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  • Cat Hair Air Purifier--7 Features That Make An Air Purifier Best At Removing Cat Hair
    By: Debbie Davis | - If you love your cat but struggle with cat hair in your air, you are not alone. The best way to effectively remove airborne cat hair is by using an air purifier. The following 7 features will insure that you bring home one that is safe and effective for you and your cat.

    1. Removes Cat Hair-While this may seem a pretty obvious point, the reasoning behind it is not. Cat hair attracts all kinds of other smaller pollutants such as household dust, dust mites, pollen, and dander, all o ...

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  • Using Cat Beds, And Water Fountains
    By: caroline stevenson | - I am a certified hardcore cat owner. I have so many accesories for my half-breed Persian cat Crumpet around the house that it is probably the first thing guests notice when they enter the front door. (Oh! That is a big PINK scratching post!) I do so for the well being of my pet, my personal convenience, safety for all the members of the household. In this post I wish to discuss cat beds, which provide 75% of the service you will ever need for your cat - as they spend this much time sleeping, and ...
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  • Using Cat Beds, And Water Fountains
    By: caroline stevenson | - I am a certified hardcore cat owner. I have so many accesories for my half-breed Persian cat Crumpet around the house that it is probably the first thing guests notice when they enter the front door. (Oh! That is a big PINK scratching post!) I do so for the well being of my pet, my personal convenience, safety for all the members of the household. In this post I wish to discuss cat beds, which provide 75% of the service you will ever need for your cat - as they spend this much time sleeping, and ...
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  • Cat Litter Trays - The Importance Of Neatness With Your Pet Cat
    By: caroline stevenson | - Well here is one endeavor I'm sure a lot of cat pet owners will be able to relate with me very well: cat litters. Boy am I glad that cats are among the neatest house pets one can have - I can only imagine having to shout at a pet pooch for the "mess" he made on the floor. Cats have a natural instinct to bury their feces in the sand or dirt while carefully not having their fur come in contact with it. This is why a house cat indeed, really needs cat litter trays - not only to keep things neat but ...
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  • The Cat Pet Shop - An Overview
    By: caroline stevenson | - A pet shop is usually just a few minutes drive away. In my case, I live in Los Angeles, California where big super pet stores abound nearby. Usually, they would provide the amenities needed for all the basic pet needs - which is very good and perhaps the backbone of their sales. As for me, I own a male half-Persian cat named Crumpet and is very, very dear to me. This is why in my experience, while a pet store can provide the cat food and litter, nothing beats a specialized cat pet shop which tru ...
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  • Natural And Holistic Cat Food
    By: Lawrence White | - Cat owners who are keen on choosing an all round treatment for their pet cats, would do well to buy complete and wholesome cat food, which is not only healthy but also tasty.

    It is imperative that you make alterations in the diet plan you choose for your pets. Ideally, the diet plan should be a natural one, so as to be advantageous for the cat's health, as well as your financial health. Depending on the natural and healthier foods chosen by you, there would be reduced a number ...

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  • Dealing With Cat Urine Stains And Odors
    By: Daphne Reid | - Anyone who owns a cat knows that occasional urine stains and odors are an inevitable part of feline ownership. While plants, walls and furniture are all sometimes used when your cat wants to relieve itself, urinating on a horizontal surface like a carpet can be a way for a cat to mark out its territory.

    Because cat food tends to have quite a high protein content, the stains can be quite stubborn, and the odors offensive. This protein content increases as cats age, and lose their ren ...

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  • What Are The Most Popular Cat Breeds?
    By: Luke Blaise | - Did you know that the Cat Fanciers Association of America (CFA) recognizes 41 cat breeds? Usually when people talk about breeds, theyre normally talking about dogs. Most people dont recognize how many different cat breeds there are, and are usually stunned to find out how many there are.

    Currently the CFA officially recognizes 40 cat breeds. Currently the Ragamuffin cat breed is only recognize with provisional status. This is the last step before this breed becomes offici ...

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  • Cat Viral Infections And Their Cures
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cats just like humans are prone to sicknesses. In fact, cats succumb to two cat viral infections that will be discussed shortly. The good news is that there is a cure.

    These two common viral infections are Feline Herpes 1 virus known as rhinotracheitis virus and infection with the organisms called Chlamydia psittaci and mycoplasma.

    When a cat is infected, they will experience a fever, have weepy eyes, a crusty nose and sneeze a lot. This can go away with or without ...

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  • Cat Skin Care Dandruff
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cat dandruff is common among diabetic cats. A study shows that happens in 1 in 200 cats have what is known as diabetes mellitus (DM) and if you want your pet to get better, here are some things you can do.

