For Cat LoversFor Cat LoversThis cat-owners' bible covers everything you need to know about caring for your pet from birth through to old age. Articles
How Can I Get My Cats to Accept My Partner?s Dog?
2008-06-03 00:11:00 There are a number of steps to take when introducing your cats to the dog. Ideally, the dog should first be contained in a covered crate or indoor kennel in the room where the ?controlled introduction? will be made. The cats should not be in the room when the dog is first placed in the crate. Place ... More About: Cats , Partner , Accept
What Is Felin Leukaemia?
2008-05-22 22:19:00 Leukaemia is a disease of the blood. In this condition, the body cannot limit the production of white blood cells. These are vital to the immune system, but uncontrolled production can damage blood vessels and internal organs. In cats, viral feline leukaemia is transmissible through body fluids via mating or biting, and can be fatal. ...
Does My Kitten Need a Bed?
2008-05-18 00:12:00 A kitten would have difficulty finding a cosy place to sleep, even if you have not provided a purpose-made bed. Favorites include in the airing cupboard, on a human bed or sofa, and under radiators. Nevertheless, it is a good idea to provide a kitten with a bed, because it is there, during both sleeping and ... More About: Kitten
Who Can Give You The Best Pet Insurance Plan?
2008-05-13 18:08:00 Are you a pet owner? If yes, then you must be aware that pets need regular annual check-ups. They often require visiting a veterinarian when they fall ill. Would you like to get in a situation when your pet has to be euthanized just because you cannot afford the treatment? No, I am not trying ... More About: Insurance , Give , Plan , Pet Insurance
How Can I Encourage My Cat to Like My New Partner?
2008-05-08 06:49:00 There is nothing like ‘cupboard love’ to modify a cat’s problem behavior towards a new partner. Nevertheless, it is not advisable for a new partner to attempt any physical interaction, such as stroking or picking up the cat. This could be seen as both threatening and an invasion of the cat’s body space. In addition, ... More About: Partner
Is It Possible For Me To Keep An Indoor Cat, As I Live In A High-Rise Apart
2008-05-02 00:47:00 An indoor cat would be entirely suitable for life in a high rise building. Nevertheless, balconies and terraces may have to be ?out of bounds? and secure because of the danger of accidental falls. It is possible to control the ?ins and outs? of an outdoor cat by physically taking it to the ground level and then ... More About: Live , High , Rise
Persians Kittens - A Cat Breed You?ll Love To Have As Your Pet!
2008-04-28 11:44:00 Are you looking for a beautiful and docile breed? Are you seeking a family pet that is sweet, calm and affectionate? Have you spent hours searching information on living with kittens, but find yourself back to square one every time you log off the Internet? Just relax; here is an end to your search. I was ... More About: Love , Cat , Kittens , Breed
Why Is It Said To Be Therapeutic To Stroke A Cat?
2008-04-27 03:49:00 There is plenty of medical evidence to suggest that this is the case. When humans stroke their warm-blooded companion animals, there is a reduction in stress levels, heart rate and blood pressure levels. Cats can easily become the living equivalent of ?comfort blankets? to people because they are soft, warm and furry, and because the ... More About: Stroke
How Can I Stop My Cat From Spraying in The House?
2008-04-17 23:50:00 It is advisable not to react adversely when a cat has sprayed because that will just make matters worse. One of the best methods for dealing with a spraying cat is to redirect the cat?s need to mark the home territory in a different way or to a more appropriate place. Tall scratching posts are extremely ... More About: House , Stop , The House
What is the Best Way to ?Call? My Cat to Encourage it Home at Night?
2008-03-18 06:35:00 It is advisable to establish a signal other than just a name call from the earliest days of owning a cat. This signal - which could be the sound of a tinkling bell, a spoon tapped on a food dish or even a whistle - would precede any name call. Once a cat strongly associates ... More About: Home , Night , Call
What are Sensor Sprays?
2008-03-10 09:44:00 These are aerosol canisters that have a motion sensor included in the top. When a cat climbs onto a table or work surface, or approaches an area where marking behavior is being displayed, the sensor picks up the movement and makes an audible signal. If the cat ignores this warning sound signal then the aerosol ... More About: Sensor
What Happens to My Cat?s Body After Euthanasia at the Surgery?
2008-03-04 13:56:00 Some owners wish to take away the body of their cat. Otherwise, the veterinary practice can arrange for disposal of the body through cremation. In this situation, the surgery will retain the cat until an official from the crematorium arrives to collect it. More About: Cats , Body , Surgery , Euthanasia
How Should I Transport a New Kitten to My Home?
2008-02-25 07:57:00 Cats and kittens should be transported in a special cat carrier. There are both economy and luxury versions available. A warm towel placed inside the carrier will create a safe haven for the kitten, which will have no real concept about the journey or its new home. It is important to use a cat carrier ... More About: Transport , Home , Kitten
Looking for a Kitten?
2008-02-11 10:25:00 Are you a cat lover, and considering adding it to your family? Have you searched everywhere: cat shows, Internet, cat magazines, but still having a hard time finding one in your area? Relax! Your search ends here. I was facing similar problems until I came across http://www.catchannel.com/. I was looking for a mane coon cat ... More About: Kitten
What Is The Javanese Cat?
2008-02-04 10:35:00 There is a long-haired Oriental breed, named after the Far Eastern island of Java. It looks like a cross between a Siamese and a broad-tailed Maine Coon type. In Britain, the name Javanese is attributed to kittens that aimed at recovering the Angora breed. In North America the name tends to be associated with Balinese ... More About: Cat
How Can I Tell If My Cat Is Unwell?
