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Purred: Fri Oct 16, '09 12:16pm PST


	Dry cat foods are like kitty crack This is what I call any and all dry cat foods because they are sprayed with an addictive substance - what the pet food industry calls the "proprietary substance" (also known as the "secret sauce") since a cat will not naturally eat either form or substance of dry food or kibble. Carbohydrates are not natural to the cat's digestive system in anything but the smallest amounts - for example, the undigested grain and plant matter that would be in the stomachs of rodents or birds a cat would feed on if she was fending for herself in nature. In order to get a meat-eating animal to accept hard nuggets of processed cereal grains it has to be sprayed with a substance they will be drawn to and then become "hooked" on. Pet food companies spend millions testing their foods and developing their own closely guarded "secret sauces."

wanna play!

Purred: Fri Oct 16, '09 12:17pm PST


	Don't give your cat's allergens a place to live Having wall-to-wall or large area carpeting is going to prove to be a problem for you if you are allergic to your beloved cat. It is best if you can minimize or remove the carpeting, but if you feel you must have it, then choose materials that can be easily cleaned. The carpet types that are easiest to clean are those that have low pile height and density, fluorocarbon-coated fiber and high-denier filament. What's the absolute best? Easy-to-clean hard-surfaced floors: linoleum, vinyl, stone, tile, bamboo or wood.

wanna play!

Purred: Fri Oct 16, '09 12:17pm PST


	Caring for your cat's space: Turndown service not required Once a week, use hot water to wash anything the cat touches regularly and dry these items in a dryer, as well. Note whether the beds you buy have zip-off covers so that you can easily strip them off and give them a hot washing. Washing also applies to areas without zip-off covers - if you can't remove the cover, keep a big towel or blanket covering the area where the cat spends most of his time hanging out and wash that cover at least once a week.

wanna play!

Purred: Fri Oct 16, '09 12:18pm PST


	How to deal with matted hair in a long-haired cat Clipping a long-haired cat in critical spots can reduce the work and misery for both of you. If there are already mats, then you need to have them cut out professionally, either by your vet or by a highly-skilled groomer who specializes in cats (and realizes they are not "little dogs"). The areas to clip short are in the armpits, inside the back legs and chest area, or anywhere you have noticed matting on your cat in the past.

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