Tag: Cats
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Maine Coon Cats
Maine Coon cats are almost more like canines than they are felines. Larger than average domestic cats, fluffy and mild-mannered, these kitties would even be up for taking a walk on a leash, and letting the little ones pull on their tales. Whether a house-mate for an elderly couple, or the newest addition to a…
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How Cat-Crazy Are You?
We love cats. Living with a collection of kitties is not something we consider scorn-worthy, but rather something to aspire to! Though not everyone is a self-described cat-person (let’s face it, some people just prefer dogs) but there are those of us who really, I mean REALLY love our feline friends. If you can’t imagine…
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How to Feed Your Pet Oral Medications
Giving a child medicine is something that most parents dread. It is an even more difficult tasks to administer oral medications to dogs and cats who do not understand what is going on, running away when it is pill time, or straining their heads away each time you attempt it. Whether it is a sweeter…
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Medications for Pets
No one wants to witness their cat or dog suffer through chronic pain, diseases, infections and terminal illnesses. It can be terrifying to look on helplessly as your pet faces his physical battles unaided. Fortunately, for most ailments and diseases, there are medications which can help the dog or cat maintain a decently normal life.…
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10 Pet Food Myths
If you ask a group of people basic questions about pet food such as “what kind of foods are healthiest?” and “Is expensive food the best food?” or “can my cat have raw meat?” etc., there will be a wide variety of answers. Similarly, there are also plenty of beliefs people have about pet food…
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What To Do When You Adopt the Wrong Pet
One of the main reasons why people are afraid to adopt an adult pet, is they worry it will turn out to be a bad match and they will regret the decision. There are unfortunately some people who fall in love with a dog while it is young and adorable, but then lose interest when…
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Misleading Claims in Mainstream Pet Food Products
These days all the pet food controversies, conspiracies and misleading marketing schemes can make it difficult to know which food products to trust. In the pet food industry even companies with the most adorable commercials, and convincing customer reviews might be inaccurately representing the quality of their products. Learn what claims to look out for…
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Exotic Shorthair Cats
Though we may not be certain where the phrase “the cat’s pajamas” originated, we do know that there is a certain cat breed that looks like he is wearing pajamas. The Exotic Shorthair cat is described by some as the “Persian in pjs” because of the fluffy face and trim coat on the rest of…
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How to Find a Good Pet Trainer
Trusting a pet with a stranger can be a difficult step to take. But fortunately, the benefits of living in a modern society, means that we have a much easier time accessing information about a potential hire, long before we even meet them in person. Personal references, online reviews, and training videos all help people…
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How to Use Flea Shampoos
When it comes to defeating an insect infestation, you don’t want to take any chances! Some pet parents find that even after washing their pet with a generous dose of flea-killing shampoo, the little buggers just won’t go away. This may be because they are not washing the animal correctly, or they are forgetting some…