Cats

Ridding your home and pet of fleas can be notoriously difficult. However, this "ehow" will show you how you can get rid of pesky fleas once and for all.

Fleas drive us and our pets crazy. One flea can bite our cats and dogs 400 times a day! We all want our pets to be happy. There are many flea products available, but many just don't work. Flea...

Clinicare is the first complete balanced liquid diet for cats and dogs. It has a nutritionally balanced amount of vitamins and minerals needed to keep your pet healthy. It can be used for a...

In the news, we have found out that our precious pets may be susceptible to catching H1N1 Swine Flu. According to a report from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a 13 year old...

Fleas and ticks can quickly become a problem in a home with pets. Both species multiply rapidly and can turn the presence of a few fleas into an infestation in a matter of weeks. Proper flea and...

Thousands of common plants---both indoor and outdoor---can be harmful if ingested by cats or dogs. Some plants are less harmful than others, though it is wise to make sure a pet avoids contact...

A Philisophical Question: Does rescuing a shopping bag full of abandoned, flea-infested kittens earn you more karma than you lose by waging war on a whole-whole house flea infestation? (Fleas...

If you are having troubles in your home due to a flea infestation, this is the guide for you. Fleas are pesky little creatures that cause allot of disturbing in and around you home. They can also...

Uroeze is a veterinary medication that contains ammonium chloride used to raise the urine pH of dogs and cats. Despite its effectiveness at treating bladder stones, Uroeze has the potential to...

Pet owners know the value of a product that helps to keep their home cleaner. Swiffer picks up pet hair easily and is convenient. But many animal lovers question whether the chemicals in the...

Adopting a kitten from an animal shelter can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. There are many animals out there that need a good home and choosing to take in a kitten can fill your house...

Finding a stray animal wandering around in the neighborhood can be both dangerous and saddening. While you may want to care for the stray animal, it is important to remember that is may be a wild...

There are lots of lists and sites on how to prepare your family in the event of an emergency, especially natural disasters. I realized that my sons and I were ready, but the cats weren't. I live...

Accidents can’t always be prevented whether it happens to humans or pets. By being prepared you can help keep small problems from turning into big ones by having a “pet” first-aid kit on hand. You...

If your family is thinking about getting a new or your first cat, there are many important factors to consider so you get the correct one for your family. With these simple steps you will be able...

I never really gave it much thought....how scared a dog or cat can be on Halloween night. Kids at the door looking scary can put fear into your pets. Some, including mine on occasion, will run out...

Keeping your Pet Healthy is just as important as keeping yourself healthy. Over 70 million people own one or more pet. From families to individual people, pets are very popular and most are...

Caring for pets maybe something that you already feel good at. But loving them and taking time out to do extra special things are always appriciated by your pet. Take caring for your pet to...

It is a hard enough situation for humans to overcome the heart pain of losing a pet without thinking of a consoling a surviving pets trouble too. If we aren't careful, that surviving pet can...

How do your Pets feel after you leave for work? Are they Sad? Do they just lay around and cry? Well, this article explains how to keep your Pets happy while you're at work. Afterall, they are part...

Especially after the pet food recalls of 2007, consumers are seeking increasingly to provide food to their pets that is more natural. Some seek commercial organic foods or commercial foods with...

Every animal lover dreams of starting a shelter. But making that dream come true requires much more than a love of pets. You also need business savvy and accounting and marketing skills. Being an...

For many people, including myself, my pets are considered a part of my family. If anything were to happen to a member of my family I want to be as prepared as possible to deal with it. That...

Is your pets' coat a little dull? Does your pet seem a little sluggish? Here are some tips that can help.

Cats can be discouraged from jumping onto the kitchen counter by applying clear double-sided tape to the edges of the counter or by creating attractive areas in other parts of the house. Avoid...

When a cat is introduced to a new litter box, place the cat in a slightly confined area with the new box so that she can find it easily and is more likely to use it. Make the litter box easy to...

Cat hair can be removed from clothing using a specialty pet hair remover or simply by rolling a piece of packing tape over the area. Pick up cat hair easily from cloth surfaces with help from a...

Cats make wonderful pets and are quite independent. You show them what to do and they don't forget. Put a little litter box outside the alcove and they will find it. Put their food and water in...

Despite what the name implies, ringworm is not caused by a worm, and is not necessarily in the form of a ring. Ringworm is characterized by skin lesions that are itchy and can cause hair loss, and...

Does your pet lack energy? How does this look to you? Does your pet get up, eat, potty and then sleep until dinner? If this is an old pet, this is rather understandable, as older pets, like...

Have you thought about getting a microchip for your pet? With the controversy surrounding the microchip, are you so concerned that you just have not moved forward with your plan? This information...

You want to feed your pets a natural diet. But there are so many natural products, how will you choose? Since "natural" means different things to different pet food manufacturers, start by reading...

This article will show you how to keep your Pets free of Fleas and Ticks Longer. Most Pet Shampoo contains very harsh chemicals that literally strip your Pets natural moisture, therefore making...

Animal shelters are in need of more and more support these days. The economy has put pressure on local governments, and often animal shelters get caught in the budget squeeze. At the same time,...

In addition to an emergency kit, all pets should have collars with identification tags, including the name and phone numbers.

A/C break, or a sudden heat wave come up? Your pets need special attention during extreme heat. Here are a few tricks I learned about keeping dogs, cats, and even pet rodents comfy when it's just...

I've always had cats, except when I was 7 and we had a dog named Daisy. I try to help homeless cats and currently have two. It drives me nuts when I plan a weeks vacation to have to put them in a...

Fleas come out when it is hot and damp so the best way to get rid of fleas is to prevent them. Fleas don’t like the taste of garlic and once it has build up in your pets system it will repel them....

Have you thought about Hurricane Katrina? The lost animals, the heartbroken owners? What would you do if an emergency arose? Would you be prepared? You must take the responsibility right now to...

So you live in a city. Not only do see lots of people – you see lots of pets too! You see big and little dogs getting walked on the sidewalk. You see cats when you go over to friends’ houses. And...

If you can no longer care for your pet due to a change in housing or family situation you have options other than the guilt that can come with dropping an animal off at the shelter. Your goal...

You’re traveling soon. You’ve weighed your options for pet care. You don’t want to impose upon friends, family, or neighbors, who may resent it or simply forget. You feel your pet will fare...

When summer rolls around, it is important that all of us stay cool and safe in the summer. While it is important for us to know what to do to stay cool in hot weather, it is equally important for...

Kittens and kitty cats are great pets. For the most part they are independent and self sufficient, but when it comes time to play you both will really enjoy a simple toy modification that allows...

Just about anyone with pets recognizes the necessity of some kind of flea control. For pets that venture both indoors and out, most people find that flea medications like Advantage are strong...

Summer is the hardest time of year to keep your pets free of fleas and ticks. Every year you seem to have to go through the same battle with the pests again, but there are several things you can...

The first thing to understand about your pet is that it does not need only food to be happy. Even if you have had bad experiences with animals before you need to understand that just like us...

Cats make wonderful pets. They are clean, often quiet and they don't require a lot of maintenance. You can also safely leave your cat on its own all day or for an overnight trip, unlike dogs which...

Most responsible pet owners choose to have their pets neutered. This simple, common procedure permanently sterilizes the animal, and it can help to prevent several health problems.