Monthly Archives: December 2009
Rare Domestic Cat Breeds
Choosing a cat breed can be a bit daunting, especially if you don’t know very much about cats! When considering a cat, you must be sure to choose a breed that will best suit your lifestyle. Some breeds require more physical activity than others, and some require much more grooming. Look below to find the top five most popular cat breeds. You will also find a brief description about each breeds grooming requirements and personality type. Continue reading
Silica Cat Litter Harmful
We’ve all used those little sachets of silica gel in our cameras and electronic equipment. Silica is highly hygroscopic which means that it simply pulls moisture into itself, even out of thin air! Now they’re using silica as a cat litter to suppress the odor of the cat’s litter box. An inch high layer of silica is laid in the litter box. The cat’s waste – liquid and solid, both – are thoroughly dried out in a very short time. That takes care of the odor! The solid waste is so dried out, that it’s almost petrified! You can scoop it out very conveniently without encountering any unpleasant sight or smell. Continue reading
Aruba Cat Furniture
If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably noticed an increase in dog stairs on the market. However, this type of dog furniture is not simply for pampering your pooch. Nope-it’s actually a SAFETY measure that pet owners are starting to see the importance of. Not only could your pet be spared a painful condition later in life, such as arthritis, but you can also prevent him from having a nasty fall resulting in a broken leg or rib. Continue reading
Cat Rescue Homes
There are many reasons why a cat becomes homeless. The family may be moving to a residence that does not allow cats or the cat may have a health problem for which the family feels unable to provide care. Continue reading
Folding Pet Stairs
Decorative pet stairs are are a terrific way to help aid your pet in everyday activity. They are particularly wonderful for smaller or elderly pets, however they can be a great benefit to pets of all sizes. As pets jump onto and off of a bed, sofa, or other piece of furniture, the impact it exerts onto their joints can cause severe problems later in life. Pet steps are a great preventative for that! Continue reading
Cat Kidney Failure Symptoms
Are you worrying that your cat has a urinary or kidney problem? After you finish this article you’ll understand what tests are run for cats in kidney failure. The key to lengthening your cat’s life is to contact your vet as soon as possible to have a a series of diagnostic tests run. Your veterinarian will perform blood and urine tests to check for key symptoms for a cat experiencing chronic kidney failure. Continue reading
Cat Hairball Medication Constipation
It probably never occurred to you that you are damaging your cats with the hairball medicine you give them. Certainly not that you were giving poison to cats. In fact, overloading your cats’ diet with some hairball products can prevent absorption of a vital vitamin. Continue reading
Treating Cat Flea Bites
If you have flea bites and start to run a fever, it is very important that you contact your doctor immediately. Continue reading
Cat Declawing
While declawing has a history of being accepted as part of cat ownership, many question whether cat declawing is a humane practice. Alternatives to cat declawing are now seen as ideal ways to prevent cat scratching. Continue reading