By Jay Moncliff / Published on June 20th, 2008 / Animals
Cat Food Fact #1 Cats must get their Protein Protein is crucial for your cat’s health, and generally comes from fish, meat or poultry. Advertisers will often say their brand is beef, turkey or [..]
By Niall Kennedy / Published on May 17th, 2008 / Animals
Cat arthritis is not a very common ailment among healthy cats. Most arthritis found in cats is from an accident that has made the bones or joints weak. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints [..]
By Niall Kennedy / Published on May 15th, 2008 / Animals
Flea control can be a very hard thing to do especially if you live in areas where fleas are largely populated. Weather has a lot to do with fleas and trying to keep them outdoors and off of your [..]
By Nick Carmichael / Published on May 7th, 2008 / Animals
We have recently seen a number of cases of iron deficiency anaemia, both in cats and dogs.In iron deficiency, red cells do not develop the normal complement of iron–containing haemoglobin and the [..]
By Nick Carmichael / Published on May 6th, 2008 / Animals
Common clinical signs of hypothyroidism in dogs include weight gain, lethargy, reduced exercise tolerance and poor coat quality. However, the disease affects almost all body systems and as a [..]
By Marc de Jong / Published on April 27th, 2008 / Animals
The cat backs up to the door, lifts the tail and releases a fine spray of urine. Yes, your cat is spraying. You have a problem. But one you can solve.Figures from the British Association of Pet [..]
By Marc de Jong / Published on March 2th, 2008 / Animals
Aren’t they cute? Yes, they are! A nest of meowing and crawling little kittens leaves only the fiercest cat hater indifferent. But does the world need more cats?A cat is the second most popular [..]
By Cathy Goodwin / Published on January 28th, 2008 / Animals
When you're on the move, the cats may have something to say about the process.
If you sense your owner plans to move, be on your best behavior. Revive those terminally cute poses you [..]
By Joi Sigers / Published on January 16th, 2008 / Animals
Speaking as a quintessential cat lover, receiving a "Cat Lover's Gift Basket" is second only to receiving an actual cat!
Next time you're shopping for someone who is as wild about cats [..]
By Chrissie Cole / Published on January 5th, 2008 / Animals
Good Nutrition is just as essential for your pet’s health as it is for your own health. Your pet needs a balanced diet to help keep him healthy. Unlike humans, your pet’s daily diet is the same [..]
By Marc de Jong / Published on December 26th, 2007 / Animals
It happens all too often. A family or cat friend gets adopted by a stray cat. And after a few weeks it turns out she’s pregnant.
In the US alone there must be millions of sweet but [..]
By NS Kennedy / Published on December 25th, 2007 / Animals
Even a cat that compulsively cleans itself can benefit from a little grooming from her owner. Cats rarely need a bath, but frequent brushing removes a lot of loose hair which would otherwise end [..]
By NS Kennedy / Published on December 24th, 2007 / Animals
Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding off of other creatures. Among cats, parasites generally feed on the animal's blood. Detecting internal parasites can be difficult, but a close [..]
By NS Kennedy / Published on December 23th, 2007 / Animals
Imagine that you are scolding your cat for scratching at your new furniture, and Kitty is sitting staring at you. Suddenly you realize how silly you look and how futile your scolding is. So how [..]
By NS Kennedy / Published on December 22th, 2007 / Animals
Incredible advances in veterinary medicine are making it possible for cats to live longer, healthier lives than ever before. The quality of your cat's health is the result of a partnership [..]
By NS Kennedy / Published on December 21th, 2007 / Animals
Lock things up that could cause harm
Keep the washer/dryer door closed at all times
Honk the car horn before starting it up
Use fire carefully
Keep all upstairs windows closed or screened
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By NS Kennedy / Published on December 20th, 2007 / Animals
Every year, hundreds of thousands of cats and kittens are destroyed because they are unwanted. Animal shelters that take in these animals and try to find them homes are overcrowded. With so many [..]
By NS Kennedy / Published on December 19th, 2007 / Animals
While dogs tend to get lots of exercise, cats are often left to their own devices, having to find their own ways of exercising if they are kept indoors.
Cats have gone from working [..]
By NS Kennedy / Published on December 18th, 2007 / Animals
Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their [..]
By Pet Medication Supplies / Published on December 17th, 2007 / Animals
Cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters, but that is usually a distortion of the truth. Cats have a very keen sense of taste and smell, and they know what they like. If you have fed your [..]