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Feline neutering and the post-surgery time can be stressful for both a cat and its owner. Learn about feline neutering and post-surgery instructions with help from a dynamic, holistic and conventional veterinarian in this free video clip.
Taming a hyperactive cat requires you to keep a few very important things in mind. Learn how to tame a hyperactive cat with help from a dynamic, holistic and conventional veterinarian in this free video clip.
A urinary tract infection can cause your cat to experience difficult, frequent or painful urination as well as blood in the urine. In some cases, a cat with a urinary tract infection may not be able to urinate at all. If left untreated or not treated properly, a urinary tract infection can be a serious health problem with long-term consequences, including death. Your veterinarian may prescribe Convenia if he believes your cat has a urinary tract infection.
Declawing a kitten is much more than a manicure. It involves the amputation of the last bone in each toe, and the surgery caries the risk of excessive bleeding, infection, and severe pain that can last more than a week. Done properly, the surgery, called an onychectomy, prevents the claw from regrowing. This leaves declawed cats at high risk of injury if they escape the home because they can't defend themselves. Organizations concerned with the ethical treatment of cats, including the Cat Fanciers' Association, The Humane Society of the United States and the ASCPA strongly recommend against declawing kittens to…
Between the ages of 6 and 8 weeks old, a kitten begins to lose her baby teeth and start the process of growing in her adult teeth. These teeth come in stages until the age of about 6 months. During this time, your cat will feel the need to chew, bite and gnaw on objects around your home to relieve the pain of teething. Prevent destructive chewing by providing appropriate objects for your cat to chew.
Preventive, at-home oral care is as much a benefit for your cat's dental health as it is for your wallet. Soft plaque that accumulates on the gums and teeth can eventually cause infection if not regularly removed; dental chews are a tasty and effective way to gently work away the buildup. While the Veterinary Oral Health Council is in the business of evaluating which oral care products best live up to their claims, below are some consumer favorites for cat dental chews.
Obsessive behavioris defined as an unwanted or destructive pattern of unending, compulsive actions. Obsessive behavior in cats can include licking, scratching, fighting and behavioral problems. Some types of obsessive behavior are caused by environmental stressors, while others are caused by underlying medical problems. For best results, consult a licensed vet to help you determine the best course of action for diagnosing and treating your cat’s obsessive behaviors.
Keeping makeup off of your blouse collar is sometimes easier said than done. Find out how to keep makeup off of your blouse collar with help from a certified makeup artist in this free video clip.
Cats seem to have a primal need to both climb on furniture and break things that you enjoy. Learn about ways to get cats to stop climbing on furniture and breaking things with help from an expert in animal behavior in this free video clip.
Sometimes older, established cats will fight with new cats when the two begin to intermingle. Control aggressive behavior in cats with help from an expert in animal behavior in this free video clip.
Keeping a cat from peeling off the carpet is sometimes easier said than done. Keep a cat from peeling off the carpet with help from an expert in animal behavior in this free video clip.
One of the main enemies of the brakes in your car is salt. Learn how to keep salt off your brakes with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
When the water, or moisture, in warm air comes in contact with a cold surface, it turns from a gas to a liquid, leaving drops of water on the cold surface. This is called condensation. You might find condensation on the cold surfaces in your home, such as doors, windows and the inside of exterior walls. Condensation is most common in the winter months, though it sometimes occurs in the summer as well. If you have continual problems with condensation in your home, learn what to do to keep it away.
Gypsy moths are notorious for causing defoliation, or depriving plants and trees of the precious leaves that they rely on for energy. As the gypsy moths munch away, the health of their chosen host slips away. All-in-all, gypsy moths feed on more than 500 species of plants, some of which you may already have growing in your yard. Keeping gypsy moths and their larvae off your plants requires a combination of preventive and strategic measures.
Drafting tables are slanted, making it difficult to keep pens, pencils and other items from rolling off the table. Using a drafting table requires that you purchase a separate organizer and attachable devices designed to hold your supplies. Drafting tables are great for creating architectural plans, blueprints, artist sketches and even for composers who want a large space to work on a new composition. The slanted design of the table provides excellent support for your arms while reducing the strain associated with conventional flat tables.
