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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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  • 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 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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  • What Is Causing Your Allergy Symptoms - Your Cat Or Something Else?
    By: Judy Jantzen | - Do you suffer from allergy symptoms? Your cat might or might not be the cause. Learn how you can find out if your cat is the culprit and if it is what you can do about it.

    Every year 1000s of cats are given up because their owners find out they are allergic to them. The sad fact is that many of these owners while allergic to cats are also allergic to other pollutants like cigarette smoke, molds or pesticide sprays to name a few, but tend to put most of the blame on their cats.

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  • Why Cats Make Such Good Pets
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cats are very good pets as they don't require as much attention as other options such as a dog. You don't have to walk the cat and you don't have to deal with it barking at everything that happens to walk by your home. Young cats are extremely playful and you can interact with them when you want to. However, most cats are content to play with toys or to be independent.

    This doesn't mean that cats aren't excellent companions though. They can be silly at times and they often enjoy c ...

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  • Guide To Your Cat's Grooming
    By: ALEN LEW | - Your cat are already spent so much time for their grooming, but it will be more rewarding if you will help them do the grooming to make them look even better. Through good grooming you are giving your cat the chance to reduce shedding, increased opportunity for bonding, and as the owner, you can easily detect any physical problems like fleas, ticks, or tumors. However, what are needed for your cats grooming?

    Moistened wipes are an important thing that your cat grooming kit m ...

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  • At-home Grooming Tips For Dogs
    By: Brian12 | - Proper grooming can make a huge difference both in the appearance and the comfort level of your dog, but having your dog professionally groomed can be quite expensive, especially if you plan on having it done regularly. Because of this, a growing number of dog owners are choosing to groom their dogs at home. If you have been thinking of grooming your dog at home but are not really sure where to start, not to worry. Home grooming is generally quite easy to do and has a fairly large margin of err ...
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  • How To Make Cat Grooming Easier
    By: jeffrey eugenio | - Regularly grooming your pet cat help lessen hair ball problems and will make the fur of your cat look more healthy and shinny. Usually, cats love to be groomed but not all cats enjoy it. This article aims to help pet owners to make cat grooming easier. However hesitant your cat maybe to grooming you can still find ways to make it enjoy grooming. One way is to take advantage of upir cat's natural enjoyment of human contact. Even if you have a very aloof cat it also enjoys petting. Read the follow ...
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  • Do You Know How Cat Fur Balls Are Created?
    By: Judy Jantzen | - Cat fur balls (Trichobezoar) is a common condition occurring in cats. The more fur the cat has the more probability that fur balls will be created. Fur balls are normally found in older, overweight, long haired cats that live 24/7 indoors. Cat fur balls can be just a nuisance or they can be severe enough to require medical intervention.

    How cat fur balls are created:
    Before you get into the actual steps a cat goes through to create a fur ball try the following:


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  • Persian Cat Breed History
    By: Alex Concord | - There's a beautiful legend which tells that the Persian cat was created by a wizard from a sparkle, which jumped out of the fire, the shimmer of two far away stars and a curl of grey smoke. I'd say that this legend rather closely describes appearance and temperament of the Persian cat, but the real history of persian cat breed is not less interesting or less mysterious.

    So how does such mutation as long hair appear in a domestic cat? None of its wild counterparts has long hair gen ...

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  • Cat Hairballs - Tips For Preventing Hairballs In Cats
    By: D Swain | - While constantly grooming themselves, cats ingest pieces of fur that end up in their stomachs. Cat hairballs are usually harmless as they can be coughed up. However, they can sometimes form a blockage in the intestines which can lead to serious problems. There are a few things you can do to prevent hairballs in cats. Let's take a look at some of them.

    Grooming

    One of the best ways to prevent cat hairballs is to groom your cat daily. As mentioned earlier, cats ingest ...

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  • Information On Pet Supplies For Pet Grooming
    By: Thierry Babineaux | - Pet grooming is not just the favorite pass time of the rich and the famous. It is a very much essential and necessary pet care concept today. Read on to know more about the pet supplies needed for pet grooming.
    Pet grooming is essential to make your pet look sharp and pretty. Like human beings, you will notice a change in your pet as soon as you start grooming. It is a known fact that a well groomed human is high on confidence, energy and of a satisfied mind, and the same goes for pets. G ...

