The Cat Whisperer
A Cat Whisperer is someone who tames and trains cats, heals emotional damage and assists an owner to a better relationship with the cat. A cat whispering is somewhat similar to a dog or horse whisperer, though cat whisperers relate quite well with cats. These types of people are unusually lucky and [...]
May 07 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
The Amazing Cat Species
If you have even a passing interest in the topic of cat, species, then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of cat species. We all know that cats are loveable and really wonderful creatures. These days, [...]
May 01 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
Taking Care Of Cats
Enlarge ImageOwing a cat can be a very gratifying experience especially if you’ve done your homework and understand the tasks involved in having one as a pet. These days, cats are one of the most popular pet you may have. There are various breeds available, with the most popular being Persian [...]
April 30 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
Heartworm Treatment For Cats
Caused by Dirofilara immitis, heartworms are a potentially fatal parasitic worm living in the pulmonary arteries, lungs & hearts of cats. Heartworms are nematodes, a type of roundworm, they are several inches long, thin & white
As most pet possessors already know, heartworm handling for cats and dogs isn’t the same. Never, under [...]
April 17 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
Great Gifts For Cat Lovers
Personal pet preferences and safety concerns should be considered first when selecting presents for both pets and people who love them. There are a lot of great gifts that you may give to cat lovers, though photo frames are among the commonest. Pic frames are very inexpensive, and make a [...]
April 10 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
Dealing With Cat Allergies
Like all allergic reactions, pet allergies are the result of an immune system reaction to a harmless substance; in this case, the reaction is to the proteins in pets’ dander (dead skin flakes) and possibly saliva and urine (it depends on the breed). Unlike other airborne allergens that come from unwanted creatures, [...]
April 03 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
Curing Bad Cat Breath
What greater joy exists than a pet that is so happy to see you that they bowl you over licking you to death? Unfortunately the experience becomes somewhat less joyous when the pet is stricken with a horrible case of halitosis or bad breath, as it is more commonly known. [...]
April 02 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
The onset of a dog bite or attack brings harmful consequences to your family. If your dog bites someone, you may be forced to pay for injuries cause by the bite or even defend yourself against a lawsuit. Your property insurance bill may also increase which affects your household budget. Some neighborhoods have even drafted [...]
April 02 2009 | Dog & Puppy | No Comments »
Cats Bonding With Their Owners
We all know someone who we think is slightly ‘over-the-top’ in the way they behave towards their cat (not counting ourselves of course!) but it is usually harmless fun that gives pleasure to both the cat and the owner. There are a lot of experts out there who say that cats [...]
March 20 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
Cats And Ring Worm
Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a fungus (plural: fungi). Because the lesions are often circular, ringworm was once thought to be caused by a worm curling up in the tissue. Ringworm has nothing to do with any type of worm. Ringworm is a really basic form of skin disease that’s [...]
March 19 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
Cats And Feline Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus, or “sugar” diabetes, is a common disorder in cats and dogs, caused by the inability of the hormone insulin to properly balance blood sugar (glucose) levels. Glucose is processed by the body into energy. After food is digested, glucose enters the blood stream — in a healthy body, insulin is [...]
March 13 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
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 your [...]
March 12 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
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 human [...]
March 06 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
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, [...]
March 05 2009 | Cat & Kitten | No Comments »
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, [...]
February 22 2009 | Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
Some dog owners have a tendency to worry themselves over every little thing. Then there are those that don’t seem to worry enough, letting real symptoms affect their dogs without a second thought. It can be difficult to tell the difference between what is worth worrying over and what things are normal occurrences. The well [...]
February 14 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Elaine Mashburn
It’s very common to hear people speaking about experiences they have had trying to photograph
their pets. Many times you will hear of mini disasters where an animal will fall from some sort of make-
shift prop, or where a prop has fallen on the pet. Most often it is frustration you hear from [...]
February 02 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care and Pet Love | No Comments »
by Linda Chaé
Pet products may be hazardous to your pets
There are few events more distressing than the injury or death of a pet. Psychologists have likened it to the death of a family member. After the recent pet food contamination that killed some pets and made many others sick, worldwide attention focused on making [...]
January 29 2009 | Pet Care and Pet Health and Pet Safety | No Comments »
Protein seems to be a foggy issue when it comes to our pet’s diets. There are vegetarian dog food diets, and there are some diets that are heavily meat-based. So, what kind of protein does your dog need?
And how much protein should they have in their daily diet? Here are a few facts about [...]
January 27 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
By Michael Webber
Dogs love to dig, let’s face it, it is a very natural and instinctual part of their makeup, and “it is a very enjoyable behavior for them” says Deborah L. Forthman, Ph.D. digging is something that dogs have been doing from the beginning, but there are ways to reduce the amount your dog [...]
January 19 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
