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How To Remove Cat Urine, And Dealing With Cat Urine Smell 2008-03-30 02:08:01 If you have problems with cat urine smell, either because of a cat not using its litter box, or because of urine marking, don't panic! There are some simple tips on how to remove cat urine. However just because you remove the stains and the cat urine smell, it doesn't get to the heart of the problem. If you don't find out why it is doing it your cat will probably continue with this behaviour Before we get to the clean-up lets try to find out why your cat is doing this. There could be many different reasons why your cat is not using its litter box, and urinating in different places around the house. It may simply be marking its territory, or it may be more serious and be caused by a medical problem. If you suspect the latter then you should take it to a vet for a urinalysis, and an overall Read more:Smell
Does Gourmet Cat Food Really Taste Better 2008-04-04 00:25:01 In recent years, there has been a serious surge in the production of so called "premium cat food" or "gourmet cat food", and people are beginning to wonder if these more expensive brands on the market are actually worth all the hype, and of course the money. These gourmet cat food brands are meant to taste more lavish than the traditional brands of cat food found in the average supermarket. Gourmet cat food sales are increasing at a pretty alarming rate in an industry that is consistently evolving to produce higher quality products. One of the primary reasons why there is such an increase in demand for these products is because consumers are looking for cat food products that are closer to the quality of home prepared foods. Current research is supporting that inferior ingredients in cat f Read more:Cat Food
Cat Dandruff - 3 Easy Ways To Cure Cat Dandruff At Home Without Spending A Fortune At The Vet 2008-04-02 00:24:01 As a frequent visitor to pet forums, a topic that comes up way too regularly is that of cat dandruff. It's a problem that affects most of us cat owners, and if you own a cat, it's a matter of time before you have to deal with it. If you own a black cat, you have my utmost sympathies...But fear not, there is a home remedy for cat dandruff that you can try without spending an expensive trip to the vet, just by observing the symptoms and environment and taking action based on these symptoms.Most cat dandruff issues are invariably linked to 3 factors:An aged or overweight cat with dandruff on her rump or tail If you have a cat that is overweight or a cat with sudden weight gain and dandruff on her rump and tail, it's a sure sign that she's unable to reach these areas to clean herself. This is Read more:Spending
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How to Care For A Siamese Cat 2008-04-06 00:25:01 Siamese cats are a distinctive breed with lots of personality. They're one of the earliest breeds of Oriental cats to be recognized officially, and are thought to be descended from sacred temple cats in what is now Thailand. This country was once called Siam, giving the cats their name. In the twentieth century, they have become one of the most popular breeds of cat in North America and choosing the Siamese cat to care for has become more and more popular. Easily recognizable by their markings (called points), Siamese cats come in two basic kinds. The first and most common is the slender Siamese. Created as the breed standard came to prefer sleeker animals, these cats have lanky bodies and very triangular faces. The other kind, which is less common by growing more popular, is the tradition
Cat Training Is Small Steps 2008-04-09 00:26:01 Sometimes you have to wonder, is the cat training you, or are you really training the cat? It sounds like there is a simple answer to this, but many cat owner manuals will leave you scratching your head over this. The answer is really simple. Cat training is for both the owner and cat to learn, then enjoy the training provided. The first thing to remember with cats are, they learn in small steps because they don't have the attention span of a bug. In fact, if a cat sees a bug crawling across the kitchen floor, it will forget it was eating to follow the bug for awhile, then play with it, then maybe eat it instead of the cat food. Training
cats in small 5-10 minute sessions seems to work the best. Cat training with praise and much petting works. This is how a cat-human relationship seems to Read more:Small
Cat Behavior Problems: A Cat Behavior Training Crash Course 2008-04-11 00:27:01 As a cat owner, you already know that there is more to cats than the cuddly and lovable furballs we all know. Sometimes your cute cat can be a huge problem to the household too; Scratching furniture, breaking knick-knacks and ornaments, and ruining your stockings are just a few things that misbehaving cats can do. There are reasons for cat behavior problems and by being aware of these reasons, you can be capable of helping your cat behave. Here are some things about cats which cause behavior problems, together with tips on how to help your cat behave. 1. Cats misbehave when they are bored. When cats don't have much to do, they have a habit of doing obnoxious things around the house. This may be caused by them looking for attention, or they may just need something to do to get rid of Read more:Behavior
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Calico Cat Breeds 2008-04-14 00:28:00 A calico cat is a breed of cat which is tricolored in appearance with red or orange, black and white stripes all over its body. Varying stripes also can be found in a different set of tricolors like blue or gray, cream and white. There are is a huge variety of Calico
cats like the tortoiseshells which come without the white spotting. Most of them however have whit spotting in their body. According to the CFA or the cat fanciers association there are 16 varieties of calico cats and different color variations. Within the Calico cat breed there are several sub breeds like the Maine Coon Calico Cat, a Persian Calico cat, a Scottish Fold Calico Cat and some short coats and long coat varieties among these breeds too. Calico cats are house cats or pet cats commonly found in many homes.