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  • Persian Cat - Oldest Cat Breed
    By: Alex Concord | - The Persian Cat is one of the oldest breeds of cat. In Britain, it is called the Longhair or Persian Longhair . A Persian without an established and registered pedigree is classed as a domestic longhair cat.

    Persian Cat Origin

    As their name suggests, Persians originate from Persia, now known as Iran, in the Middle East. Persian cat is one of the most popular breeds in the world, and one of the oldest.

    Iranian domestic cats experts believe that toda ...

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  • Himalayan Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The Himalayan cat is sometimes called the color point Persian, especially in Europe. It has very long fur with the Siamese points and blue eyes. The fur of this breed is white with points in various colors such as red, creme, lilac, chocolate, blue, brown and flame. The points are tortie or tabby pattern.

    The temperament of the Himalayan is said to be that of affectionate and sweetness. They are social cats and make great human companions. The fur of the Himalayan is long, thick ...

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  • Do You Need To Understand And Stop Cat Behavior Problems? Start By Learning How Cats Think!
    By: Bill Rudosky | - Liz Barton's amazing journey into understanding cat behavior began when she undertook the task of turning 11 semi-wild kittens into adoptable pets, after taking them home from a friend's farm. Learning how cats think and how to relate to them took a lot of research, work and patience, but her efforts did pay off.

    As word of her brilliant cat training spread (yes, I said cat training!), friends and neighbors who needed to stop cat behavior problems of their own starting coming to h ...

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  • Selkirk Rex Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The Selkirk Rex is a medium to large cat that comes in both short and long hair. When first born, the coat is curly in appearance. The curl of the coat will grow out only to reappear at about 8 to 10 month s of age. The coat is soft and wooly, and all colors are acceptable for showing including points.

    The Selkirk Rex requires a good deal of grooming. Some terms used to describe the Selkirk Rex Cat include affectionate, playful, docile, patient, loving and tolerant. The Selkirk Re ...

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  • Cat Dander Problems? - 5 Ways To Reduce Cat Dander
    By: Debbie Davis | - Cat dander (tiny flakes of dead skin) is constantly being shed by your cat. Dander is invisible to the human eye because it is so tiny-approximately 2.5 microns, with a micron being defined as 1 millionth of a meter. Cat dander is light-weight so it travels easily and once airborne becomes a trigger for those with dander related allergy and asthma. What a choice to have to make---keeping your cat or being able to breathe! But whether you are allergic or not, here are 5 ways to reduce cat dander ...
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  • Burmilla Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The Burmilla cat sports a muscular build and is medium in size, weighing between 8 and 10 pounds. The coat is silky to the touch and can be short to medium in length. With a plumed tail, fluffy ruff and grinning face, the Burmilla is a beautiful cat that is known for its good natured playfulness. They enjoy the company and will actively seek out the attention favored humans.

    Their natural curiosity can lead to some mischievous behavior. Recognized colors include brown, black, blue ...

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  • Asian Semi-longhair Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The Asian Semi-Longhair cat is very similar to the Asian Shorthair except for the hair length. These are truly beautiful cats that are the result of some interesting cross breeding.

    Developed in Great Britain, the Asian Semi-Longhair cat is recognized by some cat clubs and registries in the UK. American cat clubs and registries have not yet given official recognition to this relatively new breed.

    Often referred to as Tiffanies, the Asian Semi will show several di ...

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  • British Longhair Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The British Longhair Cat actually has semi-long hair and is almost identical to the Cat Fanciers Association breed British Shorthair. This cat is known as the Lowlander in the United States and the Britannica in other parts of Europe. Though they are not recognized officially as a show breed, the British Longhair still maintains a loyal following of owners. Their sweet face and gentle manner is very endearing to cat lovers everywhere.

    The British Longhair Cat features short ears, ...

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  • Exotic Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The Exotic cat breed has a plush short coat but the body of a Persian cat. Most associations and registries refer to this breed as the Exotic Shorthair. The Exotic is a thick bodied cat with a rounded, compact and powerful appearance. They have a nice facial expression and smaller ears. The coat may be longer than other shorthair breeds. The tail is short and thick and the eyes are round and large.

    Grooming

    A weekly brushing can help reduce the incidence of hair bal ...

