
You may even want to give him several places to call his own to
keep him happy!
You'll find a cat bed that fits...read more
Cat Names
After selecting what type of cat / kitten to purchase, its time
for the next biggest challenge - coming up with a name.
Certain cat names lend themselves to certain breeds and the
markings on many kittens can also make your life a bit...read more
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats
All consumed food is eventually converted to sugar, the energy
source for every organ in the body and for every cell in every
organ. If too much food is consumed, the extra calories can be
stored by the body for later conversion to sugar. Sugar...read more
Flea Control in dogs and cats
Flea control can be a very hard thing to do especially if you live in areas where fleas are largely populated. Weather has a lot to do with fleas and trying to keep them outdoors and off of your pets can be very changeling. You can try many of the...read more
How To Stop Your Cat Spraying
The cat backs up to the door, lifts the tail and releases a fine spray of urine. Yes, your cat is spraying. You have a problem. But one you can solve. Figures from the British Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors say that aggression in dogs and...read more
I'll Take My Cat
The battle between cats & dogs has been waged since the dawn of
time. Seemingly opposites, cats & dogs can be seen as metaphors
for the two sides of our own psyche. The desperate side of us
that wants nothing more than to be loved; and the...read more
Thyroid illness in cats and dogs
Common clinical signs of hypothyroidism in dogs include weight gain, lethargy, reduced exercise tolerance and poor coat quality. However, the disease affects almost all body systems and as a result a wide variety of signs can potentially be...read more
Training a Cat Around The Plants
Oh but kitty loves plants, Grow them one? Yes, cats love green
grass or plants.
Wheat, oat grass, catnip, or heather are just some of the plants
that you can grow a garden for kitty indoors or outdoors. Going
along with growing some grass...read more
Training Your Cat To Use The Toilet
You can train your cat to use the toilet. By doing this it will
save you time and money. There will be little or no mess. Once
the cat has been trained to go into the toilet, you will be able
to eliminate the cat litter and the smell associated...read more
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