Litter Training Your Cat is Easy 2008-04-16 00:29:00 While most cats take easily to using a litter box, they're not born knowing how. This means you'll need to show your cat how to use the box in order to prevent accidents. Fortunately, it's not hard to do so. Litter
training your cat will not happen in one afternoon, but Cat training in 10 minutes is possible. Cats naturally want to go to the bathroom in a private area and to cover their waste. A litter box is an excellent way to provide this environment. The cat training will not be over in 10 minutes but if you're interested in litter training your cat, here's how. Many kittens will arrive knowing how to use the litter box, because they've been taught to do it by their mothers. However, that doesn't mean that a cat you adopt will have been taught. Some kittens are taken away from their mo Read more:Training
Cat Beds - How To Choose Them For Choosy Cats 2008-04-15 10:46:15 Whether you are getting a new kitten or thinking of changing things up for the cats you already have, cat beds are likely going to be a part of the equation. If you still think cat beds are nothing more than a pillow for your feline to curl up on, you are quite behind the times. Cat beds have come a long way. There is still the pillow part of cat beds. After all, a cat will want somewhere comfortable to sleep. But, that's not all. Today's cat beds come in styles from a simple edged pillow to a four-poster princess bed. While your instinct may be to go out and purchase a bed that is adorable, just because you like it, you need to take your cat into consideration before you purchase cat beds. Not all cats like all beds. While most dogs will let you switch out their bed to anything you want a
The EZ Cat Owners Manual 2008-04-15 10:31:27 Cats are wonderful creatures and, as any cat lover will tell you, no two cats are completely alike. Each one has its own personality. You can study a Cat Owners
Manual for your individual cat breed, whether it is a Persian, a Siamese or something different, or you can read a cat owners manual for cats in general. Here are a few tips to get you started: * If you have a cat or even if you don't have your cat just yet, you need to find a good veterinarian. You can get recommendations from friends or family who have pets. A veterinarian will give your cat its shots and you might need additional treatment or advice at any time. Make your you have a 24 hour telephone number for your veterinarian. * Different cats like different kinds of cat food and there are plenty of types on the market to tr
Aggressive Cat Behavior Can Be Prevented Or Cured 2008-04-15 10:30:52 Nothing spoils your expectations of a happy relationship with a cuddly kitty than the problem of aggressive cat behavior. A cat scratch or bite can be more than just painful at the time. Cats have a considerable amount of bacteria on their claws and especially in their mouths and these injuries can easily become infected. Aggressive
cat behavior can be very troubling, but by focusing on the causes of the behavior, it is possible to prevent escalating aggression. You can begin while cats are still quite young, as long as you try to understand the instincts your cat possesses and the psychology behind their behavior. Kittens will naturally exhibit some degree of aggressive behavior since it is instinct for them to stalk and capture prey. However, it's important for the new pet owner to teach Read more:Behavior
Cat Trees - Keeping Cat Fur Off Your Furniture 2008-04-15 10:30:08 If you are sick of your cat crawling along your furniture and leaving tufts of fur all over the place, you may need to invest in cat trees. Cat trees are usually multi-level platforms that cats can climb on or play on. Generally, they are made of wood and other sturdy materials and are covered in heavy-duty carpet. Some have portions wrapped in sisal rope, to act as scratching posts as well as cat trees to climb and perch on. Many consider cat trees a great way for an active cat to have his or her own play area. Being able to crawl through tunnels, into a hole, or climb up the levels of cat trees often keeps kittens entertained. It also makes many cats happy to have a perch that is high off the ground where they can curl up, or watch the world below. But, in addition to being just a nice p Read more:Trees
