Cats can sometimes adopt a blanket and use it like a security blanket. This will include lots of kneading, purring and suckling at the blanket. In some cases, cats have been observed to exhibit sexual movements accompanying the kneading and suckling. Kittens who are taken away from their mothers before they are fully weaned may [...]
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Grooming your Cat
June 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Cat Grooming, Cat Health
As far as cats are concerned, cleanliness is next to godliness. And most cat owners agree. It’s a pleasant side of your cat – grooming and licking himself until his fur is soft and shiny. We all love a clean pet. A normal adult cat will spend up to 30 percent of its waking time [...]
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Eating Grass and Your Cat
June 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Cat Care, Cat Health
Much has been written in regard to the importance of providing cat grass to feline pets. Some cat owners make the mistake of preventing their cat from eating grass. There are various reasons for this, one being that they think it makes their cat ill or upsets their stomach. This is an incorrect assumption and [...]
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Diabetes Mellitus with your Cat
May 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Cat Health
Diabetes is a very complicated and fairly common disease of older cats. It is estimated to occur in approximately 1 of every 400 cats. Diabetes is referred to as “sugar diabetes” because of the abnormal level of sugar in the bloodstream of cats with the disease. Although affecting cats of any breed, sex, or age, [...]
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New Cat to the Family?
October 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Cat Care, Cat Grooming, Cat Health, Cat Scratching Post, Cat Supplies, Cat Toys, Catnip, cat litter box
There are lots of things one needs to consider when bring a new cat home to be with the family.
First, select a veterinarian to help you care for your cat. Set up an appointment for his/her physical to have a clean bill of health and a schedule for boosters shots, spaying and other things your [...]
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Carlie’s Latest Injury
October 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Cat Containment Systems, Cat Health, Pet Radio Fence
As you can see, Charlies latest injury breaking his leg is just one of the many mishaps in his brief life. So what can we do in the future to prevent our Cats injuring themselves when they go out side to play. Well its called PetSafe electronic systems that prevent our feline friends from leaving the [...]
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Is Your Outdoor Cat Carrying a Stowaway?
October 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Cat Health, Tick and Flea Control
While it may be true that indoor-outdoor cats have more fun, there are a few unique problems that occasionally plague their owners. You might have decided to let your cat go outside in the hopes that he would rely on the litter tray a bit less. Perhaps you wanted him to find alternative places to [...]
Three Important Tips About Cat Care
September 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Cat Health, Cat Supplies, cat litter box
In taking care of your cats, you have to make sure they have everything needed for a healthy life. First, they will need food and water bowls that should be easy to clean and heavy so they won’t tip over easily. Make sure your cat has food and water every morning before you go to [...]
Groom you cat weekly to elimate your cat from vomiting up hair balls
September 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Cat Care, Cat Grooming, Cat Health
A cat vomits for a variety of reasons.
Your cat will normally and naturally vomit up hair balls. This is a perfectly natural part of her life and you need to be more concerned if it doesn’t happen, particularly at seasonal changes when she malts. These times will vary, but are normally at the end of [...]