Simple tips on how to keep pets safe on 4th of July
According to Cynthia Hubert, "the fourth of July is one of the riskiest day for pets as it is the noisiest day of the year." (Sacbee, 3rd July, 2011). Apart from being 'noisy' it can also...
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Do cats have a secret life?
Yesterday, I came across an excellent video that delves into the secret life of cats. It is an eye-opener for cat owners who don't know or have a clue about the kind of mischief...
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Is your cat shedding a lot of hair? Are Hairballs driving you nuts?
Its’ summer time and its’ the season when cats not only get really hot but also shed a lot more hair than at other times in the year. Both my cats are very furry hence ...
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Do you think you know all about cats? Think again
Cats can be very unpredictable creatures. They will not cease to amaze you. For a long time I held onto a common misperception that cats are “non-demanding” and “patient” creatures. How naive was...
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How to increase activity level in your cat?
Lately I have been getting a lot of comments from friends and family that I have big cats. Well, I tell them that I love "fat cats". I also realize that because they are indoor cats they are...
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So, who do you think is better, a cat or a dog?
Here are some tips that might help you make an informed and educated decision (Source: Kalee Thompson & Brooke Jacobs, 2011, Parade.com-The Battle of Dogs vs. Cats). In order to get a detailed...
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Is your kitty making you sick? Tips on how to prevent cat allergies
Get your cat spayed/neutered. According to Mark Larche, research chair in allergy and immune tolerance at McMaster University, “altered males produce fewer allergens” (Source: "Say Scat to Cat...
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'Titanic’s Pantry' needs your help. Are you willing to help Titanic stay afloat?
So, who is Titanic? Any guesses? Well, it certainly isn’t a movie or a ship. It is a gargantuan cat that was adopted by the Sacramento animal shelter (Sam Stanton, Sacbee, 2011). The cat has a pantry...
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Have you ever wondered why your pet is behaving differently?
Gina Spadafori (Sacramento Bee, August 30th2011) suggests that one of the reasons why your pet (Dog or Cat), might be behaving differently is not because he or she has had a behavior change; but,...
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Why is it important to microchip your cat? Willow tells you why
The intriguing story (Ossad, 2011, CNN) of Willow, the mysterious kitty who got lost in a suburb of Denver, Colorado five years ago and was later found by a pedestrian on the streets of Manhattan, New...
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A double faced feline or a Halloween nightmare: Spooky isn’t it?
How would you like it if this cat crossed your path on a cold Halloween night when you are out with friends and/or family trick or treating or just taking a stroll with your pooch...
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‘Cyclops kitty’, creepy isn’t it? A rare but a true 'phenomenon'
The way I became educated on this seemingly rare; but true condition, was when ‘Yahoo’ recently posted an article (Pappas, Livescience.com, October 18th 2011) on the Cyclops Shark and other Cryptic...
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Tips on how to prolong your cat's life
Keep your Kitty indoorsA cat that stays indoors is less prone to outside dangers (wild animals, abductors, and rash drivers) and weather elements. Both our cats are feral; but, since we took them in,...
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Frank & Louie-A (marvel & miracle) & Stevens, his (owner, savior, & hero)
When I first came across this truly amazing story and cat picture, the instant thought that ran across my mind was that the cat...
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Tips on how to keep your cats safe & guests comfortable during Christmas
Keep holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoes, hollies, and lilies out of their reach since they can be toxic for your cat/s.Secure electrical wires, cords, and lights so that they are out of reach...
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Thinking of adopting a cat? Two is better than one
According to Dr. Marty Becker, “when people are away, a furry friend of the feline helps fill the day.” (Sacramento Bee, December 13th, 2011). Jane argues that...
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Five Feline-tine Day Gifts for your cat
I was hunting for a Valentine ’s Day gift for my two kitties when I came across Doctors’ Foster and Smith’s web-page where...
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Have you tried brushing your cat’s teeth? It is not as hard as you might think
After procrastinating and being clueless for five long years, I have finally figured out how to brush both my kitties’ teeth. So, what got me to push the...
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Do cats communicate with their eyes, tail, or sound?
The one thing that I have learnt over the years is that cats most often use their eyes to communicate; whereas, dogs most...
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Can one male dog and two male cats co-exist?
The answer may not be that simple. Four weeks ago, I got Maxi home. So, who is Maxi? He is a three-year-old, orange and brown dog...
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