    The cause of this problem is associated with poor nutrition. So, instead of buying one of those generic brands of cat food, maybe you should change it and go for one of those that are of good quality even if it may cost a little more.

    You can also give food supp ...

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  • Cat Care Symptoms That You Need To Know
    By: Tristan Andrews | - When we experience pain in our bodies, we can easily tell someone that there is something wrong and that person will be able to bring you to the hospital. Pets cannot do that but watching them can tell you a lot of things which is why owners should practice cat care and be aware of the symptoms.

    Here are a few diseases you should watch out for and their symptoms.

    Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is the most feared disease and in fact is the leading cause of deat ...

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  • Cat Diabetes Care
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cat care and diabetes go hand in hand to ensure that your pet cat can live an otherwise more normal life than usual. It may be unfortunate for pet cats to have their own version of diabetes, also a serious affliction among humans. It is also important for pet owners to know how feline diabetes affects cats and how they can help make life better for their pets by learning how to better care for them.

    There are two types of feline diabetes that may affect your pet cats. Type 1 is ca ...

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  • Health Care For Your Pet Cat
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Pet cat health care may be similar to caring for other pets. But such care may also have its own differences. One of them is that pet cats may suffer from a host of different diseases that other pets may not go through. Here is a list of some feline diseases that pet cats may suffer from at some point.

    Feline Distemper

    This disease usually affects pet cats at a young age. Known medically as feline panleukopenia, this type of viral infection lowers down the immune de ...

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  • A Basic Introduction To Cat Eye Care
    By: Tristan Andrews | - The eyes of your feline friends have often been used on horror films. But if you are a pet owner, you will know that the cat's stare is really the opposite of what's being portrayed on films. That is why you have to know the importance of cat eye care.

    I Love You

    How do cats say these words? Through their eyes, of course. That is why you shouldn't be frightened by that gaze. How does this work? First, the cat stares at you for a long while. And after that, it blinks ...

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  • Why Do You Need Cat Care Websites?
    By: Tristan Andrews | - The Internet has become a goldmine to information about anything and everything. This is also true if you are looking for cat care websites.

    Cats can be a good companion. Be a good care giver to them by providing for your pets like you will do for your own children. You have to take note that cats have their basic needs that you must suffice.

    Food Alert

    Do not feed your cats your leftovers. The nutrient requirements of your pets are different from y ...

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  • Aiming For Long Term Cat Care
    By: Tristan Andrews | - If you are planning to be a pet owner, you must be ready for the long term cat care. That is if you are settled on having cat as pet. You must be off to a good start. Everything must be planned in order to avoid future mistakes.

    Cats will be a nice companion. But you have to understand their needs. First, your cat has to eat. But you can't feed your feline friend your leftovers. It is better to look for the best cat food that can give your pal energy boost as well as good health. ...

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  • Cat Care & Health
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Owning a pet has certain responsibilities. You have to feed and groom it as well as keep them away from various diseases. This is what cat care and health is all about and by doing it correctly, they can live for 10 years or even longer.

    Cat vaccinations are the most effective means of fighting a disease. This also prevents the cat from ever becoming a carrier. Some of the common vaccinations given are for cat flu, feline leukemia or FeLV, Feline Chlamydophilosis and Feline Infe ...

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  • All About Cat Training Aides
    By: Tristan Andrews | - The market is flooded with all different types of aids for training a cat. From simple little things to very large expense items, there are sprays to keep cats off furniture to large housing for cats, to a simple leash to help with training a cat.

    Let us take a Looking at some of the training tools that can be helpful in training.

    A simple lightweight leash is a good idea. The leash can be use for many purposes when training. Letting the cat outside is a time to u ...

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  • Cat Behavior Training - All You Need To Know
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Learning cat behaviors before you start training them would be an good idea for anyone that is going to train a cat's behavior.

    A cat can jump and lands on its feet as this are a natural instinct for a cat. When a kitten is first born, the cushion in a kittens paws are not developed with the cushion to land on its feet. It takes about 7 wk to develop the cushion in a cats paw for landing. A cats bone structure is unique to other animals as the bones are flexible , cat has no coll ...

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  • Cat Training Supplies
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Kitty litter, litter pan, catnip, catnip toys, cat mats, plays mice, scratching tree or post collars, leashes, Supplements, door entrances, treats, and food are all cat-training supplies. All these items plus more can be found in pet stores on the Internet, in the local vets office, and local store that carry a line of pet supplies. In addition, just about any thing that you may need to help you train your cat can be found.

    Another way to get very inexpensive and maybe free suppl ...

