•At Last! Cat Litter Boxes Don't Have To Be Evil
There is nothing worse for cat or cat owner than a smelly litter box.
For many people, the litter box is the worst of part of owning a cat. Not only is it something people dread to clean but it is also dusty and dirty. And, those who have to clean it can find themselves more susceptible to cat diseases that are present there. Sure, it’s a bad job but it doesn’t have to be too hard either.
There are many new litter boxes being designed to make the job, well, easier. One of them is the...
•Can You Really Train A Cat? Is It Worth The Trouble?
Cats are notoriously independent and have a mind of their own. Can you really teach a cat new tricks?
Cat owners often think that their cat is just too moody to listen. Some owners feel their cats are un-trainable simply because they are arrogant. The fact is many times pets don’t obey because they don’t understand what you want from them. So, if you have tried to train your cat, you may not be doing it right.
Good Kitty
Training your cat takes time and patience. It takes more of that...
•Cat Arthritis
Cat Arthritis
by: Niall Kennedy
Cat arthritis is not a very common ailment among healthy cats. Most arthritis found in cats is from an accident that has made the bones or joints weak. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and there is more than one type of arthritis that can affect your cat.
Cats usually suffer with two different types of arthritis. The first one being traumatic arthritis, this is brought on by an injury. It could have been a fight with another animal or even being...
•Could Your Dog Be a Sports Star?
Dogs were traditionally working animals. They would have expected to be active all day, every day. However, in these modern days a dog's life can often be confined to indoors and with very few physical activities.
Dogs are animals that need exercise on a regular basis; in fact it should be daily. There are many reasons for this. For example, it can help to control the dog’s weight its appetite. It can also help to insure good quality mental health as well. If you do not provide for the...
•Do You Want To Find a Purebred Cat?
For some of us, a common-or-garden Tom cat is not enough. We want quality feline company with a pedigree and the only way to guarantee that a cat is a purebreed is to contact one of the national cat associations or similar organisations in other countries.
To find a purebred cat, you may start with the Cat Fancier’s Association. The CFA was created to maintain breed standards and to register litters as purebreds. The association also holds cat shows and judges them based on how closely they...
•Flea Control in dogs and cats
Flea Control in dogs and cats by Niall KennedyFlea 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 products available to rid your pets of fleas and then find that you still have the problem. Fleas will lay their eggs in your carpet and on furniture and bedding that your pet happens to lie on. The...
•Groom Your Cat To Avoid Hairballs - Kitty Will Love You For It
As loving cat owners we hate to think that our beloved pets are feeling unwell. That can be the first impression when your cat starts making hacking noises. Usually this is the first signs of the cat trying to get rid of a hairball.
If you see a blob of disgusting stuff on your floor, it is likely to be a hairball. Cats need to do this in order to remove hair from within their stomachs to keep them from getting sick.
What is it? It’s a mass of hair and probably some food from the inside of...
•Heartworm Treatment for Cats and Dogs
Heartworm Treatment for Cats and Dogs
by: Niall Kennedy
The treatment for heartworms is different for cats and dogs. Do not ever give medicine intended for a cat to your dog or vice versa.
Once your pet has heartworms the treatment is not easy. You want to rid your pet of heartworms but many factors need to be looked at before proceeding. Your veterinarian will have to do many tests to determine how many worms your pet has, how it is affecting your pet and if your pet can handle the side...
•Help Keep The Pet Population Under Control, And Your Cat Healthy - Neuter Your Kitten
If you, or a family member, received a kitten as a Christmas present there are many things you need to think about.
It is essential that you take the time to really consider whether or not you should neuter your cat. Because there are so many strays and so few homes for them, it is wise to really take the time to make sure that if you are going to keep your pet natural that you should keep him from reproducing.
Many of the feral cats out there are those that pet owners released simply...
•How Fast Will Your Cat Will Grow - The Important Stages In A Cat's Life
Just like having a child, it can be incredibly fulfilling bringing a kitten into your family and watching it grow up. It takes only a year for your cute little kitten to mature into a cat. It can seem hard to believe but it will happen fast. Being prepared is the goal here. So what are the key milestones for a young cat?
The First Moments
Kittens are born blind and they are completely dependant on their mother. The first stages will involve learning to eat and then growing. The kitten’s...
•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 out from someone who has plenty experience.
Are you thinking that you would like to purchase a cat? If so, you may want to take a few minutes to find out if you are in fact good cat owner material. Finding out that the beautiful pussy cat isn’t for...
•How To Stop Your Cat Scratching - Get Rid Of Those Fleas
You know how annoying it can be when you have an itch, but you can't reach it to give it a scratch? Well, when your cat has fleas it's like your problem, just multiplied a hundred times.
If your cat has fleas or ticks, you need to take action. If they are scratching or have irritated skin, your cats need you to bring this problem under control because it can become a much larger problem if you do not.
Even clean cats can end up with fleas. All it takes is a stray animal to come close enough...
