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Saturday, April 30th, 2011 | Home and Family |
Of those those fortunates who have no idea what all the fuss is about, the
Bonsai Kitten site was developed in December, 2000 by a student or students at MIT, and was first hosted on the MIT servers. The site purported to be a commercial venture, that of developing "Rectilinear Kittens" by stuffing young kittens in a rectangular glass jar, sealing their rectums with Super Glue (to prevent them from defecating inside the jar), feeding them through a tube in the jar, and ultimately to attach ...
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Friday, April 29th, 2011 | Home and Family |
For a cat, scratching is a natural, necessary act. Besides
keeping her claws in top shape, the stretching involved in a
good scratch keeps her upper body strong and loose. Also, every
time a cat scratches a surface, scent glands between her toes
leave her signature smell for others to find. In this way, she
marks her territory, even if that happens to be in your living
room.
Just because a cat must scratch doesn't mean she must destroy
your furniture. Redirecting a cat's scratching to an ...
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011 | Home and Family |
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 | Home and Family |
Cats are becoming increasingly popular as pets these days, and a
big question is, how many cats should a family have? For some
people, one is more than enough, others have half a dozen or
more. Here are some sure-fire ways to know when you've reached
your limit. You know you have too many cats when:
Your annual cat food bill is more than the combined Gross
National Product of Liechtenstein, Andorra, and San Marino.
Your last three cats are named Puss, Kitty-cat, and Hey You.
You and your ...
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Sunday, April 24th, 2011 | Home and Family |
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Cats are known for their curious and adventurous nature.
Curiosity doesn't always kill the cat, but can often cause
injury. The owner will likely have to get the cat stabilized
before taking it to the veterinarian. Any home with a cat should
have a feline first aid kit assembled and handy.
A first aid kit for a cat contains many of the same items it
would for a human.
* A roll of absorbent cotton and some cotton balls, * gauze
pads and tape, * a pair of small scissors with rounded tips, ...
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Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 | Home and Family |
It seems that cats have become a common fixture in our household. Many people own one, and in fact, having cats as pets has been a practice for over thousands of years. Just like dogs, though not as many, cats also have numerous breeds, but the popular ones are Siamese and Persian. If you plan to get one for a pet, there are factors you have to consider, and among these is the cost. Just like owning any other pet, it will cost some money to own a cat. Of course, you will need to buy food, ...
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Friday, April 22nd, 2011 | Home and Family |
With the exception of a few true lovers of cats, Americans have always been less particular about the origins of their cats and their dogs. Cats are most commonly seen on farms and they worked to help keep the vermin population. As cats are becoming more of a companion of a firm hand, there was a growing interest cat breeds, their purity and pedigree. The Cat Fanciers' Association is dedicated to the preservation of race and race 39 recognized cat breeds. You will find below are some of these ...
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011 | Home and Family |
"How To Keep Your Cat Healthy - Cat Feeding Explained"
Cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters, but that is
usually a distortion of the truth. Cats have a very keen sense
of taste and smell, and they know what they like. If you have
fed your cat the same food for years, then change brands, she
may boycott the new menu. If you must change her diet, do it
over time, mixing just a bit of the new food with plenty of the
old favorite. Slowly increase the amount of new food and
decrease the ...
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011 | Home and Family |
Anyone wanting a new kitten should be a cat lover. Let's face
it, folks, cats are just different from dogs. Cats do not
usually perform any special tricks, and they certainly do not
guard your possessions while you are away. In fact, the only
thing you can be guaranteed of by having a cat is that a mouse
won't last long if they creep into your home.
Cats are loved by many because of their independence. Cats have
a life, so to speak. Most cats do not follow you around the home
with their ...
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Friday, April 8th, 2011 | Home and Family |
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 | Home and Family |
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Even the most dedicated cat lover has little patience with a cat
that doesn't use its litter box. Yet, patience is the key to
creating litter box success. A positive introduction when young,
and simple housekeeping on your part will solve most problems.
Most cats instinctively use the litter box. However if you see
your kitten crouching or sniffing in a corner lift her and place
her in a litter tray - this is a sign of oncoming urination. If
your kitten is not using the litter box you ...
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 | Home and Family |
These time, Persian cats are among the most trendy breeds of cat. Well known for their gentle and enjoyable personalities and their long pelt, Persian cats have very attractive skin. They are great companions for near everybody, and not very demanding. Unlike other breeds, such as the Siamese breed, Persian breeds penury very little interest.Although white is the blush generally associated with Persian cats, they actually come in a make of other flag as well. During competitions, they are ...
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 | Home and Family |
One of the most common causes of Feline Urinary Tract Disease
(FLUTD) is what your cat eats. A feline diet that is too high in
carbohydrates and magnesium, and low in protein can lead to
FLUTD. When their cat is initially diagnosed with FLUTD, feline
owners will usually first try to get their kitty to eat the
prescription food recommended by their vet.
But what if the cat rejects their offering? As an alternative,
there are specific, non-prescription cat foods available to
maintain your cat's ...
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