Cleaning the cat litter tray is probably the most unpleasant task of owning a cat. We all love our cats and talk about how clever and beautiful they are, but no-one mentions the litter tray. Why? Probably because our society is conditioned not to talk about anything to do with the elimination of bodily wastes, even from our pets, unless there is a problem.
Cleaning out the cat's litter tray is a chore that often gets pushed to the end of the list, purely because it is smelly and not
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
The Older Cat - Kidneys and Liver
As our cats age, their bodies stop working as well as they used to. Just like with us. I'm sure most of us have noticed our grandparents needing more care as they age. Our senior cat needs to be watched more closely for signs of body functions not working as well as they could.
Kidney disease is something your older cat is at risk of. Sometimes it is because of changes in the kidney, and sometimes it can be due to other organs in the body not functioning properly. If the heart is not working
Kidney disease is something your older cat is at risk of. Sometimes it is because of changes in the kidney, and sometimes it can be due to other organs in the body not functioning properly. If the heart is not working
Sunday, November 28, 2010
How to Train a Cat to Come When Called
Training your cat to respect boundaries and use the litter tray are the very basic essentials you must do as soon as possible. I also believe it is important to train your cat to respond to their name. It will help increase your cat's intelligence and awareness as well as making it easier for you to do further training later on. And if your cat learns to respond to its name, you will have a much easier time getting it back inside when it does escape.
To have your cat recognize and respond to
To have your cat recognize and respond to
Thursday, November 25, 2010
The Older Cat - Kidneys and Liver
As our cats age, their bodies stop working as well as they used to. Just like with us. I'm sure most of us have noticed our grandparents needing more care as they age. Our senior cat needs to be watched more closely for signs of body functions not working as well as they could.
Kidney disease is something your older cat is at risk of. Sometimes it is because of changes in the kidney, and sometimes it can be due to other organs in the body not functioning properly. If the heart is not working
Kidney disease is something your older cat is at risk of. Sometimes it is because of changes in the kidney, and sometimes it can be due to other organs in the body not functioning properly. If the heart is not working
How to Train a Cat to Come When Called
Training your cat to respect boundaries and use the litter tray are the very basic essentials you must do as soon as possible. I also believe it is important to train your cat to respond to their name. It will help increase your cat's intelligence and awareness as well as making it easier for you to do further training later on. And if your cat learns to respond to its name, you will have a much easier time getting it back inside when it does escape.
To have your cat recognize and respond to
To have your cat recognize and respond to
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Should Your Cat Wear a Collar
Cats seem to need or have a never ending supply of 'things'. There are the toys, bedding, feed dishes, litter box, scratching pole etc and then there are the 'extras'. One extra I heartily recommend is a cat collar with identification on it.
If your cat has access to the outdoors, even for short periods of time, one day it will wander, even just to explore the neighborhood. I have a friend who feeds this beautiful smoky gray cat who visits regularly on weekends when John comes to work on his
If your cat has access to the outdoors, even for short periods of time, one day it will wander, even just to explore the neighborhood. I have a friend who feeds this beautiful smoky gray cat who visits regularly on weekends when John comes to work on his
Overweight And Obese Cats
Overweight and obese cats are at risk of developing serious health problems, just as you and I would under the same circumstances. Feline obesity is a more serious condition than most owners realize.
If your cat is more than 20% heavier than what is considered to be the normal weight for its breed and age, and if that excess weight is due to an buildup of fat, then that cat will be classed as obese.
Just like humans, different breeds of cats can have different body structure. Some are light
If your cat is more than 20% heavier than what is considered to be the normal weight for its breed and age, and if that excess weight is due to an buildup of fat, then that cat will be classed as obese.
Just like humans, different breeds of cats can have different body structure. Some are light
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Should Your Cat Wear a Collar
Cats seem to need or have a never ending supply of 'things'. There are the toys, bedding, feed dishes, litter box, scratching pole etc and then there are the 'extras'. One extra I heartily recommend is a cat collar with identification on it.
If your cat has access to the outdoors, even for short periods of time, one day it will wander, even just to explore the neighborhood. I have a friend who feeds this beautiful smoky gray cat who visits regularly on weekends when John comes to work on his
If your cat has access to the outdoors, even for short periods of time, one day it will wander, even just to explore the neighborhood. I have a friend who feeds this beautiful smoky gray cat who visits regularly on weekends when John comes to work on his
Overweight And Obese Cats
Overweight and obese cats are at risk of developing serious health problems, just as you and I would under the same circumstances. Feline obesity is a more serious condition than most owners realize.
If your cat is more than 20% heavier than what is considered to be the normal weight for its breed and age, and if that excess weight is due to an buildup of fat, then that cat will be classed as obese.
Just like humans, different breeds of cats can have different body structure. Some are light
If your cat is more than 20% heavier than what is considered to be the normal weight for its breed and age, and if that excess weight is due to an buildup of fat, then that cat will be classed as obese.
Just like humans, different breeds of cats can have different body structure. Some are light
Overweight And Obese Cats
Overweight and obese cats are at risk of developing serious health problems, just as you and I would under the same circumstances. Feline obesity is a more serious condition than most owners realize.
If your cat is more than 20% heavier than what is considered to be the normal weight for its breed and age, and if that excess weight is due to an buildup of fat, then that cat will be classed as obese.
Just like humans, different breeds of cats can have different body structure. Some are light
If your cat is more than 20% heavier than what is considered to be the normal weight for its breed and age, and if that excess weight is due to an buildup of fat, then that cat will be classed as obese.
Just like humans, different breeds of cats can have different body structure. Some are light
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Overweight And Obese Cats
Overweight and obese cats are at risk of developing serious health problems, just as you and I would under the same circumstances. Feline obesity is a more serious condition than most owners realize.
If your cat is more than 20% heavier than what is considered to be the normal weight for its breed and age, and if that excess weight is due to an buildup of fat, then that cat will be classed as obese.
Just like humans, different breeds of cats can have different body structure. Some are light
If your cat is more than 20% heavier than what is considered to be the normal weight for its breed and age, and if that excess weight is due to an buildup of fat, then that cat will be classed as obese.
Just like humans, different breeds of cats can have different body structure. Some are light
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Older Cats - Problems to Be Aware Of
Your older cat's body will go through changes that can and often do cause problems. Those of us who have reached what is called a 'respectable' age, have probably found that our bodies don't work as well as they used to. Your cat is no different so you need to be aware of what is going on and what to look for.
Movement
Older cats can become arthritic, especially if they have been injured in the past. Some cats might show some stiffness when moving around, others may be showing signs of
Movement
Older cats can become arthritic, especially if they have been injured in the past. Some cats might show some stiffness when moving around, others may be showing signs of
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