•How To Stop Your Cat Scratching And Ruining Your Furniture
It's natural for cats to scratch but often it destroys your good furniture. Thankfully there are some things that you can do to relieve the problem.
Many people watch in sadness as their cat destroys virtually everything that he can get his claws into. You can improve this behavior. To do so, you need to know why he is doing what he is doing.
Why Scratching?
Cats were hunters. They needed those sharp teeth to help them to climb trees and to leap down on their prey. Although your cat is...
•If You Seriously Want Your Cat To Be Happy and Healthy, You Must Help With Grooming
Although your cat may take the time to clean himself through licking his paws and face, he does still need you. Cats don’t want to be dirty and they need you to help them stay clean.
Grooming your cat has to happen. You need to do it to remove the loose hair on the cat.
Brushing
Brushing your cat’s hair will keep it from ending up in his stomach. It is not easy to digest and often the cat can only get rid of it through hairballs. If they can not spit them up, they are likely to clog the...
•It Is Possible To Give Your Cat A Bath, And Come Away Scratch Free
Although your cat doesn't realise it right now, after some tender loving care and a little shampoo, he will appreciate it.
Cats hate water, that much is easy to see as he lashes out at you with his claws when he gets anywhere near it. Why would someone want to bathe their cat, then?
Well, they are dirty and can become flea infested just like a dog, so they do need them. Sometimes, you’ll just have to do it. The key is to not bathe your cat more than once a month as you will damage his...
•Learn These Problems Now, And You Can Avoid Your Cat Becoming Ill In The Future
Cats, like any other animal out there, can become sick. There are several health problems that can affect your cat. If you have never owned one though you may not realize just what those can be. Knowing what to look for can protect your pet’s health.
The hairball is probably the most common of them. Cats will groom themselves and this allows loose hair to come off the pet and end up in the stomachs. Instead of passing easily, the hair can form a ball within the stomach. If your cat...
•Let Me Show You How to Stop Your Dog Digging and Making a Mess
If your dog digs, it may be for a very good reason. While most people think it is annoying and troublesome for them to keep track of their dog’s need to dig, the fact is that a dog digs for a reason. For example, many dogs dig to bury or to retrieve bones or even toys. But, on a hot day, a dog can dig because he’s hot. By digging down, he can lie in the hole and stay cooler. Smart! Or, the dog may be doing it because he is trying to kill rodents like mice and other critters that are...
•Living In Harmony Or At War? Having More Than One Cat In Your House
I have two cats and I can't imagine that either of them would want to live without the other. They live like brother and sister. And I can't imagine me living with just one cat either.
For those that love cats, having just one is never enough. Instead of having just one cat to call your own, you can have several. Those who have more than one cat realize that this is a good thing not only for the cat owner, but also for the cats as well. Cats like other cat company.
Are you considering...
•Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme Disease in Dogs
by: Niall Kennedy
It is hard to get an early diagnosis of lyme disease in your own dog. The first sign of lyme disease in humans is a rash, well; animals do not develop this rash. Lyme disease is also not one of the first illnesses that the veterinarian looks for when you take your dog in for a visit. Many other common illnesses can produce some of the same symptoms, so it can be hard to detect.
Lyme disease does affect each dog different as it does with humans. Many...
•Lyme Disease Treatment in Pets
Lyme Disease Treatment in Pets
by: Niall Kennedy
Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, because the disease is caused by a bacterium that is introduced to your pet through a bite from a tick carrying the disease.
Antibiotics will be taken for a long period of time and some times and may not be very effective if your pet has had the disease for a long period of time. Sometimes, your veterinarian can switch the antibiotics so see if that may cure the disease. But, if your pet does...
•Making the Doggie World a Better Place – The Benefits of Spraying or Neutering Your Pet
Spraying or Neutering Your Puppy or Dog: Myths And Facts You Need To Know
Unfortunately, the world has too many dogs in it. There are simply not enough homes for the amount of dogs that are available. One way to drastically lower the amount of animals that will die of starvation and disease is to make sure that your pets are sprayed or neutered. Spraying is the removing of the ovaries from a female dog. A neutering for a male dog is the removal of his testicles.
There are many myths...
•Never Get Lost Again - Map Reading is a Thing of the Past
Never Get Lost Again - Map Reading is a Thing of the Past
by: Niall Kennedy
Do you spend lots of time planning routes and checking maps on the road. You don't have any more with a Magellan RoadMate.
I work in the film industry, scouting locations for possible shooting. These can be in built-up urban areas and remote locations all over California.
I often had problems finding my way, even with detailed instructions. I spent as much time parked and reading maps than I did driving.
Then I...
•Puppy Protocols - Introducing a Young Dog Into Your Family
Introducing a puppy to your home can cause a lot of upheaval. You might need to move furniture and make your home dog friendly, or just change your lifestyle to make sure you are available to exercise or feed your new pet, when she needs it.
A puppy is very much like a baby.
