If you’re looking for a book to give a pet-loving friend this holiday season, look no further than “Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life With a Blind Wonder Cat.” It’s the entertaining, heart-warming, and sometimes heart-wrenching story of Homer–the little blind cat who could–and his owner, Gwen. …
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Every home contains hazards for cats, including ones that are seemingly benign. Here’s a overview of the most common toxic foods and plants that may be lurking in your home presenting hazards for cats. Foods That Are Poisonous To Cats Alcoholic Beverages: These can cause intoxication, coma, and death. Baby Food Containing Onion Powder: Onions …
Most cats prefer to stay home. The car trip for cats often means a trip to the vet or, worse yet for furry cats, the groomers. Yes, a few cats love car transport, but they are the brave and the bold. Traveling by car with your cat involves some very important cautions for itinerant cat …
Cat training has often been considered an elusive goal by pet owners who’ve been conditioned to view cats as “untrainable.” Yet many cat owners have found an enjoyable way to train and interact with their pets through the process of clicker training for cats. So what is cat clicker training? Cat clicker training is an …
You’ve dreamed of becoming a cat owner but there’s one little obstacle – your landlord says you can’t have a cat. Should you just give up or plan to move? For many, moving is not an option but there’s no need to give up yet. Instead, try some of these suggestions to persuade your landlord …
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Feline nocturnal activity is the bane of many a cat owner’s existence. Just as you’re slipping into deep REM sleep, a 10 lb. tabby jumps on your chest, attacks your feet, or yowls insistently to be fed. If you’re like most cat owners, you reward this behavior by feeding the cat or giving her attention …
The earliest veterinary care your kitten receives is likely to be related to pet vaccines. Kitten vaccinations should begin around eight weeks of age, and are usually given in three rounds about three or four weeks apart. Older cats may require booster shots at set intervals, to extend the protection of vaccines received as a …
If you have more than one or two cats and are an astute observer of feline behavior, you’ve noticed that cats do seem to adhere to established feline social structures. One of your cats may have “Alpha Cat” status, with other cats deferring to him. You may find pairs of your cats choosing to relax …
Flying with cats is not as hard as it sounds. If your cat can nap, your cat can fly. Learning how to travel with your cat on an airplane helps you to create a safe, predictable, and calm passage for your kitty when the fur flies. Prepare well in advance: For cats that will travel …
Whether you’re expecting a new baby in your family or adding a cat to an existing family, you’ll probably start your process by researching the best cat breeds for children. Cats And Children Cats and Children are an ideal pairing, especially if you live in an apartment or condo. Playful and energetic cats can get …
