Tag: Cats
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Buying Safer Pet Toys
Purchasing dog or cat toys is one aspect of a pet-parent’s responsibilities. Not only is it a useful way to bond with your pet and challenge their minds, but toys are also beneficial aspect of their growing process. However, the pet care industry (whether food production or toy manufacturing) has proven lax about their production…
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Hairballs
The fact that cats have hairballs is common knowledge. However, “what are they” and “how do they happen” are not as widely discussed, since the subject can be rather gag-worthy. Though hairballs may hardly be a pleasant topic to consider at the dinner table, for the sake of understanding our kitties better, let’s briefly break…
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Cat Facts: Interesting & Fun Facts About Cats
Cats are ancient creatures full of mystery and intrigue, yet they also win over our hearts with their endearing mannerisms and lovable ways. Read some of these fascinating cat facts below to learn more about your feisty little fur-ball and his relatives. Cats prove to be a more popular house pet than dogs. In the…
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Protecting Animals though Pet Care Education for Kids
Children are some of the most natural animal enthusiasts in the world. Most kids seem to have an innate appreciation for all creatures large and small, and are greatly interested in learning about animals and how to care for them. It seems intuitive to imagine that instituting pet care education programs in grade schools would…
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Why Cats Ignore Us
Have you ever wondered if your cat does things just to spite you? You know he hears your voice, yet sometimes the infuriating feline doesn’t pay you any regard. Many a cat owner has felt that all their efforts to show affection, or devote hours of playing with their cat, often goes unnoticed or doesn’t…
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Toxic Pet Toys
Watch out, generous pet-owners! Apparently there is such a thing as spoiling your pet to death. What might look like a squishy new diversion for your dog, could be laden with heavy metals and harmful chemicals. When shopping for pet toys, never settle with just the inexpensive or convenient option when the health of your…
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Myths about cats
Cats are mysterious creatures whose ways humans have yet to fully understand. Over the years, we have developed ideas and opinions about why cats behave the way they do, what they need, and what they are able to accomplish. Whether based on fact or fable, look through the list below and discover which myths are…
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Dehydration
Dehydration is the result of an imbalance of electrolytes and water in an animal or human body. This often occurs during something as simple as a day of errand running with our pup, or after long periods of strenuous exercise out in the sun. It doesn’t often occur to us that pets suffer from dehydration,…
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When Pet-Haters Come to Visit
Maybe your friend doesn’t actually hate pets. But if she is the kind of person who can’t even tolerate a goldfish in her presence, then you will have to take extra precautions when she comes visiting. Similarly, you may have relatives and or elderly family members who are afraid of dogs, and don’t like to…
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Bath Time Tips for Cats: Making the Process Easier
Being wet is mostly unpleasant for cats. Unlike dogs, felines do not enjoy romping around in the water (which fortunately also decreases the chances of you coming home to muddy floors and furniture from a pet playing in the rain!). When cats get wet, their fur becomes water logged, making them heavy and uncomfortable. The…