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Xmas Stocking Fillers for Feline Fanciers

CatTraining — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:32:35 +0000

Desperate for those trifling, but all-important, little” giftettes” to use as stocking fillers? These little items that are usually a boon to late night garages on Christmas Eve can also be imaginative and creative. Chosen with care, the stocking filler can even be more appropriate and appreciated than the so called main present and reveal the depth of your empathy, insight and connection with a loved one.

Now, it’s a well know fact that Christmas gifts for pet lovers, especially cat people, are notoriously difficult to get right. Do you buy for the moggie or for the doting owner?People who regard their animals as human beings and describe themselves as the cat’s “mummy” or “daddy” are clearly mentally ill as well as not being up to speed with where babies come from.The ideal gift would be a straight-jacket obviously, but most of us will prefer something that panders to that anthropomorphic fancy without insulting the flea-ridden object of obsession. Stocking fillers for the special lady in your life (and let’s face it – cat lovers tend to be women) can demonstrate your empathy and support her belief that if she leaves her cat in a room with a spoon, a couple or paperclips and some string, before you know it Tiddles will have made a fully functioning helicopter. Wheras in relality Tiddles will likely just wee on the Bedroom furniture and claw the carpet up a bit.

Gifts for her who maintains “love me, love my cat” come no better than Dr Ivor Kitten’s (really!) “How Clever Is Your Cat Test”.It will establish if the moggie is an intelligent creature of comfort or just a cunning homicidal fur-ball through a series of tests that measure curiosity, body image and intelligence. A free catnip mouse is included to give the mog a bit of encouragement. So if you’ve always suspected that, insanely jealous of your relationship with its “mummy, you’ll wake up one morning tied to the cat’s scratching post, putting Tiddles to the test can at least prepare you for that possibility.Or it can reassure you that there are no darker motives, and all it wants to do is scratch your eyes out if you touch that particular spot on its belly!

Pet Cat’s Health Secrets

CatTraining — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:38:25 +0000

To keep your cat healthy a majority of time, all you really need to do is give him good shelter, food, and plenty of water. Like other living things however, cats can get sick from time to time no matter what you do.

As a cat owner, you’ll want to ensure that you feed your cat only the best. Premium cat food is the ideal for cats, as the food is designed to keep your pet happy and healthy. You’ll also need to pay attention to his behavior, so you’ll know when he’s sick and when to take him to the vet. Most of the more common ailments and sicknesses are minor, although there are some cases where a vet can be the determining factor between life and death for your cat.

Your cat’s behavior will be one of the most critical factors when you are trying to determine whether or not he is under the weather. Acting sluggish, laying around all the time, lack of energy and not eating are all signs that you need to take him to the vet immediately. His coat is also a good thing to watch as well. If you notice his coat dull and patchy or notice him shedding abnormally, you should contact your vet as soon as you possibly can.

Diarrhea and vomiting are sometimes common, even with basic sickness. On the other hand, if your cat seems to be doing either one of the two for more than a day, you should contact your veterinarian. Coughing is common as well, simply because coughing will cats dislodge hairballs. If your cat seems to be coughing for another reason, you should have him checked out as soon as possible.

To protect your cat against the plethora of prevalent diseases, make sure that your cat is regular as far as vaccination is concerned. There are several diseases out there that require vaccinations, including rabies and feline distemper. Feline distemper is one of most devastating diseases a cat can get, yet it is also one of the easiest to prevent as well. The disease strikes cats very fast, and leaves you as an own very little time to seek treatment.

Feline leukemia is another disease that is very deadly, yet can be prevented early on with the proper vaccinations. Although the disease isn’t possible for humans to contract, it can be spread quickly among cats. There are vaccinations that can treat the disease these days, although you’ll still want to be careful and not expose other cats around a cat you know has feline leukemia.

One more issue, especially with cats those spend a lot of time out of the house, is worms. Cats that have worms will normally have a lackluster coat and little to no appetite. There are several different types of worms, including ringworm and hookworm. Worms can come from fleas, lice, or even the organs of dead rodents that cats consume. Normally, the cat will digest the eggs which will later mature and attach themselves to the walls of the intestines.Garlic is one of those substances that can protect your loved cat against worms if frequently added to your cat feeds.

Only if you actively monitor all aspect of cat care, the probability will remain that your cat will live a healty life with you for all it’s years. You should always make sure he has quality food, and doesn’t miss any of his scheduled checkups with the vet. If he gets the proper vaccinations when he is required to get them, he should be safe against numerous pests and diseases. Taking the proper steps with your cat now will prevent anything from happening in the future.

