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How to choose the perfect cat as a pet. When we went to pick out our new kitten, we had a dilema. There were two there that we absolutely fell in love with. We visited the shelter several times...
Cat flaps allow your cat to come and go as she pleases. If you have a secure and safe outdoor location for your cat to roam, a cat flap gives her the freedom to go out to do her business and come...
Cube beds create a modern, modular space for your cat to catch a nap. Overstuffed and fluffy, these items are popular among feline lovers but can be quite costly. The home made version of this...
Most cat owners have one thing in common: they love to pamper their furry best friend. If you are the proud owner of a 10-year-old tabby or a 10-month-old Siamese; you want to give the four-legged...
Most cats love the outdoors but it is rarely safe for them. Dangers include everything from busy traffic, raccoons, and other predators. With an outdoor cat enclosure you never have to worry...
Building a cat run enclosure with chain link fence is a way to provide a safe place for your cat to exercise. An outdoor cat run provides your cat with lots of healthy sensory stimulation and...
Going away for a few days? You can solve the problem of providing clean, fresh water to your home-bound furry friends by creating a simple but reliable pet fountain. These devices are easy to make...
There's a difference between overindulging and providing for the pet's needs. Not that there's anything wrong with overindulging a pet that gives unconditional love. Determining the needs of your...
Cat beds are not a necessity for your pet. However, many cats enjoy having a place to go for comfort and security. A cat bed will give your pet a place to sleep or just a place for him to relax....
Most cat owners have one complaint about caring for the animal: the litter box is disgusting. I’ve watched my children wrestle, tackle, pout, kick, spill and break the litter box when it was their...
One of the perils of owning a cat is accidents outside the litter box. Cat urine can smell quite strong and once it has soaked into wood floors and walls, it can be difficult to get rid of the...
Everyone needs exercise, even pets. Select a cat scratching post to let your feline friend stretch, scratch, and take out frustrations in its own dedicated place. A cat scratching post can help...
Cat houses come in all types, as do cat-house heating options. Most are pretty easy to set up, just so long as your cat house has access to electricity.
So you have decided you want to get a collar for your cat! Here are some tips on what to look for in a cat collar.
You always want to keep your kitty cat happy. If you keep your pet happy, s/he will be nice to you and try to help you stay happy. Cats always enjoy sleeping so you should give your cat a nice...
LitterMaid brand litter boxes are designed to remove cat litter without having to use your hands. A rake periodically runs through the litter, scooping up waste and depositing it in a plastic box....
Frequent cleaning will keep your pet's food and drink containers from accumulating harmful organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, from colonizing the bowls. When pets drink, organisms from their...
Cleaning the litter box is not a task most cat owners enjoy. Technology has provided options to manual scooping in the form of different varieties of the self cleaning litter box.
Cats love to climb and hide in dark, small places. You may also have noticed that your cat loves boxes. Most cats do. You can make a simple cat house with cardboard boxes and carpet that your cat...
If your cat wants to go outside, it can be nearly impossible to convince him that it's not safe. If you have a fenced-in yard, you can build your own cat-proof fence to keep him confined to the...
Your LitterMaid automatic litter box should work correctly to sort the litter and gather the soiled litter in a collection area for your disposal. Three main problems might cause you to need to...
Cleaning the cat litter box can be a grueling experience. You may not be able to stand the smell. You may even choke. If you often have a hard time breathing while changing the litter and haven’t...
The Littermaid Self-Cleaning Litter Box is an electricity-powered, automatic litter box cleaner. The box automatically scoops cat waste out of the litter box into a waste disposal container each...
The Littermaid line of automatically cleaning litter boxes is one of the most popular on the market. But sometimes hang-ups can occur, such as the rake getting stuck or getting too dirty to...
If your feline friend has taken to using the bathroom on the floor, chances are you’re also struggling with pet odor. Here are some helpful tips to for those of you who love your kitty, but don’t...