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  • Colorpoint Shorthair Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The Colorpoint Shorthair cat is a close relative to the Siamese. Colorpoint Shorthair cats can be found in the four basic Siamese colors and sixteen other recognized colors. As cousins to the Siamese, the Colorpoint Shorthair is held to the same physical standard.

    The color standards are much broader than the Siamese and can include parti and tabby points. This is an ideal companion cat who loves the company of humans. The modern Colorpoint Shorthair is leggy and slender in appear ...

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  • Chartreux Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The Chartreux cat has blue fur which is medium in length, very wooly and with an undercoat. The Chartreux has a large, sturdy frame with large eyes that are gold to copper in color. The Chartreux always appears to be smiling.

    Health

    Although they are considered a healthy breed, owners should be mindful of a hereditary condition called Patellar luxation. Patellar luxation can result in displacement of the kneecap. Cats who reside in the house should generally visit t ...

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  • Bombay Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The Bombay cat is medium in size with golden to copper color eyes, sleek and black fur that is short. They are muscular with a rounded head and tapered muzzle.

    Health

    Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the outdoors may need to see the vet as many as four times a year. When you take your cat to the vet, be sure to bring along a fresh stool sample so the vet can do a fecal exa ...

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  • American Wirehair Cat And Kitten Information
    By: Mitch Endick | - The American Wirehair is a strong, well muscled, medium to large cat with full paws. The head has prominent cheekbones and a developed chin and muzzle. The eyes are round and large. The tail is medium with a round tip. The coat is a distinguishing feature. It is hooked, bent or crooked, giving it a dense, short and springy feel.

    Health

    Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the ...

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  • Grooming Helps Keep Your Dogs Coat Healthy
    By: Mitch Endick | - Grooming is something most people take for granted. We primp and preen, bath and strive to maintain a good physical appearance. Good grooming habits contribute not only to appearance but to overall good health. The responsibilities that come with owning a dog are many and our pet dogs rely on us to provide them with all the necessities of life. Food, shelter, proper veterinary care and a lot of love are at heart of what our dogs expect and deserve. Just as important is a grooming routine. Good d ...
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  • Pet Supplies For Dog Grooming
    By: Scribbler | - Dog grooming is essential to make your pet look sharp and pretty. Like human beings, you will notice a change in your pet as soon as you start grooming. It is a known fact that a well groomed human is high on confidence, energy and of a satisfied mind, and the same goes for pets. Good dog grooming also adds to the longevity of the pets life. Here are some direct benefits of the dog grooming:

    Healthy Coat: A regular brushing of the coat of any pet; be it a dog or a cat ensures t ...

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  • Solve Your Pet Problems, Get A Psychic Reading
    By: ONLY for PET LOVERS | - Have you been wondering why your new cat refuses to use his litter box, or why your beloved Maltese suddenly seems to have some of the same health issues that you do? A visit with an animal communicator may help you figure what is on your pets mind, and behind its quirky behaviors.

    Animal CommunicatorWhile growing up as an only child, Frances Greenspan considered her pets as some of her closest buddies and confidantes. Years later, Greenspan, a Southern California resident, has ...

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  • The Exotic Shorthair Cat
    By: Ailurophile | - A shorthair house cat, Exotic Shorthair was developed in United States during the middle of twentieth century by mating longhair Persian cats with certain shorthair breeds. The idea was to create a cat that had all the adorable external features of the Persian apart from its long hair. For this purpose American and British Shorthairs, Burmese and even Russian Blues were used to create the perfect shorthaired Persian. The resulting cat had a distinct exotic look about it and owing to its short ha ...
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  • The Ragamuffin Cat
    By: Ailurophile | - The Ragamuffin is a relatively recent cat breed that originated through periodic breeding of Ragdolls with Himalayans and Persians. A large cat, the Ragamuffin weighs in the range of ten to twenty pounds, with males typically being heavier than females. It is a somewhat rare and expensive breed at the moment. This is largely owing to its relatively recent recognition and development, not to mention the sublime beauty and appeal of this felid. Like the Ragdoll, Ragamuffin is one of the most sough ...
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  • Should You Own A Persian Cat?
    By: Paulina Jenkins | - The Persian cat is among the most beautiful of the world's cat breeds. It is also generally thought to be one of the oldest breeds. It probably originated in the Iranian plateau, which is the large area of land between the Mesopotamia and the Hindu Kush mountains. In Europe, this area was called Persia, and thus cats from that area were named after it. Owning a Persian cat has been said to be like owning a work of art - they're beautiful, but they also require special care.