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The Online Cat Training Center: Boredom and Depression Can Be Serious 2008-04-15 10:27:44 Boredom is one of the worst threats to a cat's health. It can lead to serious problems like weak muscles, lesser immunity and in more grave cases, chronic depression and kidney problems. In fact, the sudden changes in the cat's behavior that owners fail to comprehend often lead them to think that the cat is mentally unwell. In many cases, this culminates in euthanasia or giving away of the pet. Try to take care of your beloved cat's mental health and do not just give her away because if you see the symptoms of depression. Try these Healthy Cat Behavior Solutions * Try to get a friend for your cat. How would you feel if you had to stay at home all day with no one to talk to? Terrible, isn't it? Then why would you make your pet, which you love so much, go through this traumatic experience d Read more:Training
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Cat Training In Ten Minutes - Learning to Deal With Inappropriate Urination 2008-04-19 00:30:00 Cats that urinate in the wrong place or are prone to urine spraying can be a source of real frustration. Let’s look as some of the reasons for these types of bad behavior as well as some pointers on what to do. With just a little bit of the right knowledge, you will be adding an essential piece to your cat training expertise in the next ten minutes. Inappropriate urination with you kitty can involve either soiling the home floor or urine spray. In the case of house soiling, your cat might rake the ground, then squat and urinate on either the floor, or even on furniture. In contrast, urine spraying has nothing to do with the need to urinate. Instead, this type of inappropriate urination is related to sexual or territorial behavior. In this case, the cat will stand with its tail erect and Read more:Training
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If the Bribe is Right: Cat Training in 10 Minutes 2008-04-21 00:31:00 The relationship between cats and their owners is a complicated thing. To try to explain an average cat and owner relationship and how that relationship will evolve is more complicated. But for someone who knows how to use bribery to his or her advantage, one statement can sum it up: Cats love rewards the same way that cat owners love obedient pets. Using the "bribe" method is not as easy as just giving rewards to your cat. It cannot be contested that bribery has a lot of things to offer to trainers. But certain principles must be employed. A systematic program must be adopted to achieve maximum effectiveness. Here are some thoughts to consider for cat training in 10 minutes using the "bribe" method. 1. Cats are rewards seeking, punishment fearing creatures. Cats will only do things that t Read more:Bribe
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Cat Training In 10 Minutes - No Kidding 2008-04-24 00:32:00 Though cats have a reputation as being incredibly independent, they CAN be trained. Have you ever wanted to get your cat to stop scratching up your furniture or clawing everything in sight? If so, then this is your lucky day! In as short a time as ten minutes, you can turn the tide on training your cat.To get started, you will need to purchase a few items, but they are small and inexpensive. Not only that, but these items will make the difference in your cat's behavior. You will a bunch of cat toys and a little spray bottle. You can pick out any cat toys that look interesting, as long as you have a good variety of different types. The spray bottle can be found at any local discount store in either the gardening section, or the health and beauty section.Once you've got your new toys and spr Read more:Training
Cat Training Is Easier Than You Think 2008-04-26 00:31:00 Cats have a reputation for being untrainable. However, cats are a lot easier to train than their reputation suggests. It's just that cat training isn't the same as training your dog. That's because cats want different things than dogs, and won't respond to the same kinds of rewards that cause their canine cousins to be obedient and learn new tricks. The right strategies, however, will make training any pet possible. It doesn't matter whether you're concerned about cat litter training, keeping him off the counter, or getting him to stop eating the plants. Here are some tips for cat house training or any other type that you might need. If you want more tips please visit Our Cat Secrets. 1.Don't punish your cat. Cats don't really respond to punishments the way we'd like. Some cats don't care Read more:Training