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  • Cat Training With A Clicker
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Clicker training is a reinforcement or reward for a cat when training them. Clickers are use most often for support when training a cat for a reward. Cats associate the clicker with a good behavior they will use for a long time. Clicker training is associated with classical condition (they associate the sound with food.) and operant conditioning (cat performs movement to receive food).

    Why use a clicker and not tell a cat or make a sound to get your cat to do a trick? A clicker ha ...

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  • Cat Training Tips
    By: Tristan Andrews | - When starting to train a cat, a couple of things you will want to take in consideration. Learn more about your cat, have the proper tools to do the training and have lots of patience. Setting goals to high for you and your cat at training can get very stressful.

    Make it simple and fun for your cat training, then both you and your cat will enjoy the bonding from the training.

    The right tools are essential when training your cat. Many different items, books, article ...

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  • Cat Training For Sever Weather
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Ever wonder if you should be training a cat for sever weather? Yes a cat can be trained for sever weather.

    First, make sure that the cat has been to the vet for check ups and vaccines. This first will protect them from illness that they pick up during some natural sever weather you may be parted from your cat and this is a good protection that you can give them.

    Make sure you train a cat to wear a collar. This is important too to have a collar that will tell what th ...

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  • Cat Door Training
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Are you tired of listening to the cat is meowing up a storm or scratching up the door to get in? Let us look at some simple solutions to this problem. Let us take a look at some of the training aids to help train your cat to alert you to come in.

    Put a small bell on a string that hangs down from the door. This will allow the cat to play with the string and ring the bell. This is a good learning tool to help both you and the cat. Bells come in a variety of different sizes. A small ...

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  • Learn About Cat Parasites
    By: Tristan Andrews | - When your cat has parasites this is not reflection of your own hygiene habits. You can maintain a very clean home, wash and groom your pet regularly, treat it for fleas and ticks, and there is still a chance that your cat can has some type of parasite.

    The parasites that your cat can get are externals and internals. The external cat parasites are most commonly fleas and ticks. However, your cat can get and other external parasites like ear mites and lice. The internal cat parasite ...

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  • Cat Training Collars
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cat like dogs, you will need to get a collar for your cat. There will be times when you will want to walk the cat or let your cat out on a leash. With having a collar it will be easy to do both of these.

    Collar training does take time, patience on both cat and your part. If your cat has never worn a collar, you will need to take the training step by step.

    Let us look at getting a collar for your cat. The market is flooded with collars all shape and sizes, to every ...

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  • What Does It Take To Maintain Your Cat's Health?
    By: Tristan Andrews | - You are what you eat, and this is equally true for the cats that depend on us for "room and board." Indeed, cat food is one of the most important expenses of feline guardianship, next to veterinary care. It is important also to note that proper diet can eliminate or delay veterinary expense for a number of serious medical conditions.

    The ultimate purpose of this series is to help you learn how to read cat food labels to make your decision process easier in choosing the best foods ...

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  • Cat Playing Or Fighting
    By: Tristan Andrews | - With multi, cats can play rough. Outdoor cats that stay outside or can go outside will also play rough with other cats. Biting your ankles or arms can be play for your cat. Cats that have extra energy to play and have difficulty finding ways to release their energy can be a very playful cat.

    What is the difference in playing and fighting with the cats?

    Cats that are not familiar with each other can be fighting and not playing. Dominant of one cat to another, scr ...

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  • Cat Toilet Training
    By: Tristan Andrews | - One of the first things as an owner that wants to toilet train your cat is to know about your cat.

    The behavior of a cat; the does, and don'ts of training a cat.

    Since we are going to talk about potty training a cat, we need to set some basic rules down. Most important one is that if you do not catch the cat going potty on the floor at the very moment; it will not make any sense to the cat what you do to them about it. Cats remember things like that only shortly. N ...

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  • Cat Holiday Safety - 4 Ways To Keep Your Cat Safe During The Holidays
    By: Debbie Davis | - If you own a cat, safety is a continuous and daily commitment that you make as its owner. During the holidays as our schedule becomes busier, strangers (to your cat) come into your home, and as we are required to multi-task more, some safety precautions may fall by the wayside. Here are 4 ways to keep your cat safe, especially during the holidays.

    Avoid Holiday Plants--Mistletoe and Poinsettias are 2 favorite holiday plants that many people bring into their homes for the holidays. ...

