Many pet owners dread these words, “Give your cat one of these pills twice a day.� Any pet owner knows the frustration of forcing a pill down the throat of a cat who does not feel well and who is not a willing participant. Before you don your protective armor to medicate your cat, try these easy tricks to get your kitty to take medicine.
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Sometimes cats can be very easily amused. Don’t be surprised or offended if your cat has more fun with the packaging of the toy you just spent a fortune on. Since I received a lot of email about this last article on entertaining your cat, I decided to just through some ideas for really free [...]
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Cats are very susceptible to becoming overheated. Think about it for a minute – they spend their entire day walking around inside a heavy fur coat, even on very hot days. A cat that is not accustomed to the outdoors is particularly susceptible to becoming overheated. If this happens, the cat runs the risk of having a heatstroke.
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You spent a lot of money on couches, sofas, chairs, curtains, beds, rugs, and carpets, or even if you didn’t they still cost a good chunk of change to repair or replace. From your cat’s point of view, your furniture is THEIRS! If you are ok with that, you may stop reading here; you have [...]
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Kittens are not much different that small children-or even some teens and adults- when in comes to being bored. Boredom often causes a small cat to get into mischief, and it will scratch furniture, chase and kill birds, or even try to eat the household fish from its tank. So a cat can have some [...]
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Before you introduce a new cat into your family, consider all of the issues related to ensuring its good health. Regular flea treatments, veterinarian visits, vaccinations, kitty kibble and of course, entertaining toys are all a part of maintaining a happy, healthy cat. There is one major consideration to think about as well in regards to their health – the deworming process. How often should this be done? What types of worms plague cats? What are the health concerns in regards to worms? These worm issues, many times, consist of a large part of their health maintenance.
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Many cat owners are choosing to pamper their furry, feline friends with natural, holistic herbal products rather than conventional veterinary medicine. The herbal philosophy holds that a natural diet and lifestyle are the best foundation for the maximum healthy and longevity for pets. Herbal products are being used to treat and prevent health issues targeting [...]
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The Abyssinian cat is considered one of the oldest breeds of cats since they can be traced back as far as ancient Egypt. They are gorgeous animals with a sleek, muscular body, an arched neck, elegantly shaped eyes, and large ears. While some fanciers believe that the name “Abyssinian� is derived from the country of [...]
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Most cats will lick themselves all the time. This is there way of keeping themselves clean. However, a cat owner can further help with improving the cat’s overall hygiene. Read further for simple tips on grooming your short-haired feline friend. Short haired cats do not need to be groomed as often as long haired cats [...]
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