Cat Chat: The Wat Cats Communicate 2008-04-29 00:32:01 Bet you would like to know what your cat is trying to tell you? You might not, if you haven't been around felines a lot. Of course, cats meow. And the type of meow they use gives you a good idea of what they're trying to communicate with you. This is especially true if your pet is a Siamese cat. This type of cat is very vocal. One Siamese owner had a cat that meowed loudly - and persistently - whenever it wanted to play a game of hide and seek. Every time the cat used his "special meow", which the owner recognized, she knew that he was "hiding" and needed to be "found." She dutifully played. In fact, Siamese cats have a voice that's often mistaken for a human voice. When a Siamese cat in heat, he sounds very human-like. Don't be surprised if your cat almost seems to be saying "hello." It's Read more:Communicate
Cat Behavior Problems - Getting Your Feline Friend To Cooperate 2008-05-01 10:31:01 Cats have won the popularity contest. More people now have cats in their homes as pets than any other pet. Cats are unique animals. They can be funny, mysterious and cuddly. They can also be perplexing. Accepting up front that you have a tiger in the house can go a long way toward understanding cat behavior problems. Even though cats have been domesticated for ages, their feline behavior has remained much like that of a jungle cat like the lion or the tiger. Even our adorable little pussycats still retain certain predatory instincts, so much of what appears to be cat behavior problems only reflects their genetic brain formation for the life they were originally meant to lead. If you have raised a kitten, or more than one kitten, you will undoubtedly notice that kittens become aggressive in Read more:Behavior
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Cat Trees - The Perfect Plaything For Your Kitty 2008-05-01 00:33:01 Cats love cat trees. What isn't there to love about them? Cat's love to climb, cat trees are a perfect place to do that with many of them having a number of levels for a cat to climb to before being at the top of the proverbial world and looking down at any animals below, tail wagging, ready to pounce. Cat nature is also to scratch. Most cat trees are made of materials like carpet and sisal rope that are just begging to be scratched and will hold up when your cat obliges and digs his nails in. Cats love to play hide and seek. Many cat trees have various places to crawl in and out of on the levels of the tree. This means cats can crawl through these spaces as they hunt their next toy target. Deciding to buy cat trees should be a relative no-brainer if you own a feline. The only thing to kno Read more:Trees
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cat aggression 2008-05-03 10:32:01 Aggression in cats Yet another trait well know to most cat lovers. There you are, happy to relax with your little friend, content in each others company. Cat purring as you gently stroke and caress it, totally unaware of the turmoil that is about to be unleashed as the previously angelic feline turns psychopath in an instant ! Ok, a little dramatic but you know what I mean. The causes for feline aggression can be many and varied and may need careful examination. One thing is known for sure. A severe reprimand, which may work for your children, will not work on a cat and may even make the problem worse. All living creatures come with a fight or flight mechanism built in. Its how we have managed to survive for so long. It is instinctive cats behaviour to try to run away when threatened, but,
Cleaning Cat Urine 2008-05-05 10:34:01 Spraying/cleaning cat pee Again, natural cat behaviour that we don't like, for obvious reasons. As previously stated scenting is one way cats communicate. Cat urine is particularly pungent and occurs manly in unneutered tom cats although all cats, both male and female, neutered and unneutered may spray from time to time. Spraying communicates a cats age, identity, sexual identity and activity. Spraying cat urine also marks a territory. This occurs especially if their are other cats around and your cat feel under threat. Offensive cat behaviour ? Well, only to our nose and pocket. But smells and stains can cause distress especially if they occur inside the house, so the following may offer some comfort, but remember, a cats sense of smell is far more intense than our own and I am sure that, Read more:Cleaning