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  • How To Prepare For Cat Exams
    By: Adarsh Sharma | - In today's environment, every organisation, whether it is private or government, chooses employees on the basis of his skills and knowledge. The main motive of conducting the competitive exams is to evaluate the candidate on the basis of his skills of understanding the concepts, sharpness of mind and knowledge. When it comes to CAT, the process becomes more harder than it generally goes. For this purpose, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) held common admission test for all the aspirants ...
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  • Introducing Your Dog And Cat To Each Other
    By: Anthony Petrozzella | - This is an interesting concept. It has been a well known "myth" that cats and dogs do not get along. In fact, in almost all the children's shows, cats and dogs just are not compatible. Of course, unless the show is about a cat and dog that get along, but that is beside the point.

    This myth has inspired a common saying, "fighting like cats and dogs." While this is a very old saying, it is not exactly a true way to portray a fighting relationship. The facts are that cats and ...

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  • Cat Fleas - Not To Be Unnoticed
    By: Melissa Vermont | - A cat does not like to itch by nature, in spite of what some may assume. Many tiny insects like to live in the dense fur of cats. Fleas are small bugs that largely like to exploit your cat's body.

    When the flea spit comes in contact with your cat, they might have an allergic reaction. The cats may drop their coat with all the itching that they commence doing. Cat fleas also have a tendency to suck the blood of your pets, making them feeble and emaciated.

    That is not the ...

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  • Cat Boarding Issues To Consider
    By: Sally Winter | - Are you a cat owner who is planning to go away for an extended period of time this coming holiday season? Ideally you will want a friend or family member to look after your beloved feline, but this isn't always possible or practical. Maybe you are considering cat boarding for the first time? If so, then this article will help you with some points to consider when evaluating cat boarding.

    Cats more than most animals are very attached to their immediate surroundings and may suffer som ...

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  • Iim Cat Goes Online In 2009 "€" How To Prepare For Cat 2009 & Cat 2010 Online?
    By: cat | - In 2009 the MBA entrance test, Common Admission Test (CAT), goes Online in India. Online CAT score is prerequisite for those who aspire to get admission in to some of the top MBA colleges in India. With every year the number of CAT aspirants consisting of under graduate and graduate students has been increasing making the MBA admissions to top b schools in India even more competitive.
    2009 onwards there will be additional challenges that Online CAT aspirants need to face. So first lets ...

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  • Holistic Cat Food Recipe, Cat Nutrition, Homemade Pet Food Recipes, Natural Cat Food Recipes
    By: james | - cat foodis formulated to address the specific nutritional requirements of cats. Cat food although cats are obligate carnivores, most commercial cat food contains both animal and plant material, supplemented with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. An important nutrient is the amino acid derivative taurine, as cats cannot synthesize the compound. Cat food a taurine-deficient cat food may develop retinal degeneration and go blind.
    As you have already decided, or are thinking seriously a ...

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  • Top 5 Cat Grooming Problems And How To Solve Them
    By: Anna Oftedal | - You know how important it is to groom your cat on a regular basis. When grooming your cat there are 5 cat grooming problems you should know. Plus you must know how to solve these problems.

    Here are the top 5 grooming problems and how to solve all of these problems.

    1. Fur - You want to brush your cat's fur at least once a week if it is a short haired cat. For cats with longer hair do it two or three times a week.

    Brushing your cat will keep tangles and othe ...

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  • Top 10 Tips To Avoid Cat Test Stress
    By: cat | - If you are suffering from CAT exam stress, then try these stress-relieving tips:
    1. Stop creating unattainable goals: Do not create unrealistic CAT preparation goals by telling yourself what you should do. Just do the best that you can.
    2. Dont be a negative prophet: Dont psyche yourself to fail in the online CAT exam. Be tough, confident in your study habits and enjoy your hard work. Do not tell yourself I know I am not going to do well on this test! Be positive i ...

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  • Online Cat 2009 "€" Test Taking Tips
    By: cat | - CAT 2009 will be a Computer Based Test and of course this is definitely a breaking news for every CAT aspirant. Though the IIMs declared that the standard of CAT 2009 will remain the same, every aspirant is definitely worried about the strategy that must be adopted to score high in the CAT exam. But , as always, if your CAT preparation is up to the mark, even am online CAT cannot be a challenge for you.
    CAT 2009 will be of 135 minutes with 60 to 70 standard CAT questions. The most importa ...

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  • Enjoying Life With Cats - 7 Ways To Make Living With Your Cat More Fun
    By: Debbie Davis | - So you have a real soft spot for your cat or cats. You're not alone. Over 38 million households in the United States alone have a least one cat. But sharing your space can be challenging. Attention to these 7 areas will help you and your cat be glad you found each other.

    Focus on Litter Box-Start training your cat immediately to use the litter box. Reward proper elimination not only with a bit of something good to eat, but with your praise and attention. Never scold, yell, or hit ...