The metal-framed Calais daybed can bring an air of comfort and luxury to any bedroom or spare room. Easily functioning as both a seating piece and a bed, the Calais daybed offers long-term reliability and a classic style that will still fit in modern homes for many years to come. This bed can be installed with minimal tools and equipment because most of the installation parts are included within the packaging. Though an assistant may be helpful when standing up the sections of the bed frame, the assembly can be completed alone if necessary due to the straightforward design.
Ideally, after signing into your ooVoo account, you are able to communicate with your friend without interruption. If the application keeps signing you off, it could be due to various factors including a bad installation. Basic troubleshooting can potentially help you resolve the problem and give you the opportunity to chat with friends uninterrupted.
The saltbox house is a wood frame structure with one story in the back and two in front. Saltboxes have a pitched roof with unequal sides. The design originated in the New England states in the 18th century and is still used today to evoke a sturdy, colonial style. Authentically landscaping a saltbox requires attention to historical details and remaining true to the choices and styles of the era. When planning and implementing the landscaping for a saltbox house, keep it simple and practical to best reflect the purpose and personality of the architecture.
Ultrasonic pest repellants emit sounds with a frequency above 20,000 Hz as a way to fend off different animals and pests. Manufacturers of these units claim they are effective and safe for the animal and environment; however, there is varying proof of efficacy and the potential to injure wanted household pets with keen, broad-spectrum hearing, such as cats.
Google automatically suggests possible matches when you type in the search box at google.com. The suggestions appear in the form of a drop-down list below the search box, and the suggestions get more and more specific as you type. This is called "autocomplete." Google users used to be able to turn off autocomplete, but Google removed that ability in September 2010. However, you can use certain tricks to search Google without autocomplete.
It's important to immediately fix your bicycle's chain tension and sprocket if the chain keeps coming off. If the chain only rarely comes loose, it doesn't necessarily mean your bicycle is in poor condition -- the chain can sometimes fall off for no obvious reason. However, the bicycle chain falling off frequently is dangerous and a sign that something on the bicycle needs fixing. Regularly checking and adjusting the bicycle's sprocket and chain tension will help reduce the chance that the chain will fall off again in the near future.
Mildew is a mold that thrives in wet, moist conditions. The key to removing and preventing mildew from spreading is to keep things dry and clean. Mildew will only grow or spread in certain conditions, such as on organic material like fabric-covered mattress, in warm temperatures above 77 degrees, and on surfaces with excess soiling and moisture. Cleaning agents such as rubbing alcohol, bleach and lemon juice effectively kill mold and mildew on contact.
Icicles can often be seen hanging from gutters and roofs during the winter months. These sticks of ice form when the warmer part of an attic melts the snow above it. The water then flows downward and refreezes when it comes in contact with a colder section. Homeowners would be wise to prevent the icicles from forming, as icicles are often a sign of a pending ice dam. Ice dams can cause such damage as gutters pulling away from roofing and water entering your home underneath the roofing.
If your recessed lights are flickering or cycling off and on, chances are the insulation has come into contact with the exterior of the fixture in the attic. IC, insulated can lights, are designed to allow insulation to come into contact with the recessed light fixtures; however, you may still experience the same issues, depending on the age of the recessed light fixture and the amount of surrounding insulation. Secure the insulation away from the IC lights to avoid getting left in the dark.
The Turkey Vulture, also known as the Turkey Buzzard, is a black bird the size of an eagle with nesting grounds covering almost the entire United States. Its superior olfactory senses assist it in locating carcasses on the ground while scouring the woods and countryside from the skies. Turkey Vultures possess social qualities that make them a potential nuisance for homeowners, including the tendency to congregate in large numbers in inconvenient places such as rooftops and porches. The US Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Treaty Act gives the birds federal protection and makes it illegal to use lethal force…
Cables, wires and cords provide tremendous temptation for some cats, especially for a curious kitten. Chewing on these objects can sometimes prove dangerous, however, as cats may experience electric shock, a burned tongue, loss of teeth or even death. An electric shock can even result in respiratory failure in felines. If your new kitten shows a proclivity toward chewing cords, immediately take steps to train this behavior out of your beloved pet.