The cat disemboweled your favorite recliner then shredded the speaker covers. The cat is now working on a hieroglyphic masterpiece using your brand new walnut bookcase. What to do with that sweet...
Cats love to climb, explore and scratch. Without options, cats may only exercise these behaviors on your furniture. High prices are usually the main drawback of cat furniture found at pet or...
If you have a dog and a cat, it is tempting to use the same flea product for both your animals. However; many flea and tick products are prescribed only for dogs and can potentially be very...
With a 32” fleece fabric remnant, and some batting (also a remnant) you can get at any fabric store, you can make your cat a bed they will love, and so will you, because instead of them sleeping...
One of the most eco-friendly things you can do is to switch your cat from a clay-based cat litter to an environmentally friendly one. Clumping clay litters are made from sodium bentotnite. These...
Cats are sweet, lovable pets to have around, but often are messy roommates when it comes to their cat litter. Some cats are so meticulous that they need to cover up every bit of urination and...
Make a cat bed warmer for cats that stay outside in winter. Most outdoor cats tolerate the climate by growing a longer fur coat, but some cats could use a little warmth on really cold nights. You...
These days boarding your pets can be quite expensive. However, there are ways to keep your cats safe and happy at home while enjoying your vacation without the added cost.
Purchasing a prefabricated cat tree house can be an expensive investment. A cheaper alternative is to build your own tree house. When it comes to designing the cat tree house opt for stability...
Feral cats were born wild or were abandoned and have learned to fend for themselves. Because cats turn "feral" so easily, feral cats should be considered wild animals and treated as such. If...
If you have several cats, you know how much it can cost to buy litter. Here are a few suggestions for keeping this cost down.
It used to be that you had very little choice when buying your cat a litter box. The only real selections to make were the overall size and the color. Today, however, you need to also decide the...
Automatic cat litter boxes are very convenient for cat owners that do not have time to properly maintain the litter box on a daily basis. It is very easy to use and most cats don’t have problems...
If you could get your cat to use the toilet, you'd never have to buy cat litter or clean out the litter box again, and your cat wouldn't track litter all over the house. Toilet training your cat...
If you have a cat that likes to go outdoors, a good way to keep it safe from wildlife is by building an enclosure that is accessible by a cat door. A popular element to enclosures are cat houses,...
Cat litter and litter boxes are showing improvements in order to satisfy your indoor cat's natural instincts in scratching and covering waste as well as your need for a clean, odor-free home. The...
If your cat urinates on your carpet, the stain and the smell can be really hard to remove. Cat urine is very strong smelling and quite noticeable to anyone who comes to your home. If the smell...
Do you have a cat but do not have space for the litter box? Or hate the way that everyone can see it? This article will show you how to make a great litter box for your cat that no one else will...
You deserve to have zero odor in your cat litter box. Cat litter boxes with zero odor are much nicer to live with than ones that have many odors in them. You and your cat will be much happier if...
Your cat is a great addition to the family. However, kittens and older cats can cause a problem when it comes to cat urine odor. Cat urine odor is very strong. Sometimes you cat will miss the...
The flea and tick collar first has to be activated. Pulling the flea collar releases and loosens the powdered chemicals---usually tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP) and propoxur---that provide the pest...
Does your cat litter run you out of the house? Do guests walk in and automatically smell your cat litter? Cat litter can be a royal pain if you don’t know how to handle it well. There are several...
Cat condos, towers and trees differ in only a few points. Pet stores sell similar products under all three names. Each has a tall, carpeted or rope-covered portion for the cat to use for climbing,...
When heating an outdoor cat enclosure, appropriate temperature and safety are of equal concern. Despite their fur, cats require temperatures above 35 degrees F just to avoid hypothermia and need...
Tapeworm infestation is a very common problem for cats, especially those that go outside and/or have fleas. This is because cats usually get tapeworms from accidentally eating infected fleas,...