They are cute and cuddly. They tug at your heart and you just have to give in to them. But, doing so will likely spoil that puppy into an annoying pet rather than a trusted friend. While the world of puppy can be a...
•To Stay Happy And Healthy Your Kitten Will Need Vaccinations
As a cat owner, you have a responsibility to protect the cat. One of the things you’ll need to do is to have the cat vaccinated.
6-8 weeks old
The first vaccination will need to happen when he is about six to eight weeks old. Before now, his mother’s antibodies are helping to protect him. But, once he is weaned from the mother, he needs his own antibodies to protect him.
The vet will give your kitten a physical exam which will likely include a fecal exam to insure that the cat doesn’t...
•Toilet Training for Dogs - Tips from Animal Behaviorists
Generally, dogs are very clean animals - they won't soil close to where they eat, or where they sleep. But living in a house is unnatural for an animal whose instincts would be to roam wherever she wants to go, so you will have to help her learn where and when she can relieve herself.
It is essential that you form good toilet habits for your dog as early on as possible. Trying to break the habit of a dog is quite difficult and it can be very frustrating. You need to use guidance and...
•Use The Eagle 500C GPS Navigation System and Find That Special Fishing Hole Every Time
Have you ever tried to find that fantastic fishing hole that you found, last time you were out, but just can't seem to find it again. That will never be a problem again with the Eagle IntelliMap 500C GPS navigation system. Save and plot your routes for future fun and fishing.
Every fisherman out there needs an IntelliMap 500C for their next trip out. With so many features, you are sure to enjoy this system. And, it will deliver for you some of the best maps that you can ever want and need....
•What Is The Best Way To Feed Your Cat?
Think that your cat needs a fancy set of dishes to eat from? He doesn’t. But, what he does need is something that is sturdy and durable and it needs to be easy for you to clean as well. Cat feeders and bowls should be cat-proof.
One type of cat feeder is a type that refills from a reservoir as your cat drinks from the bowl. These can be used to feed one cat for several days even. You can use these to feed multiple cats too. There are some disadvantages to using them though. For example...
•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 your tastes, and your pets, because there are so many out there to choose from. You’ll find a colorful cat bed in fun pet prints that will add a touch of whimsy to the room you put it in. You’ll find designer brands to choose from as well. You can also...
•Which Of These Cat Breeds Is The Right One For You?
There are many cat breeds out there. If you are like most people, you don’t know much about them. In order to help you to make a choice about breeds, here is some useful information.
Do you want a cat that can entertain himself and not get into mischief? Then don’t consider the Sphynx, the Rex, the British Angora and the Siamese. These cats are energetic and seem to be looking for trouble. For those who are looking for a cat to provide them with entertainment, these are a good choice....
•Would You Know What To Do If Your Puppy or Dog Fell Ill?
A pet relies on its owner to look after it. Sometimes a veterinarian is too far away when your puppy needs immediate attention. Would you be able to administer basic first aid if you needed to?
It is up to you to be able to administer the first aid that your pet needs when he needs it. Something can happen at virtually any time at home or away from home. You should have with you a first aid kit that is designed for your pet in mind. If you take your pet away from home frequently, make sure...
•Yes, Your Dog Will Be Happier If You Use These Dog Grooming Tips
Most dogs handle their own grooming needs. But, you can offer a helping hand as necessary. If you do this, you will have many benefits to it. For example, it helps the two of you to bond. And, it allows for you to catch diseases or other health problems that can affect your pet. Can’t get your dog to sit still long enough? Then, do a small portion of her each day. Eventually she will enjoy it and allow you to do it easily.
Dogs use licking, shaking and scratching to stay clean. If you...
•Your Cat Does Need A Collar And Leash
A leash can help you keep control of your cat when you don't want her to stray too far away, but still get some exercise.
Even if you never plan to take your cat for a walk like you would a dog, you still need to insure that your cat can tolerate the collar and leash. You will need to take him to the vet and getting him used to it now can help considerably. There are specific collars, harnesses and leashes designed for the cat that you can use.
Collars
Cat collars are not commonly made for...
•Your Cat or Kitten Will Love You More, When You Follow this Guide to Feline Feeding
You can take the easy option and throw some discount cat feed into a bowl for your feline friend, but will she remain your friend for long if you don't give a bit more thought into what you feed her? Here is some advice that will have her purring with delight at feeding time, and keep her healthy at the same time.
In order to keep your cat or kitten healthy, you need to choose quality foods that will provide him with nutrients he needs. But, what are they? You can’t just give your cat any...
•Your Dog or Puppy Will Thank You If You Read This Guide to Canine Parasites and Diseases
Even if you give your pet the good things he needs such as a good amount of physical activity and good foods for him, you need to realize that your pet can still become sick. The best way to help you pet is to make sure that as soon as you notice something wrong that you take care of it. For example, the symptoms that you may feel yourself when feeling sick, such as diarrhea, lack of appetite or a look of being out of it can be a sign that he has a bug. But, on the other hand, if the...
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