Tag: Cats
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Are you Obsessed with Your Pet?
Many would suggest that there is no such thing as obsession with a pet, and that pets are part of the family (even if the pet is a $0.25 fish from the pet shop). An inordinate amount of money is spent on pets, and recent figures suggest that over $60 billion per year is spent…
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Least Shedding Cat Breeds
The term hypoallergenic and non-shedding is often used to describe certain breeds of cat; but, there are no cat breeds that are non-shedding, and there is no such thing as hypoallergenic. There are, however, cat breeds which have only a low amount of shedding which is consequently good for those suffering from pet allergies. Bengal…
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Least Popular Cat Breeds
Cats were domesticated thousands of years ago, and have been workers for and companions to humans for just as long. Though there is not as much variety in cat breeds as there in the canine world, there are a variety of breeds that have varying levels of popularity. Cyprus Cat: It is believed that the…
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Working Cats
The common conception of the domesticated cat is that it lays about, purrs, and occasionally chases a laser pointer; however, cats can do much more if given the opportunity. Working cats spend their day keeping a variety of sites clean of rodents that can carry disease, and cause damage to crops, livestock, and property. Working…
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Aggression in Cats
Aggression in a household pet can be a big problem and even pose a risk to all or some members of the household. So, it is important to be able to recognize signs of aggression, eliminate the causes thereof, and to train away the aggressive behavior. Because cats are small, signs of aggression in cats…
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Volunteering with Animals
Animal lovers don’t always have the opportunity to have a pet companion in their lives, but would still like to be involved with the furry creatures in some way. But volunteering is not only for those without pets; those who already have their own dog, cat, or another critter may still want to contribute to…
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7 Most Famous Cats
Unsinkable Sam: Unsinkable Sam, who was also known as Oskar, served as the ship’s cat on three German vessels during World War II, and survived the destruction of all three ships (Bismarck, HMS Cossack, and HMS Ark Royal). It sounds like Sam may have been unsinkable, but the ships she ended on were not. Room…
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Preparing Your Pet for Surgery
Like their humans, pets undergoing surgery need to be properly prepared for the process in order to make the surgery go as smoothly as possible. There are general things that owners need to do and keep in mind when getting their pet ready for surgery; however, each case and pet is different and you should…
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Homemade Cat Food & Treats
Homemade Cat Food Cats seem aloof and independent, but house cats depend on their human to provide them with a nutritious diet. Some cats have humans that ponder giving their feline companions homemade food, especially prepared for them, and their dietary needs, going above and beyond what store-bought food might be able to provide. This…
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When Should I Spay or Neuter My Cat?
Millions of pets are euthanized every year in the shelters across the United States. There are organizations dedicated to reducing these numbers by working towards educating the public about the benefits of adopting from a shelter, and more importantly providing low-cost sterilization clinics to help reduce the number of unwanted pet pregnancies. In order to…