It’s sometimes hard to admit in the face of global tragedy, but the death of a pet is quite an upsetting experience. Friends may not understand or be sympathetic to your loss until they go...
Need to go out of town for the weekend, but don't have anyone to look after your kitty? Luckily, felines are independent animals and can fare just fine on their own for a few days. Follow these...
As a cat pet foster caregiver for a non-profit pet rescue group, I have to screen many potential adopters of cats and one question I ask is, “Do you plan on getting your new pet declawed?” Eight...
Did you move into a house and find stray cats on the back porch, in the garage, basement, outbuildings or crawl spaces? If you don’t want any feral felines hanging around, here are some steps to...
When it comes to keeping your kitten or cat food fresh and edible, there is only one way I know of in doing this. Once you see worms in your cat's food bag, sitting in your hot garage, you wonder...
Do you know how many cat owners wrestle with guilt over the declaw/don't declaw issue? Do you know how many cats are declawed each year? Do you know how painful a declaw surgery is for your...
Is your kitty lazy and bored? Does your kitty not play with his toys? Here are a few helpful tips on how to make your kitty happy.
Everyone seems to love cats ... the purring, cuddly feline phenomenons that seem to have cornered the concept of relaxation.
Cats are notorious for doing what they want, when they want -- and,...
They invade our homes like an enemy army. Biting us, making us itch and taking up residency in our pets coats. Nobody likes or can ignore fleas. Fleas are a pest in every sense of the word. Being...
Sad to say that there are far more animals in this world then there are loving homes. We need to change that fact by making sure that we spay or neuter our pets to help control the population.
Do you have a big kitty? Big kitties have big needs in the litterbox area. Instead of getting frustrated by dirty, smelly litterboxes, make your own cheaper, and better than most commercially...
Biologically, dogs basically domesticated wolves. In the wild, their survival is based upon cooperation. Dogs recognize leaders and follow.
Cats on the other hand, are more solitary animals....
With Americans becoming more conscious of our expanding waist lines, we have realized that our pets need nutritious diets and adequate exercise just as badly as we do. If your pet's weight has...
Being underweight is as much of a risk for pets as being overweight. Here is how to help your cat or dog put on some healthy weight and keep it on.
Sphynx cats are a rare, hairless feline breed that demands lots of care and quality breeding if the litter is to produce healthy and nice looking animals. Finding a Sphynx stud is sometimes not...
We can learn a lot from observing a cat's behavior. If you've ever wondered how you can act more like a cat, from their attitude to their grooming and sleeping habits, follow these guidelines and...
Once a cat uses the litter box, you're usually left with two issues: cleaning the excrement out the litter box and dealing with stray litter all over the floor. Since the litter box has to be...
When a cat runs away from home, it is usually because he feels unsettled and scared, which can happen when you move from one home to another. The cat might run because he wants to go back to your...
Most cats do not enjoy traveling in the car. This is probably because the cat has learned to associate the car with the vet. Acclimate your pet by taking her in the car to places she enjoys. In...
You love your cat, but your pet's litter box behavior is driving you crazy. This is the number one reason people get rid of some cats. Luckily, correcting a cat's litter box behavior is easier...