Cats are very intelligent animals that express various emotions including fear, grief, jealousy, anger and love according to animal rights advocate Igor Purlantov. For those that are lucky enough to have a cat in their home, it is important to know if your feline companion is happy. Finding out if your cat is happy can [...]
They’re lurking. In your garden. On your night stand. In your kitchen. In your closet. In your medicine cabinet. Substances potentially toxic to your cat are everywhere. Cats may be sensitive to some toxic agents simply because of their unique metabolism. Cats can also jump to high places and encounter materials that are assumed to [...]
Were you aware that many cats go through stress and anxiety, just as people can? Too much emotional stress can generate problems for the cat in numerous ways. Signs and symptoms of stress in kitties include things like being overly-hyper or overly-tired, ripping out fur, a change in feeding behaviors, peeing or defecating out of [...]
There are several cats shedding constantly. Have you got one? Do you clean up cat hair as part of your every day routine? You can do numerous things to lower the quantity of hair shed by your cat. So, worry no more! While you cannot get rid of cat hair totally, you can at least [...]
In Case Of Emergency What to do to increase the chances of your cat surviving a road traffic accident It is extremely common for cats to be knocked down by cars and lose one, or all of their nine lives. Not surprisingly young cats tend to be more at risk, and there is a strong [...]
Christmas is an exciting time for most of us and especially our cats. There’s this enticing tree to climb, magnificently decorated with the loveliest cat toys. Underneath the tree lie beautifully wrapped packages covered in tasty bows, just waiting to be explored. Irresistible smells waft through from the kitchen where the biggest bird a cat [...]
When summer arrives, it is very important that we take the proper precautions when dealing with our pets. Here are a few important tips and facts that should help protect our furry friends. Heat stroke can kill an animal. Dogs and cats should NEVER be left alone in a car or truck, even briefly. Even [...]
Rescuing a feral kitten isn’t exactly an everyday activity one might undertake, but after my unexpected experience in rescuing a seemingly harmless creature, I feel it my duty to impart wisdom to fellow cat lovers. I found my feral kitten when I was on my way out with my boyfriend one Wednesday evening. I was [...]
Are you a responsible cat owner? There is more to being just your average cat owner who feeds and cares for a cat. You owe it to your cat and the world to be a responsible owner by neutering or spaying your cat. World Animal Day is celebrated on the 4th of October and is [...]
Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives. If a child can learn to treat an animal with respect they can take that lesson into later life. A [...]
The Internet is a wonderful source of information and knowledge. However it is increasingly being used to operate scams and hoaxes, as many have discovered to their cost! A number of complaints have been received by the Southern Africa Cat Council (SACC), from people who thought that they were buying pedigreed kittens via websites listed [...]
Myths and misinformation exposed 1. Rubbing butter on cats’ paws will help it find its way home. Often given as advice when someone moves house and is letting the cat outside for the first time, but completely untrue. A much better way of making sure your cat comes home is to: Keep the cat indoors [...]
When choosing a cat to be your companion, be certain to make the choice that will work best for both you and the animal. An athletic, highly energetic cat is fun to watch, but a cat can be a challenge to care for. A shy, sensitive cat probably wouldn’t thrive in a home with lots [...]
Newborn kittens are irresistibly cute! They are teeny and furry and everybody falls in love with them. However, this in no way means that they are easy to care for. In fact, it can be a bit of a hassle to take care of your first newborn kitten. You will need to know the stages [...]
The cat backs up to the door, lifts the tail and releases a fine spray of urine. Yes, your cat is spraying. You have a problem. But one you can solve. Figures from the British Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors say that aggression in dogs and marking behavior in cats are the biggest behavior problems [...]
Most any cat owner will tell you their feline friends are capable of conveying emotion. In fact, they may even say they can recognize and distinguish specific emotions their cats display, including love, anger, illness, annoyance and more. Scientific experiments on both humans and animals indicate that emotional responses are triggered by physical stimuli. Considering [...]
Just like having a child, it can be incredibly fulfilling bringing a kitten into your family and watching it grow up Just like having a child, it can be incredibly fulfilling bringing a kitten into your family and watching it grow up. It takes only a year for your cute little kitten to mature into [...]
Meow! Meow! Meow! I bury my head underneath my pillow. Meow! Meow! Meoooooow! The high pitched meowing persists and penetrates through my feather stuffed shield. Meow! Meow! Meow! My eyes open only with the greatest of efforts. Grudgingly, I drag myself out of my warm bed and look at the clock; 3:47 am. I reach [...]
“I have another litter that needs placement”. I’ve heard this sentence many times in the past few years. The speaker of the sentence is Theresa Bachu, a local animal rescuer with a mission: to spay and neuter as many feral cats in the New York City area as possible, and to find good homes for [...]
The answer to this question is an emphatic yes, many plants can sicken or even kill your pets. I sincerely feel that stores and nurseries that sell plants should abide by some kind of national label system to identify potentially poisonous plants. For example, deer ate and killed one of my landscaping plants last year [...]
I have always had a terror of what would happen to my cats (inside cats) if eg the house were on fire. I found that other cat-a-holics have the same fear and I decided to make a sign to put up on my door in case of emergency. I did find a sign to this [...]
If you own a pet chances are you might be faced with the need for someone reliable to look after your pet. Pet sitters care for your pet just a babysitter cares for your child while you are gone. Pet sitters do much more than just providing food and water. A good pet sitter will [...]
A guide to euthanasia, the death of a cat and pet bereavement. This article evolved from Euthanasia – Gentle Death, Painful Decision which contains information edited out of Time To Let Go. A condensed version is used by Cats Protection Ideally we would like our cats to die peacefully in their sleep, and indeed many [...]
This article shows how important it is to play with your cat while in the training process. It highlights the circus act of one Mr. Dominique LeFort, a Key West, Fl. entertainer who has gained a national reputation for his ability to train normal household cats to become outstanding performers. If you are experiencing [...]
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