Your Cat’s First Vet Visit
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Posted March 11th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
So you've got a new cat, and she needs a checkup. On your first vet visit, your vet will take the lead and give you some basic information, and probably will go through a fairly standard routine.Upwards of 90% of the information you need, however, will be based on the questions that you ask your vet. Somewhere, typically towards the end of the checkup, your vet will ask you if you have any questions.Usually, by that time, your adrenaline has been pumping, and you've been overloaded. Your cat has...
Choosing A Rescue Dog
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Posted March 11th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Choosing a rescue dog can be a difficult choice -all of our Spanish strays are so grateful and lovable, and make such wonderful pets, I wonder why anybody would ever want to buy from a breeder.If you have made up your mind to take one of our strays, or indeed, any other rescued dog, do think very carefully about which kind of dog would suit your particular lifestyle. The last thing an unwanted dog needs is to find a loving home only to discover that after a short while he is unloved again and co...
Cat Litter Box Location Strategies
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Posted March 8th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Just like in real estate where location is crucial, so it is for your cat's litter boxes.Here's some ideas and tips on how to effectively locate them for good cat litter box habits.When you think about cat litter box placement, imagine if it's a place where you'd like to do your business. We humans generally cherish a quiet and private location. Your cat isn't much different. She'd like her cat litter boxes placed where she can feel safe while voiding. When animals eliminate, this is a vulnerab...
The Little Bandit That Stole My Heart: The Perils Of Taking A Stray To The Pound
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Posted March 8th, 2010 at 5:02 am
The September morning that we made our acquaintance, it was unseasonably cold. My breath frosted in the air. It was early -- the sun just peeking over the horizon -- and I'd just come home from dropping my husband off at the train station.I was almost inside when I heard it.Mew.I ticked off possibilities. I had two cats, one fairly young, but they were both indoor cats. My landlords had three cats, but that tiny me could not possibly have come from them.Mew.A stranger at my door...There, blinkin...
Maine Coon Cats: Maine’s Gift To Cat Lovers
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Posted March 7th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Maine coon cats are an American classic, a contribution to our history and culture that only Maine could provide. This hardy, handsome breed of domestic cat was established at least 150 years ago, and its unique characteristics developed as it adapted to Maine's own unique characteristics. And as America has become a nation of animal lovers, the Maine coon has only become more appreciated.Maine coons are one of the oldest natural breeds in North America and are regarded as a native of Maine. Aro...
The Cat Learned How To Work The WHAT?
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Posted March 6th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
When I carried him home, he was this tiny little bundle of fur, approximately three weeks old. He is mostly white, with some mutlicolored stripes, cute beyond belief, but he was being abused and starved at his current home, so I just couldn't leave him there. I tucked him under my sweatshirt and off we went. My husband and son came home from their respective schools, they both fell in love, we named him Machiavelli, and that was that.In our home, he found three adult, spoiled and pa...
Animal Communication: Art And Science To Help Pets And Their People
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Posted March 6th, 2010 at 5:01 am
As a respected art and science, animal communication has been around for perhaps 100 years, although most people may have heard of it only recently. An understanding of animal communication--interspecies communication between humans and their pets or other animals--must begin with the understanding that animals, like humans, have personalities and feelings, preferences, opinions, and misperceptions; they think and make choices; they, like us, want to be happy.What does an animal communicator do?...
How To Stop Your Cat Scratching Get Rid Of Those Fleas
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Posted February 27th, 2010 at 8:59 am
You know how annoying it can be when you have an itch, but you can't reach it to give it a scratch? Well, when your cat has fleas it's like your problem, just multiplied a hundred times.If your cat has fleas or ticks, you need to take action. If they are scratching or have irritated skin, your cats need you to bring this problem under control because it can become a much larger problem if you do not.Even clean cats can end up with fleas. All it takes is a stray animal to come close enough to t...
Your Pet’s Medicine Chest Medications To Keep OnHand
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Posted February 26th, 2010 at 12:59 am
We all know that good food, a loving home and plenty of exercise will go a long way in giving your dog and cat a happy and healthy life. But what about those times when some minor illness suddenly appears and it's 10 pm in the evening with no veterinarian available? (For those of you who have small children...you understand how this works).Just like humans, animals can and will occasionally get sick. Considering some of the things animals get into, it's truly amazing our dogs and cats stay a...
Tips For Training Your Cat
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Posted February 24th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
You can?t train a cat, like you can a dog. If you try to, you?ll probably cause behavioural problems later on. But you can teach it not to perform bad habits. But most times the owner will have to change to fit in with the cat.Every one in your house, should agree with what you are going to allow the cat to do. Do not change the rules when you?ve decided them, as this can cause difficulties.?If your cat trusts you, it will probably do what you want, so speak in a calm tone. ?Your cat can tell if...
