Posts Tagged ‘cat care’

February is National Pet Dental Month: Keep those fangs shiny!

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February is National Pet Dental Month. The American Veterinarians Medical Association is working in conjunction with several clinics and companies around the country to educate and promote dental health to pet owners. It is estimated that about 1 in 10 pet owners make sure their pet’s teeth are cared for and brush them on a [...]

11 Clever Cat Litter Boxes

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One of the “meh” things about having a cat is the litter box. Cleaning it is one thing, but where to put it is another. Some friends of mine keep their cat’s litter box in the bathroom, in the basement with a cat door, or in the room by the backdoor. I keep it in [...]

Cat Care 101: Cats and Water

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Cats are good at letting us know what they like and don’t like. Some cats hate being placed into pet carriers and will fight their way out as best they can. I had a cat that pushed against the metal door till his nose and feet were rubbed raw. I’ve also had a cat that [...]

OW! Why Some Cats Bite When You Pet Them

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Cats, like us, have limitations as to how much they want to be touched. Each cat you meet or own will have their own limit of how long they want to be petted, carried, snuggled, hugged, or tormented. Well, ok, we shouldn’t torment our cats. But sometimes it’s fun to tease them a little. Some [...]

Cat Grooming Tips: It’s Not a Tribble! It’s a Hairball.

When I wake up in the morning the last thing I want to do is step on something cold, wet, and mushy. However, that’s how this morning started and it made me jump! I looked down and saw that I had perfectly placed my tired, un-caffeinated right foot down onto a hairball. A few feet [...]