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  • How To Get The Most From Your Online Cat 2009 Study Partner?
    By: cat | - Some tips for how you and your CAT exam study buddy can work together.
    Set an Agenda for your CAT exam study session
    Decide the length of your session and what CAT topics you will cover. Be realistic while doing this & set aside time for special purposes:
    At the beginning: Allot five minutes for important CAT info.
    At the end: Reviewing your session and the CAT sections covered will help you solidify what you learned and what you need to work on.
    Use Your ...

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  • Let"€™s Look At How To Prepare A Study Plan For The Forthcoming Cat Exam
    By: cat | - Cat, Cat Exam, Cat Prep

    Lets look at how to prepare a study plan for the forthcoming CAT Exam
    1. Get to know the priority of CAT topics
    Since we hardly have 2 months left for CAT preparation, there is no point in preparing a plan that involves each and every topic of the CAT Exam. Instead coin out the important CAT topics and prepare a plan. If you still have time after getting comfortable with CAT topics then you can consider the rest. Here is the list of CAT topic ...

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  • Important Facts About Cat Whelping
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Taking certain precautions before and during a cat's pregnancy is the best way to ensure healthy kittens from a pregnant mother's litter. There are specific signs and conditions to look for that will help cat owners prepare for their pet's delivery.

    The complete cycle of pregnancy lasts between sixty-four and sixty-six days, and a normal litter produces between three and six kittens. Confirmation of pregnancy can be determined through a simple blood test or an ultrasound procedure ...

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  • Avoiding Stress In The Cat Exam
    By: cat | - Though you know CAT material & though you have read CAT tips, CAT exam stress can prevent you from functioning on the day of the online CAT test.
    The best way to remove CAT exam stress is to understand that sub par CAT exam performance is related to the stress you feel before & during the online CAT test.
    You can recognize CAT stress from a jittery feeling in your stomach, sweaty palms, or a dry mouth just as you enter the CAT exam center. The worst symptom could be the sudden blank ...

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  • What Your Cat Needs
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Responsible cat owners want to provide the right amount of nutrition and intrinsic care to ensure their pet a long and healthy life. Like all other animals, cats have basic needs that only require an active and consistent interest from owners to avoid adverse health conditions and provide a stable environment for their cat.

    Domestic cats have three basic requirements that lead to optimum conditions for good health. First, they need a clean, safe environment that protects them fro ...

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  • How A Cat Gives Birth
    By: Tristan Andrews | - A cat who is about to give birth goes through the same ritual as many other mammals do. The process is natural, and a mother cat rarely needs assistance unless she is unable to deliver the kittens herself. A quick review of the process will help breeders and pet owners understand how a cat gives birth.

    Signs of an impending birth are obvious, and include panting, vomiting, restlessness, excessive grooming, nesting, or crying. This, in addition to the search for a convenient area ...

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  • How To Train A Cat
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Many people are dubious as to whether or not you can really train a cat to do tricks, like those that dogs do. In fact, cats are very intelligent, and respond well to positive training methods.

    One of the most successful methods of training cats is clicker training. It relies on the use of food and rewards to reward your cat for doing the right thing. Rewarding a behavior increases the likelihood it will happen again, so in this way, you can teach your cat what you want it to do. ...

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  • Cheap Toys For Your Cat
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cats love to play. They particularly enjoy hunting, chasing and pouncing. It allows them to express their natural predatory behavior. Although there are lots of fancy toys you can purchase for your cat, why not save your money and try something really inexpensive. He may like it just as much.

    If you have aluminum foil in your pantry, tear off a piece and roll it into a little ball. As it rolls across the floor, it reflects the light, and is very attractive to your cat. Similarly, ...

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  • How To Choose A Breed Of Cat
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Domestic cats are low-maintenance pets that have specific benefits over dogs. They don't require much exercise, they don't need obedience training, and they have a convenient litter box to go to the bathroom. In fact, it is often said that dogs have masters while cats have servants. Nevertheless, the breed of cat you choose will depend on a few factors that require a closer look.

    If you choose a kitten, purebreds will be a more predictable choice since you'll know precisely how th ...

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  • Why Is Treatment Of Cat Constipation So Important?
    By: Sally Winter | - Cats suffer from constipation quite regularly. Most of the time this eventually passes, but the home treatment of cat constipation is really important. This article looks at why it is so important.

    Constipation simply means that it takes too long for the food that kitty has eaten to travel through his digestive system. This ends up producing very hard and dry feces that are painful and difficult to pass.

    Risk factors for constipation tend to be a poor diet and too littl ...

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