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Declawing Your Cat

Saturday, December 31st, 2011 | Home and Family |

Declawing Your Cat This is a very controversial topic which has a lot of emotion behind but it needs to be looked at. As a cat owner who has experienced difficulty dealing with the cat scratching issue in my home it is difficult not to be biased but let's give the issue of declawing its due and see what exactly the pros and cons are. There are 2 types of surgical procedures which are commonly done to eradicate this problem. One involves cutting the tendon that attaches the claw to the bone in ...
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The Cat and the Evil Parakeet

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Parakeets were 'in' during the winter of 1952, and my little brother David had his heart set on one. On December 24, Mamma, Daddy, and I went to a parakeet breeder, paid $7.95, and brought home the pretty green bird we had reserved. The parakeet was hidden in the back bedroom overnight, but, in the early morning dark of Christmas Day, the softly glowing bubble lights on our tree revealed the birdcage on the living room floor among the other gifts. At six that morning, Daddy and Der Doc the cat ...
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Training a Cat to a New Environment

Monday, December 26th, 2011 | Home and Family |

When bringing home a new cat or kitten to a different environment with other pets and additional family members this does not have to be an overwhelming experience for the new cat or kitten and family. Cats and kittens adjust quickly to different environments than we do. Depending on the nature, breed and the environment of a new cat or kitten is how they will adjust. Kittens will adjust quicker and smoother than an older cat. Especially if the environment happens to be a busy, crowed home. ...
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Rabies in Cats - the Truth About Feline Rabies

Friday, December 23rd, 2011 | Home and Family |

Most people associate rabies with dogs. However, rabies in cats is much more common nowadays. This disease is caused by a virus that is almost always deadly.TransmissionThe virus that causes feline rabies is carried in the saliva of animals. These infected animals can transmit the disease to other mammals by biting them. This is the most common method of transmission. However, cats may also become infected if they have an open cut that allows the virus to enter their body. Some cats get the ...
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Famous cartoon characters

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 | Home and Family |

The English-dubbed rendition of the Sailor Moon anime that was released in North America is quite a given of the most wellknown of up to date (1990s) anime dubs for the treatment of two reasons. The in the beginning is that its hero worship introduced anime to multifarious viewers in North America who had not in preference to heard of such a thing. The is the overwhelming amount of changes, censorship, and cuts which fool caused multitudinous English-speaking fans to froing to fansubs or other ...
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How to Train Your Cat on a Leash

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Is it possible to train a cat to walk with you? Yes it is and not hard to do. Patience, practice, time, and you will be walking with your cat soon. The best time to start to train a cat to walk with a leash is when it is a kitten. When a kitten is small, needs to be taught the correct behaviors. Molding a kitten's behaviors is just as if we would do with children. They are new to the behaviors and do not really know what is right and wrong. An older cat could be harder to train as it is set in ...
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How to Litter Train Your Kitten

Sunday, December 18th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Cats are naturally clean creatures. Teaching them to use the litter box encourages this good behavior. They will continue to use this litter box unless it gets dirty. Here are a few tips on getting your cat to use the litter box all of the time. Pick out a litter box that would be right for you and your cat. There are various types of litter box's, there are big ones and small ones there is also a automatic cleaning box that has a rake that rakes the dirty litter in a storage bag. Some ...
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Natural Cat Training

Saturday, December 17th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Tired of coming home and having puddles all over the house, the cat meowing as if you have left for a weeks on end. All of this is natural to a cat, even as it is annoying to us most the time. Just remember your cat has never learned any different. Let us look at natural cat training. One of the first things we have to learn is the natural instincts and behavior of a cat. Kittens are born with a great sense of smell, before they can even see. This is a sense that you will want to help build ...
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Cat Training Tips

Friday, December 16th, 2011 | Home and Family |

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, articles, and places will help you ...
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Cat training for sever weather

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | Home and Family |

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 their name is and address where ...
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Cat Behavior Training

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 | Home and Family |

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 collar bone, which ...
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Tips on Moving with Pets

Sunday, December 11th, 2011 | Home and Family |

If you're a pet owner and are planning to move to a new home, remember that moving can be even more stressful for your animals than it is for you. But there are several things you can do to make it easier on your dog or cat. Start your packing well ahead of time; it's not only easier on you, but on your pets as well. During the time leading up to your move, try to keep your pets' eating and exercise schedules as normal as possible. Give them the same amount of attention and affection as you ...
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Feeding and Training a Cat

Saturday, December 10th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Semi-moist foods are usually less expensive because they contain some vegetable protein and are usually supplemented with nutrients to make them nutritionally complete, especially for growing kittens. Dry foods contain about 10 percent water and less fat and protein then semi-moist foods. Cats on dry diets should have plenty of water available. Some cats on dry diets may develop bladder problems. Milk, water, or gravy can be mixed with the food to improve palatability and to ensure that the ...
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Pets for Christmas

Friday, December 9th, 2011 | Home and Family |

/p> Pets for Christmas Presents In general, pets as Christmas presents are a very bad idea. Both for the pet, and for the person receiving the pet. Adopting an animal into the family is very much like having a child. You would not just hand someone a baby for Christmas! Christmas is a time when families get together. There is a lot of joyful chaos and people rushing here and there with many things to do. In all this, it is very easy to forget the puppy needs a walk, or there is a tiny kitten ...
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Blindness in Cats - Five Common Causes of Feline Blindness

Thursday, December 8th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Cats naturally have superior vision. However, there are various conditions that can cause blindness in cats. Some of these conditions include hypertension, glaucoma, and cancer. Let's take a look at some of these causes of feline blindness.HypertensionHypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of blindness in cats. If left untreated, the pressure can cause the retina to rupture. This can occur in just a matter of days. Cats that have kidney disease, diabetes, or ...
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The Cat and the Evil Mower

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 | Home and Family |

'A coward dies a thousand deaths; a brave man dies but once.' Our cat Der Doc proved that this applies to cats as well. Caution was the watchword in Der Doc's life. He was a grey cat, striped like a tiger but decidedly without the tiger's courage. Daddy said, 'He's the original scaredy-cat.' Der Doc had the run of our farm in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, and the farm had multitudes of opportunities for a diligent cat. The chief opportunities lay with barn mice during the winter and field ...
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Cat Hairballs - Tips for Preventing Hairballs in Cats

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 | Home and Family |

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.GroomingOne of the best ways to prevent cat hairballs is to groom your cat daily. As mentioned earlier, cats ingest fur while grooming themselves. ...
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Feline Health Tips: Three Easy Steps to Happy Cats

Monday, December 5th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Feline health is all about maintenance. This article will give you three easy steps for keeping your cat(s) happy and healthy on a long-term basis. Cats are independent creatures in many ways. If you follow a few simple guidelines your feline friends will enjoy maximum health and a very long life. Use the information below to formulate your own feline health care plan: Feline Health Tip #1 Choosing The Right Food It's critical that you feed your cats a high quality food product. You might ...
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Stop Cat Scratching Today!

Sunday, December 4th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Your new living room furniture is in tatters. Your nerves are frayed. Your cat thinks you have morphed into someone he doesn't know and you need a solution to his inappropriate scratching behavior now! Sound familiar? Well, this was our situation a few months ago until we got a handle on a strategy that works. Cats need to scratch! It helps them excercise their front leg muscles and tendons. It helps to shed old outer layers of the nail sheath. It helps alleviate frustration and boredom and ...
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