Food
Common Cat Problems Solved: Stealing Food
Question: My cat does not seem to understand that he / she is not allowed to eat human food. They will often steal food off the kitchen counter or our dinner plates if we happen to turn our backs for one second. They are extremely sneaky and make life very unpleasant, as we have to constantly be on our guard. How do we teach them that they cannot eat human food?
Answer: The problem here is that the cat does not ... Read More »
Giving Your Cat A Pill
Giving a cat a pill can be a nightmare. No cat wants something shoved down his throat, and he will fight you tooth and nail to prevent it. Although most cats are small in size, youd be quite amazed with how much power they actually have. There are ways that you can get your cat to take his pills, which we will cover below.
The easiest way to give a cat pill is to crush the power into a ... Read More »
Basic Nutrition For Cats
Cats are what are known as obligate carnivores. An obligate carnivore is one that
must east meat. You cannot just turn her out to graze in a pasture. The digestive tract of
cats has been shortened and optimized proteins from meat. They simply don't have the
dental or digestive apparatus to process plant materials. It's therefore surprising, given
their physical inability to process plants, that you will still find cats nibbling on plants
from time to time. There are many theories for why cats would ... Read More »
The Importance of Understanding Your Cat
Are you a new cat owner? If so, there will come a point in time when your cat becomes just like one of the kids. However, until that time arrives, it is up to you to understand your cat and the small signals that he or she may be sharing with you.
As important as it is to hear that it will be your responsibility to understand your cat and decipher the signals that he or she may be ... Read More »
Selecting Your Cat
It's a great day today! Today is the day you go out to find your new friend and
companion, your new cat. But where do you go to find her? What will you need to look
for? What would you be wise to avoid? Let's take a look at each question.
Where do I find my new cat? There are a large number of places where cats are
available for new homes. The local animal shelter is an excellent place to begin. They
always have ... Read More »
Naming Your Cat
With all apologies to T.S. Eliot, the naming of cats is not all that delicate a matter.
But some thought should certainly be given to it. Giving the cat a foolish or ugly name on
the spur of the moment because it sounds funny is no way to start a relationship. It
encourages a careless and disrespectful attitude toward the cat not only in yourself, but in
other people as well. A bad name encourages a bad attitude toward the cat. Fortunately,
coming up with ... Read More »