Snow is falling, the roads are icy and the thermometer nears zero. Your poor dog looks mournfully out the window and back to you, as if pleading for you to make the winter weather go away so he can play outside again. Regardless of what’s going on outside your house, your indoor dog needs daily exercise to help him stay fit and healthy. When the weather is too cold to stay outside long, improvise ways to help him expend his extra energy indoors.
Craftmatic is a company that manufactures and sells adjustable beds, which are adjusted by a hand-held control panel. The specially designed mattress set is anchored to a frame that positions the user in an upright position. The mattresses are either one piece combined or two separate mattresses. For the the two-piece set, mattress sliding or slipping issues may arise, which can easily be remedied by a grip pad. Mattress grip pads are similar in design to mat grip pads, only larger, and work the same way to keep the mattress in place.
To successfully grow peaches it is important to understand the different growing stages they grow through. Once temperatures reach 0 degrees Fahrenheit after a warming period, both peach trees and their buds sustain damage, according to the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. This is one reason why peach trees fail to produce. Combat this problem by selecting a protected site and using row covers or blankets to cover young trees during cold spring nights.
A tree burl is a type of cancerous growth on a tree. From the outside, maple burls look like bulbous or tumorous growths protruding from the tree. Inside, a maple burl features irregular and unique patterns of growth. These irregular patterns are highly valued. Maple burl is used to make table tops and a variety of other wood objects. Most burls are harvested from trees that have fallen over naturally.
Not all cats get along, and most cats are territorial by nature. Nursing queens, for example, are very protective over their kittens just as males are over their territory. When keeping an aggressive cat away from a passive cat, it is important to understand the types of aggression and their triggers to obtain effective results. While not all cats can be taught to become friends, you can achieve peaceful cohabitations in the form of truces and tolerant behavior.
Small dogs, such as Yorkshire Terriers, are difficult to housebreak. While some owners opt to permanently use potty pads indoors, they can also be used as a transitional tool to help train a puppy to go outdoors. Potty training a Yorkie requires patience, and if you are not consistent with your reinforcement or training, you will confuse your puppy and it will result in an increased amount of accidents.
It's a frustrating dilemma for pet owners when their kitten resists using the litter box. According to “The Kitten Owner's Manual” by Arden Moore, kittens avoid using the litter box due to medical, behavioral or environmental factors. It is important to try to determine the underlying reason for litter- box avoidance and to understand your kitten's litter-box preferences. For a kitten affected by environment or stress, there are multiple strategies to explore to entice her to use the litter box.
The darkness of night can be an invitation for burglars and other predators to take advantage of you or your home. These criminals count on the darkness and lack of people milling around to scope out potential targets. This can include walking up to your home, onto your porch and peeking in your windows to check for a security system. You can further protect yourself by taking steps to keep people off our porch at night.
Cats are curious creatures with an insatiable sense of adventure, instinct and character. Whether you have an indoor or outdoor cat, their instincts from the wild remain intact. They will still hunt, play, and use body language to communicate emotions and needs. It is not unusual to find a cat that meows with a toy in its mouth, and there are several reasons that explain why a cat chooses to vocalize with a toy.
Approximately 86.4 million homes in the United States have a cat, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Unfortunately, this love affair can be sullied when you discover your cat has destroyed your carpeted stairs. Instead of ripping up the carpeting and starting from scratch, perform emergency surgery on your damaged stairs to save money that is better spent on distracting toys for the cat.
Anybody with a dog can tell you that furry friends tend to get themselves into trouble every now and then, but Labradors seem to have a particular affinity for laying and digging in flower beds. To keep your retriever from ruining your flower bed, you can try a number of methods to discourage your dog from romping around where it shouldn't.
When you buy new jeans it can be tempting to immediately wear them. However, jeans are turned blue with a dye that can rub off on your skin and undergarments. Instead of staining your skin or clothes, wash the jeans before wearing them, to get the excess dye off in the water, not on you. When washing jeans, wash them with dark-colored clothes first, as the dye will not affect them.
Parrot owners are often dismayed to find that their birds are plucking and chewing their feathers and ruining their beautiful appearance. Parrots might engage in this behavior for many reasons, but owners should rule out medical problems by taking the parrot to the veterinarian’s office for a full checkup. The parrot may have a fungal infection or other problems that cause it to exhibit abnormal behavior. If the parrot doesn’t have a medical problem, owners can try other methods to stop it from destroying its feathers.
