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Articles about cat supplies (0-50 of 717)
- 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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- 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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- Small Cat Breeds - Big Personalities Come In Small Sizes!
By: Tristan Andrews | - The domestic cat is a predatory animal. They hunt mice and rats and will kill snakes. There are many breeds of house cats and even small breeds. Different breeds can be pinpointed by their appearance, vocalizations, body language, being more or less playful, and eating habits. The small cats are also called lap cats or teacups.
The weight difference in a normal size cat and a small cat is that medium to large house cats weigh from 10 pounds and up. While the biggest small cat weig ...
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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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- The Temperament Of Felines - What Any Cat Owner Should Know
By: Tristan Andrews | - Perhaps you imagined yourself as a sleek young woman like Selena Kyle. But is a cat the right pet for you? To decide, you must have an idea what to expect from a cat. You must be familiar about the temperament of cats.
First of all, a domestic cat is a highly intelligent and fiercely independent creature. It can never be placed on a leash the way dogs are. Cats do things they want to do and when they want to do it. They will demand the things they want, such as food and play. And ...
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- Common Cat Health Problems - What To Look For
By: Tristan Andrews | - It may come as a surprise, if you're a new cat owner, that many health problems may befall your feline friend. Some problems are easily preventable, while others are hereditary.
Hairballs
Hairballs are among the most common of cat health problems. Cats groom themselves almost constantly, and swallow the loose hair that comes off their tongues. Occasionally, the hair gathers into a ball and lodges in the cat's digestive tract instead of passing on through the body. I ...
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- The Easy Way To Care For Cats
By: Tristan Andrews | - You will need a great deal of commitment in order to own a cat as they do require some care (although not as much as dogs!) and can live as old as 15 years (or even longer in some cases).
Cats require feeding (daily), care and 'play time' on a regular basis. You will also have to take into consideration, before getting your cat, that you will have vets' bills to pay for annual vaccines, worming and if treatment is required for any illnesses. These bills can sometimes be very cost ...
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- Caring For Cats For Cat Lovers
By: Tristan Andrews | - Cat lovers need not feel down in the mouth about protecting their pets from serious disease. In fact, their cat's mouth is a good place to start. A recent study shows that cats with common forms of oral disease have a higher rate of testing positive for more serious diseases.
The good news is that with early detection and proper veterinary care, cats with serious diseases such as feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), the feline version of HIV, and feline leukemia virus (FeLV) can l ...
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- Should Outside Cats Use A Collar?
By: Tristan Andrews | - Most cat owners find themselves in a quandary over whether or not to use a cat collar on their outdoor cats. The debate still reigns over the pros and cons of outfitting an outside cat with a collar, but many veterinarians and cat experts agree that collars are the best way to go. However, before you decide, take a look at these pros and cons:
Pros:
- Cat collars can hold identification and registration tags. This is critical in case your outdoor cat becomes lost or ...
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- Are Cats The Purrfect Companions?
By: Tristan Andrews | - "You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats." - Colonial proverb
Fancy having a cat at home? It will depend on you throughout its life - around 15 years with proper care - so properly budget for visits to the vets and other costs before making a decision to get a cat.
You have to budget for cat food, cat litter and scoops and other accessories to make the cat's life comfortable at your home.
Kitten or adult? A difficult ...
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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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- How To Prevent Your Cat From Being Poisoned With Antifreeze!
By: Judy Jantzen | - Antifreeze can be deadly for your cat:however; there are eight ways to keep your cat from ingesting it. Learn what symptoms your cat will display if it drinks some.Find out what various states are trying to do to reduce the problem.
Antifreeze:
Antifreeze is very important to any car or truck but it can be deadly to your cat. There are two types currently on the market.
Most major brands contain Ethylene glycol which has a sweet taste and an inviting smell. ...
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- Food That Are Dangerous For Your Cat!
By: Judy Jantzen | - With all of the high quality commercial food that has been specially formulated for cat consumption there is absolutely no reason why any cat should be allowed to eat any of the following foods:
Onions:
You are sitting at the dinner table having dinner. One of the items that you are having is fried onion rings. You love them but unfortunately so does your cat so being the nice owner that you are you give your cat a few pieces.
WRONG!! There is a substance i ...