Keeping Your Cat Worm Free 2008-05-08 10:36:00 Let's first start with how the indoor cat can get worms. Well, the most common way an indoor cat can get worms is by fleas jumping into your house from the outside. Fleas carry tape worm eggs in their lovely, little black bodies. Your cat grooms itself all day long, and will eat a flea or two here and there. The cat obviously doesn't go looking to flea graze off its own body, but ingests the fleas when trying to pick them of itself in the course of grooming. Or a cat will accidentally lap up a flea while licking its coat. The most classic sign of tape worm infestation is the appearance of small white tape worm segments around your cat's back side or in its litter. As soon as you notice this you should contact your vet to receive strong tape worm medication that will eradicate the worm. If
Cat House Training 2008-05-10 10:37:01 Don't worry. It's not going to be difficult. You're wondering how you teach a cat to use a litter box, aren't you? You've got the box filled with litter, and you're armed with the pooper scooper. You're standing over the litter box waiting to see what your new cat does. Don't worry, cat house training doesn't have to be hard! Cats are clean animals. They prefer to do their business in sand or dirt Read more:House
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The Advantages Of Adopting A Cat Or Dog 2008-05-13 10:38:02 Adopting a pet can be a great way to reduce our every day stresses and anxieties. In addition, here are many other reasons why adopting a dog or cat can be important in your life. For instance, pets can help us to relax and help us to focus on the good things in our lives. This can be very helpful when we are overwhelmed by the stresses and anxieties of our lives. Playing with our pets can help re Read more:Advantages
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Getting to Know Your Cat 2008-05-12 22:02:29 You’ve just taken home your new cat, stocked up on cat food, and changed the kitty liter. What’s next? Your cat may be a little disorientated going to a new home. By understanding your cat’s behaviors, you can help him or her settle in and get adjusted. Cats are territorial animals. Once you take him home, he’s going to want to establish his boundaries. It’s important for him to know th
Cat House Training Tips for the New Owner 2008-05-15 10:41:03 Many new cat owners really struggle with their cat house training. If they don't go about it in the right way from the beginning, this can be very frustrating. And this frustration can lead to them striking or shaking the offending cat. You cannot beat a cat or kitten into obedience, so that they become the perfect home cat - you will only provoke hatred and fear, which will further reduce the cha Read more:House
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Cat Dandruff - 3 Easy Ways To Cure Cat Dandruff At Home Without Spending A Fortune At The Vet 2008-05-18 10:40:02 As a frequent visitor to pet forums, a topic that comes up way too regularly is that of cat dandruff. It's a problem that affects most of us cat owners, and if you own a cat, it's a matter of time before you have to deal with it. If you own a black cat, you have my utmost sympathies... But fear not, there is a home remedy for cat dandruff that you can try without spending an expensive trip to the Read more:Spending
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Cat Collar Training and Cat training 2008-05-20 10:39:00 Let's face it, your cat needs a collar. You can get any collar you like just make sure it is not to loose and here is why. Cats tend to jump up on things. Many cats have slipped and fallen. Now if your cat has too loose a collar it is very possible he could accidentaly hang himself. Think about it. Cat jumps up on a pole, slips, collar gets snagged on the pole and your loved one is not going to ma Read more:Collar
Cat House Training Using Cat Care Techniques 2008-05-23 10:41:01 Cats are clean creatures and are usually easy to train to use the litter box. Using their inborn behavioral instincts will aid in cat litter box training. Choosing the correct box, litter type, and being persistence in your house training process is critical for success. The right litter box for the job is a must. The box must be big enough for your cat to maneuver in. The cat should be able to pe Read more:House
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