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  • Why Cats Make Such Good Pets
    By: Lory Sargu | - Cats are very good pets as they don't require as much attention as other options such as a dog. You don't have to walk the cat and you don't have to deal with it barking at everything that happens to walk by your home. Young cats are extremely playful and you can interact with them when you want to. However, most cats are content to play with toys or to be independent.

    This doesn't mean that cats aren't excellent companions though. They can be silly at tim ...

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  • What To Do About Hairballs
    By: Matthew Paolini | - If you're a cat lover like me, few things are more important than the good health of your favorite feline. It goes without saying that part of being a cat lover is accepting responsibility for your pet's well-being. That means finding and building a good relationship with a local veterinarian in the event of a medical emergency. It also means learning enough about common health problems to be able to identify them and take the required action to ensure your cat's good health.

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  • Cat Grooming "€" The Basics
    By: Sheryll Cross | - Cats are one of the most loved pets in the world. Cat lovers around the globe understand the needs and demands of their feline pets, especially when it comes to cat grooming. Cats often clean their faces after meals, lick themselves regularly as if taking a bath, and even file their nails on the scratching post. Truly, they should be treated royalty for having such habits.

    Grooming your cat may seem to be a tough job, but take it as if youre just doing small favors for your cat ...

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  • Cat Health Problems, Diseases And Illnesses
    By: Moses Wright | - Cats, like any other animals will suffer from common diseases and illnesses. Many of them are not life threatening and can be cure easily by your local veterinarian. On the other hand, there are also diseases that are terminal and most often fatal.

    On the top of the list of common afflictions a cat can get is hairballs. Hairballs occur as the result of cats performing their everyday grooming routine. Loose hair and debris collect in quantity on the cats tongue and are then swallow ...

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  • Cats And Hairballs - Cat Info
    By: Ron King | - One may often encounter hairball problems with cats. Undigested hair that builds up inside a cats body are called "cat hairballs". There are only 2 ways for a cat to get rid of the hair caught inside - with the aid of the digestive system or coughing it out. Since cats have rough tongues which they use vigorously to clean their fur, their stomach collects dead hair in large quantities. It is common for hair to be processed through their digestive system and find its way out with other materials ...
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  • Is Clumping Cat Litter Dangerous?
    By: Mayoor Patel | - Clumping cat litter has enjoyed a long run as one of the most popular types of cat litter. However, it seems that recently cat litter that clumps has come under fire from some quarters, with claims that the litter can present a health risk to not only your pet but also to everyone in your household. Here are some of the things you should know about cat litter of this type and your health.

    One of the purported dangers of cat litter that clumps has to do with the chemicals that are ...

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  • My Cat's Teeth - Do I Realy Have To Worry About Them?
    By: David P Lee | - If you have a cat, then its health and happiness will be very important to you. People spend a lot of money on food, treats, toys and sometimes even clothing for their pets. They also invest in grooming, training and medical care. Another thing that is very important which many people forget about is having healthy teeth.

    A huge 80% of pets have dental issues after the age of three years because of this oversight. These dental problems can include broken teeth, gum disease, tart ...

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  • Cat Health - Common Problems
    By: Richard G M Taylor | - No matter what breed of cat and no matter how well you look after your cat, like us humans, they will suffer from common cat health problems during the course of their life. As a cat owner, you will need to be aware of the most common problems, some of which can be avoided with the right awareness and by taking basic precautions.

    The most common cat health problems are colds, bite wounds, digestive problems, urinary problems and diarrhea, and
    eye problems.

    Ca ...

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  • Find Out How Cat Allergy Depends On Cat Breeds
    By: Lindsay Robertson | - If you are one of those persons who have allergies due to cats, here is information on how different sort of cat breeds influence your reactions.

    To begin with you must remember that the majority of individuals cannot tolerate the saliva of a cat and not the cat's hair. Cats are constantly grooming themselves, resulting in saliva spreading to all the parts of their hairy bodies. This hair could be found all around the room or vicinity and can trigger an allergy. Even those cats wh ...

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