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- How To Get Rid Of Cat Fur Balls
By: Judy Jantzen | - Fur balls in cats is nothing to play with. If your cat is displaying the normal symptoms associated with fur balls then it is time to get a fur ball remedy. There are commercial fur ball remedies and natural remedies available at your local vets office. Avoid home remedies. If the fur ball medicine does not work you should take your cat to the vet. Sometimes in very serious cases a vet will have to operate to get the fur balls out.
Symptoms of a cat with serious fur ball problem ...
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- Four Great Ways To Prevent Fur Balls In Cats
By: Judy Jantzen | - You do not want your cat to get fur balls. Fur balls can cause constipation which can lead to major medical problems. Four great ways to prevent fur balls are daily brushing, making sure your cat does not have any external parasites, daily exercise and a preventive maintenance dose of fur ball remedy as the package instructions call for.
Daily brushing:
Brush your cat every day with a soft hair brush. We brush both our cats daily. Be advised that most cats do not like to be ...
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- Your Kitty Feels Safe At Home
By: sakvoyaj | - When Jean Wisken wrote to Your Pet to warn others of how easily her daughter's kitten crawled into the washing machine, Janice Holland was prompted to explore what it takes to make our homes "kitty safe".
It was the worst day of my life," says Jean Wisken, of Robina, recalling how her daughter's six-month-old Burmese cat, Sapphire, climbed into the drum of their front loading washing machine.
I placed a few items in the machine then went upstairs to fetch more laund ...
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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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- If You Own A Cat They You Need A Cat Carrier!
By: Judy Jantzen | - I will repeat that. If you own a cat then you need a cat carrier! Taking your cat from one location to another in a properly sized and ventilated cat carrier provides safety for your cat, gives your cat a sense of security and well being, and provides you piece of mind.
Cat carriers are becoming more popular because more cat owners are coming to realize the importance of carrying their cats in cat carriers.
Have you ever had a scared cat in your arms? If you have ...
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- Why Buy Cat Insurance?
By: Judy Jantzen | - You probably have some kind of health insurance plan for your family so why not have a health insurance plan for your cat. That is essentially what cat insurance is.
Cats develop health problems just like humans do. If you have an older cat or one that was very expensive to buy, or one that is of a breed that is known to have certain medical problems then cat insurance becomes even more important.
Based on your own budget and needs you can purchase exactly what ran ...
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- Cat Furniture: Towers, Trees, Beds, Condos
By: Tristan Andrews | - There are many different cat towers on the market. The prices seem to range from around $150.00 to $400.00. The towers/trees double as scratching posts and some are covered with faux fleece. They are also called kitty gyms and some come with hammocks. Some cat towers come with rooms and they are made in various shapes and combinations of rooms, pads/flat surfaces, beds, and hammocks. Some cat furniture/towers/houses are sculptured and come in themes like Pueblo or Japanese styles. Two other them ...
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- Good Cat Toys - Time To Play
By: Tristan Andrews | - Cats are prey chasing and killing animals by instinct. They can chase toys instead of prey and their instincts will be fulfilled. Toys relieve boredom, are good for exercise, and indoor cats, especially need toys. If you play with your cat, with his toys, the friendship grows. Getting a pole toy with leather tassels is a good idea. This is an interactive toy that you can enjoy with your feline friend.
When buying cat toys avoid any with eyes that come off or that have strings, fea ...
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- Take Care Of A Persian Cat
By: sakvoyaj | - These days, Persian cats are among the most popular breeds of cat. Well known for their gentle and sweet personalities and their long hair, Persian cats have very attractive features. They are great companions for virtually anyone, and not very demanding. Unlike other breeds, such as the Siamese breed, Persian breeds need very little attention.
Although white is the color normally associated with Persian cats, they actually come in a variety of other colors as well. During competi ...
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- Are You Prepared To Keep Your Cat Safe In A Crisis?
By: Judy Jantzen | - As has been widely reported by the media the treatment of abandoned pets in the aftermath of Katrina was simply horrible. If you want to give you cat a fighting chance in the event of a natural disaster like a fire, tornado, earthquake, flood, wildfire or hurricane plan ahead. Even if you plan to stay in your own home, you need to be prepared because you may have to leave it.
Do you have a carrier on hand? Is it large enough for your cat to stay in for a few days, if ...