Typical Cat: A Predator At Heart

CatTraining — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:54:59 +0000

Cat exhibit a distinctive feline behaviour on top of this they are also able to modify their characteristics that makes them appear more feline. Typical cat behavior includes purring, sleeping, and climbing. The most typical cat behavior would undoubtedly be its purring, which is often thought to be a sign of it being contented and, is the case, in most instances. However, kittens as well as queens will purr while nursing and, a typical cat purrs when it is being petted or when it enjoys familiar as well as safe and comfortable environments.

Purring Is Common To Cats

Purring may be common to cats but it is not always indicative of its being happy. Sometimes, it may purr when sick or injured or under stress. It may thus be seen to be a way for it to calm itself and is similar to a person smiling nervously. The typical cat is also fond of its sleep and, though many factor, both individual as well as environmental, affects its sleep, a typical cat may be found sleeping for as many as sixteen hours in a day. In addition, the cats are also able to dream as is indicated by their movements whilst asleep and, through scientific scanning of their brain waves.

In typical cat behavior, its sleep habits are indicative of its state of health and older cats show these signs more distinctively and, one may need to contact a veterinarian, if these habits show significant changes. The typical cat may also be a catnip junkie because when it consumes this non-addictive drug, it gets pleasurable reactions. A typical cat will munch fresh or dried catnip and roll and rub their heads in it, and become a crazed animal that runs, spins, and plays before regaining its calm. There are many catnip toys, dried as well as fresh catnip that may be given to a cat.

The typical cat can be seen climbing to high places because elevated perches may be safe places for them. In addition, height gives them a strategic advantage and the cat is able to view the goings-on, without being seen and, this behavior in a cat is most indicative of what a typical cat is – a predator. Cats generally climb to higher perches in order to secure a warm and safe place. It may also be indicative of social climbing, as dominant cats may normally take up the highest vantage point, available.

Typical Cat Health Problems and Cures

CatTraining — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:08:17 +0000

Healthy Cats

If you are new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing.

No matter what breed of cat you own, cat health is one of the major topics you will have to know about. With any breed certain problems are to be expected. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented. No matter what breed of cat it may be, worms are a very common and recurring problem.

Some of the most typical worms to infect cats are tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms. There are several symptoms that indicate your cat may require testing for worms including trouble gaining weight, fleas, or white specks in his stool. Please make certain that you have them treated with medication, otherwise worms can prove to be fatal.

Hairballs are the most common health problem for cats. Cats clean themselves every day, and they swallow the hair that they shed. On occasion, this loose hair will gather into a ball and become lodged in the digestive tract instead of passing through in your cats stool. When your cat starts to cough and hack, he is normally coughing up a hairball – as a popular cat owner manual confirmed recently. Although it is kind of gross, cats can usually get rid of the hairballs without difficulty. Although rare, a hairball can occassionally become lodged in the cats intestines, this creates blockage.

Blockages are not to be ignored, since they can kill you if left untreated. Not eating properly, having a dull coat, and blockage are three factors that could lead to your cat being constipated. Seek veterinary assistance immediately if any of the symptoms listed appear.

If you want to prevent your cat from getting hairballs and blokages, you should get rid of shedding hair by brushing your cat 2 to 3 times every week. Urinary tract infection, also a common health problem with cats, can be controlled by feeding him food designed to control hair balls.

Female and male cats can suffer from urinary tract infections, however, this is more likely to occur in male cats that have not been neutered. This problem is usually the culprit when your cat(s) suddenly stops going to their litter box. One symptom that your cat may have a UTI is strong smelling urine, and if this symptom is there they need to go to the vet. Your veterinarian can prescribe medicine to treat the problem, and can give you advice on avoiding the problem in the future.

Nowadays, vaccines are available to treat the disease, feline leukemia, which used to be the greatest cause of death in cats in the past. To treat the disease, your cat will need to be given the shot before he or she is exposed. Even though death doesnt happen immediately, cats that are exposed to feline leukemia normally don’t have a long life span. If you know your cat has feline leukemia, you should never allow other cats around him, as the virus is highly contagious.

To protect your cat, you should always make sure that you take him to the vet for his regular check ups. If you keep him up to date on his vaccinations, he should lead a healthy and productive life. Although some health problems can’t be avoided, most of them can. If you take cat care seriously, take him to the vet and keep him healthy he will be your companion for years to come.