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Pets and Christmas
2007-12-21 06:51:00
Some pets become part of the family. They receive gifts and special treats and meals for Christmas or other holidays just as other members of the family do.We had a keeshond that had to have his own present to unwrap on Christmas morning. If he didn't, he would steal other people's gifts. With his own present, he would sit where everyone could watch and open it. Then he would lie with his gift and watch the rest of the family open theirs.I've had cats that enjoyed playing with the discarded ribbons and wrappings. They didn't seem to care about the presents under the tree or before unwrapped, but afterwards, the cats had a ball. One problem we discovered when one of the cats got her head caught in the loop-handle of a gift bag: Some cats will hurt themselves trying to get something from around their necks. Therefore we became careful of any loops that the cats might find.Our family allowed our pets to "share" in the Christmas meal by putting aside a bit of turkey or ham for them....
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Cats and Christmas Trees
2007-12-21 06:48:00
It is that time of year when many families will be preparing to put up their Christmas trees. It all starts either by getting your tree out of the attic or storage place, or going and picking out the perfect tree from a tree farm or local store. No matter which way you start with, if you have a cat or two in the house you need to consider a few potential dangers when preparing this yearly ritual.The type of tree is important to consider, if you do not keep it in a separate room away from your cat. Live Christmas trees can be deadly to a cat. If they eat the pine needles they could puncture the intestines. Pine is also toxic to cats causing damage to the liver or death. An artificial Christmas tree is safer than a live one, but it can also cause blockage if it is eaten.I put up an artificial Christmas tree, not just for the safety, but also for the convenience of the clean up. It still takes more planning and preparation to keep the cats off and away from the Christmas tree.Start by ...
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Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Cats 2007
2007-12-21 06:47:00
Sometimes I feel like dogs get so much attention but what about the loveable cats in our lives. If you don't believe me just notice the next time you are at the store, the dog aisle compared to the cat aisle. To make up for it there are some really great sites online where you can spoil your cat like crazy. Here is a list to help you shop for the cat in your life this Christmas .1) Cat cottage/ playhouseIf your cat loves a box then he or she will love this. It's the perfect place to hide and feel safe and warm.2) Merry Go RoundYour cat will love watching his toys go round and round as he trys his very best to swat them away.3) Cat Toy Gift BucketThis is perfect for your favorite feline, a bucket of toys for him to place with all day long.4) Cat StockingNow he or she will have a place on the mantel as well . Full of toys and treats to delight your kitten or cat on Christmas morning.5) Holiday Play-N- Squeak Cat ToysI have bought these toys for my cat and he loved them . I bought the...
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Our Cat's Christmas Stocking
2007-12-21 06:46:00
Any one who owns a pet will be the first to tell that very soon that pet will grow beyond being a pet to very quickly becoming a member of the family. We adopted a cat that was well beyond its infancy and it quickly became a part of our brood. It was obvious our pussy was just more than a pet cat when we all felt he qualified for his own stocking at Christmas .I went shopping and unfortunately bought several instead of just the one so I had trouble choosing which one I would use. The one I chose to use was just beautiful; it was red at the top white at the bottom and covered in a frosty looking coating. It also had our cats name ?Tinkerbell?s? on a tag. It also had a bell on the end that suited his name as well.This particular stocking was very practical being about 20 inches long and 7.5 inches wide. There will be more than enough room in it for all the goodies we will stuff inside. There will be everything in there, chocolate mice, toys, stringy things with shiny things on the end ...
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Christmas Gifts For Cat Lovers
2007-12-21 06:45:00
The act of offering. Christmas gifts is always enhanced if you take some trouble in matching the gift with the recipient.Sometimes, though, it is not as easy as it may seem, especially if the gift is for someone you have not seen very often throughout the year; or someone whose tastes you do not know that well.If that person is a cat lover, though, it is something you are probably aware of however often you may see them. There is every chance that choosing a cat related gift of some sort will be well received.Cat gifts fall into two categories. The first is something the cat itself (or themselves) can use; the second is something for the cat owner which is adorned by something feline.Cat Lover Gifts For The Cat ItselfThe range of possible cat lover gifts that a cat can actually make use of is quite small, but nevertheless offer an opportunity to buy something both the cat and the owner appreciate. The cat, of course, would probably be happiest with a brown paper bag; at least, I hav...
