Tag: Cats
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Check-List For New Cat Owners
Have you ever wished that someone would just make a list of everything a new cat owner would need, to save you the trouble? Adopting a cat can be such an exciting prospect that people sometimes forget some of these basic considerations about what it means to care for a cat. Don’t fall into this…
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How to Help Outdoor Cats in Winter
While many cats are snuggled up with their pet owners inside on dreary winter days, there are less-fortunate felines who are left to find whatever shelter and food they can outside. These cats may be skittish feral cats born in the wild and naturally wary of humans, or stray cats abandoned or lost and in…
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6 Reasons Why You Should Consider Pet Insurance
The majority of pet owners do not have any kind of coverage for their cat or dog. If there is ever a health problem or a concern, they usually go to the vet and pay out of pocket for any treatments of medications their pet may require. This is the case because having insurance for…
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Best Cold Weather Cat Breeds
Most cat owners (wisely) keep their kitties as indoor pets, especially when winter weather sets in and the temperatures start to drop. But even the lucky felines curled up against the radiator or next to the fire fare better than others, depending on their coat length and breeding. Glance at the below list to find…
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Questions About Accidental Litters
What do you do when you find out your dog or cat is accidentally pregnant? There are several options of what can be done. You can talk to your local animal shelter/rescue home and notify them when the litter will be due, so they can start looking for foster homes for the pets, or begin…
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Cat Repellents
Cats have a tendency to poke around places they shouldn’t go, and get into trouble around the house. If your pesky feline won’t leave your potted plants alone, or stay off the book shelves, or out of your flower garden, here are some repellents you can use indoors and outdoors. Indoor Cat Repellents Surface barriers:…
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Fun Things To Do With Your Pets During the Holidays
During the Christmas season, schedules fill up with visitors, parties, Christmas shopping, baking, family time, and delicious long draughts of eggnog by the fire. It is important in the midst of all the bustle, to see that our loyal pets don’t just get thrown to the wayside, or neglected in all the thrills and excitement.…
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Pets With the Christmas Spirit
Some people like adding their dog to the Christmas card, or take them out caroling in the snow. Others simply decorate and celebrate the festivities without involving their pets at all. But when you have a furry friend just lounging around while the ornaments go on the tree, it can be easy to come up…
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Winter Worries for Pets
The changing seasons bring in new challenges for domestic pets. Colder weather, harsher winds, rains, snow, and ice cause pet owners to take greater precautions when it comes to protecting their canine and feline companions. Find out some of the biggest threats pets faces when winter sets in. Chemical products: Anti-freeze is something kept close…
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How to Prepare Your Home For a Foster Pet
Foster parenthood is a challenging privilege. However, any time someone adds a new pet to the mix, it can be quite an adjustment. In order to ease the transition ahead, here are some helpful tips on preparing your home for the foster pet. Be sure to provide the kind of environment this new pet needs…