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If you love crafts, put your passion to serve the happiness of your cat: make it a cozy little shelter and entertainment, where he can sleep or play according to his wishes. You'll need is a basic...
Our pets cats sometimes have talented gardener who is not necessarily to our liking. How can they create a mini-garden?
Cats love to scratch. Scratching is instinctive and part of their natural behavior. Cats scratch to mark their territory, to keep their claws sharp, and because it feels good. And they tend to...
This article will tell you how to properly use one of the new cat Rolling (self cleaning) Litter Boxes available on the market. They save you time on scooping your cat litter by doing the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
If you are a cat owner, you know that the one negative aspect of your furry friend is the litter box. Litter boxes sold at pet stores can be expensive and noticeable. Using materials commonly...
In this article I will give you simple instructions on how to keep your clumping cat litter from sticking to the bottom of your litter box. Don't you just hate it when you go to scoop out your...
These days it is hard enough to pay for your own entertainment, let alone toys for your cat to play with. Here is a list of random objects you may have around your home that your cat can play...
Advances in animal-training technologies and research into feline instinct have led to the development of a variety of electronic collars for cats. Whether you want to locate your cat, confine...
Fleas are bothersome pests to house cats and their masters. Not only are fleas uncomfortable to their feline hosts, but the cat's skin can also become dangerously infected. A popular method to...
Do you need to transport your small dog or cat, but do not have carrier to put them in or the funds to purchase one? Not to worry, these steps below are sure to help you transport your pet with...
Most pet owners know the danger cats face if they go outside. From dogs and coyotes to cars and poison, there are a world of threats once felines are outside the confines of their homes. Most pet...
Cat doors are great for when little Whiskers wants to go out to play, but you have your hands too full to open the door. By making your own cat door, you can save money and be doing your four...
Cats love to climb. It is a natural instinct for them to want to do this. Providing your cat with a cat tree will save your furniture, curtains and other home decor items from being destroyed or...
Sand, while being a natural base for cats to use when relieving themselves, is not the best option. Cats can naturally use any type of fine material such as sand or dirt but can be trained to use...
When it comes to choosing a litter box, there is a lot to consider. You'll ultimately want to make sure that the litter box meets the preferences for your cat and makes him feel comfortable. Some...
Putting together a gift basket for a cat can be a fun present to compile and a thoughtful gesture for a pet guardian. Perhaps the basket is to welcome home a new cat, for a cat's birthday or...
Cats will need a place to scratch, play, sleep and be lazy---they need cat furniture that they can use and abuse, as opposed to using and abusing your furniture. Rather than buying cat furniture...
Cat's love a great scratching post. It's a perfect opportunity to let their paws loose, rub up against something, and maybe get that spot they can't reach on their own. But why go out and buy an...
When looking for solutions to cat issues such as marking, urinating outside the litter box, aggressiveness, fear or anxiety, veterinarians often recommended Feliway. Feliway is a liquid product,...