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[29 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]
How To Choose The Right Cat Litter

Many types of cat litter are on the market. Most litters are disposable; some are even flushable. Clawed cats are not likely to care what type you use. Declawed cats, on the other hand, are often challenged with litter box issues.
Non clumping clay litters
Granulated pieces of clay litter are about the size of small-grain rice. 100% clay litters are natural, very inexpensive and available in every grocery store, pet stores, and online catalogs. They have been on the market since 1945. Clay litters are not biodegradable or flushable. The clay …

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[27 Aug 2010 | One Comment | ]
Top 5 Tips to Co-Exist Peacefully With Your Crazy Cat

Cats can be major stinkers. We’re not talking about smell, but rather their “catty” behavior towards their humans. Cats believe they are superior to all other living things. Don’t you feel that sometimes they are just humoring us humans? Sometimes, their behavior can go to extremes and make us all crazy. Whether it is caterwauling, stalking, pouncing or displaying their dual personalities and schizophrenic tendencies, sometimes coexisting with your cat can be nerve-wracking and almost not worth the trouble. However, with a few basic tips, you can live with your …

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[26 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]
What Is Cat Scratch Disease?

Cat scratch disease іѕ a disease spread bу cats, bυt thаt affects οnlу humans; іt’s аlѕο called cat scratch fever. It іѕ mοѕt commonly diagnosed іn thе сοldеr winter аnd fall months οf thе year fοr reasons scientists don’t understand; іt’s possible thаt cats аrе more lіkеlу tο bе indoors аt thіѕ time, raising thе chance οf human exposure overall.
Cat scratch disease іѕ caused bу bacteria called Bartonella henselea thаt generally lives іn thе mouths οf cats. Thеу spread іt tο thеіr claws through routine grooming. Intеrеѕtіnglу, cat scratch disease …

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[1 Aug 2010 | One Comment | ]
Frontier Airlines to Allow Small Pets in the Cabin

Frontier Airlines recently announced that customers can now travel with their small pets in the cabin of the aircraft for a $75 each-way pet fare. The new in-cabin pet policy applies to small dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or small household birds. All pets must fit into a carrier that fits under the airplane seat and they must have proper health documentation in order to fly.
In addition to allowing small pets in the cabin, Frontier also accommodates larger pets as checked baggage. Pets weighing more than 20 pounds, who …

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[19 Jul 2010 | One Comment | ]
Insight Into Meowing, Cat Talking and Caterwauling

Cats can be such persnickety creatures. Do you ever get the feeling that they just sort of put up with us humans? Sometimes, their behavior lends itself to certain status roles – cat as the royalty and humans as the court jester or servant. So when they start meowing, we are supposed to automatically know what they want! A cat’s meowing; cat calling or caterwauling can have countless meanings, sometimes more than one at the same time. All this vocalizing is the cat’s way of communicating or talking with us. …

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[10 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Top 5 Cat Ailments To Beware Of

As a cat owner, your first responsibility is to keep your pet healthy. However, even with balanced nutrition and a good amount of love and attention, cats can still get sick. Learn about the most common ailments that affect cats so you can try to prevent them or cure them quickly with the proper medical care when you first spot the symptoms.
Fleas
Although cats and dogs can live with fleas, flea infestations should be controlled for several reasons. The most common flea, the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) may carry the Dipylidium …

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[28 Jun 2010 | One Comment | ]
A Leopard Cat: A Suprise Visitor To My Backyard

Walking up the drive after an early morning walk, my husband and I were alerted to a lot of yowling and general cat bad language from our backyard. We hurried to see what was going on and found that a black cat we have always discouraged from our backyard because it systematically catches and tortures dozens of birds, especially babies, had cornered a beautiful leopard cat up against the back wooden fence and under a privet hedge.
My husband threw a pebble at the black cat and after a final yowl …

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[22 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]
Your Kitten’s Life: The First Year

In the first year of life, kittens develop at a rapid rate, both physically and socially. Learn about the major milestones in their development, and how you can help the process along.
First Six Weeks
For the first week of life, kittens live only to process food and gain nutrients. Their eye and ear canals will not yet be open, and the mother cat will take care of all their needs. By the end of week two, their eyes will be completely open. Throughout this week and the next, their senses of …

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[22 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]

Learn The Cat Training Secrets The Experts Don’t Want You To Know! Most people believe that apart from litter-box training, there’s not much training you can involve yourself in with a cat. Nothing could be further from the truth; cats are intelligent animals and when approached in the right way are extremely receptive to training.
Click on the link below to see exactly what I mean
Cat Training Secrets

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[22 Jun 2010 | 5 Comments | ]

Safely and effectively trains your pets to stay away from certain areas
Responds to your pet¿s touch with harmless low-power 3-second static pulse
Suitable for cats and dogs of all sizes
Runs up to 6 months or 10,000 activations on single 9-volt battery (sold separately)
Measures 48 x 20 inches; 2-year limited warranty

Product DescriptionElectronic mat automatically trains pets to stay off of or away from any area in your home
ScatMat 48-by-20-Inch Electronic Pet Training Mat, Large