Taking Care of Cats
Curing Bad Cat Breath
Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath can be downright awful. It isnt that much different from bad human breath, as both are caused by bacteria found in the mouth that breaks protein down and releases the sulfur compounds out into the air. Sulfur smells really bad on its own, which is why breath containing it smells bad as well. The bacterium that causes bad breath with cats is normally associated with a buildup ... Read More »
Tips For Stopping Spraying
Anytime your cat backs himself up to a door or other object in your house, lifts his tail, and releases urine you have a problem. This problem is known as spraying, and is very common with cats kept indoors. Even though it is a very annoying problem, its a problem that can be solved.
Contrary to what many think, spraying isnt a litter box problem, but rather a problem with marking. Cat urine that is sprayed contains ... Read More »
Litter Cleaning For Cats
Almost everyone, adults and kids alike have a natural fondness for cats. They are loving, quiet, and very playful pets that can provide you with years of entertainment. Although most of us have a fondness for cats, that fondness can rapidly diminish when it comes to the litter box. Even the most hardened cat lover may get tired of litter box duty, especially when it comes down to scooping you know what from the litter box.
Cats are ... Read More »
Leash Training
For many decades people resisted the idea of leading their cat around on a leash because let's face it, cats don't like to be controlled the way a dog will submit to a leash or his master's commands. But leash training can be done and it can be a great way for you and your cat to play together and for your cat to explore the outdoors in a safe manner.
Taking a cat out on a leash can also be ... Read More »
Indoors vs. Outdoors
Should you allow your cat outdoors? Is it better and really safer to keep him indoors?
There's really no easy answer to this question. Many vets agree that when a cat is kept indoors for prolonged periods of time, he gets used to having a roof over his head and when he's outside in the vast "nothingness" of open sky, he can actually get very frightened. Some indoor cats sneak outside only to race back to the house, scared and confused.
Your ... Read More »
Declaw
Many wonder about having their cat declawed. This of course is your personal decision but keep some things in mind before you do this:
Declawing is actually illegal in some parts of the world as many pet experts view this as a form of abuse against the cat.
A cat's claws are not like toenails; they are actually an extension of the joint of the toe. Having your cat declawed actually means having part of their toe removed.
The surgery is actually very ... Read More »