Tag: Cats
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How to Train a Cat to Use a Toilet
Most litter boxes have a tendency to stink up the home if they are not cleaned regularly. One of the most unpleasant jobs as a pet owner is having to deal with animal waste (which can even be downright dangerous if you are pregnant). Imagine a world where the only involvement you would have with…
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Savannah Cat Facts
If you are fascinated by wild cats, but aren’t ready to commit to an exotic pet, the Savannah is a perfect blend of eccentricity and domesticity. These beauties originated in Africa, and though they resemble many domestic felines, they have strong wild-cat roots that make them an ideal animal for people hoping to own a…
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Devon Rex and Cornish Rex Cats
It can be easy to confuse these two cat breeds, as both hail from the United Kingdom, and both have the word “Rex” in their name. However, in spite of their many similarities, there are certain distinctions between the breeds that set them apart. Find out more about the Devon Rex and his cousin from…
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Farm Cats
For centuries cats have worked as beloved farm animals with an important purpose of ridding the barns, homes and feeding stalls of rodents. With large sacks of grain, troughs of hot mash, oats, and corn meal for pets, the warm nooks and crannies of barns could draw quite a following of hungry mice, rats and…
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Types Of Aggression Between Cats
Animals tend to act out when they get around other unfamiliar pets. Dogs sniff each other to assess who is the “top” dog, and cats mimic the same sort of thing by walking in circles around each other in a kind of dance. For this reason, pet parents have to work doubly hard to properly…
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5 Litter Box Mistakes Cat Owners Make
When it comes to picking the right litter box for your cat, there are a number of variables that can cause difficulties with the “process of elimination,” as it were. If your cat seems to have trouble acclimating to the litter box you have appointed, or simply won’t use his litter box at all, here…
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Is My Cat Normal?
Cats are strange creatures. One moment they are cuddling contentedly on the couch with you, and the next they are bounding mid-air for the furthest perch in the room. There is no doubt that cats can behave erratically, confusing and confounding their owners. The good news is, most of their oddities are totally normal feline…
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How To Train Your Cat To Walk On A Leash
In so many ways owning a cat is much simpler than owning a dog. Cats use litter boxes, know how to be independent, they entertain themselves, and they do not require hour-long hikes every day to stay mentally and physically fit. However, when it comes to outdoor activities, dogs have the leg up on cats.…
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Should You Walk Your Cat on A Leash?
Many of our blogs encourage people to keep their cat indoors at all times. This is largely for the simple reason that it is just safer and healthier for them to do so. Being allowed to wander outside exposes cats to all sorts of bacteria, diseases, and traumatic situations that they would be better off…
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Thyroid Problems in Pets
The thyroid is the hormone-producing gland located in the throat area. Similar to humans, cats and dogs can also suffer from thyroid issues, causing an array of alarming symptoms. Unfortunately, since these symptoms also occur in other diseases and conditions, it can be difficult to diagnose the thyroid problem right away. One of the reasons…