Caring For Persian Cats A Persian cat is a gentle, quiet and loving cat. It is not as independent as other breeds of cats as it relies on its owner’s attention to give it love. The Persian seems to relish human attention and flourishes upon it. Your Persian is a loving cat that depends on [...]
March 6, 2009
An In Depth Look At Siamese Cats
An In Depth Look At Siamese Cats The beautiful Siamese cat is one of the earliest known and recognised breeds of cat believed to originate in Siam (now Thailand). It is now one of the most popular breeds of cat and makes a wonderful pet. Their nature is friendly, extrovert and highly intelligent. They love [...]
March 5, 2009
A Look At Cat Breeds
A Look At Cat Breeds Ever since ancient days, humans and cats have had close relationships. Our fondness quite often extends to the big cats – the wild ones, so it it not surprising that some of the most popular domestic cats are those who resemble their wild brothers. Over the last thousands of years, [...]
February 22, 2009
Do Not Feed Your Cat Dog Food
I came across this very interesting article at ktnv.com called ‘Cat and dog food differences explained’, featuring the insights by pet nutritionist Hilary Watson. Top Differences in Dog and Cat Food Cats need more proteins than dogs: cat food contains > 30% protein, while dog food contains 20-25%. Cats need taurine, an essential amino acid, [...]
January 14, 2009
How Much Will That Pet Cost … to Care for?
When my daughter was younger, she could watch for hours in the window of the local cat hospital (aka pet shop, aka shelter). The cutest kittens would parade in front of her and she would be delighted. But how much would a cute kitten or a cute puppy, parrot or fish cost to have in [...]
December 2, 2008
A ‘So Happy’ Cat
November 15, 2008
Keeping Your Pet Safe During The Holidays
The holidays are a time to create and share memories, laugh and eat great food; however, there are many hidden dangers that are lurking around your home that can cause serious injury or even death for your four legged family members. Here’s a list of some common holiday dangers to look out for: Christmas Kitten [...]
September 30, 2008
Turning Feline Foes into Fido’s Friends
By Amy Ammen Properly introduced, dogs and cats usually end up being the most devoted of friends. On the other hand, on rare occasions, the combination can be deadly for the cat. So it’s not a decision to be made lightly. Your dog’s breed should be a factor in weighing the possibilities. Even if your [...]
July 16, 2008
Stop: Don’t Declaw That Cat!
by Larry Chamberlain This article is not a debate about the pros and cons of the removal of a cat’s claws (declawing). This article concludes that there are no pros to this issue and comes out firmly against the procedure. Declawing a cat is illegal in many countries and officially deemed to be inhumane in [...]
