First Aid Treatment For Your Poisoned Dog

There are a lot of rumors and urban legends as to what is poisonous to dogs. Most of it is nonsense, but in the interest of fairness, there is a large range of substances capable of sickening or killing a dog. Often, these substances are so ordinary we humans take for granted that we shouldn′t […]

Cat Aggression - Part 2

If your new kitten attacks you, it probably will not hurt. But never encourage this behavior because you do not want him to grow up thinking that climbing up on people’s legs is an acceptable behavior. If he attacks you when he is an adult, it is definitely not cute. He must learn to attack […]

External Cat Parasites - Lice, Mites And Mange

External parasites live on a cats skin. They not only cause irritation, but sometimes carry other diseases. As you groom your cat, examine its coat for any evidence of parasites. You want to look carefully for these parasites and see your vet if you find anything unusual. Sometime your cat will scratch to tip you […]

How To Tell If Your Cat Is Sick

Unfortunately, when your cat is sick, it can’t tell you so it’s up to you as a pet owner to train yourself to be observant. A good way to keep tabs on your pet’s health is to make an informal, physical exam part of your weekly cat-care routine. You may actually make it easier for […]

Cat Fights

Cats will fight only when a fight is inevitable, and they have a range of body postures and noises designed to frighten off an opponent. If a hiss, followed by a short sharp spitting noise, does not see the other cat off, the cat will turn sideways to his opponent with his back arched and […]

Making Your New Cat Feel At Home

So the big moment is finally here! You’ve just adopted a new cat or kitten from your local shelter or rescue, rampaged through the pet store to stock up on supplies, toys and goodies, and visited the vet for a health-check, shots, and neutering. Now its time to introduce kitty to her new home and […]

Housebreaking Your Cat

Your new cat’s first few weeks in your home is a critical time. You will be laying the groundwork for your new relationship. Remember that cats are similar to people in a way that first impressions are important. If this is your first cat, get ready for one of life’s great pleasures. Cats are great! […]

Preventing Bad Habits In New Kittens

A little training when your cat first comes home will help to prevent any bad habits from becoming established. If you try to “think like a cat″ to discover why they perform a certain unwanted behavior, you can help to establish more acceptable routines. Here are some tips on the three most common bad habits:
1. […]

Spaying And Neutering Your Cat

Lack of information or misinformation about neutering and spaying result in millions of kitten and cats being euthanized or abandoned each year. There is much debate about this problem in the cat community.
Some cat owners are fearful that the procedure might be painful or cruel or that it will result in a personality change. Separating […]

Helpful Tips Before Getting A Cat

Before you look for a new cat, know what you are getting into. Despite their reputation for being aloof, cats are not animals that you can ignore. Unless your are prepared to spend time with them, do not get one. If you have never owned cats, you may not realize that they do certain cat […]