It's important to train cats from a young age not to jump or climb on any furniture you hope to preserve. Training kittens to not go on your furniture will greatly improve the chances that your furniture will remain without scratches in the future. Luckily, cats learn best when they're young; try se

If you're like me, you've probably attempted to put together some herbs or other home remedies to alleviate the symptoms of your cat's UTI. A quick home remedy for cat's UTI may seem like a dream come true but unfortunately homemade remedies are simply not as effective as homeopa

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Have you ever noticed the changing behavior of your cats with passage of time? Well, if you have not then please go through the whole article because here I am going to share some basic techniques that can help you to understand different behaviors of your pet effectively. Moreover, if you are able

There will come a time in your cat's life when you will have to take him on the road, such as when you need to bring him to the vet's office, but what will you do with him when you go away on vacation? It is a good idea to think about the arrangements you will have to make if you travel or

Integrating a new cat into a household often takes time and patience. Cat behavior problems such as missing the litterbox, frequent meowing or destructive scratching can be corrected by simply looking for and eliminating possible physical causes and implementing a program of informed training. It ca

In the long history of human-animals relationships, a few episodes stand out in which one species has made a significant contribution to the survival of another. Rarely do cats get credit for such an accomplishment--more often dogs or horses, and then, usually in times of war-but the Black Plague of

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It is not practical to allow your cat access to one chair and forbid access to another. She will not understand the difference between the two chairs and you will end up with a nervous and unhappy cat. However, if you do not want her to scratch your furniture, there are several methods of training.

Cat dandruff occurs when the cat's skin is unusually dry, and causes include allergies, parasites, sunburn, lack of humidity or skin infections. There is also a type of mite called chyletiella that causes a condition known as walking dandruff. Dandruff is sometimes a symptom of diabetes mellitus. Bo

Spaying is a complete ovo-hysterectomy done on a female animal other than a human. Spaying all female pets is considered standard policy in animal shelters in order to curb the population of unwanted pets. It also eliminates any chance of the pets getting cancer of the reproductive organs, and often

As in humans, diabetes in cats occurs as a result of the inability the body to regulate glucose, or blood sugar. A regulated diet and daily insulin injections can allow a diabetic feline to live a seemingly normal, healthy life for years. However, owners of diabetic cats must be prepared to deal wit

Making organic catnip toys can be so easy and profitable too.They can make great gifts for people to give as gifts for their hard to buy for friends. If you love to sew or a crafts expert, then making catnip toys can be a breeze.First you need a good quality catnip.

Knowing the aversion most cats have to water of any kind, you may wonder how to wash a cat, and indeed, why it should be necessary at all, given the amount of time all cats devote to doing that exact thing for themselves. Most of a cat's life seems to be taken up with licking and grooming itsel

Discover the secrets to eliminate cat urine odor for good. If you follow this simple guide to the best cat urine removers you can completely remove any cat urine stain, even those stains that have been around awhile. Not even the cat will know they ever went there.

Mylar blankets are a cheap way to provide insulation for your outdoor cat shelter. These inexpensive safety blankets are reflective and direct the heat towards the inside of the shelter and will also insulate your pets from harsh winds and snow. Mylar blankets are thin enough to be mounted using a s

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Petmate makes several different pet products, including pet carriers, litter boxes, and bowls and systems for feeding and watering your pet. One of the most common Petmate products that requires regular cleaning to maintain its functionality is the Petmate Fresh Flow Fountain. The Fresh Flow Fountai

You may not want your carpets, kitchen floors, sleeping baskets and beds to be transformed into a place for making messes. Cats are neat and have a natural instinct of burying their feces in dirt or sand, making sure their far does not come into contact with the mess. Therefore, it is important to i

The diagnosis is devastating: Your cat has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), often incorrectly referred to as Feline AIDS. FIV is a lentivirus, a slow-acting organism in the same viral family as HIV. Like HIV, it compromises the immune system. But that's where the similarity ends. Cats with FIV c