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- Are You Ready For A New Cat Or Dog Mr. Or Mrs. Senior Citizens?
By: Judy Jantzen | - The joy that a cat or dog can bring to a senior citizen is beyond measure. Especially for someone who is homebound, due to health issues. But, like most things there are good and bad problems that make up the issue. Research has shown that having a cat or dog can reduce your stress and blood pressure. There are even programs now which take cats and dogs into hospitals and care facilities, because it has such a positve effect on the patients.
A cat/ dog will not let you just ...
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- What Kind Of Personality Will Your Cat Have?
By: Judy Jantzen | - Each and every cat has its own personality, just as you, your friends and family do. It is interesting to note your new cats likes and dislikes. Is it a cuddly [I want lots of loving] or an [I am mister independent]? Is it bold and adventurous or shy and insecure? What does the new cat like and dislike? You will both have some fun trying to figure each other out and learn each others languages and rules.
All of our cats have been rescued kitties. Presently we have two - a ...
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- Know About Your Dalmation Dog Breed
By: Thierry Babineaux | - There go the spots! Yes this is a dog breed that stands apart from all other dogs due to their spotted appearance. This is also a very intelligent and highly sensitive dog who will make for a great companion.
This is a distinct dog breed and is called the Dalmatian. The Dalmatian qualifies as a large dog and has many attractive qualities like he is always poised and alert, he is muscular, active and strong; he is intelligent and sometimes can be quite shy. This is a dog breed that ...
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- Information On Exersise For Different Dog Breeds
By: Thierry Babineaux | - Dogs come in variety of shapes and sizes and then there are the breeds. It is important to consider the dog breeds because a lot depends on that. Everything from the type of food they take, amount of food, diseases, behavior, grooming and much more varies from one breed to another.
If we were to take a look at a German Shepherd dog breeds or a Pomeranian dog breeds for that matter then you will see that they require a lot of grooming (brushing, cutting, etc) due to long hair but ...
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- Your Cat And Her Food
By: Thierry Babineaux | - Cats can be quite finicky when it comes to food but at the same time you need to choose your cat supplies in such a way that she gets maximum nutrition out of it and loves it too.
The universal truth is that cats love fish and meat. More than their love for fish and met, these small carnivores need to eat animal tissues so that they can get enough nutrition to maintain their health on a long-term basis. Meat and fish will provide your cat with a high amount of amino acid, which ar ...
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- Do You Have A Challenging Cat?
By: Judy Jantzen | - After years of cats who got along very well together, we rescued a beautiful black cat who turned out to be quite a challenge.
Background - we live about 2 blocks from an animal shelter with a large undeveloped area between it and our housing development. When some people find out that the shelter will only keep the cats a couple of days before they kill them, they elect to just drop the cats off in the desert.
Unfortunately the desert contains many hazards, for ...
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- Is Your Cat Trained For A Harness And Leash?
By: Judy Jantzen | - Should you train your cat to wear a harness and walk with a lease and how do you do it? Yes, it is a good idea for a number of reasons.
You may travel with your cat/ pet and it is very important that they have their ID on them. A moment of fear can cause a cat to bolt and they are already in a strange environment, when you travel with them. Even if it is only to the vet.
You might see them do it, but they will seldom respond to a voice command to return to you ...
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- Cat Training Supplies You Need For Your New Kitty
By: Annie Clark | - Are you bringing a new cat into your home? You will need to make sure that you have the appropriate cat training supplies available at the outset so that your kitty gets started off on the right foot. Find out what cat training supplies you will need.
Litter Box
A litter box is highly important. Make sure to select one that your pet can easily maneuver in. Typically, cats favor large, open litter boxes even though owners may like the covered ones better for aesthetic rea ...
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- Wonder Solution For White Fur Stains
By: Jillian Plankston | - All dogs owners like their dogs to look their best, but for showdogs it can mean the difference between winning and losing.
Unsightly tear stains show up on white fur particularly and can be rather offputting to look at.
So what are the reasons for streaming eyes in dogs?
It may be as a reaction to a minor bacterial infection in the tearduct or eye area. When these set in it's very common for Red Yeast infections to follow which give your dog those br ...
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- Dog Food Rolls Are The Latest In Fast Food?