2008-01-29 13:10:00 The first indication that a cat is unwell is usually that its normal behavior pattern change. This might mean an active cat becomes inactive; sleeping more and eating less. There can be more obvious indications of poor health in the cat?s physical appearance, movements or locomotion, which change from stealth-like to clumsy or awkward. Signs to ... More About: Cat
How Do I Adopt a Cat?
2008-01-18 12:45:00 Rescue centres will generally have a range of abandoned kittens and cats in need of caring homes. These may include moggies, pet-quality kittens and sometimes pedigree cats. Such centres will be listed in local newspapers or telephone books. Non-pedigree cats are often advertised in local newspapers. They are always much cheaper than pedigree cats and may ... More About: Adopt
How Much Food Do The Weaned Kittens Need?
2007-12-28 13:26:00 During weaning, begin with a small single meal to supplement the litter mother’s milk. This is because a kitten’s stomach is tiny and you do not want to overload it. Gradually increase this until the kittens are eating between three and six small meals per day at 6 weeks old. By about 8 or 9 weeks, ... More About: Food , Kittens
What Is The Cymric Cat?
2007-12-24 13:50:00 Named after the Welsh word or Wales (Cymru), this is a rare long-haired type of Manx cat. It is therefore characterized by its tail slump plus longer coat. There are some lovely color forms, including orange-eyed white and reds, with three different tail-forms ? ?rumpy? (almost no tail), ?stumpy? (very short tail) and ?longy? (extended ... More About: Cat
Why Can I Not Come To Terms With The Loss of My Cat?
2007-12-18 08:15:00 It can be extremely traumatic for owners when their favorite cat is no longer around. The majority of people who do not own companion animals often fail to realize the strength of the emotional bond that can exist between owner and pet. In the case of companion cats, that bond can stretch over 20 years ... More About: Cats , Terms , Loss
For How Long Does The Litter Mother Care For Her Kittens?
2007-12-08 12:10:00 This may vary, depending on the degree of material drive the litter mother naturally displays. A litter mother with a strong maternal instinct will care for her kittens throughout the 9 or 10 weeks of their early kittenhood, usually until her milk begins to dry up. In nature, this mother would almost guarantee a perfect ... More About: Care , Mother , Long , Kittens
Is It Beneficial for My Cat to be Stroked?
2007-12-03 15:04:00 Most cats appear to ‘enjoy’ being stroked by their owners. This apparent willingness on the part of cats to succumb to human needs suggests that there is a benefit to them in this behavior. However, it is probably more accurate to analyze the interaction as the cat perceiving that the human is performing marking behavior ...
What Will A Rescue Centre Expect of Us If We Want to Adopt a Cat?
2007-11-23 11:15:00 Most rescue centres will follow a similar procedure with prospective adoptive families. They will: Take down basic details about you , your family and your home. Ascertain whether or not you have had experience of owning a cat. Ask if you want a kitten or an adult cat. Decide if you will make a suitable owner. Try to match you ... More About: Expect , Rescue , Centre , Adopt
Can I Import A Cat From Another Country?
2007-11-18 19:38:00 The laws on importing cats vary between countries. Most have strict quarantine regulations, the length of which depends on the likelihood of endemic animals being known carriers of rabies and other exotic diseases. Cats that have have been microchipped, vaccinated and subjected to veterinary checks can be moved more easily between countries that have created ... More About: Country , Import
Why Do Cats Drink Dirty Water?
2007-11-03 21:41:00 Cats actively seek out water that is ‘organic’ - free of the chemicals used to treat tap water. This is because they know instinctively that the bacterial content will enhance gastric digestion. More About: Cats , Drink , Dirty , Water
Are Cats Mentioned In The Bible?
2007-11-01 21:21:00 There is no direct mention of cats in the translated Bible . It is known that the Israelites distrusted everything associated with the Egyptians, who ruled over them. The fact that the Egyptians held cats in such high esteem encouraged the occupied population to despise them almost as much as they hated the occupiers, so this ... More About: Cats , The Bible
What Happens To My Cat?s Body After Euthanasia At The Surgery?
2007-10-17 22:50:00 Some owners wish to take away the body of their cat. Otherwise, the veterinary practice can be arrange for disposal of the body through cremation. In this situation, the surgery will retain the cat until an official from the crematorium arrives to collect it. More About: Cats , Body , Surgery , Euthanasia , Hana
How Can I Tell If My Cat Is Nervous?
2007-10-04 23:24:00 It is fairly easy to judge whether or not your cat is nervous. A nervous cat will disappear upstairs to a known bolt hole, such as underneath a bed or in a secluded cupboard, as soon as a visitor enters its owner’s home. Healthy cats are naturally inquisitive and would normally want to mark or ... More About: Cat
Can I Use Human Soaps And Shampoos On My Cat?
2007-09-30 15:54:00 Most human soap products should not be used on animals. This is because they contain scents and other ingredients that can trigger serious dermatological conditions. Cats maintain a healthy balance between skin and hair with natural oils, and aggressive cleaning compounds can have an adverse effect by removing these. Products developed for sensitive human skin types, ... More About: Human , Soaps , Sham
Do Cats Live In Groups In The Wild?
More articles from this author:2007-09-22 16:13:00 The answer is ‘not usually’. In spite of this, there are instances where cats - normally solitary, territorial predators - will congregate together to form unnatural groups. This is often the case when feral cat groups live in an area where there is a high cat population but limited source of prey. Obviously behaving against ... More About: Cats , Wild , Live , Groups 1, 2, 3 |
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