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Top Raw Food Diet Supplements for Cats

More and more cat owners are switching to raw meat diets for their cats. These supplements make the job easier, while ensuring that your cat gets all the nutrients he needs.

Change Your Cat's Behavior Problems With the Complete Cat Training System

Changing your cats behavior problems has just become easier with the complete cat training system which was created by Paula Robb. Not will this only save you money in regards to using professional cat trainers, and training classes, it will create a stronger bond between you and your cat.

Cat Hobbies and Pastimes Picture Gallery: Drawing of Cat Coco

In "Ways to Enjoy Cats Without Having One, I suggested several hobbies, crafts, and volunteer activities that anyone who loves cats can do, whether or not they live with a cat.Several cat-lovers responded to my request for photos depicting their own cat-related hobbies and pastimes. The result

How to Start a Pet Sitting Business

Pet sitters care for animals while their owners are away, either for the day or for longer periods of time. Their responsibilities may include walking, feeding, grooming and administering medications. The job allows you to work with animals and be your own boss. Launch your pet sitting business by

How to Cure Cat Dander

Humans and animals produce dander, which comes from dead skin cells. Cat dander is tinier than dust mites and can become airborne; it is not "dandruff." It may be an allergen for some people, due to the protein from the saliva of the cat and its sebaceous glands that gets deposited on its fur. Dande

Care of Himalayan Kittens

Himalayan cats were first bred in 1930 by Dr. Clyde Keller of Harvard Medical School and Virginia Cobb of Newton Cattery. A Himalayan is a crossbreed of Siamese and Persian cats. Early care of Himalayan newborn kittens is best left to the mother, who should be provided with a warm, comfortable, draf

How to Raise Orphaned Kittens

It can be daunting to be faced with the prospect of hand rearing orphaned kittens, but it is also a wonderful experience. The following tips will help you understand your kittens requirements.

How to Treat Frostbite in Goats

Dairy goats are hardy animals and generally withstand cold temperatures. However, newborn, old and sick goats are susceptible to frostbite. Additionally, healthy adult goats that stay out in cold weather can get frostbite, especially on the ears. Frostbite occurs as a result of extreme cold, and is

How To Keep Your Indoor Cat Healthy

The decision to raise a cat indoors is a good one. It protects your pet from potentially dangerous health issues thereby helping it live longer. However, at the same time, the indoor environment should be modified to suit a cat's natural instincts. Cats are curious creatures that love to climb,

How to Punish a Cat

When punishing a cat, the punishment must fit the behavior. If the cat does not connect that the punishment is related to a certain behavior, it will continue to misbehave. Punishment should never be painful or harmful in any manner. Before using punishment, be sure to provide the cat with the prope

How to Keep a Litter Box Clean and Odor Free

There is no big secret to keeping your cat's litter box clean and odor free. Scoop on a regular basis, replace the litter when it gets too funky to scoop any more, and use an air freshener or scented candle, if necessary. Your cat will appreciate your keeping his litter box clean almost as much as y

Black Cat Folklore

There are still many people who are superstitious about black cats, and avoid them wherever possible. It may be hard to believe, then, that there are some cultures who consider black cats lucky. Learn about many of the old beliefs about black cats.

The Best Water Filter for Cats

If you're a cat owner, there's a strong chance your feline friend loves drinking from the faucet. Clean, fresh water is a must-have for any pet, and there are many pet filtration systems on the market today. Most filters claim to purify the water, keep the taste fresh and some even feature a faucet-

Scientists Map Entire Cat Genome Using 99 Subjects

In 2007, the first cat had its genetic structure mapped to show the building blocks of cats in the same way as has been done with humans. Now, a large scale project using 99 cats plans to map the genetic sequence of enough cats to understanding the feline racial groups and from where our beloved pet

Simple Secrets to Caring For Your Cat

A lot of people think that buying a cat and then getting it home and feeding it is the be-all and end-all of having a cat as a pet. This is not entirely the case. Cats are very lovable animals - and sensitive, for that matter - but they do need special care.

Signs of Cat Fights

For reasons of territoriality, mate competition and food, cats will sometimes fight with each other. Most interactions between cats who don't like each other consist of posturing and threats, but when two or more cats get into a full-blown fight, it is a sight to behold. Cats are vicious in battle,

Rescued Cats Picture Gallery - Mocha

Meet Mocha, the unstoppable cat. Mocha is a happy ending cat rescue story - her original owner asked that she be euthanized as a kitten because of a severe breathing problem.

How to Make a Cat Safety Collar

Safety cat collars provide a sturdy collar for identification purposes that can break away at a moment's notice if a cat gets into trouble. Cats can get hung up in trees or bushes with typical collars. Safety collars use breakaway buckles that release with enough pressure, allowing a trapped cat to