Tag: Cats
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Persian Cats
When one thinks of a pampered kitty, usually it is the glorious Persian cat that comes to mind. The bourgeois feline has been a favored pet in royal halls and humble homes for centuries. One of the oldest cat breeds originally known as “Asiatic cats,” the breed now known as the Persian was designed to…
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Smoking: How Does it Affect Pets?
For decades we have been aware of the negative effects that tobacco and smoking have on the human body. Not only is the habit life-threatening for the actual smoker, but the effects of secondhand smoke are severely detrimental to those exposed to the fumes as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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How to Clean a Litter Box
Arguably one of the most distasteful aspects of owning a cat is having to deal with the stinky litter. Folks, there is a reason “cat smell” is so repugnant! Not only does the waste have a nauseating odor, but there are harmful toxins that can be dangerous for humans to handle. Most cat owners endanger…
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Siamese Cats
The lithe, slender bodies and mesmerizing blue eyes of the Siamese cats make them an easy breed to distinguish in the feline family. Though these cats have been around for centuries, they are often one of the most misunderstood and under-appreciated breeds, in spite of their popularity in media. Whatever idea you may have about…
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5 Ways to Bond With a Shy Cat
Most felines tend to be aloof or even suspicious of humans at first. When a cat is adopted or is brought into an unfamiliar home, adjusting can be difficult, and learning to trust a human often takes time. Learn how to speed up the process of bonding with a shy cat by using these 5…
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Treating Hip Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia occurs from damage created in joint malformation and strain, and is a painful condition for dogs and cats. Fortunately, though many pet parents allow their animals to live untreated, there are several methods of addressing hip dysplasia both medically and surgically. However one of the best ways to combat hip dysplasia is to…
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How To Prevent Hip Dysplasia
Preventing a disease is always preferable to treating one that has already developed. Dogs and cats that suffer from malformations like hip dysplasia often have no other method of treatment available, than undergoing surgery or daily taking pain medications. But pets that have yet to develop the condition are privileged with good health, and have…
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How to Keep Neighborhood Cats Out of Your Yard
Cats tend to be explorers that are ever-curious about the places around them. Often when one person in a neighborhood does not keep tabs on his cat, another neighbor will find him digging through their garden, or swiping at the koi fish in their backyard pond. Whether the sneaky visitor is a neighbor’s pet or…
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Why You Should Microchip Your Pet
We agree that microchipping is a difficult concept to accept for pet parents who detest causing their animals the slightest discomfort. It is not an ideal scenario to implant a device under any creature’s skin. However difficult adding a microchip might seem at first blush, the reasons why it benefits a pet far outweigh any…
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Cat Fights: 5 Tips for Keeping the Peace
Cats love to play, wrestle, paw and chase each other around. However, they also like to nip, scratch and fight! A recent study in 2008 by the American Pet Products Association showed that most American households have 2.5 cats. That means if you are a pet owner, you are more likely to have multiple feline…