8 Secrets For Giving a Cat a Bath
January 24, 2009 by Shannon · Leave a Comment
There are some real good reasons why we don’t often have to bathe cats. First of all, they typically do a good job of grooming themselves. Secondly, they hate it. If you find yourself needing to bathe your cat, follow these steps to get the job done.
Step 1: Put on a long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt. Your cat will attempt to scratch you during his bath and you should attempt to protect yourself. (You can’t really blame him can you?) Read more
Cats are Independant: A Myth
January 4, 2009 by Shannon · Leave a Comment
Chances are, if you own a cat or two, you’ve been sucked in by the myth that cats are independent animals. At first glance, some cats are quite aloof and stay away from people, but this is almost always a result of their upbringing, as opposed to a natural trait. Cats enjoy humans and actually require attention. If you’ve always thought that a cat could just be left to its own devices while you are out and about, think again . . . they are pets that require love and interaction. Read more
Grooming Your Cats
Cats are by personality very playful and mischievous and if they are left unattended, they are inclined to scratch the household furniture. In order to occupy the cats, you can purchase a scratching post for them to claw and enjoy themselves. With a scratching post, sometimes you might need to train the cats to concentrate on them instead of scratching your furniture.
In addition to that, you might need to fetch the cats around, so buying a cat carrier can come in handy. That can thwart the cats from scratching your car or your body while you transport them around. Cats are adorable and a great companion as well as cheap to maintain as they will play with most of what is around the house. They tend to chew and bite whatever they can lay their hands on so it is better to ensure that you keep those dangerous and valuable things away from them.
To make the toys safe, you can acquire ball that is small and bounce for them to play with. A wooden thread pool can be a great toy for cats as well in addition to balled up paper. You can get boxes and gift bags packed with tissue to amuse them too.
Items to steer clear off so as not causing any harm are:
• Balls of string, yarn, or spools with thread on them
• Whatever thing with wire in it
• Whatever thing aluminum or cellophane
• All Plastic bags
• Any Rubber bands
• Avoid things that are sharp or pointy
• Avoid things that can break and hurt your cat
• Avoid things that they can chew off and get stuck in their throat
Get identification tag for your cats so that in the event that they are lost, they can be brought back. Grooming a cat is necessary so you will need to purchase those indispensable tools such as a flea comb and a brush. That will help to ward off hairball as that will cause fur to settle down on your furniture.
Cats are great companion and they can bring a lot of joy to your life. They are beautiful as well as jazz up your house but you must groom it well and take care of their fundamental needs by providing the essential toys for them to fill up their time. A well groom cat will bring unexpected joy and reassurance in bad times and fill part of your emotional needs.
Caring For Your New Siamese cat
October 22, 2008 by Shannon · Leave a Comment
So you’ve just gotten home from visiting a Siamese cat breeder and now have a new addition to your family? Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a highly intelligent breed of cats – the Siamese cat. Siamese cats are one of the most loving cats in the world, even if it looks anything but friendly to the eyes of non-cat lovers. However, cat lovers will tell you that it is impossible not to fall head over heels with this expressive and charming breed of cats. Here are some tips on how to show your new Siamese cat some love after bringing it home.
Firstly, you should ensure proper nutrition is given to your beloved Siamese cat. These cats are not averse to eating veggies but meat is an essential ingredient in their daily diet. Feed your Siamese cat proper food such as dry kibble according to their age, weight and general needs and you will have a healthy, happy kitty in your hands. Cheap pet food is a big no-no, but table scraps and leftover meat or fish is deemed okay to be given as an occasional treat.
When it comes to kitty litter, it is recommended to get scoopable non-clay litter. Clay litter has sodium bentonite a natural clay ingredient that expands into a hard mass when it comes into contact with moisture. Cats will ingest fine sodium bentonite particles when they dig in the clay litter. The particles expand in the lungs and cause asthma and other lung problems. Good litters to choose from include newspaper, corn or wheat based litters.
Lastly, it does not hurt to show plenty of love and affection to your Siamese cat. Here’s to a lasting relationship with your feline friend!
Natural Pain Relief for Pets
If your cat or dog suffers from arthritis, they aren’t alone. One in five dogs will suffer from joint pain by the time they are 5 years old. And the odds are reportedly higher, for cats. As a member of your family, you suffer with your beloved pet when he isn’t feeling his best.
Your pets pain relief treatment can be natural, without drugs. Pain relief for pets doesn’t have to be via pharmaceuticals or prescription drugs.
Flex Pet has a patented all-natural compound that is clinically proven to promote optimal joint health in your dog, cat or any other pet. The combinations of ingredients in Flexpet with CM8â„¢ are especially designed to nourish the joints, support stronger cartilage, help stimulate the lubricating fluid in the joints and increase total mobility.
With Flex Pet’s natural pet care, you can treat your pet’s pain and inflammation naturally. Your cat or dog that is suffering from joint pain such as arthritis, bursitis, osteochondrosis (OCD), hip dysplasia and other degenerative problems with the shoulders, elbows and stifle joint, can benefit from CM8â„¢. It’s not overly expensive, and it’s natural. Your cat or dog will thank you!