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Christmas With Your Cat
2007-12-21 06:44:00
Christmas time is the time of year where we lavishly decorate our homes with twinkling lights and coloured decorations. Our centrepiece is a wonderful scented fir tree, which we cover with spangle balls and tempting chocolates. All these things help to make our homes feel cosy and warm and traditionally seasonal. Unfortunately we are not the only ones attracted by the tinsel and the light, our cats with their highly inquisitiveness are also going to take particular interest in all our Christmas excess and sparkle. But lurking within those Christmas celebrations are hidden dangers for our furry friends.So with our pet cats in mind, we should decorate our homes this Christmas with care and put in place precautions to keep them safe. Things to consider are:Holly, Mistletoe and Poinsettias - these are all plants that we traditionally like to bring into our homes during the Christmas period. Unfortunately all these plants are toxic to cats and if eaten can cause serious illness. So alway...
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Save Your Christmas Tree From Your Cat
2007-12-21 06:43:00
How many years have you spent, with your cat finding your Christmas Tree irresistible? Younger cats love to play with the baubles hanging off the tree, as they are shiny and interesting things that they don?t see very often. What normally happens when your cat spots the baubles is that it will tap it and tap it, then it grabs it and pulls the bauble off the tree. The chaos then follows! If you have a large real tree, you can guarantee having an excess of pine needles covering your carpet, or if you have an artificial Christmas tree , your cat will probably have moved the lower branches causing your Christmas lights and tinsel to hang off the tree; which then causes even more of a problem by leaving the temptation of more hanging objects for your cat to pull down.The only way to stop your cat from causing devastation around your Christmas tree is to use a deterrent. Many people will use all sorts of things to try and stop the cat from getting close to the tree, some people will put th...
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What to Get Your Cat for Christmas
2007-12-21 06:42:00
Cats like the same thing for Christmas that they enjoy every other day of the year--good food, fresh water, clean litter and a bit of their preferred chin scratching, head-to-tail petting and cuddling. However, most cats would not say, "No" to a little nip of catnip in a stuffed toy or slathered all over a scratching post. In fact, they might say, "Yes!" with great enthusiasm in the way only cats can--by rolling all over the catnip area and the odd bit of drooling.Another thing not many people know that cats like is honeysuckle. It's not as crazy-making as catnip, but spray a little honeysuckle on a toy or scratch post and many cats will get right down and savor it by rubbing their cheeks on it to catch every last bit of scent. I've had great luck in alternating sprays of honeysuckle with scattering of catnip on a stand-up sisal scratch post right next to a chair or sofa that might tempt the cats to sharpen their claws. The catnip and honeysuckle are so much more appealing that th...

Cat Training Basics
2007-12-21 06:38:00
Cats can be trained, but not in the same way as dogs. In general, dogs respond to commands to please their owners whereas cats perform to please themselves. Cats only do what you want them to do if there's some reward in store for them. Using this little piece of information, you can select positive training methods combine with lots of love and treats to achieve maximum results.With plenty of patience, persistence and positive reinforcement, cats can also be taught to perform tricks and entertain audiences. However that's not most cat owners really want. Instead, what cat owners really want is for their cats to stay off countertops and refrain from climbing the draperies or clawing the furniture.Here are pointers when training your cat:Consistency and timing is the key to training your cat. Correct your cat's mistakes immediately if it does anything wrong. Your correction must be at that exact moment when you see the mistake being made, not minutes or hours later but immediately...
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Is Your Cat Sick? What You Should Be Watching For
2007-12-21 06:35:00
As a cat owner there are certain things you should be watching for. Cats are just like us, they have times when they feel good and times when they just don't feel good and times when they are sick. You should know your cat well enough to spot these different symptoms. After all your cat can't tell you but his actions should give you plenty warning.Here's a list of common health problems that may affect your cat.As cats get older just like people they become less active. They tend to stay home more, become less energetic and may not eat regularly. If it's eating habits change drastically it could be a sign of diabetes. Watch his drinking and urination habits, if he goes to the bathroom more often than normal and always seems to be thirsty its time take him to the friendly neighborhood vet for a check up.Changing your cats diet may cause a sever case of diarrhea. If this happens you can keep him on the same diet and see if it continues after a few days or go back to the original f...
