Archive for February, 2010
Tips for Feeding Your Finicky Feline
February 25, 2010 — by PattiCats
If you have a finicky cat, then you are not alone. There are many cats that are extremely fussy about what they will and will not eat! Consider this to be a feline fact of life that you have to accept and find ways to deal with.
Cats enjoy variety in the foods they eat and in their daily menu as much as people do. They also like fresh food and eating frequently. In fact, as a cat owner, you have to learn to say no to them sometimes even though you may melt at the sight of those sweet...
Preventing Stress in Cats
February 23, 2010 — by Jane WangerskyCats, Veterinarians
We’ve already discussed how to tell when your cat is stressed, anxious, or depressed, and what to do about it. But, of course, it would be better to prevent the stress in the first place. If it has a physical cause, that may not be possible. Mental stress, however, can be cut down with an enriched environment – and supplying that is not as hard or expensive as it sounds.
Dr. Lorie Huston, a long time vet and writer on pet health, says there are a few things cats need to be able to go about normal...
How Does Catnip Work?
February 18, 2010 — by BeaCats
Catnip toys are some of the best ones to get for your cat. When you give a cat a catnip toy, you most likely will see them play with it, roll with it, chew at it, paw at it, rub it, and more. They go nuts over the stuff for a few minutes and then typically lose interest, but give them a few hours and they will be right back at it! It is a great source of fun for cats, but what is it? This plant is a perennial herb of the mint family. It is native to...
Lessons Learned from a Sick Cat
February 16, 2010 — by Jane WangerskyCats, Veterinarians
After losing his dinner a few nights ago, our younger cat began acting strangely – for him. Instead of sitting on the windowsill, mewing to be taken out or played with, he spent all day huddled with the older cat by the heating vent. He wouldn’t touch his food, either.
As I’ve learned through my writing, any behavioral change means a cat should be checked by a vet, so we took him to the animal hospital. I learned a few things in the process:
1. You can’t tell a cat’s body temperature by touch. Ours didn’t feel hot, but the vet’s thermometer...
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pets
February 11, 2010 — by Anna P.Cats, Dogs
This upcoming Valentine's Day, don't forget the fuzzy friends that love you back! Buy a gift or two for Fido and Fluffy. It doesn't have to be expensive, and it certainly can be something as simple as a toy or treat. You can give your cat a beautiful collar or perhaps purchase a cute Valentine's themed sweater for your dog. Have a little fun and use your imagination for a present that your four-legged friend will appreciate. Read on for more ideas and inspiration.
Gifts for a Cat
We all know that most felines are finicky by nature, but that is...
