How to Clean Your Cat’s Ears
September 2nd, 2010 · Cat Care, Cat Grooming, Cat Health
Always inspect your cat’s ears as part of regular cat grooming. Grip the top of the ear and gently turn the ear flap inside out until you can clearly see the interior. If the ear appears clean there is no need for you to clean it. If your cat has any discharge other than brown ear-wax or dirt, you should take kitty to the vet for any bacterial, fungal infection or a mite infestation.
Start cleaning with dropping some ear cleaner into the cat’s ears. Rub the base of the ear for 20-45 seconds to “work-in” the cleanser. Leave your cat alone for a minute or two, to allow her to shake her head to further dislodge buildup. Next moisten a cotton ball or gauze pad and gently swab the cat’s ears. Do not use a Q-Tip unless instructed to do so by your vet.
And finally following the ear cleaning praise your cat with a treat.
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Why Do Cats Like High Places?
September 1st, 2010 · Cat Furniture
Designer Cat Tree
Since I’m the local cat guy, many of my friends ask me why their cats are always climbing up to the highest spot they can find. In fact, for people who own several cats there is usually a competition between my feline friends for the highest spot. The following are some beliefs and reasons why cats like high places
- Height is a signal of dominance to a multiple cat household. The cat who sits atop the highest spot is usually the one who is in control, the king or queen of the household.
- Just remember, our lovable furry friends used to live in the wild and many of their traits come from nature. By climbing up to high place, cats are better able to observe what goes on around them and in some instances use that vantage point as a place of refuge.
- Heat rises during the day time hours. Usually the highest spot in the home is the warmest and your cat wants to be in the warm area.
- Being away from the the other cats below is a way of calming for your cats. Maybe they have had enough interaction the other cats and just need a break.
Designer cat furniture may be an answer in helping you keep your cat in high places, enstead on top of the kitchen cabinets.
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How to Give Pill Medication to a Cat
August 31st, 2010 · Cat Care
Cat owners sooner or later will have to administer medications to their cats. There are several methods to get the medicine into cats, and some are easier than others.
Put a little butter on the pill and hold the pill in between the thumb and forefinger . Put the cat in your lap and with your other hand, gently grip the cat’s upper jaw above its snout. Use the thumb and forefinger of that hand to pull up on the upper jaw just behind the pointy canine teeth. Use the second and third fingers of the dominant hand to push down on the lower back teeth as you push the pill down into the cat’s throat.
Rub the cat’s chin and throat to encourage it to swallow the pill. Offer the cat some water to help wash down the pill.
You can use the Pill Pockets as another option for pilling cats. Simply press the pill into one of these treats and get your cat to eat it. Pill pockets can be purchased at most pet stores.
Your cats health is very important part of his life. Cat care is just a part of what one needs to consider when raising you favorite feline friend.
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When Cats Become Senior Citizens
August 29th, 2010 · Attractive Litter Box, Cat Litter Box Cover, cat litter box
Mrs. Kitty is our oldest cat and requires lots of attention and TLC because she just turned 16 this month. Thats 80 years old equivalent to humans. And Cat’s age 20 years are equivalent human age 90 years. Mrs. Kitty requires special needs daily to keep her happy and healthy. An older cat needs more care to make sure that he or she will enjoy a good a quality of life. Cats become seniors citizens at the age of eight and develop special needs.
If you have a senior cat the following are thing to consider:
- Sometimes the old cats resort to improper elimination. You must be patient and provide them own cat litter boxes withing a few feet from their bed. I purchase a bedroom side cabinet with a litter box for her litter needs.
- As you are aware, cats spend a great amount of time grooming themselves. Because they have problems doing so you’ll need to be patient comb and groom your Cat dailey. Only spend need 5 or 10 minutes.
- As your Cat ages it will require dental cleanings at regular intervals. Not, they will also require additional blood tests and medications. Some cats even may develop chronic health problems that may require serge in your medical costs.
- And finally for proper nutition change their daily food requirement to senior pet food.
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Heat – Your Cat Loves 102 Degrees Temperature
August 9th, 2010 · Cat Beds
Did you know the normal body temperature for animals is higher than for human. For example the normal temperature for a cat is 100 to 102.5 degrees. The temperature gradually increase to 100 degree at the age of 4 weeks. The snoozer cat beds are ideal for your kitty. With a dual thermostat 4 watt heating unit built in it warms the surface of a cat bed to a pleasing 102 degrees which the cat loves. The snoozer thermo-kitty hut is the ideal cat bed for your feline friend that matches the need 102 degrees that makes your cat very happy while sleeping.
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Cat Food Alert
August 5th, 2010 · Uncategorized
News Release for all of our Pet Lovers. Procter and Gamble is expanding its recall of some Iams dry prescription cat food to include all dry pet food made at an Ohio plant — a total of 60 varieties for dogs and cats — because of potential salmonella contamination.
Included in the recall are all sizes and varieties of Iams veterinary dry formulas, Eukanuba Naturally Wild, Eukanuba Pure and Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin dry food. All the pet food has “best by” dates between July 1 and Dec. 1, 2011. Consumers can check the list of UPC codes on the Iams’ web site. The pet food was sold at veterinary clinics and stores nationwide and in Canada.
Maybe one would consider purchasing Healthy Pet Net Cat Food with schedule monthly deliveries at Cat Palace USA
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Is it okay to give my cat milk?
July 31st, 2010 · Cat Health, Uncategorized
Is it okay to give milk to your cat occasionally? No!! Generally speaking cats shouldn’t drink milk because most cats are lactose intolerant to the sugars in the milk. However, not all cats are lactose intolerant and a little of milk as a treat now and then shouldn’t be a big problem. The exception to this is young kittens who must have milk to survive. It is of great importance that you do not give a kitten cow’s milk. The best possible milk if from the kitten’s own mother. If the kitten is orphaned and foster cat the veterinarian has specially designed kitten formula. This formula is specifically designed for kittens and is the safest bet than ordinary cow’s milk. Your Kittens cat health depends upon the proper feeding of lactose free cat milk that you can purchase from your veterinarian, supermarket or pet store.
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How and Why your Cat Communicates with you
July 30th, 2010 · Cat Care
Why do cats meow? There are many, many reasons. I have seven cats and they all unmistakable have different meows for various reasons.
Teetle meows everywhere I go. I call her little Miss chatty Kathy. Basically all she wants is all my attention and love
Jazz cat only meows when he wants to go outside. He will sit at the bedroom door with a crying type meow to let him outside. He also sits at the door to be let out.
When I come into the bed room, Mrs. Kitty will start given me a large meow because she whats to be feed. She doesn’t stop until I fill her food bowl.
Michael used to hiss allot when I first got him. He was just letting my other cats to back off in no uncertain terms.
Samantha just gives a low quite meow when she want your attention while laying in bed.
Seven only meows when he is hungry or wants to go outside.
Jessie Jane meows at the other cats when she wants to play.
So knowing your cats meows will give you communication skills with your feline friends. Cats are generally trying to communicate with you when they meow. A lot of times it’s very easy to tell why they are doing it because they will be pretty clear about what they want. They meow when they want love and attention, when they want to be feed, when they want to go outside, when they want other cats to leave them alone and for just every other reason to communicate with you their need and desires. Remember understanding your cat is just part of the cat care need for your happy cat family.
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