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Is Your Cat Sick? What You Should Be Watching For
2007-12-21 06:35:00
As a cat owner there are certain things you should be watching for. Cats are just like us, they have times when they feel good and times when they just don't feel good and times when they are sick. You should know your cat well enough to spot these different symptoms. After all your cat can't tell you but his actions should give you plenty warning.Here's a list of common health problems that may affect your cat.As cats get older just like people they become less active. They tend to stay home more, become less energetic and may not eat regularly. If it's eating habits change drastically it could be a sign of diabetes. Watch his drinking and urination habits, if he goes to the bathroom more often than normal and always seems to be thirsty its time take him to the friendly neighborhood vet for a check up.Changing your cats diet may cause a sever case of diarrhea. If this happens you can keep him on the same diet and see if it continues after a few days or go back to the original f...
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How To Take Care Of A Cat
2007-12-21 06:33:00
FoodCats need protein in their diets. Feed your cat meat, such as poultry or fish. How to take care of a cat includes giving your cat water every day. Make sure the water bowl is clean and free from hair. Much to the dismay of many, there is no need to give milk to your cat.CleanlinessHow to take care of a cat means keeping the litter box clean. Change out the litter regularly to promote good sanitation behavior. This will also keep your cat's fur cleaner.Vet ServicesA healthy cat is a happy cat. How to take care of your cat means taking your cat to a veterinarian regularly. Get your cat vaccinated against deadly diseases. Cats can get many of the same diseases that human being can. Cancer, kidney and heart disease being some of them. Many advise to have your cat neutered also. It will control the unwanted kittens in the population.SafetyCats are attracted to things like rubber bands, needles and thread, and tinsel. Electric cords may also be a hazard for cats. Keep all of these th...
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Gentle Cat Training
2007-12-21 06:31:00
To encourage cats there must be treats and rewards. When your cat hears rustling of a food bag or a can opener sounds does you cat come running? This would be a clear illustration of such behavior. Cats hear those sounds and often related them to food rewards.Make sure to first take your pet to the veterinarian, to ensure there are no undetected health issues that be be aggrabated or intesified by the training activities.For the highest effectiveness be sure to give immediate appraisal such as treats, a full tasty meal, or even a toy as a reward just to ensure your cat has been properly encouraged to maintain good behavior.At a later time after your cat relates the saying "good" with a treat and the positive act you may later use just the saying and a nice scratch behind the ears for positive reenforcement.Using positive emphasis and reinforcement, the pet will be willing to learn good behaviors and basic instructions or commands.Training tip and guidlines:1. It is better to start b...
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How To Potty Train Your Cat
2007-12-21 06:29:00
Did you know you can potty train your cat?That's right folks , you can potty train your cat to go in the toilet.1. Start with putting the litter box in front of the toilet.2. Next start lifting the litter box slowly off the ground with books or something.3. Make sure the litter box is secured with tape so it does not fall over.4. Once your cat is comfortable with going in the litter box next to the toilet then you can go to the next step.5. At this time you put the litter box on top of the toilet with the lid to the toilet closed.6. When you see your cat is comfortable with step 5 then you can take a colander and put litter in it.7. Secure the colander under both toilet lids with tape (strong tape) the colander has to be big enough to stay secure on/in the toilet with the tape.8. As you do this start off with alot of litter in the colander.9. Gradually lessen the litter in the colander.10. Eventually once your cat is comfortable try removing all the litter from the colander.11. If ...
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Cat Training Is Not Always Easy
2007-12-21 06:27:00
Cat training is not always easy, but it is possible if you want to have a well trained cat that will add a lot of fun, joy and laughter to your family. A cat that is not properly trained will not understand what is acceptable and what is not, which is why cat training is so important to both the cat and his/her owner.It is much easier to instill good habits on a kitten as opposed to an older cat, which is something that every cat owner should take into consideration prior to selecting a new addition to their family. It is thus best to begin your cat training as early as possible.Well first, let us at some basic fundamentals when training your cat:1) The bonding process is especially important while you attempt cat training.2) It is important to remember that reprimands don't work well in cat training. This is a totally unacceptable method and instead of having a positive impact will have a negative impact.3) Cat training tries to encourage good behavior and discourage bad behavior....
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Declawing Cats
2007-12-21 06:26:00
Cats need to scratch because scratching is a natural part of cats' instinctive grooming habits. Unfortunately, scratching can also be annoying for cat owners because cats often damage furniture, curtains or other property. Additionally, many cat owners worry that their cat's claws may carry germs ? and it is true that a cat's claws can be a great medium for bacteria and viruses.Some people address these issues by declawing their cats, which is the removal of the cats' claws. However, most people who elect to declaw do not realize the seriousness of the procedure: Cats' claws are directly attached to muscle, so declawing can be compared to the amputation of the half of the cat's toes.Cat's claws are an essential part of the animal's anatomy:- Claws help the cat walk, run, and spring- Claws are cats' main protection when they feel threatened- Removing its claws is very tough on a cat, and it may find it hard to resume its normal activities after being declawed- Declawing rend...
