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"Ensure a Good Relationship Between Your Cat and Your Kids"

Thursday, March 31st, 2011 | Home and Family |

/p> Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives. If a child can learn to treat an animal with respect they can take that lesson into later life. A cat can be a marvellous, loving companion for a child, but it is up to the adults in the family to ensure the cat and the kids live together happily ever after. When you first bring a cat home, ...
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"How to Keep Your Cat Free from Diseases with Your Quick Guide

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 | Home and Family |

/p> Even a cat that compulsively cleans itself can benefit from a little grooming from her owner. Cats rarely need a bath, but frequent brushing removes a lot of loose hair which would otherwise end up either shed around your home or swallowed by the cat, creating constipating hairballs. Grooming your cat on a regular basis also helps you monitor her health and make her easier to handle. Long-haired cats should be brushed and combed daily; short-haired cats only need grooming about once per ...
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Flea Control

Sunday, March 27th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Fleas can be a real problem if you have a pet in your home. We learned from our vet that the best way to control fleas is to treat both your home and your pet simultaneously. Last summer, we added a new pet to our family - our cat, Ally. She was a sweet, shorthaired, stray kitten that we picked up from a neighbor's house. Ally had one problem though - fleas. She was completely infested with them, which in turn, infested our home with them. We tried everything to get rid of those ...
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Three Important Litter Box Considerations

Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Home and Family |

There are three important litter box considerations to account for whether you're a new kitten owner, or someone who has had a cat for a while. If kitty isn't happy with any or all three of these, you may find she'll start urinating outside the box. 1. Litter Box Location: Location is all-important in real estate. The litter box location is important to your kitty. As an owner, you need to be certain her box is in a quiet location, away from traffic and noise. Ideally, a room that is seldom ...
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Sympathy Gifts Can Help Heal

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 | Home and Family |

A Broken World When the going gets tough Dad always said''''''.. I don't always understand how life works.  You read the paper and listen to the news; you talk with friends and even acquaintances and quickly learn that there is a lot of pain in life.  The truth is at most any time we all could use good sympathy gifts.  A listening ear, a coffee brought from a good friend, even an unexpected smile can make life seem better.  It is hard to know how to handle ...
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How to Buy Perfect Dress Shoes

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 | Home and Family |

Wouldn't it be nice to have dress shoes that are also comfortable? This is not as imposable as you may think. Armed with only a few of the tricks fashion experts know, you too can find drop-dead gorgeous evening shoes that you can wear all evening at no cost to your feet. What is the perfect dress shoe? I think you would agree that it should make your feet look sexy and elegant, match your evening outfits and be comfortable for walking and dancing. The reason most women think of wearing dress ...
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I'm Allergic To My Cat!

Friday, March 18th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Having a cat allergy came as something of a surprise to me. Growing up, I had many pets - cats, dogs and birds. My family were animal lovers and pets abounded, so being in contact with animals was a daily occurance. No one ever seemed to suffer from a cat allergy or any kind of animal allergy for that matter. After my teens and my last pet had died, I wasn't in a position to take on another pet for many years. Then, eleven years ago, a friend of a cousin was looking for a home for their ...
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Cat Breeds

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 | Home and Family |

When you decide to get a cat for a pet, then there will surely be a number of things that you will have to consider. One of these pertains to cat breeds. This is because there are various cat breeds in the market, and choosing amongst the many choices can be confusing altogether. Thus, it would be better do some research on the different cat breeds so that you can choose the best one for your family. This is because cat breeds do differ in terms of shapes, sizes, and demeanor. One of the ...
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Different Types of Cat Breeds

Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | Home and Family |

For cat lovers, it is essential to know that there are multiple cat breeds that can be domesticated. No doubt, cats are lovely pets and can easily be trained to fit in your home environment. There are a number of cat breeds; you can surf the internet and find out in detail about each and then decide which one you like best to be your companion. Some of the most popular breeds are as under: Maine Coon: These are American natives and have long hair. They were given the status of a proper cat ...
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How To Choose A Family Pet

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 | Home and Family |

If you are in search of the perfect pet for your family, it's a good idea to know just what to look for in terms of temperament, intelligence and even size. Believe it or not, the size and weight of your pet may be a significant deciding factor when it comes to choosing the newest addition to your family. First and foremost, you will want to choose a pet that you like. Perhaps you are a cat person, or maybe your heart melts every time you see a playful puppy. Whatever the case, make sure that ...
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Dixie Dawg

Sunday, March 6th, 2011 | Home and Family |

DIXIE DAWG Copyright 2004, Michael LaRocca I met Lisa when I was 21 years old. She was 15. Her father took us to their house. Meeting the family cats may not sound like a big deal to you, but it was to Lisa's family. One cat was Siamese. Her name was Dusty. Here's what I knew about Dusty. When Lisa was a baby, crying in her crib, Dusty tried to shut her up by biting her. This was an ancient family pet, full of pride and dignity, greatly loved by all. Here's what I didn't know about Dusty. She ...
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"How to Keep Your Cat Free from Diseases with This Quick Guide

Saturday, March 5th, 2011 | Home and Family |

/p> Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding off of other creatures. Among cats, parasites generally feed on the animal's blood. Detecting internal parasites can be difficult, but a close inspection of skin and fur is usually all that is needed to uncover traces of external parasites such as ear mites and fleas. There are many types of worms that are internal parasites to cats. If you see small, rice like debris around your cat's anus or in her bedding, take her to your veterinarian. He ...
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The POWER of Reading

Friday, March 4th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Reading to your child at a young age is one of the most effective tools for expanding his mind and instilling a lifelong love of learning. Reading a good book allows your child to travel to places she has never been, to meet people she has never met, and to develop an understanding of how to deal with a variety of physical and emotional situations. Reading to your child also helps you develop an emotional connection. Whether you have her cuddle up in your lap, nestle with him while he is ...
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