When setting up your living room to get things just the way you want them, it’s important to note the location of the air vents. If you happen to block an air vent, you can cause major problems with your home’s airflow. Play it safe, and make sure to set up your furniture items at least a foot away from the air vents.
Whether you're going for a rainy drive in your car, want to take a long shower or just experienced the first snow of the year, steam can cling to your windows and obstruct your view. While steamy windows can be a nuisance, there are a number of ways you can keep steam off of windows in your car and home.
Dogs are social creatures and often want to enjoy the same luxuries that people do, including sprawling out on the couch or relaxing in a favorite chair. But not all dog owners want to share their furniture with their pet. If you prefer that your furniture stays a fur-free zone, the dog should be trained to stay off the furniture at a young age, or when it is first brought into the home. If you find your dog is trying to sneak up on the couch, there are a few ways to discourage it from making itself at home there.
Ointments are prescribed by veterinarians to treat cuts and allergies but will have little effect if a cat, perceiving it as an irritant, persists in licking it off. Cats are agile creatures that can lick most parts of their body, including their own chin. An Elizabethan collar is the most effective treatment for excessive licking and biting because it restricts access to all parts of the animal’s body, including its chin. These lampshade-shaped plastic collars, supplied by veterinarians, are designed to stop animals licking their wounds after surgery but can also be used to prevent excessive grooming caused by irritation…
Clumping litter is an increasingly popular choice for cat owners because it is so easy to maintain. Cats like it, too, because of its soft, fine texture. However, some cat owners and/or breeders have found that kittens are prone to swallow the clumps, or track bits of it on their paws. The litter gets into their digestive system when they lick their paws to clean themselves. Scientific studies that could definitively confirm this have not been done, but if you prefer not to take a chance on the health of your kitten, there are plenty of other litter choices.
Keep ice off a porch not only to prevent falls, but also to prevent damage to the porch surface. Concrete, in particular, is harshly affected by repeated freezing and thawing cycles. The water penetrates the upper surface of the concrete, causing the surface to expand when it freezes and weaken the concrete so it breaks apart. Keeping ice off a porch starts with prevention, and then involves dealing with the ice swiftly once it does form. Use deicers sparingly on a porch surface since they are corrosive, and some of the harsher products can pollute waterways and affect plant growth.…
Floorboard heaters, also called baseboard heaters, are electric heaters installed in baseboards or floors of a home for heating purposes. Because of their cost and ease of installation, they are especially popular in additions. This can save a great deal of cost in running new air ducts, electrical lines and carpentry. Baseboard heaters use convection to circulate air in the room and have no moving parts, simplifying care and maintenance.
While you love your cat, you may not love the damage it can do to your home when it scratches. With their sharp claws, cats can leave long rips and tears in the carpet as they scratch. If left untreated, a rip can fray, becoming larger over time. Train your cat to use a scratching post instead of your carpet, but also take the time to repair the damage the cat caused. A very large rip will require the skills of a carpet repair professional, but smaller holes can be repaired through basic carpet patching.
While we use water as a base to clean most everything, rain and mud can create an awful mess on your patio. A patio bordered by plants can lead to a run-off of dirt and splashing of mud onto the patio slab. Proper planning and landscaping can reduce the issues with dirt on the patio during rain, though you will probably still want to keep a good mud rug near the entrance of the house to prevent tracking.
It's irritating when you sit or lay on a piece of furniture and it rolls around on top of the hardwood flooring. Some beds even include wheels that make the problem worse. Not only does the constant sliding push your furniture out of place, it may also damage the floor. There are several inexpensive and easy to use products available to secure large pieces of furniture while protecting the surface of the hardwood flooring.
A line along the upper or lower edge of your eyelid can instantly complement your eyes. But applying too much eyeliner can lead to smudges and smears and the eyeliner is prone to rub off when you open your eyes. Greasy skin can also cause your eyeliner to bleed. To avoid constantly reapplying eyeliner throughout the day, use the correct products and create a matte base for your eyeliner to adhere to.