By: Rebecca Foxton. | - Would you like a dog food that is really simple to serve, cheap to buy and comes from a great brand like Natural Balance?
Now I have caught your attention, let me repeat it's quick and clean to serve, it's actually good for your dog and your pocket.
This is a simply great dog food product - and we think you will be really keen to know more.
Natural Balance Dog Food Roll is another star in the Dick van Patten's Natural Balance line - it's really health ...
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- Fortiflora For Cats For A Healthy Digestive System.
By: Rebecca Foxton. | - These days probiotics are a hot topic in human health and nutrition circles.
Everyone can benefit from an abundance of friendly bacteria in the digestive tract, especially those with diarrhea and IBS.
The benefits of having a well functioning digestive system replete with great numbers of healthy gut flora are a greater immunity against disease and illness.
It has also been scientifically proven that people who are allergic or intolerant to foods or s ...
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- Give Your Dog Natural Balance.
By: Rebecca Foxton. | - Created by scientists and nutritionists, Dick van Patten's Natural Balance Dog food is especially designed to promote the best health your dog can enjoy.
The high quality of its meat content coupled with a selection of fresh vegetables and nourishing grains is key to the health benefits of this food.
Some dog foods you can buy use by products of the slaughter process, meaning a less nutritionally rich blend to feed your dog.
Premium health comes from ...
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- Glucosamine Sheds Light On The Pain Of Arthritis.
By: Rebecca Foxton. | - Did you know that as well as humans, dogs can suffer from arthritis.
It's a sad fact that dog suffering from arthritis are in constant pain, whether active or at rest.
Don't let your dog suffer needlessly though - there is help at hand.
Glucosamine is a buzzword in the treatment of arthritis, as it has multiple benefits including pain relief, reduction of inflammation and rebuilding of cartilage.
Dogs with mild arthritis generally requi ...
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- Is Heated Cat Bed For You Cat?
By: Paulina Jenkins | - To keep your cat warm whilst protecting it from the cold during the winter season a heated cat bed is very essential. It also helps to prevent your cat from become sick due to cold weather. As for the cats that love to spend time outdoors in places such as the garages, porches and even family barns heated cat beds are a must.
For older cats especially those with arthritis the heated cat bed can provide thermal and therapeutic benefits. It is also very beneficial for pets that co ...
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- Learning The Cat Language In 10 Easy Lessons
By: Ron Smarjess | - Ever wonder why your cat rubs against your leg? Cats speak to us mainly through body language. Each cat is different, but here are some basic cat body language signs and what they mean:
1. Eyes Half Closed - If you are talking to your cat and she looks back at you squinting her eyes, she is listening to you.
2. Tail Straight Up - This is a sign of a very happy cat.
3. Stiff Quick Upward Flick of the Tail - This is how cats say hello to both hum ...
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- Why You Should Get A Cat Scratching Post For Your Cat
By: Paulina Jenkins | - A cat scratching post is absolutely necessary if you own a cat. It is what stands between destruction of your possession and your cat. Cats have this natural instinct to scratch and very often they like kneading their paws on some surfaces.
Unfortunately many cat owners have no idea that they should provide their cats with the necessary products to scratch on. Scratching is a born instinct and we are unable to change this type of behavior, it is therefore best to give your cat ...
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- Kitty Cats Our Valued Family Members
By: Paulina Jenkins | - Kitty cats have been over the centuries developed strong bonds with humans. These creatures are found to form the most affectionate attachment to their owners. They are capable of great love and loss when their beloved humans died.
If you decide to adopt a cat there are some basic supplies for kitty cats that you must have. These are food, food bowl, water bowl, toys, and brushes, combs, scratching post, trimmer and kitty litter box. A balanced diet for cats must include proteins ...
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- Your Cat's Life Is At Stake. Pick The Right Cat Collar For Your Cat
By: Stephen Dolan | - If your cat goes outside it's a really good idea to use a collar. It lets other people know that the cat has a home, and if your cat should stray or get lost then the contact details on the collar will have you re-united with your cat in no time.
Deciding what cat collar to buy can be a more difficult choice than you think. Do you go with a flea control collar, a reflective collar, an elasticated collar, a buckle-on collar, or no collar at all.
Do flea collars real ...
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