Cats are known for their soft fur, but his fur can result in hairballs. Cats groom themselves using their tongues, and as a result they ingest the dead, loose hair. Most of this passes through the digestive tract, but sometimes it can irritate the stomach lining, and the cat will regurgitate this mass of hair. …
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How To Adopt a Stray Cat
Ask many Americans how they found their beloved pet cat, and often you’ll hear the familiar reply – “Our cat found us!” By some accounts, nearly half of all cat owners have gained their feline family members in this very way. Taking in a stray cat is a gesture of compassion that rewards you with …
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How To Deal with a Tick Infestation
A tick can be quite dangerous for humans and animals alike. The tick has been known to carry pathogens than can cause serious diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and tularemia. These diseases can start off with non-specific flu-like symptoms but can end up being a very serious health concern in the …
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How To Adopt a Kitten
Kittens are wonderful pets. However, prospective owners need to be prepared for the little one’s arrival, and should follow a few guidelines when adopting a kitten. Look in newspaper ads, at local animal shelters or animal rescue organizations for the perfect kitten. Most of the time, kittens are readily available through one of these outlets. …
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Buy the Best Cat Treats
With so many cats as pets today, you’ll find so many brands of cat treats it will make your head spin. Whether you are looking for treats for your own cat, family or friend’s cat or even the stray cat that keeps showing up on your front porch. All cats love treats and it should …
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How To Deal with a Paralyzed Cat
Paralyzed cats require a high level of care, and they require an owner who will be patient and devoted to their needs. Coping with a paralyzed cat requires a lot of effort on the part of a cat owner, and it’s best if a paralyzed cat is in a quiet home with no other pets. …
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Building Cat Tree Furniture: Cat Tree Condo and Scratch Post
Do-It-Yourself building of cat furniture has become very popular. The projects are relatively easy and most can be completed in an afternoon. The most sought after designs are for cat trees — free-standing structures built specifically to satisfy a cat’s desire to climb, scratch, claw, play and rest. Having a cat tree in your home …
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How To Cope with the Loss of a Pet
There’s no easy way to cope with the loss of a pet, nor should you try to bypass the natural grieving process. Always remember, you’re not alone. Everyone who’s ever been touched by a pet’s loving devotion has also known the pain of loss. A time of emotional turbulence. After the loss of a pet, …
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Building Cat Condos and Houses: Furniture Plans
Many pet owners have faced the high costs of buying pet furniture from pet stores. Therefore, many do-it-yourself carpenters choose to make their own pet furniture. This includes building cat condos, cat houses, towers and scratching posts. A cat condo, or kitty habitat, is one of the easiest pieces of cat furniture for the home …
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How To Convert Cat’s Age to Human Years
Converting your cat’s age to human years can be a good way to understand your cat’s development. Of course, cats do not live as long as humans, in part because they are smaller animals. One year for a human does not correspond to the same amount in a cat’s lifespan. Here’s how to convert a …
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