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The Magic of Cat Training Devices
2007-12-21 06:24:00
A cat is a lovable and adorable pet. But a cat could also be messy most of the time and this is the primary reason why there is a need for cats training devices which enables them to live with the behaviors you want them to have. This is one of the reasons why there are a lot of training devices available in the market.Like any other animals, training a cat can be difficult. To make the work easier, several cat training devices are invented and applied during cat training. Some of these devices are proven to be effective on training cats.Cat Training Devices Repellent. To avoid your cat from scratching house furniture, a small amount of liquid repellent can be put into some furniture. When the cat tastes the awful taste of the repellent, it will not scratch the furniture.Scratching post. Aside from liquid repellent, a scratch post can be provided to your cat to prevent it from scratching valuable things because cats have the nature of clawing something.Yarns and balls. Cats love to e...
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3 Cat Behavior Problems - Tips For A Happier Home by Deanna Barnes
2007-12-21 06:17:00
Cat behavior problems are normal and difficult for owners to deal with at times. Every cat owner wants a good relationship with his cat. In general, cats are known to be independent and aloof, which is part of their appeal to some owners. But there are some behaviors that make it difficult to share a harmonious home with your cat. Understanding a little about these behaviors makes them easier to deal with.Relieving Outside The Litter BoxThis behavior can be caused by any number of reasons: medical conditions, stress, preference, location of the litter box and sanitary conditions. Your veterinarian should check your cat for any symptoms of diseases and conditions that affect the frequency of elimination in your cat. These can include: lower urinary tract disease, kidney disease or colitis.Putting several litter boxes around your house can be a solution for this problem. There is no need to go to a lot of extra expense for this. Dishpans or big plastic containers will work just fine. ...
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Kitten Training Books: The How To's by Julie Camden
2007-12-21 06:12:00
Thousands of families every day bring new kittens home, an exciting events for parents and children alike. The parents spend hours ensuring that everything is set for the new cat's arrival. The kitty's bed is covered with soft, fluffy blankets to ensure that it has a comfortable place to sleep. The proper food is purchased and the right toys procured. The little kitty comes home to oohs and aahs... and then she reaches up and chomps on Daddy's nose, and it becomes clear that not everything is going to be perfect after all.This is obviously not a human baby but a kitten. These cute furballs are much more likely to enjoy playing with your flowers and furniture than with those toys that you painstakingly picked out for her. So how do you deal with your new kitty's behavior?You can find several kitten training books in the market on how humans can train cats. To be informed about the varieties of kitten misbehaviors such as aggression, knowing about the misbehaviors of them constant...
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Kitten Training Books: The How To's by Julie Camden
2007-12-21 06:12:00
Thousands of families every day bring new kittens home, an exciting events for parents and children alike. The parents spend hours ensuring that everything is set for the new cat's arrival. The kitty's bed is covered with soft, fluffy blankets to ensure that it has a comfortable place to sleep. The proper food is purchased and the right toys procured. The little kitty comes home to oohs and aahs... and then she reaches up and chomps on Daddy's nose, and it becomes clear that not everything is going to be perfect after all.This is obviously not a human baby but a kitten. These cute furballs are much more likely to enjoy playing with your flowers and furniture than with those toys that you painstakingly picked out for her. So how do you deal with your new kitty's behavior?You can find several kitten training books in the market on how humans can train cats. To be informed about the varieties of kitten misbehaviors such as aggression, knowing about the misbehaviors of them constant...
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Cat Training - Kittens To Cats by Julia Camden
2007-12-21 06:08:00
If you are not familiar with cat training, it can be a very frustrating and slow process. Cats are naturally highly independent animals by instinct; unlike dogs, praise is usually not enough of a reward for them when being trained.The easiest time to train a cat is when it is a kitten, since it allows you to establish routines while they are young and maintain consistency into their adult life. Cat training can be done in many ways, so it is a good idea to consult a professional or a book for advice on the best methods.Cats enjoy treats and toys as rewards. Treats can be given easily and are quick responses to correct behavior. Toys, on the other hand, can become a distraction if you want to keep training and the cat wants to continue playing. When training a cat, remember to work in short sessions as the cat's brain is very small and they have a short attention spans.When you decide to train your cat, start with simple things. To teach your cat to raise his front paws for a treat ...
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